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7.0 GPS – Viewing / Activating GPS Data
Pressing the
“SHIFT”
key followed by pressing the “
GPS
” key sequentially allows you to view the GPS data as the
data are collected and it allows you to turn the GPS functionality on or off.
The optional GPS antenna needs to be connected to the R4500S to use the GPS feature.
Note: The GPS functionality uses a lot of power. Make sure to turn off the GPS when you are not using it in order to
extend your battery life.
The
and the
keys are used to turn GPS on or off.
The coordinates are displayed as Degrees – Decimal
Minutes.
DD MM.MMMM.
The GPS locations saved in memory are stored as Decimal Degrees, or converted to
UTM (NAD83) when using the ATSWinRec software.
GPS
(non flashing) – The GPS is on, and there is a valid GPS fix.
GPS
/
OFF
– The GPS is turned OFF.
NO
/
FIX
– The GPS is attempting to acquire a valid GPS fix.
GPS
/
ERR
– The GPS has not been able to get a valid GPS fix within 5 minutes.
NO
/
GPS
– The GPS has not been able to get a valid GPS fix after 15 minutes.
If a valid GPS fix is found during NO /FIX, GPS / ERR, or NO / GPS the indicator will change to a non flashing GPS
indicator.
The GPS requires a current Almanac to obtain a GPS fix (a current almanac is within 6 months). If a current
almanac is needed to be downloaded, this process may take longer than 15 minutes and a fix will not be obtainable
until a current almanac is downloaded.
8.0 ADDFR – Adding a Frequency to the Scan Table
(Used only in Aerial Mode)
Pressing the
“SHIFT”
key followed by pressing the “
ADDFR”
key sequentially activates the add frequency feature.
This allows you to append frequencies to your current scan table. Changes will be maintained if you exit Aerial
Mode and return to the Aerial Scan using the Resume Last Scan option.