5.9 GPS SETUP menu

This menu sets up GPS-related items.

Keying sequence: [MENU ESC] [0] [7]

GPS SETUP

GPS SMOOTHING

 

Posn

 

000 (000 ~ 999)

 

 

Spd

000 (000 ~ 999)

 

GEODETIC

WGS-84

OTHER(002)

POS CALIB

00.000'N 00.000'E

UNHEALTH

RSTR

DISABLED

(03)

TIME DIFF

+00:00

 

 

 

▼▲ :Cursor

:N/S,E/W,+/-

ENT:Enter

ESC:Esc

Figure 5-11 GPS SETUP menu

GPS SETUP menu description

GPS POSITION SMOOTHING: When the DOP or receiving condition is unfavorable, the GPS fix may change greatly, even if the vessel is dead in water. This change can be reduced by smooth- ing the raw GPS fixes. A setting between 0 and 9 is available. The higher the setting the more smoothed the raw data. Note however that too high a setting slows response time to change in latitude and longitude. This is especially noticeable at high ship’s speeds. "000" is the default setting; increase the setting if the GPS fix changes greatly.

LATITUDE

RAW POSITION FIX

AFTER SMOOTHING

LONGITUDE

Figure 5-12 GPS position smoothing

GPS SPEED SMOOTHING: During position fixing, ship’s ve- locity (speed and course) is directly measured by receiving GPS satellite signals. The raw velocity data may change randomly de- pending on receiving conditions and other factors. You can reduce this random variation by increasing the smoothing. Like with lati- tude and longitude smoothing, the higher the speed and course smoothing the more smoothed the raw data. If the setting is too high, however, the response to speed and course change slows. "000" is the default setting; increase the setting if the GPS speed changes greatly.

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Furuno GP-1600F manual GPS Setup menu description

GP-1600F specifications

The Furuno GP-1600F is an innovative marine GPS chart plotter designed for the serious boating enthusiast or commercial mariner. This advanced device combines reliable positioning accuracy with a range of user-friendly features, making it a popular choice for those navigating both coastal and offshore waters.

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The GP-1600F also comes equipped with advanced charting capabilities. Users can access a variety of maps and navigational charts, including vector and raster formats, to suit their specific needs. The unit supports C-MAP and Navionics chart formats, providing flexibility for different boating environments. This versatility makes it an excellent option whether you are cruising on a lake, sailing in coastal waters, or engaging in offshore adventures.

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