5.14 Heading Line (HL)
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5.14 Heading Line (HL)

  5.14.1 A graphic line from the consistent common reference point to the bearing scale should indicate the heading of the ship.

  5.14.2 Electronic means should be provided to align the heading line to within 0.1°. If there is more than one radar antenna (see 5.35) the heading skew (bearing offset) should be retained and automatically applied when each radar antenna is selected.

  5.14.3 Provision should be made to temporarily suppress the heading line. This function may be combined with the suppression of other graphics.

Parent topic: 5 Operational Requirements for the Radar System
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