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WAYPOINT LIST

 

No

LAT/LONG

COMMENT

001

34° 45.567' N

BUOY

135° 23.321' E

* 002

ANK

34° 45.567' N

 

135° 23.321' E

 

005

34° 42.316' N

PORT

135° 21.678' E

 

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Figure 2-21 Route entry screen

5)Press the [NU/CU ENT] key to enable entry of waypoints.

6)Press the [] or [] key to select waypoint number.

7)Press the [NU/CU ENT] key. The waypoint number selected appears and the cursor shifts to next column.

8)Repeat steps 6 and 7 to complete the route.

9)When the route is completed, press the [MENU ESC] key three times to escape.

2.12Setting Trial Speed

The TTG between legs on the route is calculated based on the trial speed, which is entered in the route/route list. The default speed is

10 knots. To enter a different speed, do the following:

1)Press the [MENU ESC] key.

2)Press the [4] key to select ROUTE/ROUTE LIST. The route/ route list appears.

3)Place the cursor on waypoint 01 and press the [] key, or place the cursor on waypoint 20 and press the [] key.

4)Press ten keys to set the trial speed.

5)Press the [] or [] key to escape.

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

7)Press the [MENU ESC] key twice to escape.

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Furuno GP-1600F manual Setting Trial Speed, Route entry screen

GP-1600F specifications

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