Garmin GNC 420W Pilots Guide - Page 214

SECTION 11 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Displaying NEXRAD Data on the Map Page When NEXRAD data is received, it is displayed on the Map Page, in addition to the Weather Page and the Default NAV Page. Customizing NEXRAD Data on the Map Page The pilot can customize NEXRAD data on the Map Page by using the Page Menu. Customizing the Map Page: 1) Go to the Map Page in the NAV Page Group. 2) Press the MENU Key and select 'Setup Map?' from the page menu. 3) Select 'Weather' from the GROUP field in the Map Setup window (Figure 11-35). Precipitation Intensity - Map Configuration Pattern Color Light Precipitation - Low Green (sparse dotted area fill) Light Precipitation - Medium Density Green (dense dotted area fill) Light Precipitation - High Density (solid area fill) Green Moderate Precipitation - Low & Medium Yellow Density (dense dotted area fill) 4) 5) 11-24 Moderate Precipitation - High Density (solid area fill) Yellow Figure 11-35 Map Setup Window Highlight the NEXRAD Symbol field, and use the small right knob to set the desired map range at which to overlay NEXRAD data. The range values are 'Off' to 2000 nm miles. Press the ENT Key for the desired range selection. Press the CLR Key to go back to the Map Page. Highlight the NEXRAD Density field, use the small right knob to set the density desired (i.e., the transparency, see Table 11-7) of the NEXRAD cells. The density values are LOWMED-HIGH. Press the ENT Key to make the selection then press the CLR Key to go back to the Map Page. Heavy Precipitation - Low & Medium Density Red (dense dotted area fill) Heavy Precipitation - High Density Red (solid area fill) Table 11-7 NEXRAD Density Patterns NOTE: If the pilot changes the NEXRAD Density and/or NEXRAD Symbol fields, these settings changes also affect the Weather Page. For example, if the pilot selects 'Low' NEXRAD Density, both the Weather Page and the Map Page display the NEXRAD graphics in the 'Low' mode. GNC 420(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference 190-00140-20 Rev. K