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"The Radar Needs to be Configured" Message When a Garmin Chartplotter is Connected to an Open Array Radar
If the message The radar needs to be configured appears on a Garmin chartplotter, the device is asking what size open array is being used. This usually occurs after a software update has been performed.
Connected to a GPSMAP 74xx / 76xx, 84xx / 86xx, 90xx / 92xx, 12xx, 1xxx, 7x1, 7x2, 9xx (including Touch, Plus) series
Select Radar
Select a radar option
Press Menu
Select Radar Setup
Select Installation
Select Configuration
Select Antenna
Set to the size of antenna
The radar is now configured to the type of array that is being used with the chartplotter.
Connected to a GPSMAP 4xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx, 7xxx, or 7xx series
From the Home page, select Radar
Select Radar Setup
Select Antenna Size
Select the appropriate size of the array, arm, or antenna (4 ft or 6 ft)
The radar is now configured to the type of array that is being used with the chartplotter.
Connected to a GPSMAP 3xxx series
Press the Page button several times until the Radar page appears
Press the Setup soft key to open the setup page
Using the rocker pad, select the Advanced tab
Select Antenna Size and press the Enter button
Select the correct antenna size, 4 ft or 6 ft,
Press the Enter button
The radar is now configured to the type of array that is being used with the chartplotter.