Icom IC-9100 Instruction Manual - Page 145

24. Comment* Program a comment of up to 43 characters. The programmed comment is transmitted with the GPS position data. See 'Comment programming,' as described below. This item appears when "Data Extension" is set to OFF, as described on page 135. 25. Comment (Extension)* Program a comment of up to 36 characters. The programmed comment is transmitted with the GPS position data. See 'Comment programming,' as described below. This item appears when "Course/Speed" is selected in "Data Extension," as described on page 135. • Comment programming q Push [EDT](F-4) to enter the programming mode. • A cursor appears and blinks. w Push [F-1] one or more times to select the desired character type. Character type Selectable characters ABC A to Z abc a to z etc e Rotate [MAIN DIAL] to select the first character or symbol to enter. When inputting numbers or a decimal point, push the appropriate keypad key. • Push [DEL](F-4) to delete the selected character, symbol or number. • Push [SPC](F-5) to input a space. • W hen all 43 or 36 characters have been programmed, an error beep sounds. If you want to reprogram, push [Ω](F-2) or [≈](F-3) to select a character, then push [DEL](F-4) to delete it. r Push [Ω](F-2) to move the cursor backward, or push [≈](F-3) to move the cursor forward. t Repeat steps w through r to program a comment of up to 43 characters*. * 36 characters can only be programmed when "Course/ Speed" is selected in "Data Extension." y Push [MENU] to save the comment, and return to the "SET" screen. 9 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 136