8.4CHECKING GPS CONNECTIONS

After connections have been made between the GX5500S and the GPS, a small satellite icon will appear on the top right corner of the LCD display. To see additional GPS information press and hold the [H/L(NAV)] key until the GX5500S shows the SOG and COG.

8.5CHANGING THE GPS TIME

From the Factory the GX5500S shows GPS satellite time or UTC time when a optional GPS is connected. A time offset is needed to show the local time in your area.

1. Press and hold down the [CALL(MENU)] key until “Radio Setup” menu appears.

2. Press the [ENT] key, then select “Time Offset” with

the CHANNEL selector knob. 3. Press the [ENT] key. 4. Turn the CHANNEL selector knob to select time off-

set from UTC. See illustration below to find your offset time from UTC. If “00:00” is assigned, the time is the same as UTC (Universal Time Coordinated or GMT Greenwich Mean Time).

5. Press the [ENT] key to store the time offset.

6.Press the [CLR] key to return to the “Radio Setup

menu, then press the [CLR] key again to return to radio operation.

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