Kenwood TM-D710GE - Manual (Page 21)

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GPS Satellite Information Display (TM-D710GA/GE only)
During the GPS positioning, you can check the current status on the GPS satellite information display.
The GPS satellite information display provides real‑time data of the sky view, satellites’ signal strength and status of the
positioning. The display also helps you to get better reception by changing the direction of the GPS antenna or making
any other adjustments.
● Sky View
The positions of the satellites indicated by the satellite numbers are plotted on the satellite location chart. The satellite
location chart shows the azimuth and elevation of the satellites. The outer circle expresses the 360° of the azimuth. The
sign of “N” at the top indicates North, the right corresponds to East, the bottom to South and the left to West accordingly.
The elevation is represented by the proximity to the center; the outer circle shows 0° (horizontal position) and the center
indicates 90° (zenith). Observing the satellites’ positions, you can see they move little by little over time.
● Signal Strength of the Satellite
The signal strength is indicated by the bars appearing on the top of each satellite number. The bar is based on a
15-point scale. If iGPS Pict, iLOG Pict is flashing The solid bar indicates the satellite is used for GPS positioning and only
the frame of the bar means the signal of the satellite is received but not used for positioning.
● Status of Positioning
• “2D” indicates the unit receives signals from three GPS satellites to perform two‑dimensional positioning with latitude and
longitude.
• “3D” means the unit receives signals from more than four GPS satellites to perform three‑dimensional positioning with latitude,
longitude and altitude.
Fig. 3-5 GPS Satellite Information Display
To display the position information display, $GPGSV or $GPGSA should be selected in Menu 501 (GPS – SETUP2 –
SENTENCE).
Automatic Adjustment of the Built-in Clock
While the internal GPS unit is active, the transceiver’s built-in clock is automatically configured with the time and date
from the internal GPS unit.
While the internal GPS unit is inactive, set the clock manually.
Timing of automatic adjustments:
• First positioning after the power is turned ON
• Once in 24 hours
The moment the built‑in clock reads 00:00, if the internal GPS unit is positioning, the time data from the GPS unit is set
to the radio’s built‑in clock.