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Old 06-27-2012, 09:55 PM   #34
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Originally Posted by psneeld View Post
It's been argued ad nauseum at the "USCG" "Professional mariner level" and the words " appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions" ring true...for the average recreational boater the use of radar in clear conditions can be as much as a distraction as a help...
I simply quoted the ColRegs - you're the one who interpretted "in use" to be a fulll-time radar operator. For the purposes of THIS thread, "in use" would start with "turned on" - i.e. emitting radiation - and maybe end there. Regardless, I'm sure you'll agree that running your radar when underway is generally considered a "good idea" - whether because it's warmed up, being continuously tested, being checked against visual references, increasing familiarization, whatever. That it is also required by the ColRegs is probably secondary - but it isn't a "myth".
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