2. Press
T
to access the variation field, use the
R
key to enter the desired variation. Press
T
to confirm.
CDI Scale provides a list of six CDI scale settings for the map page CDI: +/-0.10,
0.50, 1.0 (default). 5.0, 10.0 and 25.0 miles or kilometers. The scale represents the
distance from the center of the scale to either end of the scale.
CDI Steer To allows you select a steer-to-center or steer-to-D-Bar orientation for
graphic steering guidance. The steer-to-center selection displays your position as
the vertical line on the scale, and your desired track as the center of the scale. The
steer to D-Bar option displays your position as the center of the scale, with the
desired track as the vertical line. The default setting is steer to center.
Map Datum provides a list of the available map datums for use with the GPSMAP
185 Sounder system. For a list of the available map datums, see Appendix D. The
default setting is WGS 84.
Velocity Filter allows you to select the GPSMAP 185 Sounders response time to
changes in track or ground speed. Three settings are available: automatic, on, or
off. The auto (default) setting will monitor the changes in your current track and
speed and adjust the receivers response time automatically. The on setting allows
you to manually enter a response time up to 240 seconds. Selecting a higher setting
may be desirable in slow-speed applications with frequent changes in track.
To enter a user defined velocity filter value:
1. Highlight the Velocity field and press
T
. Select the On option and
press
T
.
2. Highlight the time value field.
3. Press
T
.
4. Enter a value in seconds (up to 240) and press
T
to confirm.
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Navigation Setup
A
B
A. CAUTION! Using the incorrect map datum can
seriously effect the accuracy of your GPS receiv-
er. The GPS datum should always match the
datum of the local chart you are using. If no
datum information is indicated on the charts
you are using, contact the chart manufacturer.
B. Keeping the velocity filter on the Auto setting
will allow the GPSMAP 185 Sounder to auto-
matically monitor and adjust the response time
for track and speed calculations.
