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FAR-2xx8 : How to carry out Tune Initialize

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Written by Ian Upham

Updated at December 7th, 2021

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How to carry out Tune Initialize

After carrying out a magnetron replacement, it is recommended to carry out the Tune Initialize process. 

Please note this only applies to Magnetron Radars.


  • Set Radar to 12NM
  • Set Gain to 70
  • Set Sea to 50
  • Set Rain to 0


1) Click on [TUNE AUTO] button to change Tune function to [TUNE MAN]


2) Move cursor over Tune bar next to Tune Button. Make sure cursor hovers over tune bar. 
  • Using scroll wheel on controller, scroll up/down to find the strongest picture.
  • Scroll full length on Tune bar both ways to find best picture / strongest returns.


3) Leave Tune bar manually set to the strongest point and click [TUNE MAN] button to change back to [TUNE AUTO]


4) Select MENU > ECHO > TUNE INITIALIZE
  • The bottom right information window will say that Tuning is in progress. 
  • Once complete, the bottom right information window will return to normal.


5) Please then adjust GAIN / SEA back to "normal" levels and carry out a full system test.






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