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NAUTIZ X7 Manual - Chapter 6
Compass Settings
TacLink
Running TacLink
The TacLink program receives GPS satellite signals to calculate the location of your device. You can also record a NMEA log
fi le for the use of other applications.
A message appears if positioning is not completed in 10 minutes.
To exit the program, tap Exit at the bottom left of the screen.
To run the program, tap
 Programs  TacLink.
A red
X indicates logging is not activated.
No
X indicates logging is activated.
This icon appears only if SBAS is enabled.
(See the next section for information.)
Shows the overhead satellite
positions.
Shows the result of GPS positioning. A
minimum of 4 GPS satellite signals is
needed to calculate your GPS position.
Shows the signal strength
of the satellites.
NOTE: TacLink only supports NMEA format. TacLink will not start if you have set the GPS output
format to Binary Mode in
 Settings  System  GPS  Mode for the need of third
party programs.
Setting Items Description
Altimeter
Set the reference altitude for the compass. You can either set a specifi c height (zero by
default) or use GPS positioning as the reference (GPS positioning will be initiated after you
tap OK).
Rotation Type
Set to Needle for a pivoting needle on a fi xed dial or Wheel for a fi xed needle on a rotating
dial.