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route
A route normally consists of one or more waypoints. When navigating, you
navigate to the nearest waypoint and then change course towards the next
waypoint.
Routes library
A list of stored routes.
S
SBN Technology
Northstar’s proprietary system for sonar processing software which
enhances the echo return signals.
scroll
To move a display across the screen, horizontally or vertically.
Scroll Speed
The speed at which the display moves across the screen.
sea clutter
Sea clutter usually appears as confusing, random signals in the central area
of the Radar screen.
shadow
An area that cannot be reached by the sonar pulse.
short
Short sonar pulse length.
Show boat
An icon on the screen that shows the position of a boat, either underway or
stationary. This is not active when a chart is being panned or zoomed.
show track
A setting to display the track of the boat over the chart.
shuffle
Play selected music tracks in a random order.
SiRF Technology
SiRF's GPS technology that delivers instant location information. It enables
users to navigate anywhere in the world using devices such as car
navigation systems, portable PCs, and cellular phones.
sonar bottom
A screen that always displays the bottom as a flat trace.
sonar display
A screen that shows the current and recent sonar history.
split ratio
The ratio between the two display areas on a split screen.