T_C
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Can anyone recommend a good "teach yourself the basics of radar operation" type of book for my winter reading?
Thanks in advance.
Tim
Thanks in advance.
Tim
Good basic radar book
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chuzzlewit
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Radar Afloat by Tim Bartlett. RYA £12.95
KenMcCulloch
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Radar Afloat by Tim Bartlett. RYA £12.95
[/ QUOTE ]Endorse the recommendation. You should also consider doing a short radar course which will help you develop a fuller understanding of some of the subtleties.
Radar Afloat by Tim Bartlett. RYA £12.95
[/ QUOTE ]Endorse the recommendation. You should also consider doing a short radar course which will help you develop a fuller understanding of some of the subtleties.
PeterGibbs
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Just a few pointers to using radar, if I may:
1. In real life, poor visibility, anxiety in the knowledge of what could be out there, it pays to think simple. Have the set installed where it can be seen, preferably in view of the helm. Set the range 3-6 miles and be prepared to use the lower ranges to fine tuning your strategy.
2. Calculating potential collision situations is made so much easier by laying the bearing line on a target and monitoring it.
3. Go out on a fine day and just watch how visible targets are represented on the screen. This helps enormously when there is no visibility.
I think radar should be mandatory on small boats - it contributes more to safety than many other electronics put together. Good luck!
PWG
1. In real life, poor visibility, anxiety in the knowledge of what could be out there, it pays to think simple. Have the set installed where it can be seen, preferably in view of the helm. Set the range 3-6 miles and be prepared to use the lower ranges to fine tuning your strategy.
2. Calculating potential collision situations is made so much easier by laying the bearing line on a target and monitoring it.
3. Go out on a fine day and just watch how visible targets are represented on the screen. This helps enormously when there is no visibility.
I think radar should be mandatory on small boats - it contributes more to safety than many other electronics put together. Good luck!
PWG
Poignard
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"Radar & Electronic Navigation" by G.J.Sonnenberg.
The long chapter on radar has sections entitled:
"Principle of the radar installation-Operation-True motion displays- Other forms of presentation- Performance characteristics-Radar as an aid to navigation-Plotting-Radar reflectors-Harbour radio"
All this could be yours for only £6 plus postage, as I have a copy of the 4th edition in first-class condition [I bought it new] to sell!
The long chapter on radar has sections entitled:
"Principle of the radar installation-Operation-True motion displays- Other forms of presentation- Performance characteristics-Radar as an aid to navigation-Plotting-Radar reflectors-Harbour radio"
All this could be yours for only £6 plus postage, as I have a copy of the 4th edition in first-class condition [I bought it new] to sell!
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Poignard
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Thanks a bundle! /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
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Skyva_2
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Sorry, did not mean it as a direct reply.
Talbot
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After many years at sea with radar, I would thoroughly endose an earlier post which suggested operating in daylight with clear visibility and getting to understand what the radar is showing you, whilst able to confirm that by looking out the window!
Another area that is an essential element in understanding your radar is understanding the effect of the controls (if any) and also the effect of weather and sea state.
Once you have achieved all these, you will also begin to understand the effect of watching radar for long periods in bad sea states
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Another area that is an essential element in understanding your radar is understanding the effect of the controls (if any) and also the effect of weather and sea state.
Once you have achieved all these, you will also begin to understand the effect of watching radar for long periods in bad sea states
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