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6 using the vrm (variable range marker) – Furuno GP-3500F User Manual

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2. PLOTTER AND PILOT DISPLAY DESCRIPTION

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2.6

Using the VRM (Variable Range Marker)

The VRM function to measure the distance between two points, like using
dividers to measure distance on a nautical chart.

1. Press the [VRM] key to show the VRM.

Each pressing this key makes the sequence shown below.

VRM off

VRM (floating VRM)

VRM (fixed VRM)

VRM off …


VRM off: VRM is turned off.

VRM (floating VRM): You can adjust its position and radius.

VRM (fixed VRM): VRM is fixed at position selected with floating VRM. Its radius
is also fixed.


When cursor is turned on, VRM appears around it. When cursor is turned off,
VRM appears around own ship’s position. Also, a data box appears at the top of
the display to show the radius of VRM.

FISH

000001

43

20

21

22

42

41

VRM
(Yellow)

Cursor

0.3nm

0.27nm

Radius of VRM

GPS2D

WGS84

VRM

2. Use the trackball to place the VRM where desired.
3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to adjust the radius of VRM.

Clockwise rotation: Increase radius.
Counterclockwise rotation: Decrease radius.