4-81190-01102-02 Rev. B Garmin G500 Pilot’s GuideForewordSec 1SystemSec 2PFDSec 3MFDSec 4HazardAvoidanceSec 5AdditionalFeaturesSec 6Annun.& AlertsSec 7SymbolsSec 8Glossary Appendix AAppendix BIndex4.8.6.6 Antenna Stabilization1) While viewing the Weather Radar page of the Wx page group, press theCONTROL soft key.2) To activate or deactivate the antenna stabilization, press the STAB ON soft keyto activate antenna stabilization or press the STAB OFF soft key to deactivate.The current stabilization condition is shown in the upper right of the weatherradar display.4.8.6.7 Weather Attenuated Color Highlight (WATCH™)While in horizontal scan mode, this feature can be used as a tool to determineareas of possible inaccuracies in displayed intensity due to weakening of theradar energy. This weakening is known as “attenuation.” The radar energyweakens as it passes through areas of intense precipitation, large areas of lesserprecipitation, and distance. Issues with the radome will also attenuate the radarenergy. All these factors have an effect on the return intensity. The more energythat dissipates, the lesser the displayed intensity of the return. Accuracy of thedisplayed intensity of returns located in the shaded areas are suspect. Makemaneuvering decisions with this information in mind. Proper antenna tiltmanagement should still be employed to determine the extent of attenuation ina shaded area.1) While viewing the Weather Radar page of the Wx page group, press theCONTROL soft key.2) To activate or deactivate the WATCH™ feature, press the WATCH soft key.
