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7. GPS OPERATION (BASIC) Before starting GPS operation NOTE: Before using the GPS function, read "IMPORTANT NOTES" about the GPS receiver in the BASIC MANUAL. The GPS receiver's position data can be received in any mode. Also, a NMEA format compatible external GPS receiver can be connected to the transceiver through the [DATA] jack. To receive signals from an external GPS receiver, connect it to the transceiver as shown below. D Connecting a GPS receiver TxD GND To the [DATA] jack GPS Receiver Cable (Third party) To the RS-232C port te w q RxD 2.5mm (0.1 in) (d) o y (USB connection is not supported.) D Confirming the GPS signal receiving 1. Confirm the GPS receiver is receiving satellite signals. The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites OFF The GPS icon stops blinking when the minimum number of satellites needed are found. L It may take only a few seconds to receive, or it may take a few minutes, depending on your operating environment. If you have difficulties receiving, we recommend that you try a different position. L When the "GPS Select" item is set to "Manual," the icon is not displayed. Set this item to "External GPS." MENU » GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select 2. Push QUICK . 3. Touch [GPS Position]. L Information • Confirm that the "DATA Function" item is set to "GPS/ Weather." MENU » Connectors > USB (B)/DATA Function > DATA Function • If you want to output the position data that is received by the GPS Receiver, set the "GPS Out" to "DATA→USB (B)." (Default: OFF) MENU » Connectors > USB (B)/DATA Function > DATA Function • Set the "GPS Receiver Baud Rate" item, according to your GPS Receiver. MENU » GPS > GPS Set > GPS Receiver Baud Rate • The GPS POSITION screen opens. 4. Rotate MAIN DIAL . • My screens (MY), received screens (RX), the GPS Memory channel screen (MEM), and the GPS Alarm channel screen (ALM) are displayed. 5. To close the GPS POSITION screen, push EXIT . GPS POSITION (MY) screen Your course heading Course direction Latitude Longitude Grid Locator Altitude Speed Received time Your position information L When the "GPS Select" is set to "Manual," SPEED, Compass and Compass Direction are not displayed. 7-1

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7. GPS OPERATION (BASIC)
7-1
Before starting GPS operation
The GPS receiver’s position data can be received in
any mode. Also, a NMEA format compatible external
GPS receiver can be connected to the transceiver
through the [DATA] jack.
To receive signals from an external GPS receiver,
connect it to the transceiver as shown below.
D
Connecting a GPS receiver
GPS Receiver
(Third party)
(USB connection is not supported.)
To the
RS-232C port
To the
[DATA] jack
Cable
w
e
q
t
y
o
TxD
2.5mm
(0.1 in) (d)
RxD
GND
L
Information
•
Confirm that the “DATA Function” item is set to “GPS/
Weather.”
MENU
»
Connectors > USB (B)/DATA Function >
DATA Function
•
If you want to output the position data that is received by
the GPS Receiver, set the “GPS Out” to “DATA→USB
(B).” (Default: OFF)
MENU
»
Connectors > USB (B)/DATA Function >
DATA Function
•
Set the “GPS Receiver Baud Rate” item, according to
your GPS Receiver.
MENU
»
GPS > GPS Set >
GPS Receiver Baud Rate
NOTE:
Before using the GPS function, read
“IMPORTANT NOTES” about the GPS receiver in
the BASIC MANUAL.
D
Confirming the GPS signal receiving
1.
Confirm the GPS receiver is receiving satellite
signals.
The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites.
→
→
→ OFF
The GPS icon stops blinking when the minimum
number of satellites needed are found.
L
It may take only a few seconds to receive, or it may
take a few minutes, depending on your operating
environment. If you have difficulties receiving, we
recommend that you try a different position.
L
When the “GPS Select” item is set to “Manual,” the icon
is not displayed. Set this item to “External GPS.”
MENU
»
GPS > GPS Set >
GPS Select
2. Push
QUICK
.
3. Touch [GPS Position].
•
The GPS POSITION screen opens.
4. Rotate
MAIN DIAL
.
•
My screens (MY), received screens (RX), the GPS
Memory channel screen (MEM), and the GPS Alarm
channel screen (ALM) are displayed.
5.
To close the GPS POSITION screen, push
EXIT
.
GPS POSITION (MY) screen
Your
course
heading
Course
direction
Latitude
Longitude
Grid Locator
Altitude
Speed
Received
time
Your position information
L
When the “GPS Select” is set to “Manual,” SPEED,
Compass and Compass Direction are not displayed.