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8. Positioning
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GPS receiver
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a worldwide radio
navigation system that includes 24 satellites and their ground
stations that monitor the operation of the satellites. Your radio is
equipped with an internal GPS receiver.
A GPS terminal, such as the GPS receiver in the EADS THR9,
receives low-power radio signals from the satellites, and measures
the travel time of the signals. From the travel time, the GPS receiver
can calculate its location to the accuracy of metres.
You can use the GPS applications in the
Positioning
menu. When
the GPS receiver is on,
is displayed. If the indicator blinks, the
GPS receiver is calculating its location. When using the GPS
receiver, do not touch the antenna of the radio; the antenna of the
GPS receiver is located there. Hold the radio upright in your hand at
an angle of about 45 degrees, with a clear view of the sky.
The GPS receiver in the EADS THR9 takes its power from the radio
battery. Note that using the GPS receiver may drain the battery
faster.
