Chapter 8: Using the Radar (Digital)
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These orientation modes are used in conjunction with motion modes (see
page 194
)
to control how your vessel’s progress is shown on screen.
Heading-Up (H-UP)
This is the default mode for the radar application.
North-Up (N-UP)
If heading data becomes unavailable while in this mode, a warning message will be
shown, the status bar shows North-Up in brackets and the radar uses 0° heading in
relative motion. When heading data becomes available once more, North-Up mode
is reinstated.
It is not possible to select Head Up mode when the motion mode is set to True.
Ship's Heading Market (SHM)
(indicating the boat's current
heading) is upwards
As your boat's heading changes:
SHM fixed upwards
Radar picture rotates accordingly
N
N
e.g:
D8398_1
N
e.g:
True north at top
N
D8399_1
As your boat's heading changes:
Radar picture fixed (north up)
SHM rotates accordingly
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