Icom IC-7100 Advanced Instructions - Page 209
GPS operation, GPS receive setting
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Previous view 10 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION GPS operation You can display your own GPS data in all operating modes. You can also transmit GPS data when in the DV mode. To receive GPS data, connect a third-party GPS receiver that has an RS-232C output and NMEA data format. DD GPS receive setting The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller. L: Left side, R: Right side, C: Center bottom D: Display (Touch screen) qqPush SET(C) to enter the Set mode. wwTouch the "GPS Select" item of the "GPS Set" Set mode. GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select • If the specified item is not displayed, touch [∫] or [√](D) one or more times to select the page. eeTouch "External GPS." rrPush SET(C) to exit the set mode. • T he GPS icon blinks when receiving data. - If "Manual" was selected, the icon does not appear Disappears) • T he GPS icon stops blinking when valid data is received. • It may take only a few seconds to receive. But depending on the environment, it may take a few minutes. If you have difficulties receiving, we recommend that you try a different location. If the "DATA 1" item in the "Connectors" Set mode is set to other than "GPS" (default), set to "GPS." (p. 1725) Connectors > USB2/DATA1 Function > DATA1 Function Set the "GPS Receiver Baud rate" item in the "GPS" Set mode, according to your GPS receiver. (Default: 4800) GPS > GPS Set > GPS Receiver Baud rate IC-7100 (rear panel) For your information: To the [DATA1] jack The selectable GPS sentences are RMC, GGA, GLL, VTG, GSA, GSV, and ZDA (time information). The GGA sentence is set to ON as default GPS sentence. OPC-1529R (Option) To the RS-232C port • Cross cable necessary GPS receiver (purchase separately) Touch [GPS]. Touch [GPS Set]. Touch [GPS Select]. Touch [External GPS]. GPS icon Manually entering your position data When operating on a fixed station, and know the longitude and latitude of the operating location, "Manual" can be selected and used. After selecting [Manual], touch "Manual Position" in the "GPS SET" screen, push QUICK (C), and then touch "Edit" to enter your position data. You can capture the data to the Manual Position which received from the external GPS by selecting "Capture From GPS." 10-2