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Bearing
Compass—
The Compass needle turns to represent the current bearing while tracking.
Coordinates/Elevation
Coordinates
—The coordinate fields display based on the selected Units preference.
Elevation
—Displays the current elevation if the GPS status is 3-D and is based on the
selected Units preference. Elevation can be displayed with a 2-D status; your position is
indicated accurately on your screen as you travel unless you are in an area where your
elevation varies greatly.
GPS Status
No GPS
—A red circle with a slash indicates the GPS receiver is not yet detected by your
computer. This status usually displays when initialization first begins.
Acquiring
—A red blinking circle indicates the GPS receiver is not yet receiving
sufficient satellite data to determine your position. This status displays while the GPS
receiver is acquiring satellite data and can take several minutes.
2-D
—A yellow circle indicates the GPS connection is successful, but there is insufficient
satellite data to determine your GPS position. This usually indicates insufficient data for
an accurate location due to 1) only three satellites being used or 2) poor signals from the
satellites. Move your receiver to another location until you get better reception.
3-D
—A green circle indicates the GPS receiver is receiving sufficient satellite data to
determine your location. When the status reads 3-D, your current coordinates, elevation,
and heading are displayed, along with the speed you are currently traveling.
Note
: If you are tracking with a WAAS-enabled device, a 3-D fix displays as "3-D
DGPS."
Satellite Info
Under the GPS status icon, click
Sat. Info
to view the current satellite status.
Note
: Satellite Info is a toggle button, which switches to Status. Click
Status
to return to the original Status dialog
area.
Dilution of Precision
The Dilution of Precision area lists your Position Dilution of Precision, your Horizontal
Dilution of Precision, and your Vertical Dilution of Precision.
Satellite Listing
The Satellite Listing window displays the satellites that are currently visible in the
sky. The columns list the satellite number, elevation, azimuth, and signal-to-noise
ratio.
Note
: Satellite Listing information is only available for DeLorme receivers and
NMEA-compatible receivers.
