Spectra Precision FAST Survey Reference Manual - Manual (Page 385)

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GPS Utilities by Manufacturer
GPS Utilities (Magellan/Ashtech)
The Ashtech Receiver Utilities screen has the following options:
 Base and Rover Radio/GSM Setup:
The Base and Rover Radio/GSM setup options will read the receiver, display
the current radio channel, and allow the user to change to another channel. This feature is available for Pacific
Crest PDL and RFM Series radios and Ashtech internal radios. Be sure that you have the right Radio Port set under
the Configure Rover or Configure Base “Ports” tab. For GSM, see discussions under Configure Rover. The Base
and Rover radio buttons work similarly. It is important for the user to choose the right button (base radio setup for
base receiver and rover radio setup for rover receiver) to ensure that the software will try to connect to the radio on
the correct port.
Ashtech Radio Setup – PDL
If the radio is an American PDL radio, it will appear as shown below.
The user can change the channel, the digisquelch (sensitivity), and the over air radio link baud rate. If it is a European
radio, channels are not available. Instead, the user will be able to set the frequency, the digisquelch, and the over air
radio link baud rate. The digisquelch is best high on rovers and low on bases. To set changes, click on the Set Radio
button and the following screen appears: