9.2Adjust the settings for the radar

You can adjust the radar gain mode and gain setting, the sea clutter mode and sea clutter setting, and the rain (FTC) setting.

Each of these settings is fully described in the Radar section but can be accessed through the Chart screen for convenience.

To access the radar settings through the chart screen:

1.Display the Chart screen with the Radar screen overlay.

2.Select Chart Overlays, then select Radar Settings.

3.Select Adjust Radar to display a new control panel, then select the setting that you want to change:

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Gain Mode to change the radar gain mode, then (see "Change the radar gain mode" page 131)

Gain to change the radar gain setting, then (see "Change the radar gain setting" page 132)

Sea Clutter Mode to change the sea clutter mode, then (see "Change the sea clutter mode" page 132)

Sea Clutter to change the sea clutter setting, then (see "Change the sea clutter setting" page 133)

Rain (FTC) to change the rain clutter setting, then (see "Change the rain setting" page 134)

9.3Change the radar mode

The radar mode can be set to Off, Standby, or Transmit. For more information (see "Start the radar transmitting" page 125),

9.4Adjust the radar opacity

If the Radar screen is overlaid on the Chart screen, you can increase or decrease transparency of the Radar screen.

To adjust the radar opacity:

1.Display the Chart screen with the Radar screen overlay.

2.Select Chart Overlays, then select Radar Settings.

3.The Radar Opacity button shows the current setting. Select the button to display a slider box. The current setting is shown as a line within a solid box of color and as a number between 1 (minimum opacity) and 15 (maximum opacity).

4.Drag the line, or use the rotary knob to change the radar opacity to the new setting.

5.Select OK to confirm the new setting. The new setting is applied immediately and stays until you change it again.

6.When you are finished, select Return.

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8000I specifications

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