In order to insure that the racon signal is...

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Question 1 of 2707066636ee928f7522a1c519dbd

In order to insure that the racon signal is visible on your 3 cm radar, the __________.

Question 1 of 27070

In order to insure that the racon signal is visible on your 3 cm radar, the __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Racon (radar beacon) operation and how it appears on different radar wavelengths (3 cm vs 10 cm) • Effect of rain clutter control and gain control on weak radar echoes • Interaction between two different radar sets on the same vessel and possible interference

💭 Think About

• Think about whether a racon signal is usually a strong or weak return and what settings help you see weak returns without washing out the screen. • Consider which controls, if set incorrectly, could actually hide or suppress a racon’s coded reply on your display. • Ask yourself if operating another radar (on a different wavelength) at the same time would affect your ability to see the racon on the 3 cm radar.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify how rain clutter control affects short‑range, low‑level echoes like racon replies. • Check whether turning the gain all the way up is recommended for identifying specific targets or might just increase background noise. • Consider whether any other radar equipment running simultaneously could interfere with or mask racon signals on your 3 cm radar.

Question 1 of 27070

In order to insure that the racon signal is visible on your 3 cm radar, the __________.

rain clutter control should be off but, if necessary, may be on low

gain control should be turned to maximum

radar should be stabilized, head up

10 cm radar should be placed on standby or turned off

Question 1 / 2707066636ee928f7522a1c519dbd

Question 1 of 2707066636ee928f7522a1c519dbd

In order to insure that the racon signal is visible on your 3 cm radar, the __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

In order to insure that the racon signal is visible on your 3 cm radar, the __________.