Transmit Modes

Fixed (horizontal or vertical)
Controlled by a switch, or the radar can be fixed to transmit in single-polarization. If a switch is used, it can be a simple, slow waveguide switch rather than a fast switch (pulse-to-pulse).
Alternating (horizontal and vertical)
Radar alternates pulse-to-pulse between horizontal and vertical. A high-power fast switch is used to switch the polarization between the 2 channels.
Simultaneous (horizontal and vertical)
Horizontal and vertical are transmitted simultaneously.