Furuno 1724C, 1734C manual GPS Status

7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT

Contents of GPS setup menu (con’t on previous page)

Item	Description	Settings
Disable Satellite	Every GPS satellite is broadcasting	Max. 3 satellites
	abnormal satellite number(s) in its
	Almanac, which contains general orbital
	data about all GPS satellites, including
	those which are malfunctioning. Using this
	information, the GPS receiver
	automatically eliminates any
	malfunctioning satellite from the GPS
	satellite schedule. However, the Almanac
	sometimes may not contain this
	information. If you hear about a
	malfunctioning satellite from another
	source, you can disable it manually. Enter
	satellite number (two digits, max. 3
	satellites),then press the ENTER soft key.
Latitude	Sets initial latitude position after cold start.	—
	Use the N < - -> S soft key to switch
	coordinate.
Longitude	Sets initial longitude position after cold	—
	start. Use the W < - -> E soft key to switch
	coordinate.
Antenna Height	Enters the height of the GPS antenna unit	0-999 m
	above sea surface. For further details refer
	to the installation manual.
GPS Fix Mode	Chooses position fixing method: 2D (three	2D, 2D/3D
	satellites in view), 2D/3D (three or four
	satellites in view whichever is greater).
Cold Start	Clears the Almanac to receive the latest	No, Yes
	Almanac.
GPS STATUS	Displays GPS satellite status display.
(soft key)	Requires FURUNO BB GPS receiver or
	GPS navigator outputting the data
	sentence GSA or GSV. For further details
	see the chapter on Maintenance.

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