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Satellite information, Satellite location, Satellite strength indicator bars – Garmin GPSMAP 182C User Manual

Page 107: Date, time, and current location

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Satellite Information

Satellite Sky View

45°

90°

Outer ring -

the horizon

Inner ring- 45°

above the horizon

Center dot - 90°

above the horizon

Satellite Location

The location of each available satellite is displayed over two

location rings on the Satellite Information Page. The outer ring

represents the horizon, the inner ring represents 45° above the

horizon, and the center represents directly overhead. When the unit

is using a satellite for navigation, the satellite number is highlighted

on the location rings. The unit can be set to display satellite

location with North or your current track at the top of the display.

Satellite Strength Indicator Bars

The Satellite Strength Indicator Bars show the strength of the

signal being received, and the status of the signal. The bars are

either shaded or filled. The gray bar means the GPS is in the

process of storing orbital data it is receiving from the satellite

signal. When the bar turns solid, the GPS is using the satellite

signal for navigation. A “D” in or above the bar means that

differential corrections (WAAS or DGPS) are being applied to that

satellite.

Date, Time, and Current Location

The GPS gets date and time information from the satellite’s on-

board atomic clock. When the GPS receiver has achieved a 2D or

3D GPS location, the current location is displayed in the selected

location format.