NRI Grazing Land On-Site Data Collection
(03/23/20011) B-16
Mode
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Normal Mode is the default setting and tracks satellites, computes Position, Velocity,
and Time (PVT).
Battery Saver mode optimizes receiver to save battery power (slower screen updates)
Simulator mode turns off the GPS tracking and uses a small time slice of prior
acquired data.
WAAS
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Enabled
– receiver searches for a WAAS satellite and signal, processes corrections, and
applies the corrections to PVT. When corrections are being received and processed a
“D” will appear in the signal strength bars on the GPS Info Page.
Disabled
– WAAS corrections are not being received, processed, and applied to PVT.
WAAS satellites orbit the equator at 24,000 miles out so they will be low on the horizon.
You must have an unobstructed view of the sky (no canopy, no buildings) for the Map76
to utilize WAAS.
If you want to use WAAS you should do the following to further optimize reception:
If you are in the Western U.S. then face due south, hold the receiver with your arm
outstretched, and raise the position of the receiver until it is 45° to 65° from
horizontal.
If you are in the Central U.S. then face southeast or southwest, hold the receiver with
your arm outstretched, and raise the position of the receiver until it is 45° to 65° from
horizontal.
If you are in the Eastern U.S. then face southeast or southwest, hold the receiver with
your arm outstretched, and raise the position of the receiver until it is 45° to 65° from
horizontal.
Backlight Timeout
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Use the ROCKER key to scroll through the choices.
Press ENTER to select and lock in a choice.
