Originally Posted by
Mooncrest
Interesting to note that Controller and Tels adjustment of the radar was a thing back in the day. Probably wasn't allowed then but I'd be amazed if it happened now (apart from display stuff like range rings, colour contrast etc). Two settings only - factory and wrong!
The RDPS we possessed enabled individual controllers to make adjustments to the settings of their Barco displays, which were then saved under an individual log in. At HOW/TOW you logged out and in, and away you went. Ther were some advocates for standardisation who advocated a single setting, but some ATCOs settings were so appalling colour coordinated and quirky that it was better to retain the option. You could always adjust individual settings to suit at any time. Anyway, imagine trying to get the unit's ATCOs to agree on a standard setting......