Editing Existing Waypoints
The waypoint definition page also allows you to
change the name, coordinates, comment or reference
waypoint field for a stored waypoint.
To edit the name, coordinates, comment, or reference
waypoint field:
1. Highlight the field you want to edit. Press
E
to
begin entry in the selected field.
2. Enter your new data.
3. Press
E
to confirm your changes.
Waypoint Comments
Each waypoint stored in the GPSCOM 170 has a
user-defined 16 character comment field. The default
comment is the UTC date and time of the waypoint’s
creation.
To change or add a comment:
1. Highlight the comment field. Use the left arrow of the
arrow keypad to clear the comment field.
2. Press
E
to begin entry of your comment.
3. Enter the comment and press
E
to confirm.
Renaming and Deleting Waypoints
The rename and delete function fields are located at
the bottom left of the waypoint definition page (you’ll
need to use the arrow keypad to move the field highlight
out of its standard up-and-down scrolling sequence).
Creating &
Using
Waypoints
Reference
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The waypoint comment
field will automatically
assign the date and time of
creation to the waypoint
comments field. You may
enter a 16–character user
comment at any time.
To access the rename func-
tion from the waypoint
definition page, highlight
the ‘RENAME?’ prompt and
press ENTER.
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