Regarding radar
On the topic of radar...
Be aware of boats with their radar running while anchored or at dock near you. If you can actually see the array spinning (meaning it is not covered and you can see it twirling around) than you are getting zapped with radiation. Ask them politely to shut it down. It is not intended for long exposure use in close proximity like that. It is a long range navigation tool. It has settings designed to protect a range beneath it so passengers do not get harmed.
There are a number of regulations regarding the appropriate use of radar inland, only I don't remember all the details off hand. I just remember that the people using it need to be sure they are not exposing others to excessivlely long periods of short-range radiation. Perhaps someone can enlighten us more on this and let me know if I am off base here. I'll try and find supporting information when I have a chance.
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