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Table of Contents
Warnings and Cautions ............................................................. i
Section 1: Introduction............................................................. 1
What is radar? ............................................................................... 1
Antenna...................................................................................... 1
Side lobe ..................................................................................... 2
Characteristics of Radar Wave..................................................... 2
Targets difficult to display on screen ....................................... 2
Radar Shadow Zones................................................................. 2
False echoes ............................................................................... 3
A. Ghost echoes...................................................................... 3
B. Multiple echoes ................................................................. 3
C. False echoes caused by side lobe...................................... 3
D. Distant false echoes caused by duct phenomenon.......... 3
Radar interference..................................................................... 4
Installation Considerations .......................................................... 4
Location...................................................................................... 4
Obtaining sufficient dip angle .................................................. 5
Mounting Base........................................................................... 5
Section 2: Radar Installation .................................................. 8
Preparations .................................................................................. 8
Installation Procedure .................................................................. 8
Section 3: RIM 100sp Installation ........................................ 10
Cable Connections and Wiring Diagrams.................................. 12
Lowrance Radar Specifications .................................................. 16
FCC Compliance.......................................................................... 17
Warnings and Cautions
Caution:
Use this radar at your own risk. This radar was designed for
use as a navigation aid. It should not be used for purposes that
require precise measurements of direction, distance, topography
or location. Always compare the navigation information received
from your radar with data from other navigation aids and
sources. When a conflict arises between the navigation data from
your radar and data from other navigation aids, make sure you
resolve the conflict before proceeding with navigation. A CARE-
FUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE
METHOD TO OBTAIN NAVIGATION INFORMATION.
