Radar Basics: Understanding Simrad® HALO® on NSS® 4

Learn the basics of HALO® radar on Simrad® NSS® 4. In this video, we walk through how to power up and control your Halo® radar, adjust range, and use key operating modes including Harbor, Offshore, Weather, and Bird mode. You’ll also learn how features like VelocityTrack™ help identify approaching targets and how tools like sector blanking, gain, and clutter controls improve situational awareness on the water. We also cover advanced features including split-screen radar views, look-ahead positioning, and power-saving modes to help you get the most out of your system in any conditions. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Halo® Radar Basics 00:15 Powering on the Halo® Radar 00:37 First Radar Screen Overview 00:52 Adjusting Range Settings 01:18 Close-Range Detection & Situational Awareness 01:26 Sector Blanking Overview 01:49 Opening Radar App & Settings Menu 02:10 Radar Preset Modes Overview 02:28 Custom Mode (Gain, Sea & Rain Clutter) 02:57 Harbor Mode Explained 03:21 Offshore Mode Explained 03:46 Weather Mode & Storm Tracking 04:27 Bird Mode vs Bird+ Mode 04:59 Recommended Mode Usage 05:18 Manual Adjustments (Gain & Clutter) 05:50 VelocityTrack™ Feature 06:40 Target Tracking & Approaching Vessels 07:05 Color Palettes & Display Preferences 07:25 Radar Positioning (Look Ahead / Center / Offset) 08:43 Symbology & Advanced Settings 08:54 ZoneTrack Overview 09:14 Variable Range Markers & Power Save Mode 09:53 Power Save Timing Settings 10:15 Dual Radar / Split Screen Setup 10:57 Halo B Setup & Independent Radar Control 11:44 Split Screen Control & Mode Differences 12:24 Full Screen vs Split Screen Control 12:48 Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways Let us know if you have any questions or comments! There's a lot more great Simrad® content out there. Follow our channels to stay updated with all the latest Simrad® news and stories. Go to the Website for more information: https://www.simrad-yachting.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:    / simradyachting   Like us on Facebook:   / simradyachting   Follow us on Instagram:   / simradyachting   Follow us on LinkedIn:   / simrad-pro   #Simrad #TeamSimrad