1-8 SL72 & SL72RC PLUS Pathfinder Radar & Radar/Chartplotter
Radar Functions
Figure 1-3: Typical Radar Picture
Radar Functions
The SL72 and SL72RC PLUS Pathfinder Radars include the following
functions:
• Choice of range scales from
1
/
8
nm to 24nm.
• Automatic and manual control of tuning, gain and sea clutter.
• Two Variable Range Markers (VRMs) and Electronic Bearing Lines
(EBLs), allowing target range and bearing measurements.
VRM/EBLs can be floated.
• Target wakes and target expansion mode.
• Two guard zones with alarms.
• Add marks to record important or dangerous locations.
• Man Overboard (MOB) to navigate back to a person or object.
Operation of these functions is described in Chapter 3 and Chapter 4.
GST
AUTO
IR
RC
FTC
FTC
EX
126°T
13:48:06
5.7kts
14.4m
6.3kts
3nm
RR
BRG
RNG
R
nm
CURSOR
COG
SOG
TIME
SPEED
DEPTH
WPT
1/2
50°49^13N
203°
T 1.20nm
01h:30m
001°12^09W
H-UP
POSITION
063°
1.65
120@T
Waypoint data box, showing
range, bearing and time to go
Mark, symbol selected using
setup options
Long target wake (short,
medium or long wakes can
be selected)
D3601-2
Data boxes, showing data
(if available) in the selected
units
Mark, default symbol
Active waypoint - from Chartplotter
Offset centre