radar Performance-monitor-test

How to check Radar performance? What entries are made in Radar Log Book?

  • Press the performance monitor button.
  • Plume will appear.
  • Measure the plume and compare it with the maker’s reading at the time of radar installation.
  • Note down the plume difference, EBL and visual bearing difference, radar status in radar log book.

How to confirm radar is working when no target around?

Change radar range to minimum, if own ship echo display around the PPI centre then radar is working properly.


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