ENTER

MSG

GPS Position

Navigation Basics

5.Turn the LARGE knob back to the “Offset” field. Press ENTER when the “Use?” prompt flashes to activate Parallel Track. A “p” will appear next to the waypoint identifier to indicate that Parallel Track is in use. The MSG annunciator will flash and a message will state that Parallel Track is in use. Press MSG to view the message.

Parallel Track

Offset: Use?

LEFT 5.0nm

ete pCVO00:22

0.034

Brg 186

46.1nm·

 

 

The GPS Position page shows the calculated Latitude and Longitude, as well as its Position Dilution of Precision (PDOP). The PDOP value, shown below “PDOP,” is based on the geometry of the satellites used in the position solution. A lower number is a better value than a large one. A PDOP value of 3 will provide a more reliable position fix than a value of 7.

In the Navigation function, turn the LARGE knob to display the GPS Position page. The PDOP value is shown in the lower, right corner (1.9 is shown here).

GPS Position 44°10.11N PDOP 123015.84W 1.9

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