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Almanac

When using a DeLorme GPS receiver, the Almanac window displays

the satellite number and its current status.

N–Indicates the satellite is being used for navigation.

E–Indicates ephemeris data is available for the satellite.

T–Indicates the satellite is currently being tracked by your GPS

receiver.

D–Indicates differential data is available for that satellite.

Notes

• Differential data is available on WAAS-enabled devices.

• Almanac information is available only for DeLorme receivers.


Skyview

The Skyview diagram indicates visible satellites, their number (assigned

by the Department of Defense), and their position in the sky relative to

your current position. Each satellite is color coded, based on the quality

of data it is transmitting.
Gray–Indicates the satellite's position in the sky.
Red–Indicates your GPS receiver is tracking the satellite but it is not

receiving data from it.
Yellow–
(DeLorme GPS receivers only) Indicates your receiver is

tracking the satellite, ephemeris data is available, but the satellite is not

being used for navigation.
Green
–Indicates your GPS receiver is tracking the satellite, ephemeris

data is available, and the satellite is being used for navigation.
Dark Green–WAAS-enabled receivers only. Indicates your receiver is

tracking the satellite, ephemeris data is available, the satellite is being

used for navigation, and the satellite has DGPS and WAAS corrections

available.
Blue
–WAAS-enabled receivers only. Indicates a WAAS satellite used for

corrections.

Viewing Sun and Moon Information

You can use the Sun/Moon subtab in the GPS tab to view information about the rising and

setting of the Sun and Moon relative to a specified date, time, and location.

To View Sun and Moon Information

Use the following steps to view Sun and Moon information in the GPS tab.

1. Click the GPS tab.
2. Click the Sun/Moon subtab.
3. Click the down arrow next to the date to change the date.
4. Use the scroll arrows to change the time.
5. After you update the date and time, you can view:

• The Sun and Moon traveling across the compass as time passes with the

Sun/Moon compass. In the center of the compass, a shadow grows and