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13.5 GPS STATUS PAGE

This page is used as a reference to see how well the GPS is receiving satellites.

HorizontalDilution of Precision
4
2
Ship’sCoordinates
Tracked,but not used, Satellite
UsedSatellite
COG(Course Over Ground)
1
7
8
6
3
VerticalDilution of Precision
VHFinformation
Dateand Time
5
15
3
2
4
6
8
7
4
3
09
Figure 13.5 - GPS Status page

The WAAS/GPS Icon area may change due to the satellite reception:

ACQUIRING :the GPS is trying to receive a valid position fix.
GPS2D :The GPS is receiving at least 2 valid Satellites
GPS3D :the GPS is receiving at least 3 Satellites.
WAAS 2D/3D :the GPS is receiving a 2D or 3D position and the correction from the WAAS Satellite.
HDOP :Horizontal Dilution of Precision
VDOP :Vertical Dilution of Precision

13.6 NMEA DISPLAY PAGE

The GPS chartplotter is capable of displaying information in the customizable data windows

from external NMEA devices. Depth sounder, Speed Log with temp, Wind speed and

direction, Flux gate compass, and GPS information can be shown in any of the boxes. The

default NMEA Display shows 3 windows. When going to a destination, this screen is useful

to navigate as to get to the destination keep the Course Over Ground (COG) and Bearing

(BRG) figures the same.

Kts
M
3.1015° 353°
M
Figure 13.6 - NMEA Display page