Magellan GPS Receiver GPS Tracker User Manual

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WARNINGS  
USE GOOD JUDGEMENT  
This product is an excellent navigation aid, but does not replace the need for  
careful orienteering and good judgement. Never rely solely on one device for  
navigating.  
USE CARE  
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the U.S. Government, which is  
solely responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of GPS.  
The accuracy of position fixes can be affected by the periodic adjustments to GPS  
satellites made by the U.S. Government and is subject to change in accordance  
with the Department of Defense civil GPS user policy and the Federal  
Radionavigation Plan.  
USE CAUTION  
Accuracy can also be affected by poor satellite geometry. When the accuracy  
warnings appear on the screen, use the data with extreme caution.  
USE PROPER ACCESSORIES  
Use only Magellan cables and antennas; the use of non-Magellan cables and  
antennas may severely degrade performance or damage the receiver, and will void  
the warranty.  
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Ta b le o f Co n te n ts  
In tro d u ctio n ............................... 1  
Packing List ............................................ 1  
Features of Your GPS Tracker .................... 2  
Conventions Used in the Manual ............... 2  
Ge ttin g Sta rte d / In itia lize ............ 3  
GPS Tracker Description........................... 3  
Receiver Accuracy................................... 3  
GPS Tracker Receiver .............................. 4  
Using the Keypad .................................... 5  
Installing the Batteries .............................. 6  
Using your GPS Tracker ........................... 7  
Proper Handling - Signal Reception ........... 7  
Clear View of the Sky ....................... 7  
Holding the Receiver ......................... 8  
First Time Use - Initializing the  
Receiver .......................................... 8  
Turn the Receiver On ............................... 8  
Input Location Information ........................ 9  
Setting Local Time and Date ..................... 9  
Selecting Primary Usage ........................ 10  
Getting a Fixed Position ......................... 11  
Saving Your Waypoint ........................... 11  
Creating a GOTO ................................. 12  
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Ba sic O p e ra tio n ....................... 1 3  
Power Up Sequence .............................. 13  
Navigation Screens ............................... 13  
Using the Status Screen .......................... 14  
Selecting Temp Units and Calibration  
in your Status Screen ............................. 15  
Using the Position Screen ....................... 16  
Viewing Secondary Coordinate System  
from the Position Screen ......................... 16  
Automatic Averaging in the Position  
Screen ................................................. 16  
Using the NAV 1 Screen ........................ 17  
Customizing the NAV 1 Screen ............... 18  
Using the Compass Screen ..................... 19  
Customizing the Compass Screen............ 20  
Using the NAV 2 Screen ........................ 21  
Customizing the NAV 2 Screen ............... 21  
Using the Plot Screen ............................. 22  
Selecting PAN-N-SCAN ......................... 23  
Displaying Waypoint Information ............ 23  
Setting Track History .............................. 24  
Clearing the Track ................................. 24  
Setting Up the Plotter ............................. 24  
Setting Hide Data/ Show Data ................ 26  
Using the Road Screen........................... 26  
Setting Hide WPTS/ Show WPTS............. 27  
Customizing the Road Screen ................. 27  
Using the Speed Screen ......................... 28  
Resetting the Odometer .......................... 28  
Resetting the Trip Odometer.................... 29  
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Setting the Speed Average ..................... 29  
Using the Time Screen ........................... 29  
Selecting Time Format ............................ 30  
Saving a Waypoint ............................... 30  
Saving Your Position Fix with a  
Receiver-Generated Name ..................... 30  
Saving Your Position Fix with a  
User-Created Name ............................... 31  
Creating a Waypoint............................. 31  
Creating a GOTO ................................. 32  
Wo rk in g w ith Wa y p o in ts ......... 3 3  
Editing a Waypoint ............................... 33  
Editing a Selected Waypoint .................. 33  
Editing Waypoint Fields .................. 33  
Creating/ Editing/ Deleting a  
Message in a Waypoint .................. 34  
Saving Changes to the Selected  
Waypoint ...................................... 34  
Projecting a Waypoint ........................... 35  
Sorting a Waypoint ............................... 36  
Deleting a Waypoint ............................. 36  
Wo rk in g w ith Ro u te s ............... 3 7  
Creating/ Clearing a GOTO ................... 37  
Creating a Man Over Board Route .......... 38  
Creating a Backtrack Route .................... 38  
Creating a Multi-Leg Route ..................... 39  
Viewing/ Editing a Route ........................ 40  
Inserting a Leg ............................... 40  
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Changing a Waypoint in a Route ..... 40  
Adding a Waypoint at the End of  
a Route ......................................... 41  
Deleting a Waypoint in a Route ........ 41  
Saving a Route ............................... 42  
Activating/ Deactivating a Route .............. 42  
Reversing a Route .................................. 43  
Using Plot View in a Route ...................... 43  
Deleting a Route ................................... 43  
Working with Map N Track ................... 44  
Au x ilia ry Fu n ctio n s .................. 4 5  
Working with Sun/ Moon and Fish/ Hunt .. 45  
Selecting the Simulate Mode ................... 46  
Selecting Contrast ................................. 47  
Selecting Alarm/ Message ...................... 47  
Accessing the Alarm/ Message Menu ...... 47  
Selecting Anchor Alarm ......................... 48  
Selecting Arrival Alarm .......................... 48  
Selecting XTE Alarm .............................. 49  
Selecting Proximity Alarm....................... 49  
Viewing the Alarm/ MSG Menu .............. 50  
Selecting Alarm Defaults ........................ 51  
Clearing Alarm Messages ...................... 51  
Cu sto m izin g (Se tu p ) ................. 5 3  
Selecting Setup ..................................... 53  
Initializing ............................................ 53  
Disabling NAV Screens .......................... 54  
Selecting a Coordinate System ............... 54  
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Selecting Map Datum ............................ 55  
Selecting Elevation Mode ....................... 55  
Selecting Time Format ............................ 56  
Selecting NAV Units .............................. 57  
Selecting North Reference ...................... 57  
Selecting Light Timer .............................. 58  
Selecting the Beeper .............................. 58  
Selecting Personalize ............................. 59  
Selecting Clear Memory ........................ 59  
Selecting NMEA ................................... 60  
Selecting Baud Rate ............................... 60  
Tro u b le sh o o tin g ....................... 6 1  
Commonly Asked Questions ................... 62  
Contacting Magellan ............................. 63  
N MEA Da ta Me ssa g e s .............. 6 4  
Ava ila b le Da tu m s .................... 7 0  
Sp e cifica tio n s ........................... 7 1  
Co o rd in a te Sy ste m s ................. 7 2  
W h a t is GPS? ........................... 7 4  
What is GPS? ....................................... 74  
How Does GPS Work? ........................... 74  
Accuracy ............................................. 75  
DGPS .................................................. 75  
More Information on GPS....................... 75  
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Acce sso rie s .............................. 7 7  
An te n n a Re m o va l .................... 7 8  
Glo ssa ry .................................. 7 9  
In d e x ....................................... 8 3  
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In tro d u ctio n  
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Congratulations on your purchase of the GPS Tracker. Since introducing  
the worlds very first commercial, hand-held GPS receiver in 1989, Magellan  
has led the way with innovative GPS products to meet a wide range of  
positioning and navigation needs.  
The GPS Tracker is a portable GPS receiver with a high-resolution, large  
display. With a powerful 12-channel receiver and detachable signal-sensitive  
antenna, this pocket sized unit provides signal reception for sure tracking.  
Designed with both the Outdoor and Marine enthusiasts in mind, the GPS  
Tracker is ideal for hiking, mapping fishing hotspots, marking trails or  
charting courses over bodies of water or land. To help you get started using  
your new Magellan GPS Tracker, read the sections titled Getting Started and  
Basic Operation. These two sections will have you recording waypoints and  
navigating in no time. The remainder of this manual gives you detailed  
information about all the features and functions of your GPS Tracker.  
Pa ck in g List  
Before you begin, make sure that your package includes the items listed on  
the box. If any of these items are missing, please contact your local Magellan  
dealer or distributor.  
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Fe a tu re s o f Yo u r GPS Tra ck e r  
• Powerful 12-channel receiver.  
• Large ultra-sharp display.  
• Detachable super sensitive antenna for superior tracking.  
• Industry record - 30 hours of continuous battery life.  
• Backlit display.  
• Rugged, durable and waterproof.  
Co n ve n tio n s Use d in th is Ma n u a l  
The Basic Operaton section of this manual is designed to assist you in the use  
of your GPS Tracker. Each topic in the reference section includes a brief  
description of the activity chosen and a detailed description with sample  
screens of how to perform the activity. As you become more familiar with  
your receiver, you will be able to use the pictorial view of the keys as a “quick  
reference” to perform the desired activity.  
Also in the Basic Operation section are alerts to inform you of some cautions  
and notes that will assist you in using your GPS Tracker.  
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Ge ttin g Sta rte d / In itia lize  
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This section shows you how to begin using your GPS Tracker for the first  
time. After a brief description of the receiver, it discusses:  
• Installing batteries.  
• First time use, initializing the receiver.  
• Usage.  
GPS Tra ck e r De scrip tio n  
The GPS Tracker has a large, high-resolution display, a detachable antenna  
for exceptional tracking and stores up to 500 waypoints. Using four AA  
batteries, the GPS Tracker will operate continuously for up to 30 hours and  
the internal lithium back-up battery will keep the receivers memory active  
for up to 10 years.  
Receiver Accuracy  
The satellite constellation that provides the GPS information your receiver  
uses is maintained by the Department of Defense (DoD). GPS positioning,  
for general use, provides 25 meter RMS accuracy or better. Since the signals  
generated by these satellites are publicly accessible, the DoD has introduced  
errors into the satellite signals for security reasons. These errors are referred  
to as Selective Availability (SA).  
At present, your GPS position will be accurate within 100 meters horizon-  
tally and 150 meters vertically. Due to the errors introduced by SA, it is  
possible to get readings outside of these values at times.  
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GPS Tra ck e r Re ce ive r  
Detachable Quadrifilar Antenna  
Display  
ENTER key  
GOTO key  
MENU key  
QUIT key  
NAV key  
POWER key  
ARROW PAD  
MARK key  
LIGHT key  
Water Seal Battery Caps  
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LIGHT - Turns back light off and on and offers two levels of  
brightness adjustable with consecutive presses of the light key.  
PWR - Turns the receiver on and off.  
PWR  
ENTER - Selects menu items, confirms changes and initiates  
certain functions.  
ENTER  
QUIT - Cancels the operation of the last key pressed.  
QUIT  
ARROW PAD - Scrolls through screens, menus and enters  
alphanumeric information. Up/Down Arrows scroll through  
the alphanumeric characters. Right/Left Arrows page through  
menus and adjust the scale on the Plot and Compass screens.  
NAV - Scrolls through nine Navigation screens.  
NAV  
MENU - Accesses functions specific to the current display, as  
well as other displays.  
MENU  
GOTO - Allows selection of a destination for a single leg route  
from a list of waypoints. This key also accesses the Man Over  
Board function.  
GOTO  
MARK  
MARK - Creates waypoints or stores the current position.  
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In sta llin g th e Ba tte rie s  
The GPS Tracker uses four AA alkaline batteries that are installed from the  
bottom of the receiver. Use the rings to unscrew the water seal battery caps.  
Insert the batteries into the battery tubes, with the positive end first, two  
batteries in each side, and screw the battery caps until securely closed.  
It is recommended that four batteries be used, however, in case of an  
emergency, the receiver will operate with only two batteries if both are  
inserted into one of the battery tubes.  
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If the batteries are left out of the unit for more than 30 minutes,  
the unit may need to be reinitialized.  
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Usin g y o u r GPS Tra ck e r  
The constellation of 24 GPS satellites circling the globe is in constant  
motion. Before your receiver can tell you where you are, it needs to know  
where the satellites are relative to itself. It does this with the use of an  
internal almanac, where it has stored in memory a general location for  
each of the satellites. The almanac tells the receiver which satellites are in  
view, based on the time, date and location of the receiver.  
Until the GPS Tracker is initialized, it may not know its location, time or  
date, therefore, it does not have a reference point to select which satellites  
to use. Inputting the initial position, time and date is called initializing  
your receiver, which will save you time. Initializing enables the receiver  
to begin tracking satellites, and calculating your position, much faster.  
Proper Handling - Signal Reception  
Because the GPS Tracker receives information it needs from satellites  
orbiting the earth, the antenna needs to be raised with a relatively  
unobstructed view of the sky.  
Clear View of the Sky  
The receiver needs a clear view of the sky, allowing it to choose from all  
the satellites currently available.  
If the view of the sky is poor, (large cliffs or buildings, heavy foliage or  
other obstructions) the satellite signals can be blocked and the GPS  
Tracker may take longer to compute a position fix.  
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Holding the Receiver  
GPS Tracker is designed to fit comfort-  
ably in your hand. Hold the receiver in  
the palm of your hand with the antenna  
pointing towards the sky.  
First Tim e Use - In itia lizin g th e Re ce ive r  
You do not need to initialize your receiver each time you use it  
unless the receivers memory has been cleared or if it has been  
transported more than 300 miles while turned off.  
Turn the Receiver On  
To turn your GPS Tracker on, press PWR.  
Because this is the first time you have used  
your receiver, a screen will be displayed  
prompting you to initialize your receiver. Press  
ENTER to begin the initialization process.  
ATTENTION  
UNIT IS NOT  
INITIALIZED  
PRESS  
ENTER TO  
INITIALIZE  
If you do not see this screen once the receiver is turned on, then it was  
initialized previously. To follow along, press MENU, highlight SETUP  
and press ENTER. Highlight INITIALIZE and press ENTER and then  
you will be taken through the steps to reinitialize the receiver.  
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Input Location Information  
A screen is displayed with a list of geographi-  
REGION  
cal regions. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs  
to highlight the region where you are located  
and press ENTER.  
ENTER COORD  
USA  
As you proceed with the initialization  
process, you can press QUIT at any time to  
return to the previous screen or field.  
AMERICAS  
EUROPE  
ASIA EAST  
ASIA WEST  
AUSTRALIA  
AFRICA  
PACIFIC  
A list of countries, provinces or states (depending upon which region you  
select) will appear. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to select and press  
ENTER.  
The receiver displays the ELEVATION screen with the cursor in the first  
character of the elevation field. Use the ARROWs to enter your present  
elevation and press ENTER. If you do not know your elevation, press  
ENTER.  
If this is not the first time you have used your receiver or if it is the  
first time but your receiver has already begun acquiring satellite  
signals, time and date may have already been received from a  
satellite and you will not be prompted for time and date.  
Setting Local Time and Date  
TIME  
The cursor moves down to the time field,  
ready for you to input your local time. Use  
the ARROWs to change the time and to  
toggle between AM and PM. Press ENTER.  
34˚06.52N  
117˚49.56W  
00000FT  
09:23AM  
The GPS Tracker will not automatically change due to daylight  
savings. You will have to reset the time using SETUP as explained  
in the Customizing section.  
The cursor moves to the date field. Use the ARROWs to input the date and  
press ENTER.  
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Selecting Primary Usage  
A screen will be displayed asking your primary  
PREFERENCE  
use for the receiver, MARINE or LAND. Use  
the UP/DOWN ARROWs to select and press  
ENTER.  
SET DEFAULTS  
FOR A  
PRIMARY  
USAGE OF:  
MARINE  
LAND  
The default is MARINE.  
The following chart shows the differences in terminology that your GPS  
Tracker uses while in land or marine mode. For purposes of this manual, it  
will be assumed that the receiver is in the marine mode.  
Land  
SPD  
Marine  
SOG  
Speed  
Bearing  
BRG  
BRG  
Distance  
DST  
DST  
Heading  
HDG  
VMG  
CTS  
COG  
VMG  
CTS  
Velocity Made Good  
Course To Steer  
Estimated Time of Arrival  
Time To Go  
ETA  
ETA  
TTG  
XTE  
ETE  
Cross Track Error  
Recorded Position  
Units of Measure  
XTE  
Landmark  
Waypoint  
MILES/MPH or NM/KNOTS  
KM/KPH  
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Getting a Fixed Position  
Once you have chosen the primary usage for  
STATUS  
your GPS Tracker, the STATUS screen will be  
displayed. At this point, you should go  
outside in an area where you can get a clear  
view of the sky. The GPS Tracker will begin  
receiving data from the satellites in view and  
will display the progress on the STATUS  
screen.  
3D  
12  
N
13  
8
25  
18  
7
0 0 1 1 1 2  
7 8 2 3 8 5  
POWER  
15 HOURS  
TEMP 25 c  
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Once the receiver has computed a position fix  
POSITION  
the POSITION screen will be displayed.  
N
34˚06.52  
W
117˚49.56  
ELEV 900 FT  
11:23:35 PM  
AVERAGING  
00:00:35  
SPEED TRIP  
5.38 KT 238.8 mn  
COURSE 150 m  
°
120 150  
S
Saving Your Waypoint  
Once the receiver has computed your current position, you may save this  
position as a waypoint.  
MARK  
WPT001  
To save (MARK) your position as a waypoint,  
press MARK, MARK and the waypoint will  
34˚06.56N  
117˚49.60W  
be saved with an automatically assigned name.  
900FT  
If this is your first saved position fix, the name  
11:23:35PM  
12JUN97  
will be WPT001 as shown.  
CREATE MSG  
SAVE WPT  
SAVE TO RTE  
For further information on saving your fixed position with a receiver-  
generated name or a user-created name, refer to the Basic Operations  
section.  
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Creating a GOTO  
Once this fixed position has been saved in your receiver. Travel to  
another location away from the saved position to create a route back to  
the saved waypoint. To create this route, press GOTO.  
Once GOTO is pressed, a menu will be  
GOTO  
MOB  
displayed with the waypoint that you just  
WPT001  
saved (we are using WPT001 as an example).  
Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight  
WPT001 and press ENTER. The receiver  
will begin calculating information to return  
you to the saved position.  
BRG  
DST  
027m 50.2mn  
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You will be returned to the POSITION screen with the information on  
the navigational requirements. Use the NAV key to view the other  
Navigation screens.  
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Ba sic O p e ra tio n  
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Po w e r Up Se q u e n ce  
The receiver is powered up by pressing PWR  
(power). On power up, the GPS Tracker will  
display the Magellan logo/start up animation  
momentarily and then switch to the STATUS  
screen. The receiver begins searching the sky  
for satellites and begins the process of comput-  
ing a position fix.  
MAGELLAN  
TRACKER  
N a vig a tio n Scre e n s  
The nine NAV (navigation) screens (STATUS, POSITION, NAV 1, COM-  
PASS, NAV 2, PLOT, ROAD, SPEED and TIME ) provide you with neces-  
sary information you will need to use the GPS Tracker as a navigational tool.  
NAV screens can be viewed by pressing NAV from any screen. You can scroll  
through the NAV screens by repeatedly pressing NAV or the UP/DOWN  
ARROWs from any NAV screen.  
All screens, except the STATUS and POSITION screens, can be disabled by  
turning them off in the NAV SCREENS portion of SETUP.  
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Usin g th e Sta tu s Scre e n  
The Status screen will be the first screen displayed, after the Magellan screen,  
once the unit is turned on. This screen gives you the general well-being of  
your GPS Tracker by showing you satellite status and signal strengths, battery  
life and temperature.  
North Indicator  
2D/3D Icon  
STATUS  
3D  
12  
Satellite  
N
13  
Satellite  
Position Graph  
Positions  
8
25  
18  
7
Satellite  
Signal  
Strengths  
Satellite  
Signal Chart  
0 0 1 1 1 2  
7 8 2 3 8 5  
POWER  
15 HOURS  
TEMP 25 c  
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Battery Life  
Indicator  
Satellite  
Numbers  
Light Icon  
Temperature  
The satellite positions are displayed in the Satellite Position Graph with the  
satellite signal strengths on the Satellite Signal Chart.  
On the Satellite Position Graph and the Satellite Signal Chart, satellites  
displayed in dark gray are for weak signal strengths, black for satellites of  
strong signal strengths and light gray for no signal. On the Satellite Signal  
Chart, satellites still receiving information will display an empty bar.  
The bottom of the STATUS screen displays remaining battery power and  
ambient temperature of the receiver. Power shown is the estimated battery  
life when the receiver is operating on battery power.  
Once the receiver has computed a position fix, the STATUS screen will be  
replaced by the POSITION screen.  
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Selecting Temp Units and Calibration in your Status Screen  
You have two options for customizing the  
MENU  
STATUS screen, TEMP UNITS and  
TEMP CALIB. Press MENU to display  
the STATUS screen menu. Use the UP/  
DOWN ARROWs to make your selection  
and press ENTER. The other menu items  
displayed will be discussed later in this  
manual.  
TEMP UNITS  
TEMP CALIB  
WAYPOINTS  
ROUTES  
SETUP  
SUN/MOON  
FISH/HUNT  
CONTRAST  
ALARM/MSG  
Setting Temperature Units. After  
selecting TEMP UNITS from the STA-  
TUS screen menu, you can choose from  
Fahrenheit or Celsius. Use the UP/  
DOWN ARROWs to highlight your  
choice and press ENTER.  
TEMP UNITS  
FAHRENHEIT  
CELSIUS  
Setting Temperature Calibration. The GPS Tracker comes with a  
factory default setting that can be changed to accommodate the  
environment that you are in. This enables the user to calibrate the  
temperature creating an offset from the factory setting.  
After selecting TEMP CALIB from the  
TEMP CALIB  
TEMP  
STATUS screen menu, press ENTER to  
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turn the cursor on, allowing you to change  
the temperature. Use the ARROWs to  
change the temperature and press ENTER  
to exit the edit mode.  
SAVE EDITS  
RESET DFLT  
Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight SAVE EDITS which  
will save your changes or highlight RESET DFLT which returns the  
temperature offset to its factory defaults. Press ENTER to return to  
the STATUS screen saving your changes. Press QUIT to return to  
the STATUS screen without saving changes.  
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Usin g th e Po sitio n Scre e n  
The POSITION screen displays the coordinates of your last computed  
position and basic navigation data. You also have the option of viewing your  
present position using another coordinate system.  
Position  
Coordinates  
POSITION  
Current  
Elevation  
N
34˚06.52  
Current Time  
W
117˚49.56  
ELEV 900 FT  
11:23:35 PM  
23JAN97  
Current Date  
Estimated Position  
Error (may display  
DGPS or Simulate)  
EPE 112 FT  
SPEED  
5.38 KT  
TRIP  
Current Speed  
238.8 nm  
COURSE 150  
120 150  
°
m
Distance Travelled  
Course  
Compass  
S
Second Coordinate  
System access  
Position Icon  
Viewing Secondary Coordinate System from the POSITION Screen  
Press the LEFT/RIGHT ARROWs and the  
LAT/LON  
lower half of the screen changes to display  
N
˚06.52  
34  
W
117˚49.56  
your present position in secondary coordinate  
system. The datums that have been selected  
under SETUP for each coordinate system are  
also displayed. In the example shown, we are  
using the WGS84 datum for our LAT/LON  
coordinates and NAD27 datum for the UTM  
coordinates.  
900 FT  
11:23:35 PM  
23JAN97  
EPE 112 FT  
WGS84  
UTM  
11  
4
760W  
479N  
NAD27  
23  
37  
74  
Automatic Averaging in the POSITION Screen  
Automatic averaging gives you greater position accuracy. When navigating,  
your GPS Tracker takes position fixes, however, when you are stationary, at  
zero speed, the receiver begins averaging mode. Once you begin moving,  
position averaging ends and the receiver begins displaying instantaneous  
position fixes while you navigate.  
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When your speed is zero, the  
receiver is in automatic  
POSITION  
N
34˚06.52  
averaging mode, the date and  
EPE will be replaced by the  
averaging timer, as shown.  
W
117˚49.56  
ELEV 900 FT  
11:23:35 PM  
AVERAGING  
00:00:35  
SPEED TRIP  
5.38 KT 238.8 mn  
COURSE 150 m  
°
120 150  
S
Usin g th e N AV 1 Scre e n  
The NAV 1 screen displays your destination along with four selectable  
navigation measurements and a graphical compass.  
Destination  
Name  
TO: FISH  
n
Selectable  
Navigation  
Data  
DST 50.2  
m
K
T
SOG 8.2  
n
m
XTE 3.80 R  
K
T
VMG 7.2  
Destination Icon  
Compass  
°
BRG 127m  
120 150  
S
Position Icon  
°
COG 150m  
The NAV 1 screen displays a numerical reading at 30˚ increments with the  
characters N (0°), S (180°), E (90°) and W (270°). Course is shown  
numerically and represented by the Position Icon at the bottom of the screen.  
Above the compass, bearing will be displayed with the icon of the destination  
waypoint. When the bearing to your destination cannot be displayed within  
the confines of the displayed compass, an arrow will be displayed either on  
the right or left to indicate the steering direction.  
Ideally, when you are navigating, the Position Icon and the Destination Icon  
should line up, one above the other.  
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Customizing the NAV 1 Screen  
You can change the four navigational fields. You can choose from BRG,  
DST, SOG, COG, VMG, CTS, ETA, ETE, XTE, TRN, ALT, TME, TMP  
and Blank.  
To customize your NAV 1 screen, press MENU while viewing the  
NAV 1 screen, select CUSTOMIZE and press ENTER.  
Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to select the  
TO: FISH  
field you want to change and press ENTER.  
n
DST  
50.2  
m
K
T
SOG 8.2  
n
m
XTE 3.80 R  
K
T
VMG 7.2  
°
BRG 127m  
120 150  
S
°
COG 150m  
CUSTOMIZE
You are presented with a pop-up menu from  
which you can make your selection. Use the  
UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight your  
choice and press ENTER. You will return to  
the NAV 1 screen, still in the customize mode.  
You can continue to customize the display or  
press QUIT to exit.  
BRG 027°m  
DST 50.2nm  
SOG 8.2KT  
COG 056°m  
VMG 7.2KT  
CTS 028°m  
ETA 01:09P  
ETE 02H24M  
XTE L.2nm  
TRN L26°  
ALT 83FT  
TME 01:09P  
TMP 36°C  
BLANK  
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Usin g th e Co m p a ss Scre e n  
As well as displaying four customizable navigation fields, the COMPASS  
screen provides a pointer compass and Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) to  
help you reach your destination.  
Destination  
Name  
TO: HOME  
Sun Icon  
BRG  
DST  
3.52  
SOG  
m
I
°
m
127  
Steering Indicator to  
Destination  
COG  
m
H
Destination  
°
m
156  
2.7  
Icon  
+
+
E
N
Moon Icon  
+
+
W
S
Course Deviation  
Indicator  
Position Icon  
Compass  
m
I
2.0  
CDI Scale  
(L/R arrows to  
change)  
The Course Direction Icon displays your course over ground while the  
Steering Indicator displays the bearing of the destination relative to the  
course over ground. When the arrows are pointed in the same direction, you  
are on course. The CDI Scale indicates your distance left or right of the  
courseline.  
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The NorthFinder ™ feature displays the position of the sun and moon  
icons, when above the horizon, which allows you to determine the direction  
of north and your destination. The destination icon shows the general  
direction in which you should be travelling.  
Sun icon  
Moon icon  
Align the sun on the COMPASS screen with the sun in the sky, as shown.  
When aligned, the Steering Indicator will point you in the direction you  
should be travelling in order to reach your destination.  
Customizing the Compass Screen  
You can change the four navigational fields. You can choose from BRG,  
DST, SOG, COG, VMG, CTS, TMP and Blank.  
To customize your COMPASS screen, press MENU while viewing the  
COMPASS screen. Highlight CUSTOMIZE and press ENTER.  
Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to select the field you want to change and  
press ENTER.  
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You are presented with a pop-up menu from  
which you can make your selection. Use the  
UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight your  
choice and press ENTER. You will return to  
the COMPASS screen, still in the customize  
mode. You can continue to customize the  
display or press QUIT to exit.  
CUSTOMIZE
BRG 027°m  
DST 50.2nm  
SOG 8.2KT  
COG 056°m  
VMG 7.2KT  
CTS 028°m  
TMP 36°C  
BLANK  
Usin g th e N AV 2 Scre e n  
TO: CAMP  
The NAV 2 screen displays four customizable  
information fields. The NAV 2 screen is  
designed to help you to see the screen when  
your receiver is mounted at a distance from  
you.  
BRG14.2˚  
M
COG  
171˚  
SOG11.2K  
DST50.2N  
M
T
M
Customizing the NAV 2 Screen  
You can change the four navigational fields. You can choose from BRG,  
DST, SOG, COG, VMG, CTS, ETA, ETE, XTE, TRN, ALT, TME, TMP  
and Blank. To customize your NAV 2 screen, press MENU while viewing  
the NAV 2 screen. Highlight CUSTOMIZE and press ENTER.  
CUSTOMIZE
Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to select the  
BRG 027°m  
field you want to change and press ENTER.  
You are presented with a pop-up menu from  
which you can make your selection. Use the  
UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight your  
choice and press ENTER. You will return to  
the NAV 2 screen, still in the customize  
mode. You can continue to customize the  
display or press QUIT to exit.  
DST 50.2nm  
SOG 8.2KT  
COG 056°m  
VMG 7.2KT  
CTS 028°m  
ETA 01:09P  
ETE 02H24M  
XTE L.2nm  
TRN L26°  
ALT 83FT  
TME 01:09P  
TMP 36°C  
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Usin g th e Plo t Scre e n  
The PLOT screen is a mini map that shows where you have travelled and  
where you want to travel. You can view the active route, your current  
position as well as the other waypoints and destination in the PLOT screen.  
Destination  
Name  
Distance to  
Bearing to  
Destination  
Destination  
TO: FISH  
BRG  
DST  
3.52  
Destination  
Icon  
m
I
North Indicator  
Waypoint Icon  
351  
°
m
N
FISH  
Active  
Route  
FISH 2  
DOCK  
Current  
Position Icon  
BUOY  
HOME  
2.0 m  
I
Plot Scale  
Track History  
At the top of the screen, the destination name is displayed along with the  
bearing and distance from the present position to the destination. The active  
route leg is displayed by a line indicating the direction required in order to  
reach your destination. The plot scale appears at the bottom of the screen  
and can be changed by using the RIGHT/LEFT ARROWs.  
An additional feature of the PLOT screen is PAN-N-SCAN. PAN-N-SCAN  
allows you to use the ARROWs to scroll through the PLOT screen enabling  
you to create waypoints and routes graphically.  
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Selecting PAN-N-SCAN  
By using PAN-N-SCAN, you can look ahead or review where you have  
travelled according to waypoints, routes and track history. PAN-N-SCAN  
allows you to view the area from .20 miles to 320 miles, depending on your  
selection.  
While viewing the PLOT screen, press  
PAN-N-SCAN  
MENU, highlight PAN-N-SCAN and press  
BRG DST  
n
m
ENTER. Use the ARROWs to move the  
0.0  
°
000m  
N
cursor. When the cursor is placed over the  
waypoint icon, the header will read TO:  
(waypoint name) and the BRG and DST will  
show that of the waypoint.  
While in PAN-N-SCAN, press MENU to  
reveal the menu screen. If the cursor is over a  
waypoint when MENU is pressed, the menu  
will be displayed with WPT INFO added to  
the list.  
2.0 m  
I
Displaying Waypoint Information  
As you navigate using PAN-N-SCAN, it might be useful to have the name of  
the waypoint you are heading towards appear at the top of the screen.  
While in the PAN-N-SCAN screen, the  
WPT001  
waypoint name can be inserted at the top of  
BRG DST  
n
m
the screen. Place the crosshair over the  
0.0  
°
000m  
N
waypoint and press MENU. Highlight WPT  
INFO and press ENTER. The waypoint  
information screen will appear in place of the  
PAN-N-SCAN screen. Press QUIT to return  
to PAN-N-SCAN with the waypoint name at  
the top of the screen.  
2.0 m  
I
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Setting Track History  
Using TRACK HISTORY records where you have been by automatically  
storing locations, as “dropping bread crumbs” from your starting point as  
you travel. This will be especially useful when you want to return to your  
starting point, the receiver uses these points to return using the same path to  
your starting point.  
You can set the distance at which the receiver drops these points by  
selecting TRACK HISTORY. You can choose from OFF, AUTO, and a  
list of other distance units. If AUTO is chosen, the receiver will  
automatically store track history points based on your speed and  
direction of travel. Therefore, when travelling a straight distance, fewer  
track points will be dropped than when you are turning.  
While in the PLOT screen press MENU. Highlight TRACK HIST and  
press ENTER. You are presented with a pop-up menu from which you  
can make your selection. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight  
your choice and press ENTER. You will return to the PLOT screen, still  
in the customize mode. You can continue to customize the display or  
press QUIT to exit.  
Clearing the Track  
Your screen may become cluttered with your track history. The CLR  
TRACK option allows you to clear your track history, i.e., clear your “bread  
crumbs”.  
While viewing the PLOT screen, press MENU. Highlight CLR  
TRACK and press ENTER. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to select  
YES or NO and press ENTER. You are returned to the PLOT screen.  
Setting Up the Plotter  
This menu allows you to change the orientation, to turn the waypoint names  
on or off, to turn the plot rings on or off, set the course projection and turn  
multiple routes on or off.  
Setting Plotter Orientation. Under Plotter Orientation, you have three  
choices TRACK UP (direction you are moving is at the top of the  
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screen), COURSE UP (the destination of the current leg is at the top of  
the screen) and NORTH UP (North is at the top of the screen).  
While viewing the PLOT screen, press  
ORIENT
MENU. Highlight PLOT SETUP and press  
ENTER. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to  
select ORIENTATION and press ENTER. A  
pop-up menu appears allowing you to select  
TRACK UP, COURSE UP or NORTH UP.  
TRACK UP  
COURSE UP  
NORTH UP  
Turning Waypoint Names On or Off. You may have too many  
waypoint names that clutter your screen. To remove waypoint names,  
you can turn the WPT NAMES off.  
While viewing the PLOT screen, press MENU. Highlight PLOT  
SETUP and press ENTER. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to select  
WAYPOINT NAMES and press ENTER. A pop-up menu appears  
allowing you to select OFF or ON.  
Turning Plot Rings On or Off. When navigating, you may want to  
know the distance you will travel to reach a certain destination. To find  
out, you can turn the PLOT RINGS option on.  
While viewing the PLOT screen, press MENU. Highlight PLOT  
SETUP and press ENTER. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to select  
PLOT RINGS and press ENTER. A pop-up menu appears allowing  
you to select OFF or ON.  
Setting Up Course Projection. You may want to know how long it will  
take you to reach a certain distance. Under Course Projection, you can  
choose from OFF or 1, 2, 5 and 10 minutes.  
While viewing the PLOT screen, press  
PROJECTION  
MENU. Highlight PLOT SETUP and press  
ENTER. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to  
select COURSE PROJECTION and press  
ENTER. A pop-up menu appears allowing  
you to select OFF or a time.  
OFF  
1 MINUTE  
2 MINUTES  
5 MINUTES  
10 MINUTES  
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Setting Hide Data/Show Data  
When using the PLOT screen, you may want bearing and distance to be  
hidden. You can choose to hide these information fields or have the fields  
present. Under HIDE DATA/SHOW DATA, you can turn the data fields  
on or off.  
While viewing the PLOT screen, press MENU. Highlight HIDE  
DATA or SHOW DATA (depending on which has been selected  
previously) and press ENTER. You are returned to the PLOT screen.  
Usin g th e Ro a d Scre e n  
The ROAD screen displays four customizable navigation fields, at the top of  
the screen, as well as a display to show your position on the desired route.  
Destination  
Name  
TO: FISH  
Navigation Data  
BRG  
DST  
n
°
3.52m  
127m  
SOG  
COG  
K
°
m
156  
T
2.7  
Destination  
Icon  
Desired Route  
Position Icon  
At the top of the screen, the destination name is displayed along with  
navigation data fields. The pictorial road screen shows your position in  
relation to your desired route, as well as your cross track error. The road  
shows the direction in which you should be travelling to reach your destina-  
tion; when the destination icon is straight ahead, you are on course. If you  
are off course, such that the destination icon is off the screen, an arrow icon  
will appear to point you in the direction to get back on course.  
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Setting Hide WPTS/Show WPTS  
When using the ROAD screen, you may want the waypoints to be hidden.  
You can choose to hide the waypoints or have the waypoints present. Under  
HIDE WPTS/SHOW WPTS, you can turn the waypoints on or off.  
While viewing the ROAD screen, press MENU. Highlight HIDE  
WPTS or SHOW WPTS (depending on which has been selected  
previously) and press ENTER.  
If SHOW WPTS is chosen, you are presented  
SHOW WPTS  
ICONS ONLY  
ICON/NAMEUT  
with a pop-up window from which you can  
make your selection. Use the UP/DOWN  
ARROWs to highlight your choice and press  
ENTER. You are returned to the ROAD  
screen. If HIDE WPTS is chosen, you are  
returned to the ROAD screen.  
Customizing the Road Screen  
You can change the four navigational fields. You can choose from BRG,  
DST, SOG, COG, VMG, CTS,TMP and Blank. To customize your ROAD  
screen, press MENU while viewing the ROAD screen. Highlight CUS-  
TOMIZE and press ENTER.  
Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to select the  
CUSTOMIZE
field you want to change and press ENTER.  
You are presented with a pop-up menu from  
which you can make your selection. Use the  
UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight your  
choice and press ENTER. You will return to  
the ROAD screen, still in the customize mode.  
You can continue to customize the display or  
press QUIT to exit.  
BRG 027°m  
DST 50.2nm  
SOG 8.2KT  
COG 056°m  
VMG 7.2KT  
CTS 028°m  
TMP 36°C  
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Usin g th e Sp e e d Scre e n  
While using the SPEED screen, you can view the graphical speedometer,  
odometer and trip odometer as well as the numerical bearing, course over  
ground and speed over ground.  
Destination  
Name  
TO: CAMP  
Average Speed Icon  
COG  
056m  
BRG  
°
°
027m  
Circumference Bar  
10  
5
0
15  
20  
Navigation Data  
Graphical  
Speedometer  
K
SOG14.2T  
ODOMETER  
2 n  
Odometer  
0 0 5 4 2  
TRIP  
3
m  
2
n
Trip Odometer  
0
4
5
3
m  
The top of the screen displays the destination name, bearing and course.  
The Graphical Speedometer is shown with a Circumference Bar that  
moves clockwise around the Speedometer to indicate instantaneous  
speed. The scale for the Speedometer is adjustable by using the  
RIGHT/LEFT ARROWs to increase or decrease the scales. The  
Average speed is represented by the icon on the Speedometer and can be  
customized.  
Resetting the Odometer  
You may want to reset the Odometer field to zero.  
While viewing the SPEED screen, press MENU, highlight ODOM  
RESET to zero and press ENTER.  
A pop-up window will appear. Select YES or  
WARNING  
NO and press ENTER.  
RESET TRIP  
TO 000?  
YES  
NO  
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Resetting the Trip Odometer  
You may want to reset the Trip field to zero.  
While viewing the SPEED screen, press MENU, highlight TRIP RESET  
and press ENTER. A pop-up window will appear. Highlight YES or  
NO and press ENTER.  
Setting the Speed Average  
You may want to reset the Speed Average field in your receiver. You can  
choose from TRIP, 5, 30 seconds, 1, 5 minutes or 1 hour.  
While viewing the SPEED screen, press  
SPEED AVG  
MENU, highlight SPEED AVG and press  
TRIP  
5 SECONDS  
ENTER. A pop-up window will appear.  
30 SECONDS  
Highlight the desired time frame over which  
1 MINUTE  
5 MINUTES  
1 HOUR  
averaging will be performed and press  
ENTER.  
The default is 30 seconds.  
Usin g th e Tim e Scre e n  
The TIME screen displays the current time,  
TIME  
estimated time enroute (ETE), time of arrival  
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and elapsed time in regards to the route you  
ETE  
are navigating in. The first data field can be  
01:09:24  
customized to correct the current time and to  
OF ARRIVAL  
select the time format.  
04:34:20PM  
ELAPSED  
02:24:56  
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Selecting Time Format  
You may need to correct the current time or change the time format. Your  
choices for time format are LOCAL 24HR, LOCAL AM/PM and UTC.  
While you are viewing the TIME screen, press  
TIME FORMAT  
MENU, highlight FORMAT and press  
LOCAL 24HR  
LOCAL AM/PM  
UTC  
ENTER. A pop-up window will appear,  
highlight your choice and press ENTER.  
A screen will appear with your format selection and the current time  
with a cursor. Use the ARROWs to make any changes to the current  
time and press ENTER.  
Sa vin g a Wa y p o in t  
Waypoints are used to create routes and GOTOs. Before you can set a route  
or GOTO, you must have a saved waypoint in your receiver. You have two  
options when naming waypoints. You can create waypoints with either a  
receiver-created name or with a name you create yourself.  
Saving Your Position Fix with a Receiver-Generated Name  
From anywhere in the receiver, you can save (MARK) your position with a  
receiver created name. This is the fastest way to save your position.  
To save a waypoint with a receiver-created name, press MARK, MARK.  
The waypoint will be saved with a receiver-generated name beginning  
with WPT001, WPT002 and so on.  
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Saving Your Position Fix with a User-Created Name  
To save a waypoint with a user-created name,  
press MARK, press ENTER and the  
ARROWs to enter alphanumeric characters.  
Once you have entered the name, press  
MARK again to save the waypoint.  
MARK  
DOCK  
34˚06.56N  
117˚49.60W  
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11:23:35PM  
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CREATE MSG  
SAVE WPT  
SAVE TO RTE  
You have the option of creating a message when you are naming  
your waypoint. This will be explained in the Working with Way-  
points section.  
Cre a tin g a Wa y p o in t  
A waypoint is a recorded position that can be used in a route or a GOTO.  
You can save up to 500 waypoints in your GPS Tracker and refer back to  
them at any time, as long as the waypoints have been saved.  
Press MARK. To create the waypoint,  
MARK  
highlight the data field you wish to change  
DOCK  
and press ENTER. Use the ARROWs to  
34˚06.56N  
input the data and press ENTER to exit the  
edit mode for that data field. To save the  
changes you have made, press MARK or  
highlight SAVE WPT and press ENTER.  
117˚49.60W  
900 FT  
11:23:35PM  
12JUN97  
CREATE MSG  
SAVE WPT  
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Cre a tin g a GO TO  
A GOTO is a route which guides you from your current position to any  
waypoint in the receivers memory. As an example, you can save a waypoint  
at your home. No matter where you go, you will always be able to navigate  
back home by using GOTO.  
To create a GOTO, press GOTO and the  
MARK  
GOTO MENU will be displayed. Use the  
UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight the  
desired waypoint destination and press  
ENTER. The scroll bar, on the right,  
indicates the approximate position on the  
waypoint list.  
MOB  
DOCK  
CAMP  
WPT001  
HOTSPT  
LTEHSE  
JETTY  
BRG  
DST  
027m 50.2mn  
˚
You are returned to the last viewed NAV  
screen. The name of the waypoint is at the  
top of the screen with navigation information  
that you can use.  
TO: CAMP  
COG  
056m  
BRG  
°
°
027m  
10  
5
0
15  
20  
K
SOG14.2T  
ODOMETER  
2 n  
0 0 5 4 2  
TRIP  
3
m  
2
n
3
m  
0
4
5
This completes the basic operation of the GPS Tracker. From the informa-  
tion provided, you can now navigate from place to place quickly and easily.  
The following chapters provide you with additional information on using  
your GPS Tracker that build upon what you have learned.  
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Wo rk in g w ith Wa y p o in ts  
This section tells you how to edit, delete, project and sort waypoints. You  
can store up to 500 positions which can be used to build routes for naviga-  
tion.  
Ed itin g a Wa y p o in t  
Under editing a waypoint, you have the following options:  
• Editing a waypoint name.  
• Editing the waypoint icon.  
• Editing coordinates.  
• Editing elevation.  
• Editing a message.  
Editing a Selected Waypoint  
MENU  
EDIT WPT  
From any NAV screen, press MENU, highlight  
WAYPOINTS and press ENTER. Highlight  
the waypoint you wish to edit and press  
ENTER. Press MENU, highlight EDIT  
WPT and press ENTER.  
SORT WPT  
DELETE WPT  
PROJECTION  
WAYPOINTS  
ROUTES  
SETUP  
SUN/MOON  
FISH/HUNT  
CONTRAST  
ALARM/MSG  
Editing Waypoint Fields  
EDIT WPT  
WPT003  
Following the instructions on selecting a  
waypoint, select the waypoint you wish to edit.  
Use the ARROWs to highlight the data field  
you wish to change and press ENTER. Again,  
use the ARROWs to make your changes.  
Press ENTER to exit the edit mode for that  
data field.  
34˚06.56N  
117˚49.60W  
900FT  
11:23:35PM  
12JUN97  
NO CAMP  
FIRES  
SAVE EDITS  
DELETE MSG  
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Creating/Editing/Deleting a Message in a Waypoint  
To create a message, follow the instructions on selecting a waypoint.  
Use the DOWN ARROW to highlight CREATE MSG and press  
ENTER. Use the ARROWs to input alphanumeric characters. Your  
message may contain up to twenty characters. When your message is  
complete, press ENTER.  
To edit a message, follow the instructions on selecting a waypoint. Use  
the DOWN ARROW to scroll to the message and press ENTER to turn  
the cursor on and use the ARROWs to input your changes. When your  
message is complete, press ENTER.  
To delete a message, follow the instructions on selecting a waypoint. Use  
the DOWN ARROW to highlight CLEAR MSG and press ENTER.  
Saving Changes to the Selected Waypoint  
To save your edits, follow the instructions on  
EDIT WPT  
selecting a waypoint. Highlight SAVE EDITS  
CAMP  
and press ENTER.  
34˚06.56N  
117˚49.60W  
900 FT  
11:23:35PM  
12JUN97  
CREATE MSG  
SAVE EDITS  
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Pro je ctin g a Wa y p o in t  
This function allows you to create a waypoint at a certain distance and  
direction from an existing waypoint or from your current position.  
From any NAV screen, press MENU, highlight WAYPOINTS and press  
ENTER. Highlight the waypoint you wish to project and press  
ENTER. Press MENU, highlight PROJECTION and press ENTER.  
The PROJECTION screen will be displayed.  
PROJECTION  
FROM  
Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight  
WPT003  
the field where you want to make changes and  
G.C. BRG/DST  
press ENTER.  
M
BRG 000  
˚
DST 000 M  
I
LAT/LON  
34˚08.56N  
117˚50.60W  
UTM  
11  
4
760W  
23  
479N  
74  
37  
You can change any of the four sections in the  
PROJECTION screen. The FROM data field  
can be changed to your current position or to  
any saved waypoint. A pop-up window  
appears when ENTER is pressed when the  
FROM waypoint is highlighted.  
WAYPOINTS  
POS  
CAMP  
HOTSPT  
FISH  
In the G.C. (Great Circle) BRG/DST field, you can input the bearing  
and distance into the data fields in order to compute the projection.  
You can also input information into the coordinate fields.  
Once you have the necessary information in the data fields and the  
receiver has projected the position, you can save the position by pressing  
MARK.  
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So rtin g a Wa y p o in t  
You may want to change how the waypoints are sorted. You have the options  
of ALPHABETIC, NEAREST and ICON/NAME.  
From any NAV screen, press MENU, highlight WAYPOINTS and press  
ENTER. Press MENU, highlight SORT WPT and press ENTER.  
A pop-up window will appear with options.  
Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs and press  
ENTER. The sorting process may take more  
than a few seconds to complete.  
WPT SORT  
ALPHABETIC  
NEAREST  
ICON/NAME  
De le tin g a Wa y p o in t  
You may find that you have too many saved waypoints that you no longer  
use. In this case, you can delete these unnecessary waypoints. Once these  
waypoints are deleted, you cannot undo this process or retrieve these  
deleted waypoints.  
From any NAV screen, press MENU, highlight WAYPOINTS and press  
ENTER. Highlight the waypoint you wish to delete and press ENTER.  
Press MENU, highlight DELETE WPT and press ENTER.  
A pop-up window will appear. Use the UP/  
DOWN ARROWs to select YES or NO and  
press ENTER.  
DELETE  
DELETE  
WPT023?  
YES  
NO  
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A route is a planned course of travel defined by a series of waypoints stored in  
the receivers memory. These waypoints are connected to form the segments  
or “legs” of the route. There are 4 different types of routes consisting of  
GOTO, BACKTRACK, MOB and MULTI-LEG ROUTE. The GPS  
Tracker holds 20 routes with 30 legs. The route function allows you to  
activate, create, view/edit or delete any one of the 20 routes.  
Cre a tin g / Cle a rin g a GO TO  
A GOTO is a route which guides you from your current position to any  
waypoint in the receivers memory. As an example, you can save a waypoint  
at your home. No matter where you go, you will always be able to navigate  
back home by using GOTO.  
To create a GOTO, press GOTO and the  
GOTO  
GOTO MENU will be displayed. Use the  
UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight your  
destination waypoint and press ENTER.  
MOB  
DOCK  
CAMP  
WPT001  
HOTSPT  
LTEHSE  
JETTY  
BRG  
DST  
027m 50.2mn  
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To clear a GOTO. The CLEAR GOTO function allows you to delete  
an active GOTO route.  
While in the GOTO screen, press MENU, highlight CLEAR GOTO  
and press ENTER. Your GOTO will be deleted.  
If there are no active GOTOs, then Clear GOTO will not be  
displayed in the MENU.  
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Cre a tin g a Ma n O ve r Bo a rd Ro u te  
Another type of route is Man Over Board (MOB). The MOB route is useful  
when you want to instantly create a route.  
To activate MOB, press GOTO. A GOTO  
GOTO  
MENU will appear with MOB (the first on  
the menu) highlighted. Press ENTER and the  
receiver will store the position and set a  
MOB  
DOCK  
CAMP  
WPT001  
HOTSPT  
LTEHSE  
JETTY  
GOTO route to it. MOB waypoints will be  
created and titled MOB001, MOB002 and so  
on. If a MOB already exists, the receiver will  
give you the option of replacing the MOB.  
BRG  
DST  
027m 50.2mn  
˚
To clear a MOB. The CLEAR MOB  
function allows you to delete an active MOB  
route. While in the GOTO screen, press MENU, highlight CLEAR  
MOB and press ENTER. Your MOB will be deleted.  
Cre a tin g a Ba ck tra ck Ro u te  
Backtrack creates a route that starts from the last point recorded in track  
history, using the “bread crumbs” saved, to the first point recorded for track  
history. By following this route, you “retrace your steps” back to the starting  
point.  
Press MENU, highlight ROUTES and press  
MENU  
ENTER. Press MENU and highlight  
ACTIVATE  
VIEW/EDIT  
REVERSE  
DELETE  
BACKTRACK  
PLOT VIEW  
BACKTRACK. A route will be created and  
given a name in the format of BXXPxx. XX is  
the BACKTRACK number and xx is the  
waypoint number ranging from 01 to 31. For  
example, yout first backtrack will read  
WAYPOINTS  
ROUTES  
SETUP  
SUN/MOON  
FISH/HUNT  
CONTRAST  
ALARM/MSG  
B01P01. The backtrack waypoints will be  
listed in the menu just as other waypoints.  
BACKTRACK routes can be deleted as other routes.  
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Cre a tin g a Mu lti-Le g Ro u te  
You may want to create a route with your saved waypoints. For example, if  
you want to create a route from your home, to a campsite and then to a great  
fishing spot, you can create a route that would take you to each place.  
Press MENU, highlight ROUTES and press  
CREATE  
ENTER. A ROUTE MENU will appear.  
Highlight an empty route and press MENU,  
highlight CREATE. A screen will appear with  
the first dotted line highlighted. Press  
ENTER to display your list of waypoints.  
Highlight the first waypoint for your route  
and press ENTER.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SAVE ROUTE  
LEG  
BRG  
DST  
n
m
˚
m
The receiver will display the selected waypoint  
in the starting location and will highlight the  
destination for leg 2. Press ENTER for your  
next selection. Continue this process until  
you have completed the route. To end the  
creation process, use the UP/DOWN  
ARROWs to highlight SAVE ROUTE and  
press ENTER.  
CREATE  
HOME  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SAVE ROUTE  
LEG  
BRG  
˚
DST  
n
m
m
Or  
MENU  
INSERT  
SAVE ROUTE  
Press MENU, highlight SAVE ROUTE and  
press ENTER.  
WAYPOINTS  
ROUTES  
SETUP  
SUN/MOON  
FISH/HUNT  
CONTRAST  
ALARM/MSG  
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Viewing/Editing a Route  
From any screen, press MENU, highlight  
MENU  
ACTIVATE  
VIEW/EDIT  
REVERSE  
DELETE  
ROUTES and press ENTER. Highlight the  
route you wish to edit and press ENTER or  
press MENU, highlight VIEW/EDIT and  
press ENTER.  
BACKTRACK  
PLOT VIEW  
WAYPOINTS  
ROUTES  
SETUP  
SUN/MOON  
FISH/HUNT  
CONTRAST  
ALARM/MSG  
Inserting a Leg  
With the route you have created, from your home to a campsite, you can  
insert a leg in the route. For example, on your way to the campsite, you find  
a stream that you want to stop at on your way back. You can add the  
waypoint for the stream to your route.  
While viewing the route you wish to insert a  
VIEW/EDIT  
HOME  
CAMP  
leg into, use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
highlight the waypoint that you want to insert  
a leg before and press MENU. Highlight  
INSERT and press ENTER. A list of  
waypoints will appear, highlight the waypoint  
you want to insert and press ENTER.  
SAVE ROUTE  
LEG  
BRG  
DST  
10 M  
30  
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m
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Changing a Waypoint in a Route  
Using your home to campsite route, you may decide that you want to go to  
the fishing spot on the way to the campsite and not stop at the stream. You  
can replace the waypoint representing the stream with the fishing spot.  
While viewing the route you wish to change a waypoint in, use the UP/  
DOWN ARROWs to highlight the waypoint that you want to change  
and press ENTER.  
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Press MENU, highlight REPLACE and press ENTER.  
A list of waypoints will appear, highlight the waypoint you want to be  
replaced and press ENTER.  
Adding a Waypoint at the End of a Route  
You may be navigating using the home to campsite route and find a great  
picnic spot. You would want to add this to the end of your route.  
When viewing the route you wish to add a waypoint to the end of, use  
the UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight the first dotted line of the route  
and press ENTER. A list of waypoints will appear, highlight the  
waypoint you want to add to the end of your route and press ENTER.  
Deleting a Waypoint in a Route  
On your next trip while navigating from the home to campsite route, you  
find the campsite has been closed. You may want to delete the campsite leg  
from your route.  
While viewing the route you wish to delete a  
VIEW/EDIT  
waypoint from, use the UP/DOWN  
ARROWs to highlight the waypoint you want  
to delete and press MENU. Highlight  
DELETE and press ENTER.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
HOME  
CAMP  
SAVE ROUTE  
LEG  
BRG  
DST  
10 M  
30  
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Saving a Route  
Once you have made changes to your route, you may want to save those  
changes.  
While viewing the route, press MENU,  
highlight SAVE ROUTE and press ENTER.  
The changes you have made to your route will  
now be saved until you delete them.  
MENU  
INSERT  
DELETE  
REPLACE  
SAVE ROUTE  
WAYPOINTS  
ROUTES  
SETUP  
Or  
SUN/MOON  
FISH/HUNT  
CONTRAST  
ALARM/MSG  
Press MENU, highlight SAVE ROUTE and  
press ENTER.  
Activa tin g / De a ctiva tin g a Ro u te  
While navigating in your route from home to campsite, you may decide you  
want to activate (turn on) the home to campsite route and begin navigating.  
Press MENU and select ROUTES. Highlight  
MENU  
the route that you wish to activate, press  
MENU and highlight ACTIVATE. Activat-  
ing a route will automatically deactivate any  
other route or GOTO.  
ACTIVATE  
VIEW/EDIT  
REVERSE  
DELETE  
BACKTRACK  
PLOT VIEW  
WAYPOINTS  
ROUTES  
SETUP  
SUN/MOON  
FISH/HUNT  
CONTRAST  
ALARM/MSG  
While navigating in your route from home to campsite, you may decide  
you want to deactivate (turn off) the route and return to it later.  
Press MENU and highlight ROUTES. Highlight the route that you  
wish to deactivate. Press MENU, highlight DEACTIVATE and press  
ENTER.  
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Re ve rsin g a Ro u te  
Once you have reached the end of your route, you can reverse the route to  
return home. For example, Camp...Fish, goes from point A to B to C to D,  
reversed would read from D to C to B to A and the title would read  
Fish...Camp.  
Press MENU, highlight ROUTES and press  
ROUTE MENU  
MAP N  
TRACK  
FISH  
ENTER. Highlight the route that you wish  
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to reverse and press MENU. Highlight  
REVERSE and press ENTER. The screen  
will display the ROUTE MENU and the  
waypoints in the titles will reverse.  
...CAMP  
2
3
4
EMPTY  
EMPTY  
EMPTY  
LEGS DISTANCE  
0.00mn  
2
Usin g Plo t Vie w in a Ro u te  
While navigating in your route, you can view the entire route in a small  
screen overview with the use of Plot View.  
MENU  
Press MENU, highlight ROUTES and press  
ACTIVATE  
VIEW/EDIT  
REVERSE  
DELETE  
ENTER. Highlight the route that you wish  
to view, press MENU, highlight PLOT VIEW  
BACKTRACK  
PLOT VIEW  
and press ENTER.  
WAYPOINTS  
ROUTES  
SETUP  
SUN/MOON  
FISH/HUNT  
CONTRAST  
ALARM/MSG  
De le tin g a Ro u te  
After your last trip using your home to campsite route, you decide you no  
longer want to visit those sites. You can delete the route from your receiver.  
Press MENU, highlight ROUTES and press ENTER. Highlight the  
route that you wish to delete, press MENU, highlight DELETE and  
press ENTER.  
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Wo rk in g w ith Ma p ‘N Tra ck Ro u te  
The Map N Track Route consists of track points downloaded from the  
Map ‘N Track PC software (an optional accessory; see accessory list). With  
Map ‘N Track PC software, you can generate a route manually or automati-  
cally using the Point-to-Point navigation function. If a route has 30 legs or  
less, it can be downloaded to the receiver as a standard route. If the route has  
more than 30 legs, it is downloaded to the receiver as a track and stored in  
Track History. A track can be up to 1200 points in size.  
Activating. By activating the Map ‘N Track Route  
ROUTE MENU  
at the top of the ROUTE MENU, you can  
navigate the track created by Map ‘N Track. This  
turns the Track History logging off to keep from  
overwriting track points in memory. The top of  
the navigation screens will indicate TO:  
LEGXXXX where XXXX is between 0 to 1200.  
As you navigate with the receiver and pass indi-  
vidual track points, the legs will switch and  
countdown until you reach LEG 0 which is your  
final destination.  
MAP N  
TRACK  
FISH  
1
...CAMP  
2
3
4
EMPTY  
EMPTY  
EMPTY  
LEGS DISTANCE  
0.00mn  
2
There may be some track points that are close to each other causing  
the receiver to skip 1 or more of these legs.  
If a track is not downloaded from the Map ‘N Track software, activating  
Map ‘N Track will allow navigation on the track points in Track History.  
You will be navigating from the first created track point to the last track  
point, making a reverse of BACKTRACK.  
Deactivate. When Map ‘N Track route is turned off, Track History logging  
begins. The track points will be overwritten once the receiver records new  
position fixes.  
Reverse. This reverses the Map ‘N Track route or the track in Track  
History.  
Delete. This erases the track points in Track History.  
Backtrack. This activates the BACKTRACK Route by saving the Track  
History as a 30 leg route and activating it.  
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Wo rk in g w ith Su n / Mo o n a n d Fish / Hu n t  
The Sun/Moon function displays solar and lunar calculations and the Fish/  
Hunt function displays times for excellent and good Fishing/Hunting. The  
default will be the current position unless the function is accessed from a  
waypoint menu or waypoint information screen.  
Working with Sun/Moon. From any NAV  
SUN/MOON  
screen, press MENU, highlight SUN/MOON  
AT: POS  
ON: 23MAR98  
and press ENTER. You can change the  
RISE/SET  
location (AT) and/or the date (ON) for this  
SUN  
RISE 06:55AM  
calculation. The UP/DOWN ARROWs will  
SET 05:08PM  
MOON  
move the highlight between the AT and ON  
fields (shown at the top of the screen) to allow  
you to change the location and date. To  
change the location, highlight the AT field  
and press ENTER to display your saved  
waypoints. Highlight your choice and press  
ENTER. To change the date, highlight the  
ON field and press ENTER. Use the  
ARROWs to enter the new date and press  
ENTER.  
RISE 07:32PM  
SET 01:49AM  
PHASE  
Working with Fish/Hunt. From any NAV  
screen, press MENU, highlight FISH/HUNT  
and press ENTER or use the LEFT/RIGHT  
ARROWs to toggle between the Sun/Moon  
data screen and the Fish/Hunt data screens.  
SUN/MOON  
AT: POS  
ON: 23MAR98  
FISH/HUNT  
EXCELLENT  
FROM 06:15AM  
TO  
07:45 AM  
FROM 10:24PM  
TO  
GOOD  
FROM 04:12PM  
TO  
FROM 06:37AM  
TO 10:05AM  
11:58PM  
You can change the AT and ON fields just as  
you did previously, if desired.  
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Se le ctin g th e Sim u la te Mo d e  
The Simulate mode will help you become familiar with your receiver and  
how it works by generating artificial position fixes. By utilizing Simulate, the  
receiver will create a route and will continue until you end it. In order to end  
and delete the route created, you can return to the window (where you  
initiated the mode) and select OFF or power the receiver off. It is important  
to reset the receiver to your current position and not the position that was  
created in the Simulate mode.  
To begin, press MENU from any NAV screen,  
SETUP  
highlight SETUP and press ENTER. The  
INITIALIZE  
NAV SCREENS  
SETUP menu will appear. Highlight  
COORD SYSTEM  
MAP DATUM  
ELEV MODE  
SIMULATE and press ENTER.  
TIME FORMAT  
NAV UNITS  
TEMP UNITS  
NORTH REF  
LIGHT TIMER  
BEEPER  
PERSONALIZE  
CLEAR MEMORY  
NMEA  
BAUD RATE  
SIMULATE  
A pop-up window will be displayed giving a list of options consisting of  
OFF, AUTO and USER. Highlight OFF to turn the Simulator mode  
off. Highlight AUTO to turn the Simulate on and set a simulated route.  
If USER is selected, you will be asked to input  
USER
COG and press ENTER, then input SOG  
COG 000M˚  
SOG 025MH  
and press ENTER to display a simulate  
activated window.  
Default setting is OFF.  
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Se le ctin g Co n tra st  
You may want to change the contrast of your receiver. You can adjust the  
lightness or darkness depending on your preference.  
From any NAV screen, press MENU, high-  
light CONTRAST and press ENTER. A  
pop-up window will be displayed. Use the  
LEFT/RIGHT ARROWs to adjust the  
contrast and press ENTER.  
CONTRAST  
Se le ctin g Ala rm / Me ssa g e  
Accessing the Alarm/Message Menu  
While navigating, you may decide to set an alarm in your GPS Tracker. The  
GPS Tracker has four types of alarms: Anchor alarm, which will notify you  
when your anchored boat has drifted; Arrival alarm, which will notify you  
when you are within the arrival circle of your destination; XTE alarm, which  
will notify you when you have gone off course; and Proximity alarm which  
will notify you when you are within the proximity of any waypoints you have  
chosen.  
From any NAV screen, press MENU and highlight ALARM/MSG. A  
screen will appear with your choice of alarms and messages. Use the  
UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight your choice and press ENTER.  
Sample. When the pop-up window for an alarm is  
ATTENTION  
displayed, the distance and a message, if there are  
any available, will appear. A sample is shown.  
P
WPT001 IS  
WITHIN 100FT  
ROCKS ON  
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Selecting Anchor Alarm  
The Anchor alarm will notify that you have moved from the set position.  
For example, while boating, you can set your Anchor alarm. Once anchored,  
your boat begins to drift from the set position, a pop-up window will appear  
to notify that you are moving.  
While viewing the Alarm/Message screen,  
ANCHOR  
highlight the ANCHOR ALARM and press  
ENTER. A pop-up screen will appear with  
your choices for alarm settings of OFF, 100,  
250 or 500 feet. Highlight your selection and  
press ENTER. The beeper will sound when  
the GPS position is at a distance greater than  
the distance you have chosen. The alarm will  
sound until you turn it off or the condition is  
corrected.  
OFF  
100FT  
250FT  
500FT  
The default is OFF.  
Selecting Arrival Alarm  
The Arrival alarm will notify you when you are within the arrival circle of the  
destination waypoint.  
While viewing the Alarm/Message screen,  
highlight the ARRIVAL ALARM and press  
ENTER. A pop-up screen will appear with  
your choices for alarm settings of OFF, 100,  
250, 500 feet, 0.2, 0.5 and 1.0 miles. High-  
light your selection and press ENTER.  
ARRIVAL  
OFF  
100FT  
250FT  
500FT  
0.2 MI  
0.5 MI  
1.0 MI  
The alarm will sound and a pop-up window will appear when the GPS  
position is within the arrival circle distance you have chosen. The pop-  
up window will display the arrival circle distance as well as any message  
you have inputted for the waypoint. The alarm will sound until you  
turn it off.  
The default is OFF.  
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Selecting XTE Alarm  
The XTE (Cross Track Error) alarm will notify you when you have gone off  
your set course.  
While viewing the Alarm/Message screen,  
XTE  
highlight the XTE ALARM and press  
OFF  
100FT  
ENTER. A pop-up screen will appear with  
your choices for alarm settings of OFF, 100,  
250, 500 feet, 0.2, 0.5 and 1.0 miles. High-  
light your selection and press ENTER. The  
alarm will sound when the GPS position is off  
your set course by the distance you have  
chosen. The alarm will sound until you turn it  
off or the condition is corrected.  
250FT  
500FT  
0.2 MI  
0.5 MI  
1.0 MI  
The default is OFF.  
Selecting Proximity Alarm  
The Proximity alarm will sound when you are within the proximity of any  
waypoints you have chosen that are not on the active route or GOTO.  
While viewing the Alarm/Message screen,  
PROXIMITY
highlight the PROXIMITY ALARM and  
OFF  
100FT  
press ENTER. A pop-up screen will appear  
with your choices for alarm settings of OFF,  
100, 250, 500 feet, 0.2, 0.5 and 1.0 miles.  
Highlight your selection and press ENTER.  
250FT  
500FT  
0.2 MI  
0.5 MI  
1.0 MI  
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The PROXIMITY WPTS menu will be  
displayed for you to select proximity way-  
points. Highlight the empty field, as shown,  
and press ENTER. Your saved waypoints  
will appear. Highlight a waypoint and press  
ENTER. The selected waypoint will appear.  
To continue this process, use the DOWN  
ARROW to make the next selection. When  
you have completed your selection, use the  
UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight SAVE  
WPTS and press ENTER.  
PROX WPTS  
REEF  
ROCKS  
WPT001  
WPT002  
SAVE WPTS  
Or  
Press MENU, highlight SAVE WPTS and  
press ENTER.  
The alarm will sound and a pop-up window will appear when the GPS  
position is within the proximity distance you have chosen. The pop-up  
window will display the proximity distance as well as any message you  
have inputted for the waypoint. The alarm will sound until you turn it  
off.  
The default is OFF.  
Due to government imposed Selective Availability, the alarm  
figures, under 100 feet, may have errors. Do not rely on this  
feature for precise navigation.  
Viewing the Alarm/MSG Menu  
While viewing the Alarm/MSG screen, press  
MENU. A menu will display a screen option  
to DEFAULTS and CLEAR MSG.  
MENU  
DEFAULTS  
CLEAR MSG  
WAYPOINTS  
ROUTES  
SETUP  
SUN/MOON  
FISH/HUNT  
CONTRAST  
ALARM/MSG  
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Selecting Alarm Defaults  
After a memory clear, you may want to restore the alarm default settings.  
While viewing the Alarm/MSG menu,  
DEFAULTS  
highlight DEFAULTS and press ENTER. A  
pop-up window will be displayed, select YES  
or NO and press ENTER.  
RESTORE  
DEFAULT  
SETTINGS?  
YES  
NO  
Clearing Alarm Messages  
The message buffer may become cluttered with information. You can use the  
CLR MSG to delete the messages.  
While viewing the Alarm/MSG menu,  
CLR MSG  
highlight CLR MSG and press ENTER. A  
pop-up window will be displayed, select YES  
or NO and press ENTER.  
CLEAR  
ALL  
MESSAGES?  
YES  
NO  
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Se le ctin g Se tu p  
Setup allows you to initialize the receiver and set system parameters to your  
preference.  
To view the Setup Menu, from any screen  
MENU  
press the MENU and highlight SETUP and  
COORD SYS  
MAP DATUM  
ELEV MODE  
PROJECTION  
press ENTER.  
WAYPOINTS  
ROUTES  
SETUP  
SUN/MOON  
FISH/HUNT  
CONTRAST  
ALARM/MSG  
In itia lizin g  
By initializing your receiver, you establish the initial position for the receiver.  
This will enable the receiver to search the sky for available satellites. You will  
need to reinitialize if you have travelled more than 300 miles while the  
receiver is turned off.  
To reinitialize, press MENU, highlight  
SETUP  
SETUP and press ENTER. The Setup Menu  
INITIALIZE  
NAV SCREENS  
will appear, highlight INITIALIZE and press  
COORD SYSTEM  
MAP DATUM  
ENTER. Follow the steps requested to  
ELEV MODE  
TIME FORMAT  
NAV UNITS  
initialize, as done when the receiver was  
TEMP UNITS  
NORTH REF  
initialized the first time (see Getting Started).  
LIGHT TIMER  
BEEPER  
PERSONALIZE  
CLEAR MEMORY  
NMEA  
BAUD RATE  
SIMULATE  
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Disa b lin g N AV Scre e n s  
You may find that you do not use one, or more, of the nine NAV screens  
provided in the receiver. You have the option to disable NAV screens, except  
for the Status and Position screens.  
To disable a NAV screen, press MENU,  
highlight SETUP and press ENTER. High-  
light NAV SCREENS and press ENTER.  
The NAV 1 screen will appear with a pop-up  
menu asking if you want to turn this screen  
off. Select OFF to disable the displayed screen  
or ON and press ENTER. The COMPASS  
screen is displayed with the same pop-up  
menu. Select OFF or ON. You will continue  
to be prompted for the other NAV screens.  
NAV 1  
OFF  
ON  
Se le ctin g a Co o rd in a te Sy ste m  
A Coordinate System is provided for you. This option allows you to select  
primary and secondary coordinates used for entering and viewing position  
information. The most common is LAT/LON. You can choose from LAT/  
LON, TD, UTM, OSGB, IRISH, SWISS, SWEDISH, FINNISH,  
FRENCH, GERMAN, MGRS and USER GRID.  
Press MENU, from any screen, highlight  
COORDSYS
SETUP and press ENTER. Highlight  
COORD SYSTEM and press ENTER. A  
pop-up menu will be displayed, highlight your  
choice and press ENTER.  
PRIMARY  
SECONDARY  
If a format is required for the coordinate  
system you have chosen, a pop-up menu will  
be displayed. Highlight your selection and  
press ENTER.  
LAT/LON
DEG/MIN.MM  
DEG/MIN.MMM  
DEG/MIN/SEC  
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You would generally want the receiver to use position coordinates in  
the same map datum that is used by your maps. For example, the  
Irish Grid uses the Irish datum, Finnish Grid uses KKJ datum,  
Swedish Grid uses the RT 90 datum and Swiss Grid uses the Swiss  
datum.  
The default primary coordinate system will be Lat/Lon in Degrees/  
Minutes and the default secondary coordinate system will be UTM.  
Se le ctin g Ma p Da tu m  
You can change the datum the receiver uses to compute position coordinates.  
You will want your receivers datum to match the datum on the map or chart  
you are using. Use the map “legend” to determine the datum required for  
the map or chart. If you are not using a map or chart or are unsure which  
datum to use, select WGS84.  
Press MENU, from any screen, highlight  
MAPDATUM
SETUP and press ENTER. Highlight MAP  
DATUM and press ENTER. A pop-up menu  
will be displayed, highlight PRIMARY or  
SECONDARY and press ENTER.  
PRIMARY  
SECONDARY  
A pop-up menu will appear. Highlight your choice and press ENTER.  
Default setting is WGS84.  
Se le ctin g Ele va tio n Mo d e  
You have the option of changing your elevation mode to 2D (2-Dimen-  
sional) or 3D (3-Dimensional). You may find 2D useful if you know the  
elevation of your position and the elevation will not change. For example, if  
you are at sea level, you could use 2D because you know that your elevation  
is zero.  
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ELEVATION
To change the Elevation Mode, press MENU,  
highlight SETUP and press ENTER. High-  
light ELEV MODE and press ENTER. A  
pop-up menu will appear. Highlight 2D or  
3D and press ENTER.  
3D  
2D  
If you select 3D, the receiver will return to  
SETUP. If 2D is selected, the receiver will ask  
for elevation. A pop-up menu will appear, use  
the ARROWs to input your elevation and  
press ENTER.  
ELEVATION
00000FT  
The default elevation mode will be 3D.  
Se le ctin g Tim e Fo rm a t  
You have the option of changing the format in which the time is given. Your  
choices are LOCAL 24HR, LOCAL AM/PM and UTC.  
SETUP  
INITIALIZE  
NAV SCREENS  
COORD SYSTEM  
MAP DATUM  
ELEV MODE  
TIME FORMAT  
NAV UNITS  
Press MENU, from any screen, highlight  
SETUP and press ENTER. Highlight TIME  
FORMAT and press ENTER.  
TEMP UNITS  
NORTH REF  
LIGHT TIMER  
BEEPER  
PERSONALIZE  
CLEAR MEMORY  
NMEA  
BAUD RATE  
SIMULATE  
A pop-up menu will be displayed, highlight  
TIME FORMAT  
your choice and press ENTER.  
LOCAL 24HR  
LOCAL AM/PM  
UTC  
If UTC is selected, the receiver will return to Setup. If LOCAL 24HR  
or LOCAL AM/PM are selected, a pop-up menu will be displayed  
prompting you to input the correct time. Use the ARROWs and press  
ENTER.  
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Se le ctin g N AV Un its  
You can choose the units of measure used by your receiver. NAV  
UNITS gives you the options of MILES/MPH, NM/KNOTS and KM/  
KPH.  
Press MENU, from any screen, highlight  
NAV UNITS  
MILES/MPH  
NM/KNOTS  
SETUP and press ENTER. Highlight NAV  
UNITS and press ENTER. A pop-up menu  
will be displayed, highlight your choice and  
press ENTER.  
KM/KPH  
Default setting is MILES/MPH for land use in the United States and  
KM/KPH for land use outside the United States.  
Default setting is NM/KNOTS for marine use.  
Se le ctin g N o rth Re fe re n ce  
The GPS Tracker uses magnetic north as a default reference for all navigation  
computations. You can change this to true north (good, if you are using a  
map) or back to magnetic north (default, good to use if you are using a  
compass) under SETUP.  
Press MENU, from any screen, highlight SETUP and press ENTER.  
Highlight NORTH REF and press ENTER.  
A pop-up menu will be displayed, highlight  
NORTHREF
TRUE  
MAGNETIC  
your choice and press ENTER.  
Default setting is MAGNETIC.  
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Se le ctin g Lig h t Tim e r  
With the Light Timer function, you can choose the setting for the light  
timer. You can choose from ALWAYS ON, 15 and 30 seconds, 1,2 and 4  
minutes.  
The light timer is a power saving function that automatically turns the  
light off. Once the light has been turned off by the timer, it can be  
turned on with the next key press. For example, suppose you select the  
timer setting for 30 seconds. If you press the light key to turn the light  
on, it will remain lit for 30 seconds, as you had selected. With the next  
key press, the light will turn on again for 30 seconds. This process will  
continue until you press the light key again to turn the light off or turn  
the receiver off.  
Press MENU, from any screen, highlight  
LIGHTTIMER
SETUP and press ENTER. Highlight  
LIGHT TIMER and press ENTER. A pop-  
up menu will be displayed, highlight your  
choice and press ENTER.  
ALWAYS ON  
15 SECONDS  
30 SECONDS  
1 MINUTE  
2 MINUTES  
4 MINUTES  
Se le ctin g th e Be e p e r  
You can select the options for when the beeper will sound. Your choices are  
OFF, KEYS ONLY, ALARM ONLY and KEYS/ALARM.  
Press MENU, from any screen, highlight  
SETUP and press ENTER. Highlight  
BEEPER and press ENTER. A pop-up menu  
will be displayed, highlight your choice and  
press ENTER.  
BEEPER  
OFF  
KEYS ONLY  
ALARM ONLY  
KEYS /ALARM  
Default setting is ALARM ONLY.  
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Se le ctin g Pe rso n a lize  
With the personalize function, you have the option of inputting your name  
into the GPS Tracker receiver.  
Press MENU, from any screen, highlight SETUP and press ENTER.  
Highlight PERSONALIZE and press ENTER. A pop-up menu will be  
displayed, highlight OFF or ON and press ENTER.  
If ON is selected, use the ARROWs to enter  
PERSONALIZE  
your name, consisting of up to two lines of  
THIS  
TRACKER  
UNIT IS THE  
PERSONAL  
PROPERTY  
OF  
ten characters and press ENTER.  
MICHAEL  
SMITH  
Se le ctin g Cle a r Me m o ry  
The Clear Memory function allows you to delete track history, waypoints,  
routes, back waypoints, as well as reset defaults to the factory defaults.  
There is also an option to delete everything in the receivers memory. Use  
caution when accessing the Clear Memory function. Once you have deleted,  
you cannot undo the process or retrieve this deleted data.  
Press MENU, from any screen, highlight SETUP and press ENTER.  
Highlight CLEAR MEMORY and press ENTER.  
A pop-up menu will be displayed, giving  
CLEARMENU  
options for clearing and resetting. Highlight  
TRACK HIST  
WPT/ROUTES  
your choice and press ENTER.  
BACK WPTS  
ROUTES  
RESET DFALT  
ALL  
If you clear all memory, the receiver will clear everything and power  
itself off.  
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Se le ctin g N MEA  
Your GPS Tracker receiver can be set to output GPS data to interface with  
your personal computer. You can select from OFF, V1.5 APA, V1.5 XTE  
and V2.1 GSA.  
Press MENU, from any screen, highlight SETUP and press ENTER.  
Highlight NMEA and press ENTER.  
A pop-up menu will be displayed, highlight  
NMEA
OFF  
V1.5 APA  
your choice and press ENTER.  
V1.5 XTE  
V2.1 GSA  
Default setting is OFF.  
Se le ctin g Ba u d Ra te  
Connection to external devices requires that the baud rate of the data being  
sent or received by the GPS Tracker be matched to the baud rate of the  
external device. Your choices are 1200, 4800, 9600 and 19200 baud.  
Press MENU, from any screen, highlight SETUP and press ENTER.  
Highlight BAUD RATE and press ENTER.  
A pop-up menu will be displayed, highlight  
BAUD RATE  
1200 BAUD  
4800 BAUD  
your choice and press ENTER.  
9600 BAUD  
19200 BAUD  
Default setting for baud rate is 4800.  
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Tro u b le sh o o tin g  
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Receiver will not turn on:  
1. Check to see if batteries are installed correctly.  
2. Replace with four new AA alkaline batteries.  
Takes more than 10 minutes to get a position fix:  
1. If there are any obstacles nearby or overhead, move to a new location.  
2. Make sure that the antenna is pointing up, has a clear view of the sky  
and is a reasonable distance away from your body.  
3. Check Sat Status to see where the satellites are and if the receiver is  
acquiring data.  
4. If the receiver still does not get a position fix within 10 minutes, you  
may wish to repeat the initialization procedure.  
Elevation jumps up and down:  
1. Errors induced by the Department of Defense called Selective  
Availability (SA) can cause the elevation values to fluctuate.  
Battery life seems shorter than it should be:  
1. Make sure that you are using four AA alkaline batteries. Magellan  
System recommends Eveready Energizers ™ for use in the GPS Tracker.  
2. Shorter life span of the batteries can be due to excessive use of the  
backlight. Turn the backlight off when not needed.  
Position coordinates on your receiver do not match the location on your  
map.  
1. Make sure that your receiver is set up to use the same datum as your  
map. The map datum is generally shown in the map legend. See Map  
Datum under Auxiliary Functions for instructions on selecting the map  
datum in your receiver.  
2. Check your LAT/LON format. Make sure that the format selected  
in COORDINATE SYSTEM (DEG/MIN/SEC or DEG/MIN.MM) is  
in the same format as the map you are using.  
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Co m m o n ly Ask e d Q u e stio n s  
Does the receiver adjust itself for daylight savings time?  
No. You need to reset the time for changes in your area. (see Changing  
Time Display).  
Will my receiver function correctly in the year 2000?  
Absolutely. Even though the last two digits of the year are displayed, the  
full year designator is stored in memory.  
Why wont the receiver accept the coordinates I am inputting?  
The most common cause is that you are trying to enter coordinates that  
are in degrees/minutes while your receiver is set to degrees/minutes/  
seconds. Because the last two digits in degrees/minutes is in hundredths  
(00-99) and degrees/minutes/seconds can be no higher than 59 (00-59),  
inputting a number higher than 59 while in deg/min/sec results in an  
error and the receiver does not accept the entry.  
Can I use NiCad batteries in my GPS Tracker?  
Yes. However, the battery life of your GPS Tracker will be diminished as  
well as the possibility of an incorrect reading on the battery life gauge  
with the use of NiCad batteries.  
Can I attach my GPS Tracker to external power?  
Yes. However, this requires the optional external power cable available  
from your dealer or Magellan Systems.  
Why doesnt the temperature reading match the external temperature?  
The reason for a different temperature reading is due to solar heat or  
heat from your hand as you hold the unit. These factors can cause an  
increase in the temperature. You can reset your receiver to its factory  
settings for a more accurate reading (see Setting Temperature Calibration).  
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You say my receiver should work for 30 hours on four batteries, mine  
doesnt last that long?  
There can be two reasons. The first, and most common, reason is that  
you have the display backlight on. The light increases the drain on the  
batteries causing the decrease in battery life. The second reason is that  
you are using NiCad batteries. As mentioned before, while your GPS  
Tracker will operate on NiCad batteries, the battery life is diminished.  
Co n ta ctin g Ma g e lla n  
If after using the troubleshooting section, you are still unable to solve  
your operation problems, please call Magellans Technical Service  
at (800) 707-9971 or via e-mail at tracker@mgln.com.  
Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM,  
PST. Faxes can be sent to Customer Service at (909) 394-7070.  
If necessary, you can also return your unit to Magellan for repair (Please call  
for assistance first). If possible, please notify us before shipping the unit by  
Parcel Post or UPS, and include a description of the problem, your name,  
address and a copy of your sales receipt. If your return shipping address is  
different, please let us know.  
Please return the registration card in order to have your information on  
file.  
With all correspondence, please state the model of your receiver and if  
calling, please have your unit with you.  
Packages should be sent to:  
Magellan Corporation  
960 Overland Court  
San Dimas, CA 91773  
ATTN: Warranty/Repair  
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N MEA Da ta Me ssa g e s  
Your GPS receiver can be set to output GPS data in the NMEA 0183 version 1.5  
or version 2.1 format to interface with other marine devices or equipment.  
NMEA DATA MESSAGES. NMEA data is output at 4800 baud, 8, N, 1,  
checksum off. These settings are acceptable to most equipment and software ap-  
plications. The baud rate can also be set to 1200, 9600 or 19200.  
There are several NMEA output message sets, each with a slightly different appli-  
cation. Check documentation for your external equipment to choose the appro-  
priate message set.  
SET  
V1.5.APA BWC, APA, GLL, VTG  
Remote displays, version 1.5 marine autopilots  
V1.5 XTE XTE, BWC, GLL, VTG  
Version 1.5 Marine autopilots  
OUTPUT/USAGE  
V2.1 GSA GSA, GSV, GLL, GGA, RMB, RMC, APB, and autopilots.  
Vers. 2.1 NMEA recommended navigation data, satellite  
data and autopilots.  
NMEA Message Definitions  
APA  
Autopilot cross track error, direction to steer, status of GPS, route status,  
destination waypoint name, and bearing from origin to destination (old  
format).  
APB  
Revised autopilot message contains all of the above plus: heading to steer  
toward destination, bearing from the present position to the destination  
(magnetic or true).  
BWC Range and bearing to a waypoint.  
GGA GPS position, time, fix quality, number of satellites used, HDOP (Hori  
zontal Dilution of Precision), differential reference information, and age.  
GLL  
GSA  
GPS-derived latitude, longitude, and time of fix.  
GPS receiver operating mode, satellites used in the navigation solution  
reported by the $--GGA sentence and DOP (Dilution of Precision)  
values.  
GSV  
Number of satellites in view, satellite numbers, elevation, azimuth, and  
SNR value.  
RMB Data status, cross track error, direction to steer, origin, destination land  
mark, landmark location, bearing to destination, and velocity toward the  
destination.  
RMC Time, latitude, longitude, speed, heading, and date.  
VTG  
Track (magnetic and true) and groundspeed (knots and KPH).  
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APA  
Autopilot Format A  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8  
9 10  
APA,A,A,X.XX,L,N,A,A,XXX.,M,CCC  
1 OR’ed Blink and SNR (A = valid, V = invalid)  
2 Cycle Lock (A = valid, V = invalid)  
3-5Cross Track, Sense (L = steer left, R = steer Right), N.Mi.  
Units  
6-7Arrival Circle, Arrival Perpendicular (crossing of the line  
which is perpendicular to the course line and which passes  
through the destination waypoint.  
8-9Bearing dest. WPT. from origin WPT., Magnetic  
10 Dest WPT. identifier  
BWC  
To Selected Waypoint, Great Circle  
1
2
3 4  
5 6  
7 8  
9 10  
11 12  
BWC,XXXXXX,XXXX.XX,N,XXXXX.XX,W,XXX.,T,XXX.,M,XXX.X,N,CCCC  
1
UTC of Bearing  
2-3 Lat, N or S of waypoint  
4-5 Long, E or W of waypoint  
6-7 Bearing, True  
8-9 Bearing, Magnetic  
10-11Distance, naut. miles  
12 Waypoint identifier  
GLL  
Geographic Position — Latitude/Longitude  
1
2 3  
4 5  
6
GLL,1111.11,a,yyyyy.yy,a,hhmmss.ss,A*hh  
1-2  
2-3  
4
Latitude, N/S  
Longitude, E/W  
UTC of position  
Status A = Data valid  
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VTG  
Actual Track and Ground Speed (SPD)  
2 3 4 5 6 7  
1
8
VTG,XXX.,T,XXX.,M,XX.X,N,XX.X,K  
1-2 Track degrees, True  
3-4 Track degrees, Magnetic  
5-6 Speed, knots  
7-8 Speed, kilometers/hour  
XTE  
Cross Track Error  
1 2 4 5  
XTE, A,A,X.XX, L,N  
3
1
2
3
4
5
Or’ed value Blink and SNR (A=Valid, V=Invalid)  
Cycle Lock, (A=Valid, V=Invalid)  
Cross Track Error  
Steer Left of Right (L = Left, R = Right)  
Units (N.Mi.)  
NMEA 0183 VERSION 2.1  
APB Autopilot Sentence “B”  
1 2 3  
4 5 6 7 8  
9 10  
11 12 13 14  
APB,A,A,x.x,a,N,A,A,x.x,a,c—c,x.x,a,x.x,a*hh  
1
Status: A = Data valid  
V = Loran-C Blink or SNR warning  
V = general warning flag for other  
navigation systems when a  
reliable fix is not available.  
Status: V = Loran-C cycle lock warning flag  
A = OK or not used  
2
3
4
5
Magnitude of XTE  
Direction to steer (L, R)  
XTE units, nautical miles  
6 Status: A = arrival circle entered  
7 Status: A = perpendicular passed at waypoint  
8-9 Bearing origin to destination, M/T  
10  
Destination waypoint ID  
11-12 Bearing, present position to destination, Magnetic or True  
13-14 Heading to steer to destination waypoint, Magnetic or True  
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GGA  
Global Positioning System Fix Data  
1
2
3
4
5 6 7  
8
9 10 11  
GGA, hhmmss.ss,1111.11,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x,xx,x.x,x.x,M,x.x,  
12 13 14  
M,x.x,xxxx*hh  
1
UTC of Position  
2-3 Latitude - N/S  
4-5 Longitude - E/W  
6
GPS Quality Indicator  
0 = fix not available or invalid  
1 = GPS SPS Mode, Fix valid  
2 = Differential GPS, SPS Mode, fix valid  
3 = GPS PPS Mode, fix valid  
7
Number of satellites in use (00-12, may be different from  
the number in view)  
8
9
Horizontal dilution of precision  
Antenna altitude above/below mean sea level  
10 Units of antenna altitude, meters  
11 Geoidal separation - difference between the WGS-84 earth  
ellipsoid and mean sea level (geoid), “-” = mean sea level  
below ellipsoid  
12 Units of geoidal separation, meters.  
13 Age of Differential GPS data - Time in seconds since last  
SC104 Type 1 or 9 update, null field when DGPS is not used  
14 Differential reference station ID, 0000-1023  
GLL  
Geographic Position — Latitude/Longitude  
1
2
3
4 5  
6
GLL,1111.11,a,yyyyy.yy,a,hhmmss.ss,A*hh  
1-2 Latitude, N/S  
2-3 Longitude, E/W  
4
6
UTC of position  
Status A = Data valid  
V = Data not valid  
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GSA  
GPS DOP and Active Satellites  
GPS receiver operating mode, satelites used in the naviga-  
tion solution reported by the $--GGA sentence, and DOP  
values.  
1 2 3  
4 5  
6
7
GSA,a,x,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF>,  
1
2
Mode: M=Manual, forced to operate in 2D or 3D mode,  
A=Automatic, allowed to automatically switch 2D/3D  
Mode: 1= Fix not available, 2=2D, 3=3D  
3-4 PRN numbers of satellites used in solution (null for  
unused fields)  
5
6
7
PDOP  
HDOP  
VDOP  
GSV  
GPS Satellites in View  
Number of satellites (SV) in view, PRN numbers, elevation,  
azimuth and SNR value. Four satellites maximum per transmis-  
sion, additional satellite data sent in second or their  
message. Total number of messages being transmitted and the  
number of messages being transmitted is indicated in the  
first two fields.  
1 2 3 4 5  
6 7 8  
910  
11  
GSV,x,x,xx,xx,xx,xxx,xx..........xx,xx,xxx,xx*hh<CR><LF>  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Total number of messages, 1 to 3  
Message number, 1 to 3  
Total numer of satellites in view  
Satellite PRN number  
Elevation, degrees, 90° maximum  
Azimuth, degrees True, 000 to 359  
SNR (C/No) 00-99 dB, null when not tracking  
8-9 2nd-3rd SV  
10-11 4th SV  
Notes: 1) Satellite information may require the transmission  
of multiple messages. The first field specifies the total  
number of messages, minimum value 1. The second field iden-  
tifies the order of this message (message number), minimum  
value 1.  
2) A variable number of “PRN-Elevation-Azimuth-SNR” sets are  
allowed up to a maximum of four sets per message. Null  
fields are not required for unused sets when less than four  
sets are transmitted.  
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RMB Generic Navigation Information (immediately follows RMC)  
1 2  
3 4  
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 13 14  
RMB,A,X.XX,a,c--c,c--c,1111.11,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x.x,x.x,x.x,A *hh  
1
Data Status (A = valid, V = invalid)  
2-3 XTE, naut. miles and direction to steer (L or R) [If XTE  
exceeds 9.99 NM, display 9.99 in field 2.]  
4
5
Origin waypoint ID  
Destination waypoint ID  
6-7 Destination Waypoint Latitude (N or S)  
8-9 Destination Waypoint Longitude (E or W)  
10 Range naut. miles, present fix to destination waypoint  
Great Circle. [If range exceeds 999.9 nm, display 999.9.]  
11 Bearing, True, Great Circle, Present fix to dest. waypoint  
12 Closing velocity to destination, knots  
13 Arrival (OR’ed arrival circle and crossing of line which  
is perpendicular to the course line and which passes  
through the destination waypoint.)  
14 CHECKSUM (Mandatory in this sentence.)  
RMC Transit Specific (to be followed by RMB)  
1
2
3
4
5
6 7  
8
9
10  
RMC,hhmmss.ss,A,1111.11,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x.x,x.x,xxxxxx,x.x,a *hh  
1
2
Time, UTC of position fix  
Status (A = valid, V = Navigation receiver warning)  
3-4 Latitude at UTC time, N or S  
5-6 Longitude at UTC time, E or W  
7
8
9
Speed over ground, knots  
Course over ground, degrees  
Date (DDMMYY)  
10 Magnetic variation, degrees  
11 Magnetic variation, sense (E or W)  
12 CHECKSUM (Mandatory in this sentence)  
The formats listed are NMEA formats and Magellan receivers may not output all of the  
information listed for a particular format.  
A complete copy of the NMEA specifications can be obtained from:  
NMEA, PO Box 3435 New Bern, NC 28564-3435  
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Ava ila b le Da tu m s  
Datum  
WGS84  
NAD27  
NAD83  
ADIND  
ALASK  
ARC50  
ARC60  
ASTRO  
AUS66  
Full Name  
World Geodetic System  
North America 1927  
North American 1983  
Adinda  
Alaska  
Arc 1950  
Arc 1960  
Camp Area Astro  
Australian Geodetic 1966  
Australian Geodetic 1984  
Bogota Observatory  
Bukit Rimpah  
Campo Inchauspe  
Canada  
Datum  
INDIA  
IRAN  
IRELA  
KAUAI  
KERTA  
KKJ  
Full Name  
Indian (India, Nepal)  
Iran  
Ireland 1965  
Kauai  
Kertau 1948  
KKJ (Finland)  
Liberia 1964  
Luzon  
Massawa  
Maui  
Merchich  
Minna  
LIBER  
LUZON  
MASSA  
MAUI  
AUS84  
MERCH  
MINNA  
MONTJ  
NAHRW  
OAHU  
OEGYP  
OHAWA  
OMAN  
PITCA  
QATAR  
QORNO  
BOGOT  
BUKIT  
CAMPO  
CANAD  
CAPE  
CARTH  
CENAM  
CHATH  
CHUAA  
CORRE  
CYPRU  
DJAKA  
EGYPT  
EUROP  
Nahrwan, Saudi Arabia  
Oahu  
Old Egyption  
Old Hawaiian  
Oman  
Pitcairn Astro 1967  
Qatar National  
Qornoq  
Cape  
Carthage  
Central America  
Chatham 1971  
Chau Astro  
Corrego Alegre  
Cyprus  
Djakarta (Batavia)  
Egypt  
European 1950 (All of  
Europe)  
European 1950 (W. Eu-  
rope)  
European 1979  
Gandajika Base  
Geodetic Datum 1949  
RT90  
RT90 (Sweden)  
Provisional So. Am. 1956  
South American 1969  
Schwarzeck  
SAM56  
SAM69  
SCHWA  
SICIL  
SIERR  
SWISS  
TANAN  
EUR50  
Sicily  
EUR79  
GANDA  
GEO49  
GHANA  
GRB36  
Tananarive Observatory  
1925  
Indian (Thailand,  
Vietnam)  
Timbalai  
Tokyo  
THAI  
Ordinance Survey of GB,  
1936  
Guam  
G. Segara  
TIMBA  
TOKYO  
USER DEFINED  
VOIRO  
GUAM  
GUNSG  
GUNSR  
HAWAI  
HERAT  
HJORS  
HUTZU  
Hawaii  
WGS72  
World Geodetic System  
1972  
Yacare  
Zanderij  
Herat North  
Hjorsey 1955  
Hu-tzu-shan  
YACAR  
ZANDE  
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Sp e cifica tio n s  
CHARACTERISTICS  
Performance  
Receiver:  
12-channel technology, tracks up to 12 satellites to  
compute and update information with detachable  
quadrifilar antenna  
Acquisition Times (under optimal conditions):  
Warm  
Cold  
Approximately 15 seconds  
Approximately 1 minute  
Update Rate 1 second continuous  
Accuracy:  
Position  
49 feet (15 meters) RMS (with Selective Availability  
turned off)  
Velocity  
0.1 knot RMS steady state (with Selective Availability  
turned off)  
Limits:  
Speed  
951 mph  
Altitude  
17,500 meters  
Physical:  
Size  
6.88” x 2.5” x 1.1” [h] x [w] x [d]  
16 cm x 6.5 cm x 3.5 cm  
Weight  
12 ounces (340.2 grams) with 4 AA batteries installed  
2.75” x 1.5” [h] x [w]  
Display  
4.6 cm x 3.6 cm  
high contrast LCD with EL backlit display  
Housing  
Waterproof construction, wraparound rubber armor  
Temp. Range:  
Operating 14˚F to 140˚F to (-10˚C to 60˚C)  
Storage  
-40˚F to 167˚F (-40˚C to 75˚C)  
Power:  
Source  
4 AA alkaline batteries or 9-35 VDC with optional  
power cable  
Battery Life  
Up to 30 hours continuous operation  
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Positions are locations that are described in a unique way so that one loca-  
tion cannot be confused with another. This is done by using a coordinate  
system to describe locations. Your Magellan receiver has the ability to use  
any one of twelve different coordinates systems; LAT/LON (latitude and  
longitude), UTM (UniversalTransverse Mercator),TD, OSGB, Irish Grid,  
Swiss Grid, Swedish Grid, Finnish Grid, German Grid, French Grid,  
MGRS and User Grid. The one you select (in SETUP) will be determined  
by the maps and charts you use; you would generally want the receiver to  
display position coordinates in the same system that is used by your maps.  
LAT/LON Coordinate System. LAT/  
00.00W  
°
°
5
LON is the most commonly used coordi-  
nate system today. It projects lines of lati-  
tude (parallels) and lines of longitude (me-  
ridians) onto the earths surface. Lines of  
latitude are the equator and the horizontal  
lines that are parallel to it. Lines of longi-  
tude are the vertical lines that are perpen-  
dicular to the equator and pass through the  
poles. A position is described as being the  
intersection of a line of latitude and a line  
of longitude.  
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Specifically, a position is up to 90 degrees north or south of the equator  
(up to the poles, which are 90˚N and 90˚S; the equator is 0˚ latitude), and  
up to 180 degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian, which is 0˚ longi-  
tude. (The Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich, England.) Parts of  
a degree are minutes; there are 60 minutes (written as 60') to a degree.  
Minutes can also be divided into smaller units. Fractions of a minute can  
be expressed as decimals or as seconds. (There are 60 seconds to one minute,  
written as 60"). So a Lat/Lon position coordinate can be expressed in two  
ways, which your Magellan GPS receiver displays as 25°47.50 or 25°4730.  
UTM Coordinate System. Another commonly used coordinate system is  
UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator), which is generally found on land-  
based maps and quad sheets that are produced by government map pro-  
viders. On land, you may find that UTM coordinates are easier to use  
than Lat/Lon.  
Instead of projecting an imaginary grid of intersecting lines onto the globe,  
UTM projects sections of the globe onto a flat surface. Each of these sec-  
tions is called a “zone.” There are 60 zones to cover the entire earth be-  
tween 84˚N and 80˚S (polar areas are not described by UTM). Each zone  
is 6˚ wide as projected from the earths center.  
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A UTM position is described by three elements; the zone it is in, the  
easting, and the northing. Eastings and northings measure how far into a  
zone a position is in meters. Eastings are an east/west measurement, and  
correspond roughly to longitude. Northings are a north/south measure-  
ment, and correspond to latitude.  
This chart shows the position of Magellan Systems described in both Lat/  
Lon and UTM coordinates.  
LAT/LON  
DEG/MIN  
UTM  
DEG/MIN/SEC  
34˚06’35"N  
117˚49’34"W  
34˚06.58N  
11 4 23 818 E  
37 74 624 N  
117˚49.56W  
180°  
150°  
120°  
90°  
60°  
30°  
0°  
30°  
60°  
90°  
120°  
150°  
180°  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60  
0°  
3000 Km  
3000 Mi.  
Scale at the Equator.  
NOTE: The area described by the UTM coordinate system extends to 84°N and to 80°S.  
Other Coordinate Systems. OSGB coordinates are similar to UTMs, but  
they describe only Great Britain. They must be used with the GRB36  
datum, which also describes Great Britain. This coordinate system cannot  
be used in any other part of the world. The GPS ColorTRAK automati-  
cally selects the GRB36 datum when the OSGB coordinate system is se-  
lected in Setup. (While OSGB coordinates must be used with the GRB36  
datum, the GRB36 datum can be used with LAT/LON coordinates; just  
be sure the map you are using uses both LAT/LON and GRB36.)  
If you select OSGB in the COORD SYS portion of the Setup  
Menu be sure to change the map datum back to the one you  
will be using (WGS84 is the default) when changing to  
another coordinate system.  
Irish Grid uses the Ireland datum, Swedish Grid uses the RT90 datum,  
and Swiss Grid uses the Swiss datum. Under USER DATUM you may  
also use another datum you are familiar with (but which is not listed).  
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W h a t is GPS?  
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W h a t is GPS?  
GPS is a constellation of navigation satellites that orbit the earth. The  
precise time and position information transmitted by these satellites is used  
by a GPS receiver to triangulate a position fix.  
GPS was developed by the United States Department of Defense to provide  
consistent, reliable navigation information that is unaffected by rough terrain  
and bad weather, and is highly resistant to multipath errors and interference.  
The DoD continues to administer and control the Global Positioning  
System.  
Although GPS was developed as a military navigation system, its civilian and  
commercial uses were recognized. The satellites transmit two codes, a  
military-only encrypted code (PPS) and a civilian-access, Standard Position-  
ing Service (SPS) code. All commercial and consumer GPS receivers are SPS  
receivers.  
Ho w Do e s GPS Wo rk ?  
Each GPS satellite transmits its precise location (position and elevation) and  
the start time of the transmission. A GPS receiver acquires the signal, then  
measures the interval between transmission and receipt of the signal to  
determine the distance between the receiver and the satellite, a process called  
ranging. Once the receiver has computed range for at least three satellites, its  
location on the surface of the earth can be determined.  
Each satellite transmits two types of data, almanac and ephemeris. Almanac  
data is general information on the location and health of each satellite in the  
constellation. Since it contains general information, an almanac can be  
collected from any satellite. A receiver with a current almanac in its memory  
knows to look for satellites, given its last position and the time of day.  
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Ephemeris data is the precise satellite positioning information that is used for  
ranging. Each satellite transmits its own ephemeris data.  
Both almanac and ephemeris data are required for a GPS receiver to locate  
and acquire satellites quickly and compute a position fix.  
Accu ra cy  
GPS positioning with an SPS receiver that is intended for general use will  
produce accuracies of 25 meters or better.  
In fact, SPS receivers have proven to be far more accurate than anticipated.  
DoD has decided that 25-meter accuracy is a potential risk, and has intro-  
duced Selective Availability (SA) to maintain a military advantage. SA is a  
random error that is introduced to the SPS code ephemeris data and reduces  
the accuracy of any SPS receiver. The size of the error changes, but rarely  
exceeds 100 meters.  
The DoD civil GPS under policy is that GPS accuracy, as affected by SA, is  
sufficient for general navigation. In an open environment, it usually is. Even  
with SA, a GPS receiver will bring you within visual range of a destination or  
target, and GPS remains the best available source for accurate, repeatable  
navigation and positioning information.  
DGPS  
Differential GPS (DGPS) computes the size of the error and applies it to  
positioning information. There are several ways to perform DGPS, one of  
which is broadcast differential. Broadcast differential uses GPS receivers at  
control sites to measure the range of errors for all visible satellites and  
determines a correction for each satellite. These corrections are broadcast in  
the RTCM SC-104 format by a radio beacon at the control site to any  
differential beacon receiver that is within range of the signal.  
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Ava ila b le Da tu m s  
Datum  
WGS84  
NAD27  
NAD83  
ADIND  
ALASK  
ARC50  
ARC60  
ASTRO  
AUS66  
Full Name  
World Geodetic System  
North America 1927  
North American 1983  
Adinda  
Alaska  
Arc 1950  
Arc 1960  
Camp Area Astro  
Australian Geodetic 1966  
Australian Geodetic 1984  
Bogota Observatory  
Bukit Rimpah  
Campo Inchauspe  
Canada  
Datum  
INDIA  
IRAN  
IRELA  
KAUAI  
KERTA  
KKJ  
Full Name  
Indian (India, Nepal)  
Iran  
Ireland 1965  
Kauai  
Kertau 1948  
KKJ (Finland)  
Liberia 1964  
Luzon  
Massawa  
Maui  
Merchich  
Minna  
LIBER  
LUZON  
MASSA  
MAUI  
AUS84  
MERCH  
MINNA  
MONTJ  
NAHRW  
OAHU  
OEGYP  
OHAWA  
OMAN  
PITCA  
QATAR  
QORNO  
BOGOT  
BUKIT  
CAMPO  
CANAD  
CAPE  
CARTH  
CENAM  
CHATH  
CHUAA  
CORRE  
CYPRU  
DJAKA  
EGYPT  
EUROP  
Nahrwan, Saudi Arabia  
Oahu  
Old Egyption  
Old Hawaiian  
Oman  
Pitcairn Astro 1967  
Qatar National  
Qornoq  
Cape  
Carthage  
Central America  
Chatham 1971  
Chau Astro  
Corrego Alegre  
Cyprus  
Djakarta (Batavia)  
Egypt  
European 1950 (All of  
Europe)  
European 1950 (W. Eu-  
rope)  
European 1979  
Gandajika Base  
Geodetic Datum 1949  
RT90  
RT90 (Sweden)  
Provisional So. Am. 1956  
South American 1969  
Schwarzeck  
SAM56  
SAM69  
SCHWA  
SICIL  
SIERR  
SWISS  
TANAN  
EUR50  
Sicily  
EUR79  
GANDA  
GEO49  
GHANA  
GRB36  
Tananarive Observatory  
1925  
Indian (Thailand,  
Vietnam)  
Timbalai  
Tokyo  
THAI  
Ordinance Survey of GB,  
1936  
Guam  
G. Segara  
TIMBA  
TOKYO  
USER DEFINED  
VOIRO  
GUAM  
GUNSG  
GUNSR  
HAWAI  
HERAT  
HJORS  
HUTZU  
Hawaii  
WGS72  
World Geodetic System  
1972  
Yacare  
Zanderij  
Herat North  
Hjorsey 1955  
Hu-tzu-shan  
YACAR  
ZANDE  
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Sp e cifica tio n s  
CHARACTERISTICS  
Performance  
Receiver:  
12-channel technology, tracks up to 12 satellites to  
compute and update information with detachable  
quadrifilar antenna  
Acquisition Times (under optimal conditions):  
Warm  
Cold  
Approximately 15 seconds  
Approximately 1 minute  
Update Rate 1 second continuous  
Accuracy:  
Position  
49 feet (15 meters) RMS (with Selective Availability  
turned off)  
Velocity  
0.1 knot RMS steady state (with Selective Availability  
turned off)  
Limits:  
Speed  
951 mph  
Altitude  
17,500 meters  
Physical:  
Size  
6.88” x 2.5” x 1.1” [h] x [w] x [d]  
16 cm x 6.5 cm x 3.5 cm  
Weight  
12 ounces (340.2 grams) with 4 AA batteries installed  
2.75” x 1.5” [h] x [w]  
Display  
4.6 cm x 3.6 cm  
high contrast LCD with EL backlit display  
Housing  
Waterproof construction, wraparound rubber armor  
Temp. Range:  
Operating 14˚F to 140˚F to (-10˚C to 60˚C)  
Storage  
-40˚F to 167˚F (-40˚C to 75˚C)  
Power:  
Source  
4 AA alkaline batteries or 9-35 VDC with optional  
power cable  
Battery Life  
Up to 30 hours continuous operation  
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Co o rd in a te Sy ste m s  
Positions are locations that are described in a unique way so that one loca-  
tion cannot be confused with another. This is done by using a coordinate  
system to describe locations. Your Magellan receiver has the ability to use  
any one of twelve different coordinates systems; LAT/LON (latitude and  
longitude), UTM (UniversalTransverse Mercator),TD, OSGB, Irish Grid,  
Swiss Grid, Swedish Grid, Finnish Grid, German Grid, French Grid,  
MGRS and User Grid. The one you select (in SETUP) will be determined  
by the maps and charts you use; you would generally want the receiver to  
display position coordinates in the same system that is used by your maps.  
LAT/LON Coordinate System. LAT/  
00.00W  
°
°
5
LON is the most commonly used coordi-  
nate system today. It projects lines of lati-  
tude (parallels) and lines of longitude (me-  
ridians) onto the earths surface. Lines of  
latitude are the equator and the horizontal  
lines that are parallel to it. Lines of longi-  
tude are the vertical lines that are perpen-  
dicular to the equator and pass through the  
poles. A position is described as being the  
intersection of a line of latitude and a line  
of longitude.  
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R
I
M
L
E
o
M
n
g
E
i
R
t
L
u
t
I
D
d
I
A
N
°
0
R
O
T
A
U
E
Specifically, a position is up to 90 degrees north or south of the equator  
(up to the poles, which are 90˚N and 90˚S; the equator is 0˚ latitude), and  
up to 180 degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian, which is 0˚ longi-  
tude. (The Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich, England.) Parts of  
a degree are minutes; there are 60 minutes (written as 60') to a degree.  
Minutes can also be divided into smaller units. Fractions of a minute can  
be expressed as decimals or as seconds. (There are 60 seconds to one minute,  
written as 60"). So a Lat/Lon position coordinate can be expressed in two  
ways, which your Magellan GPS receiver displays as 25°47.50 or 25°4730.  
UTM Coordinate System. Another commonly used coordinate system is  
UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator), which is generally found on land-  
based maps and quad sheets that are produced by government map pro-  
viders. On land, you may find that UTM coordinates are easier to use  
than Lat/Lon.  
Instead of projecting an imaginary grid of intersecting lines onto the globe,  
UTM projects sections of the globe onto a flat surface. Each of these sec-  
tions is called a “zone.” There are 60 zones to cover the entire earth be-  
tween 84˚N and 80˚S (polar areas are not described by UTM). Each zone  
is 6˚ wide as projected from the earths center.  
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A UTM position is described by three elements; the zone it is in, the  
easting, and the northing. Eastings and northings measure how far into a  
zone a position is in meters. Eastings are an east/west measurement, and  
correspond roughly to longitude. Northings are a north/south measure-  
ment, and correspond to latitude.  
This chart shows the position of Magellan Systems described in both Lat/  
Lon and UTM coordinates.  
LAT/LON  
DEG/MIN  
UTM  
DEG/MIN/SEC  
34˚06’35"N  
117˚49’34"W  
34˚06.58N  
11 4 23 818 E  
37 74 624 N  
117˚49.56W  
180°  
150°  
120°  
90°  
60°  
30°  
0°  
30°  
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Scale at the Equator.  
NOTE: The area described by the UTM coordinate system extends to 84°N and to 80°S.  
Other Coordinate Systems. OSGB coordinates are similar to UTMs, but  
they describe only Great Britain. They must be used with the GRB36  
datum, which also describes Great Britain. This coordinate system cannot  
be used in any other part of the world. The GPS ColorTRAK automati-  
cally selects the GRB36 datum when the OSGB coordinate system is se-  
lected in Setup. (While OSGB coordinates must be used with the GRB36  
datum, the GRB36 datum can be used with LAT/LON coordinates; just  
be sure the map you are using uses both LAT/LON and GRB36.)  
If you select OSGB in the COORD SYS portion of the Setup  
Menu be sure to change the map datum back to the one you  
will be using (WGS84 is the default) when changing to  
another coordinate system.  
Irish Grid uses the Ireland datum, Swedish Grid uses the RT90 datum,  
and Swiss Grid uses the Swiss datum. Under USER DATUM you may  
also use another datum you are familiar with (but which is not listed).  
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W h a t is GPS?  
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W h a t is GPS?  
GPS is a constellation of navigation satellites that orbit the earth. The  
precise time and position information transmitted by these satellites is used  
by a GPS receiver to triangulate a position fix.  
GPS was developed by the United States Department of Defense to provide  
consistent, reliable navigation information that is unaffected by rough terrain  
and bad weather, and is highly resistant to multipath errors and interference.  
The DoD continues to administer and control the Global Positioning  
System.  
Although GPS was developed as a military navigation system, its civilian and  
commercial uses were recognized. The satellites transmit two codes, a  
military-only encrypted code (PPS) and a civilian-access, Standard Position-  
ing Service (SPS) code. All commercial and consumer GPS receivers are SPS  
receivers.  
Ho w Do e s GPS Wo rk ?  
Each GPS satellite transmits its precise location (position and elevation) and  
the start time of the transmission. A GPS receiver acquires the signal, then  
measures the interval between transmission and receipt of the signal to  
determine the distance between the receiver and the satellite, a process called  
ranging. Once the receiver has computed range for at least three satellites, its  
location on the surface of the earth can be determined.  
Each satellite transmits two types of data, almanac and ephemeris. Almanac  
data is general information on the location and health of each satellite in the  
constellation. Since it contains general information, an almanac can be  
collected from any satellite. A receiver with a current almanac in its memory  
knows to look for satellites, given its last position and the time of day.  
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Ephemeris data is the precise satellite positioning information that is used for  
ranging. Each satellite transmits its own ephemeris data.  
Both almanac and ephemeris data are required for a GPS receiver to locate  
and acquire satellites quickly and compute a position fix.  
Accu ra cy  
GPS positioning with an SPS receiver that is intended for general use will  
produce accuracies of 25 meters or better.  
In fact, SPS receivers have proven to be far more accurate than anticipated.  
DoD has decided that 25-meter accuracy is a potential risk, and has intro-  
duced Selective Availability (SA) to maintain a military advantage. SA is a  
random error that is introduced to the SPS code ephemeris data and reduces  
the accuracy of any SPS receiver. The size of the error changes, but rarely  
exceeds 100 meters.  
The DoD civil GPS under policy is that GPS accuracy, as affected by SA, is  
sufficient for general navigation. In an open environment, it usually is. Even  
with SA, a GPS receiver will bring you within visual range of a destination or  
target, and GPS remains the best available source for accurate, repeatable  
navigation and positioning information.  
DGPS  
Differential GPS (DGPS) computes the size of the error and applies it to  
positioning information. There are several ways to perform DGPS, one of  
which is broadcast differential. Broadcast differential uses GPS receivers at  
control sites to measure the range of errors for all visible satellites and  
determines a correction for each satellite. These corrections are broadcast in  
the RTCM SC-104 format by a radio beacon at the control site to any  
differential beacon receiver that is within range of the signal.  
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The differential beacon receiver receives and demodulates the signal, then  
relays it to the users differential-ready GPS receiver. The users GPS receiver  
applies the corrections to the positioning information it collects to compute  
differentially corrected position and navigation data.  
This technique requires that your GPS receiver be connected to a compatible  
differential beacon receiver. You must also be within range of a differential  
radio beacon.  
More Information on GPS  
For information relating to the operation of your Magellan GPS receiver, call  
Magellan at (800) 707-9971 and ask for Technical Support.  
General information on the Global Positioning System and satellite status is  
available from the Civil GPS Information Center (GPSIC) in Virginia. It is  
operated by the United States Coast Guard for the Department of Transpor-  
tation and was established to provide information and to serve as a point of  
contact. There are three ways to reach the GPSIC:  
1. 24-hour recorded message at (703) 313-5907  
2. Web site at www.navcen.uscg.mil  
3. 24-hour live operator at (703) 313-5900  
Navtech provides seminars and books on GPS and navigation. The Navtech  
bookstore can be reached at (800) NAV-0885 or (703) 931-0500 or FAX to  
(703) 931-0503.  
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Acce sso rie s  
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Accessories for your GPS Tracker are available from your Magellan dealer or  
you can order directly from Magellan using the order card supplied with  
your receiver or call Magellan at (800) 669-4477 (press 3 twice to place an  
order).  
Carrying Case: The carrying case protects your GPS  
Tracker from the elements and allows you to  
carry your GPS Tracker on your belt.  
Swivel Mounting Bracket: Mounts the GPS Tracker  
on a dashboard or other surface, allowing for hands-free  
operation.  
Power/Data Cable: Allows you to connect your  
GPS Tracker to external power, external alarm and data.  
External Power Cable with Cigarette Lighter Adapter:  
Allows you to connect the GPS Tracker to a cigarette  
lighter for external power.  
PC Kit: Includes all necessary hardware to connect to your  
PC and detailed street mapping software that enables trip  
planning, trip recording and in-vehicle navigation capability.  
PC Interface Cable with Cigarette Lighter Adapter:  
Connects the GPS Tracker to your PC for data  
transfer and to a cigarette lighter for external power.  
Differential Beacon Receiver (DBR): Connects to  
your GPS Tracker to receive differential  
corrections for 5-10 meter accuracy.  
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An te n n a Re m o va l  
Antenna Removal. The GPS Tracker has a quadrifilar antenna  
that can be removed. The antenna may be removed in order to connect an  
external antenna.  
To remove the antenna, hold the receiver in one hand and rotate the antenna  
to the stop at the 1 oclock position (as shown below). Firmly grip the  
antenna and pull it away from the receiver.  
To replace the antenna. Remove any external antenna that you have  
connected. Place the antenna at the 1 o’clock position and connect the  
antenna to the receiver.  
Pull to remove  
from receiver  
Turn to  
stop at  
1 o’clock  
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Glo ssa ry  
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Active Leg  
Altitude  
BRG  
The segment of a route currently being travelled.  
The current elevation above sea level.  
Bearing. The compass direction from your position  
to a destination, measured to the nearest degree.  
CDI  
Course Deviation Indicator. A graphical representa-  
tion of your position relative to your planned course,  
giving you an indication of how far left or right of the  
planned course you are and how to get to the  
destination.  
COG  
Course Over Ground. The direction the receiver is  
moving. COG can be reported in true or magnetic  
north values.  
Coordinates  
CTS  
A unique numeric or alphanumeric description of the  
position.  
Course to Steer. The direction you should be  
travelling in order to return to the course while  
proceeding towards the destination. It is a “compro-  
mise” course bearing that projects from your current  
position to a point on the courseline mid-way  
between a point perpendicular to your position and  
the current leg destination waypoint.  
Datum  
Refers to the theoretical mathematical model of the  
earths sea level surface. Map makers may use a  
different model to chart their maps, so position  
coordinates will differ from one datum to another.  
The datum for the map you are using can be found in  
the legend of the map.  
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Default  
The value or setting automatically chosen by the unit  
unless otherwise directed. Can be changed in Setup.  
DST  
ETA  
Distance. Distance from position to destination.  
Estimated Time of Arrival. The estimated time of day  
the legs destination waypoint will be reached.  
ETE  
Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated time  
remaining to reach the next waypoint in a route.  
HDG  
Latitude  
Heading. The direction you are facing, defined as an  
angle from North.  
The angular distance north or south of the equator  
measured by lines encircling the earth parallel to the  
equator from 0˚ to 90˚.  
LAT/LON  
Coordinate system using latitude and longitude  
coordinates to define a position on the earth.  
Leg (Route)  
A segment of a route that has a starting (FROM)  
waypoint and a destination (TO) waypoint. A route  
may consist of 1 or more legs. A route that is from  
waypoint A to waypoint B to waypoint C to  
waypoint D has three legs with the first being from  
waypoint A to waypoint B.  
LMK  
Landmark. A location saved in the units memory  
which is obtained by entering data, editing data,  
calculating data or saving a current position. Used to  
create routes. Same as a waypoint.  
Longitude  
Magnetic North  
The angular distance east or west of the prime  
meridian (Greenwich Meridian) as measured by lines  
perpendicular to the parallels and converging at the  
poles from 0˚to 180˚.  
The direction relative to a magnetic compass.  
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NMEA  
OSGB  
National Marine Electronics Association. A profes-  
sional organization that defines and maintains the  
standard serial format used by marine electronic  
navigation equipment and computer interfaces.  
A coordinate system describing only Great Britain,  
similar to UTMs. Used with GRB36 datum.  
Position fix  
SOG  
Position coordinates as computed by the GPS Tracker.  
Speed Over Ground. The speed at which the receiver  
is moving.  
TRN  
Turn. Degrees or direction to turn.  
True North  
The direction to North Pole from an observers  
position. The north direction on any geographical  
meridian.  
TTG  
Time To Go. The measurement of how long it will  
take you to arrive at your destination. TTG is based  
on how fast you are moving towards the destination  
and the distance remaining.  
UTC  
Universal Time Coordinated. Formerly referred to as  
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).  
UTM  
Universal Transverse Mercator metric grid system  
used on most large and intermediate scale land  
topographic charts and maps.  
VMG  
Velocity Made Good. The component of the velocity  
that is in the direction of the destination.  
Waypoint  
WPT. A location saved in the receivers memory  
which is obtained by entering data, editing data,  
calculating data or saving a current position. Used to  
create routes.  
XTE  
Cross Track Error. The perpendicular distance  
between the present position and the courseline.  
Given as a distance, right or left, of course when  
facing the destination.  
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In d e x  
Disabling NAV Screens)  
Customizing 53  
A
Accessories 77  
Accuracy 3, 75  
Alarms 47  
D
accessing 47; anchor 48;  
arrival 48; clearing 51;  
defaults 51; proximity 49;  
selecting 47; viewing 50;  
XTE 49  
Date see Time and Date  
Datums see Map Datums  
Demo Mode see Simulate  
DGPS 16, 75  
Disabling NAV Screens 54  
Antenna 4; reception 7-8;  
troubleshooting 61; removal  
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Automatic Averaging 16  
Auxiliary Functions 45  
E
Elevation 9; 55-56  
F
Fish/Hunt 45  
B
Backtrack creating 38  
Batteries 3; installing 6;  
troubleshooting 61, 62; NiCad  
warning 62  
Baud Rate 60  
Bearing 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22,  
27, 28  
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Global Positioning System (GPS)  
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Glossary 79  
GOTO clearing 37; creating 12,  
30, 31, 32, 37  
Beeper 58  
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C
Initializing 7, 8-10, 53  
Clear Memory 59  
Coordinate System 72;  
selecting 54; viewing secondary  
16  
K
Keys 4-5  
Contrast 47  
Cross Track Error (XTE) 10, 18,  
21; alarm 49  
L
Landmark (LMK) 10  
LAT/LON 16, 54;  
troubleshooting 61  
Light Timer 58  
Course over Ground (COG)  
17, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27  
Course Projection 25  
Customer Service 63  
Customize NAV Screens (see  
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41; changing a waypoint in a  
route 40; creating/clearing 37;  
deleting a waypoint in  
a route 41; deleting a route 43;  
editing 40; inserting a leg into  
a route 40; reversing 43; using  
Plot View in a route 43;  
viewing 40  
M
Magnetic North 57  
Man Over Board (MOB)  
clearing 37; creating 37, 38  
Map Datums available datums  
70; selecting 55  
Map ‘N Track Route 44  
Message accessing 47; clearing  
51; viewing 50  
S
Multi-Leg route 37; creating 39;  
see Route, creating  
Satellite signals 14  
Setup 53  
N
Simulate Mode 46  
Specifications 71  
Speed 28; setting average 29  
Sun/Moon 45  
Navigation screens 13; Compass  
19; disabling 54; Nav 1 17;  
Nav 2 21; Plot 22; Position 16;  
Road 26; Speed 28; Status 14;  
Time 29  
Nav Units 57  
T
Temperature  
Temp Calibration 15; Temp  
Units 15  
NMEA 60; Data Messages 64-  
69  
NorthFinder™ 20  
North Reference 57  
3D 14, 55-56  
Time and Date setting 9  
Time Format 56  
Track History 24; clear 24, 59  
True North 57  
O
Odometer 28; resetting 28  
Troubleshooting 61  
2D 14, 55-56  
P
PAN-N-SCAN 23  
Personalize 59  
U
Plot Rings 25  
Position fix 11; troubleshooting  
61  
Universal Time Coordinated  
(UTC) 30, 56  
Primary Usage 10  
Projecting a Waypoint 35  
Power On 8, 13  
W
Waypoint creating 31; editing  
33; hide/show 27; naming 30,  
31; saving 11, 30, 34  
R
Reception 7  
Route 37; activating/deactivat  
ing a route 42; adding a  
waypoint at the end of a route  
X
XTE see Cross Track Error  
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