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Furuno NAVNET 1823C User Manual

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5. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT

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Contents of GPS setup menu (con’t from 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.

0-99 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.