Icom IC-7100 Advanced Instructions - Page 213
Checking GPS information (Sky view screen), Meaning of each icon - for satellite
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Previous view 10 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION Checking GPS information (Sky view screen) This screen is used to receive GPS satellite information when the GPS indicator does not stop blinking for a long time. GPS Information displays the quantity, signal power and position of the GPS satellites. The sky view screen shows the position of GPS satellites. The screen also shows the direction, elevation angle, satellite numbers and their receiving signal strength status. qqPush QUICK (C). wwTouch D) to select "GPS Information." • The "GPS INFORMATION" screen is displayed. Meaning of each icon • (): Untracking satellite. • (01): Tracking satellite with a weak signal shown by satellite number. • (,1): Tracking satellite with a strong signal shown by satellite number. • (SAT): The quantity of tracking satellites. • Altitude: The altitude of your station. The altitude is only displayed when more than 4 satellites are tracked. When less than 3 satellites are tracked, "------ft" is displayed. • Longitude/Latitude: Longitude and Latitude of your station. eePush SET(D) to exit the "GPS Information" screen. • The image of the satellite number 25 the satellite Elevation angle 90 degree line (Zenith) Elevation angle 60 degree line number 25 / & Elevation angle 30 degree line Elevation angle 0 degree line Sky view screen Satellite number 24's signal is weak. Elevation angle 0 degree line Elevation angle 30 degree line 4 8 Tracking satellite quantity Altitude Latitude Longitude North Untracking satellite Satellite number 9's signal is strong. Elevation angle 90 degree line (Zenith) Elevation angle 60 degree line 10-6