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To create a new waypoint using a reference waypoint:
1. Follow steps 1-5 (on page 32) for creating a new waypoint.
2. Highlight the reference waypoint field and press the SCAN softkey.
3. Use the
K
keypad to scan the waypoint list and find the desired reference
waypoint. Press
C
to confirm the reference waypoint.
4. Press
C
to begin entry of the bearing from your reference waypoint to the
new waypoint position. Enter the bearing and press
C
.
5. Press
C
to begin entry of the distance from your reference waypoint to the
new waypoint position. Enter the distance and press
C
. The position for the
new waypoint will automatically be calculated for you.
6. Press the
C
key to confirm the OK prompt.
The last softkey function under the waypoints softkey is the nearest way-
points function. The NEAREST softkey will display a list of the nine nearest
waypoints within 100 nautical miles of your present position, with the way-
point name, icon, distance and bearing displayed.
To scroll through and review the nearest waypoint list:
1. Press the WAYPTS softkey (if you are not currently in the waypoints submenu).
2. Press the NEAREST softkey.
3. Use the
K
keypad to scroll through the list in either direction.
4. Press the
C
key to review the highlighted waypoint.
5. Highlight the OK prompt and press
C
to return to the waypoint list.
6. If you want to see the review waypoint window for each listing, you can also
scroll through the entire list by pressing the
C
key repeatedly.
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WAYPOINTS
Reference Waypoints
Nearest Waypoints List
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