NorthStar Navigation Explorer 721US GPS Alert Options Alert, GPS Simulator GPS SIM

2-6-7 GPS Alert Options (ALERT)

The GPS alert is usually set to ON so that if the GPS navigation receiver is disconnected, the alarm sounds.

GPS/DATA

LL DISPLY COG/SOG

>GPS ALERT

GPS ALERT

>ON OFF

1.Select GPS/DATA, then SETTING.

2.Select GPS ALERT.

3.Select ON or OFF as desired.

2-7 GPS Simulator (GPS SIM)

The GPS Simulator is set to OFF whenever the radio is turned ON or whenever real GPS data is available through the COM port. However, if you want to test the GPS Simulator, turn it ON as follows:

MENU SELECT

DSC SETUP

RADIO SETUP

> GPS SIM

1.Select GPS SIM, then select ON or OFF as desired.

Whenever the GPS Simulator is turned ON, simulated Speed Over Ground (SOG), Course Over Ground (COG), and LL position appear on the screen. This data is updated automatically during the simulation.

IMPORTANT: It’s not possible to send a DSC transmission when you’re in GPS Simulator mode.

2-8 Reset to Factory Defaults (RESET)

Use RESET to return every setting to the factory defaults EXCEPT all MMSID settings and the entries in your buddy list.

MENU SELECT

RADIO SETUP

GPS SIM

> RESET

RESET RADIO

ARE YOU SURE

>YES NO

1.Select RESET. The radio asks for confirmation.

2.Select YES to reset the radio and return to the menu.

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