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Default Raster vs Vector (Was Electronic Charting)

On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 03:31:52 GMT, Gary wrote:

I was taught, and always use north up. All of my peers also use north
up. That way the picture doesn't change every time you alter course or
make a small correction.



Are you talking about radar or charting ?

Both.


The vast majority of small boat radars display only in "heading up"
mode.