range marker

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range marker

A single calibration blip fed onto the time base of a radial display. The rotation of the time base shows the single blips as a circle on the plan position indicator scope. It may be used to measure range.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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Marks outer range marker. These schools of mackerel will readily bite but usually only on the size baitfish they are feeding on.
In plain sight
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In the zone
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Marks usually sees a lot of mackerel around the outer range marker just off the flats.
No barrier to fishing
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