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Furuno NATVET 1824C User Manual

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7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT

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Contents of GPS setup menu (con’t on previous page)

Item Description

Settings

Disable Satellite

Every GPS satellite is broadcasting
abnormal satellite number(s) in its
Almanac, which contains general orbital
data about all GPS satellites, including
those which are malfunctioning. Using this
information, the GPS receiver
automatically eliminates any
malfunctioning satellite from the GPS
satellite schedule. However, the Almanac
sometimes may not contain this
information. If you hear about a
malfunctioning satellite from another
source, you can disable it manually. Enter
satellite number (two digits, max. 3
satellites),then press the ENTER soft key.

Max. 3 satellites


Latitude

Sets initial latitude position after cold start.
Use the N < - -> S soft key to switch
coordinate.

Longitude

Sets initial longitude position after cold
start. Use the W < - -> E soft key to switch
coordinate.

Antenna Height

Enters the height of the GPS antenna unit
above sea surface. For further details refer
to the installation manual.

0-999 m

GPS Fix Mode

Chooses position fixing method: 2D (three
satellites in view), 2D/3D (three or four
satellites in view whichever is greater).

2D, 2D/3D

Cold Start

Clears the Almanac to receive the latest
Almanac.

No, Yes

GPS STATUS
(soft key)

Displays GPS satellite status display.
Requires GPS Receiver GP-310B/320B or
GPS navigator outputting the data
sentence GSA or GSV. For further details
see the chapter on Maintenance.