Furuno 1833C Marine RADAR User Manual


 
5. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT
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Contents of GPS setup menu (con’t from previous page)
Item Description Settings Default Setting
Disable
Satellite
Every GPS satellite is broadcasting
abnormal satellite number(s) in its Almanac,
which contains general orbital data about all
GPS satellites, including those which are
malfunctioning. Using this information, the
GPS receiver automatically eliminates any
malfunctioning satellite from the GPS
satellite schedule. However, the Almanac
sometimes may not contain this information.
If you hear about a malfunctioning satellite
from another source, you can disable it
manually. Enter satellite number (two digits,
max. 3 satellites),then press the ENTER soft
key.
Max. 3 satellites
None
Latitude Sets initial latitude position after cold start.
Use the N < - -> S soft key to switch
coordinate.
— 45°35.000’N
Longitude Sets initial longitude position after cold start.
Use the W < - -> E soft key to switch
coordinate.
— 125°00.000’W
Antenna
Height
Enters the height of the GPS antenna unit
above sea surface. For further details refer
to the installation manual.
0-99 m 5 m
GPS Fix
Mode
Chooses position fixing method: 2D (three
satellites in view), 2D/3D (three or four
satellites in view whichever is greater).
2D, 2D/3D 2D/3D
Cold Start Clears the Almanac to receive the latest
Almanac.
No, Yes No
GPS
STATUS
(soft key)
Displays GPS satellite status display. Requires GPS Receiver GP-310B or GPS
navigator outputting the data sentence GSA or GSV. For further details see the
chapter on Maintenance.