Furuno RP-180, Operator'S Manual

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10-1
10.
AIS
The AIS (Automatic Identification System) feature automatically provides navigation data on
AIS-equipped ships.
WARNING
Confirm compass reading on radar
and gyrocompass readout when the
bearing of AIS targets do not match
that of corresponding radar targets.
10.1 Changing Function of [F2] Key to AIS
If desired the [F2] can be programmed to open the AIS(1) menu.
1. Press the [STBY/TX] key to set the radar in stand-by.
2. Press the [MENU] key.
3. Press the [6] key twice to open the [FUNC] menu.
4. Press the [7] key twice to open the [F2 SET] menu.
5. Rotate the VRM control to choose “32.* AIS(1) MENU” (*: 31 for IMO-type radar).
6. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] key to register the function of the [F2] key as AIS.
7. Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
Note: The [F2] key can also be assigned to display basic AIS data (33.* AIS DATA; *: 32 for
IMO-type radar). For further details see paragraph 10.5.1.