SELECT GOTO MODE

WPT List

EVENT List

ROUTE List

Cursor/Route Plan

CLR: Release

ENT:Sel ESC:Cancel

Figure 2-14 Destination waypoint selection menu

2)Press the [] key to select WPT List.

3)Press the [NU/CU ENT] key. The waypoint list appears.

WAYPOINT LIST

No LAT/LONG COMMENT

001

34° 45.567' N

BUOY

135° 23.321' W

002

34° 45.231' N

ANK

135° 33.456' W

010

34° 42.316' N

PORT

135° 21.678' W

 

:Cursor

 

: Page change

ENT:Edit

CLR:Release

 

 

MENU:Sel Mode

* : In use

 

 

Figure 2-15 Waypoint list

4)Operate the [] or [] keys to select a waypoint number.

5)Press the [NU/CU ENT] key.

A dashed line runs between waypoint selected and own ship’s position.

The range and bearing to the destination appear at the bottom of the display.

 

 

01

 

 

 

00

 

WP001 120.0°

223.8nm

 

CSE 180.0°

SPD 16.8kt

2D

DEP 113.6 ft

TMP 16.0°C

12.0V

POS

34°26.345'N 135°41.232'E

Figure 2-16 Appearance of display when destination is selected by waypoint

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Furuno GP-1600F manual Destination waypoint selection menu

GP-1600F specifications

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