Product specifications

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The GPS Data Screen
The GPS Data screen is shown above on the left. This data screen shows the GPS running and a
destination selected. However, this is not likely to be the case the first time you run the program.
The Satellite Map screen is shown above on the right. When you enter the GPS command either
of these screens may be shown.
• Other things on the GPS Data screen include the current latitude & longitude, the
altitude, the current speed, and heading. If a destination is selected then its name and the
range will be shown. The center shows a compass like display with an arrow showing
the direction of travel. In addition, if a destination is selected a red line will appear to
show the direction to the destination.
• This screen is where the GPS is started or stopped. It can be restarted each time the
program is started or you can set it up to automatically start in the WayPoint
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general program settings.
• The GPS status is shown here. This will indicate if a GPS is connected, if it is currently
acquiring satellites, and if it has a fix. A 2D fix means that the altitude is not being
computed while a 3D fix shows indicates more satellites are being used as part of the
solution and the overall solution is likely to be more accurate.
Satellite Status
The Satellite Map screen can be chosen from the view menu or by the left/right cursor keys. It is
shown above on the right. It has the same start/stop boxes as the data screen but the rest of the
screen shows the satellite display.
• This is a nice screen to view if you are having trouble getting a GPS fix. You can use it to
check for satellite reception. The display shows the various satellites in their
approximate location in the sky with the top of the screen pointing north. The screen