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• Time — indicates when the last time the location was calculated. The time is provided in Universal
Time Coordinated.
• Letter Code — grid zone or square on the map for different coordinate standard
• Latitude — expressed in degrees, minutes, and seconds.
• Longitude — expressed in degrees, minutes, and seconds.
• Number of satellites — used to calculate the location. In general, more satellites make for better
accuracy. The maximum is 12 satellites.
• Easting — refers to the eastward-measured distance expressed in meters.
• Northing — refers to the northward-measured distance expressed in meters.
NOTICE: Skipping each digit of easting and northing coordinates decreases the accuracy by
the factor of 10.
Viewing Your Position
Procedure:
1 From the home screen, press the MENU key.
2 Select Location → Position.
3 Scroll to view the results about the last time your location was calculated.
NOTICE: To refresh your position:
• Select Position — the radio refreshes its position automatically
• Press Refresh
Changing GPS Accuracy
Procedure:
1 From the home screen, press the MENU key.
2 Select Location → Accuracy.
3 Select one of the following:
• Medium (default) — Power consumption optimization is combined with less position
accuracy.
• High – Better position accuracy is combined with less power consumption optimization.
NOTICE: If connected to an external charging device, the radio automatically enters the
High mode.
GPS – Things to Keep in Mind
Where adequate signals from multiple satellites are not available, the GPS feature of your radio does
not work. Such situations include but are not limited to:
• In underground locations
• Inside of buildings, trains, or other covered vehicles
• Under any other metal or concrete roof or structure
• Near a powerful radio or television tower
• When your GPS antenna is covered (for example, by your hand or other object) or facing the
ground
Chapter 4: GPS Location Service
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