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target distance is changing as you move. This means that motion trails may be shown
for targets that in reality are stationary.
Targets aft of your vessel may appear to be moving away, while forward targets may
appear to be moving toward you. Trails of targets to either side will likely be shorter,
since their relative distance from your vessel has not changed as much (resulting in less
perceived motion).
Radar Mode
Radar mode governs the correlation between your gain and range settings. There are
three radar modes available. To select one, touch the radar button to open the radar
menu, and then press
Radar Mode .
x Automatic Mode (AUT) : Maestro Navigator’s default setting which uses
preset gain and sea clutter settings. In addition, Maestro Navigator will
make small periodic adjustments based on your range, in order to achieve
the best target resolution. Automatic mode works best in low sea state
conditions.
x
Smart Mode (SMT) : In smart mode, Maestro Navigator “remembers” your
gain settings for each range. In other words, Maestro Navigator will record
your (possibly different) gain settings at
½ mile range, at 2 miles, at ¼ mile,
and so on. Whenever you change the radar range, gain will be automatically
adjusted to the recorded setting for that range.
Note! In smart mode, Maestro Navigator reverts to the settings in memory, without
analysis or modification. It is your responsibility to ensure that your settings are
correct for the current conditions. Unlike automatic mode, smart mode does not
affect your sea clutter setting.
x Manual Mode (MAN) : In manual mode, Maestro Navigator makes no
association between your gain and range settings. You must manually
maintain both settings.
Transparency
The transparency setting refers to the targets shown in the radar display. The higher the
transparency figure, the more transparent the radar returns will be. To adjust
transparency, press the radar button and touch
Transparency , then use the sliding lever
to set a percentage.
The transparency setting is only applied when viewing the radar display as an overlay on
a chart. This lets you see shoreline details, navigation aids, and printed data on charts
through the radar returns.
Rain Clutter
The rain clutter setting tells Maestro Navigator to filter radar interference from rain. The
heavier the rain, the higher you should set the rain clutter percentage. To adjust the rain
clutter setting, touch the radar button and select
Rain Clutter , then specify a
percentage.
Note: Don’t forget to turn rain clutter off when it’s no longer needed. Otherwise, the
radar display might filter out small targets.