Meridian Yachts 490 PILOTHOUSE, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 5: Navigation & Communication Equipment 490 Motoryacht • Owner’s Manual
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VHF Radio (If Equipped)
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The VHF (Very High Frequency) radio can be used to access weather reports, summon assistance or contact
other vessels as permitted by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission).
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Contact the FCC for licensing, rules and regulations concerning VHF radio usage.
Radar (If Equipped)
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The marine radar system gives you a complete and accurate 360° radar view of other vessels, buoys, and
landfall surrounding your vessel.
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To turn this system On, the RADAR switch on the DC breaker panel must be switched On.
Radar is meant to help the navigator, not replace him/her. The operator is responsible for
keeping a visual look-out for possible collision situations. No single navigation aid (includ-
ing this radar) should be relied upon as the only method for navigating your yacht.
WA R N I N G ! !
N OT I C E
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he radar system is only an aid to navigation. It's accuracy can be affected by many fac-
tors, including equipment failure or defects, environmental conditions & improper han-