Range control, Tilt control, Bearing control (gwx 68 and art2000/2100 only) – Garmin MX20 User Manual

Page 113: Gain control, Only), Detailed operation

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Detailed Operation

Range Control

The range can be adjusted using the RNG “ and RNG ” keys. Values for the radar are shown in the table below.

Unit

GWX 68

aRT2000/2100

RS-181a

Range (nm)

2.5 - 320

10 - 240

10 - 240

Tilt Control

The Tilt (TILT) control is used to adjust the current tilt angle of the radar head when horizontal sweeping is
being performed.
While in the Horizontal mode, the tilt is adjusted using the tILt “ and tILt ” keys. Values for the radar are
shown in the table below.

Unit

GWX 68

aRT2000/2100

RS-181a

Tilt (°)

-15° - +15°

-15° - +15°

-15° - +15°

Bearing Control (GWX 68 and ART2000/2100 only)

The Bearing (BRG) control is used to adjust the current bearing angle of the radar head when vertical sweeping
is being performed. While in the Vertical mode, the bearing is adjusted using the BRG ’ and BRG ‘ keys.
Values shown in the table below are in degrees from straight ahead.

Unit

GWX 68

aRT2000/2100

RS-181a

Bearing (°)

45L - 45R

45L - 45R

NA

Gain Control

Available in MAP mode with the GWX 68, ART2000, and RS-181A; and also in WX mode with the GWX 68. In
the GWX 68, the gain settings are set separately for the Map and WX modes. The gain is used to adjust the sensi-
tivity of the radar receiver. It can be used in map mode to adjust the characteristics of the returns from the surface.
While in the Ground mode, the gain is adjusted using the GAIN + and GAIN - keys. Pressing a Gain adjust-

Radar

Radar Range and Bearing Control

Radar Tilt Control

Radar Vertical View

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