Key and Knob Functions
B
The
power/intensity knob
controls unit power and display intensity.
b
The
zoom-in key
is used to zoom in to the next smaller scale setting when
viewing the map page.
a
The
zoom-out key
allows you to zoom out to the next larger scale setting
when viewing the map page.
T
The
nearest key
is used to obtain information on the 9 nearest airports,
VORs, NDBs, intersections, user waypoints and 2 nearest FSS/ARTCC
points of communication. The nearest key also accesses any active SUA
information. See Section 3 for more information on the nearest waypoints.
R
The
route key
enables you to create, edit, activate and invert routes.
Search-and-rescue, parallel offset and closest point of approach functions
are also performed using the route key. See Section 4 for more information.
W
The
waypoint key
is used to view information such as runways, frequen-
cies, position and comments on airports, VORs, NDBs, intersections and
user waypoints. See Section 2 for more waypoint information.
N
The
navigation key
is used to view navigation and position information.
Planning operations are also performed using this key. See Section 1
for more information on navigation and planning operations.
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INTRODUCTION
Key and Knob
Functions
The GPS 150XL is designed to minimize
keystrokes when performing operations. There are
typically several ways to perform the same opera-
tion. In general, using the knobs will decrease key-
strokes and time spent using the GPS 150XL.
Experiment to find the most effective way to use
the GPS 150XL to your advantage.
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