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Configuring the radar – Garmin GMR 606 User Manual

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GMR 600/100 Series Installation Instructions

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Configuring the Radar

After you install the radar, you must prepare the chartplotter or the Garmin Marine network to properly use the radar.

1. Update the chartplotter or Garmin Marine Network software.
2. Enter the radar antenna size.
3. Set the Front of Boat Offset if necessary.

Updating the Chartplotter or the Garmin Marine Network

If you have a GPSMAP 4000 or 5000 series chartplotter, use a blank SD card to update the chartplotter or the network according to the

instructions in the chartplotter owner’s manual.
If you have a GPSMAP 3000 series chartplotter, use a blank Garmin Data Card to update the chartplotter or the network according to the

instructions in the chartplotter owner’s manual.
Download the latest software from

www.garmin.com

.

Entering the Radar Antenna Size

Using a chartplotter, specify the size of your radar antenna (4 foot or 6 foot). Until you specify the antenna size, the warning “Radar Needs

Configured” appears on the chartplotter.
nOTe: Ensure you specify the correct antenna size on your chartplotter to obtain optimum performance.

To enter the radar antenna size on a GPSMAP 4000 or 5000 series chartplotter:

1. From the Home screen, select

Radar

>

Harbor (or Offshore)

.

2 From the Radar screen, select

Menu

>

Radar Setup

>

Antenna Size

.

3. Select the correct antenna size,

4 foot

or

6 foot

.

To enter the radar antenna size on a GPSMAP 3000 series chartplotter:

1. Press the

PAGE

key to switch to the Radar page.

2. Press the

Setup

softkey to open the setup page.

2. Using the

ROCKER

, highlight the

Advanced

tab, then the

Antenna Size

field, and press

ENTER

.

3. Select the correct antenna size,

4 foot

or

6 foot

, and press

ENTER

.

Changing the Front of Boat Offset

Depending on the radar installation, you may need to change the Front of Boat Offset. If the radar installation

requires a 180° offset, change the Front of Boat Offset to 180° and test the radar. If the Front of Boat Offset

needs further adjustment, measure the radar offset and change the offset using the following procedures.

To measure potential radar offset:

1. Using a magnetic compass, take an optical bearing of a stationary target located within viewable range.
2. Measure the target bearing on the radar.
3. If the bearing deviation is more than +/- 1°, further correct the Front of Boat Offset.
To change the Front of Boat Offset on a GPSMAP 4000 or 5000 series chartplotter:

1. From the Home screen, select

Radar

>

Harbor (or Offshore)

.

2. From the Radar screen, select

Radar Setup

>

Front of Boat

.

3. Enter an offset value, then select

Back

.

To change the Front of Boat Offset:

1. From the Radar page, press the

Setup

softkey to open the setup page.

2. From the Setup page, using the ROCKER, select the

Advanced

tab.

3. Highlight the

Front of Boat Offset

slider, and press

ENTER

.

4. Adjust the value accordingly. The preview window changes as you adjust the slider.
5. After an offset is determined, press

ENTER

to save, and press

QUIT

to return to the Radar page.

bow

stern

Front of Boat Offset = 0°

Front of boat Offset = 180°

bow

stern

Front of Boat Offset = 0°

Front of boat Offset = 180°

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