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6-1 manually enter position and utc time (manual), 6-2 local time (time offset) – B&G H50 Wireless VHF Handset User Manual

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3-6-1 Manually enter position and UTC time (MANUAL)

Note: this function is available only if an operational GPS receiver is not connected.

MENU SELECT

LOCAL/DIST

CONTRAST

►GPS/DATA

RADIO SETU

GPS/DATA

►MANUAL

SETTING

MANUAL LL

.

N

.

W

MAN --:--UTC

14:38 UTC
M17 32.233 S
160 45.651 E

1.

Select GPS/DATA then MANUAL.

2.

Enter the latitude, then the longitude, then the UTC.

3.

Press ENT when all the information is correct.
The vessel’s latitude and longitude are shown on the screen, with the UTC time. The
prefix M indicates a manual entry. The manual entries are cancelled if a real GPS position
is received.

Note: a warning will be displayed after 4 hours to remind you that the current position
information is manually entered.

3-6-2 Local time (TIME OFFSET)

If your position and time data are being updated through a GPS navigation receiver, you can
enter the time difference between UTC and local time and display your local time on the LCD.

MENU SELECT

LOCAL/DIST

CONTRAST

►GPS/DATA

RADIO SETU

GPS/DATA

MANUAL

►SETTING

SETTING

►TIME OFFSET

TIME FORMAT

TIME DISPLY

LL DISPLY

TIME OFFSET

+00.00

04:43 UTC

TIME OFFSET

+03.00

07:43 LOC

07:50AM LOC
17 36.233 N
161 05.651 E

1.

Work out the time difference between UTC and your local time (from the following

graphic).

2.

Select GPS/DATA then SETTING.

3.

Select TIME OFFSET to enter the difference between UTC and local time. Use the
Channel Select knob or + or – to change the time. Half hour increments can be used
with a maximum offset of ±13 hours.

4.

Press ENT when the local time is correct.
LOC is displayed after the time on the LCD as a reminder that local time is selected.

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