Own ship's position is marked as "00." A light- blue line connects own ship with destination, marked with a flag, and it shows the shortest course to the destination. Range and bearing from own ship to the destination appears at the bottom of the screen.

 

 

 

 

Destination

 

 

 

 

(flag)

 

 

 

 

Course

 

 

 

 

Own ship’s

 

 

00

 

position

 

 

 

Bearing and

WP801

0°

10nm

 

 

range to

CSE 10.0°

 

SPD 16.8kt

2D

DEP 110m

TMP 16.0°C

14:30

destination

POS 34°26.345’N 135°41.232’E

 

Figure 8-4 Destination selected by cursor

Setting destination by event position/ MOB position

1.Press the GOTO key.

2.Press the GOTO key to select EVENT List.

3.Press the ENT key. The event list appears.

EVENT LIST

 

No.

LAT

LONG

 

MOB

3 2 ° 5 9 . 8 9 2 ’ N

1 2 9 ° 5 9 . 8 9 3 ’ E

 

0 0 1 3 2 ° 5 9 . 9 5 4 ’ N

1 3 0 ° 0 0 . 2 3 6 ’ E

: Cursor

: Page change

ENT: Set

CLR: Release

 

MENU: Sel Mode

Figure 8-5 Event list

4.Press or to select event position.

5.Press the ENT key.

Own ship's position is marked as "00." A light- blue line connects own ship with destination, marked with a flag, and it shows the shortest course to the destination. Range and bearing from own ship to the destination appears at the bottom of the screen.

Setting a route as destination

1.Press the GOTO key.

2.Press the GOTO to select ROUTE List.

3.Press the ENT key. The route list appears.

ROUTE LIST

 

No.

PTS

TOTAL

TTG

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

0 1

 

3 0 2 . 1 1 nm

4 1 : 3 6

 

0 2

 

4

2 0 1 . 2 7 nm

3 5 : 5 2

: Cursor

ENT: Sel

CLR : Delete Route

ESC: Esc

*: In Use

 

Figure 8-6 Route list

4.Press or to select a route.

5.If you want to navigate the waypoints of the route in the order reverse of which they

were entered, press the key. Direction selected appears at the top of the display.

6.Press the ENT key.

Own ship's position is marked as "00." Light- blue lines run between route waypoints. Range and bearing from own ship to the next destination waypoint appears at the bottom of the screen.

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Furuno GP-1610CF manual Setting destination by event position/ MOB position, Setting a route as destination

GP-1610CF specifications

The Furuno GP-1610CF is a sophisticated marine navigation system designed for enthusiasts who demand accuracy and reliability on the water. Featuring a 10.4-inch color LCD display with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, this unit provides crystal-clear images of charts and navigation information, even under direct sunlight. Its user-friendly interface allows for intuitive management of various functions, making it accessible for both novice and experienced mariners.

One of the standout features of the GP-1610CF is its integrated GPS receiver, which boasts a high sensitivity that ensures rapid acquisition of satellite signals and precise positioning. The unit supports a range of positioning formats, including WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System), allowing for enhanced accuracy within the coastal dimensions. Additionally, the GP-1610CF is compatible with DGPS (Differential GPS) systems, further refining positional accuracy and providing a reliable navigation experience.

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