Chapter 6 - Understanding the Waypoints Function
958 Operator’s Manual, Rev. A
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With the 958’s coordinates’ update feature, when you get to
the actual spot location of the waypoint, you can update the
waypoint by setting its coordinates to your present position.
You can do this on the
WAYPOINTS
CHART
screen or any of
the waypoint list screens.
You can also use this same feature to convert approximate
loran TD coordinates to precise GPS coordinates.
Updating from the
chart screen
To update the waypoint’s coordinates to your exact position at
the moment you press the
UPDATE COORD
menu key:
1. Select the desired waypoint on the
CHART
screen (its
name and coordinates are displayed in the
INFO BAR
).
2. Press the
WAYPTS/ROUTES
key, then
WAYPOINTS
menu
key. If necessary, press the
NEXT VIEW
key to display the
WAYPOINTS CHART
screen, then press the
EDIT WAYPT
menu key.
3. When ready, press the
UPDATE COORD
menu key.
4. Press the
ENTER
key (or press
CLEAR
to cancel).
Updating from a
list screen
1. Press the
WAYPTS/ROUTES
key, then the
WAYPOINTS
menu key.
2. If necessary, press the
NEXT VIEW
menu key to show the
LOCAL
screen. Press the
CURSOR PAD
to select the
desired waypoint.
3. Press the
EDIT
menu key.
4. Press the
UPDATE COORD
menu key.
5. Press the
ENTER
key (or press
CLEAR
to cancel).
Moving waypoints/routes between units
The 958’s import/export function lets you transfer all
waypoints and routes between two 958’s (or Northstar 941,
951, or 952).
NOTE:
To import or export waypoints and routes to and from older Northstar
units, these older units must have software version 3.12 or higher
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