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by highlighting the “HDG” field and pressing CLR. When the “Auto Mag
Vari[ation]” option is selected, heading information will reference the
automatically calculated magnetic variation shown. For most applications,
the “Auto Mag” feature will provide accurate heading information. If the auto-
magnetic variation is not correct, you may define the magnetic variation by
selecting “User Mag Var”. If the “User Mag Var” option is selected, the
magnetic variation is then entered.
To enter a user-defined magnetic variation...
· Highlight the “HDG” field and select “User Mag Var” with CLR.
· Press the right arrow key.
· The variation direction is highlighted. To change the direction, press
CLR.
· Press ENT.
· Enter the variation degrees and press ENT.
8.8 ALARMS/CDI SETUP
From the Alarms/CDI Page, you may
define three alarms (and turn them on
or off) and configure the graphic CDI to
your preference. Alarms are available
for course deviation, arrival at a
destination waypoint, and an alarm
clock.
The CDI alarm will notify you with an alarm tone and the message “CDI
Alarm” if you have deviated off course beyond the limit that you set. (This can
be useful while flying in an airway or navigating a narrow channel.)
To set the CDI alarm...
· Highlight the CDI alarm distance field.
· Enter the maximum allowable course deviation distance.
· Press ENT.
· The on/off cyclic field is highlighted. If the alarm is not turned on, press
CLR.
