Averaging the Waypoint’s Location
Average Location
makes the unit take several sample location
measurements for the waypoint and recalculate for a more accurate
location reading.
NOTE:
You must have a GPS satellite fix before you can
average a waypoint’s location.
To calculate the average location:
1. Open the Waypoint Page, and press
MENU
.
2. Select
Average Location
, and press
ENTER
. The Average
Location window opens. The fields change as the unit
calculates the average location of the waypoint.
Average Location Page
3. Press
ENTER
to save the location.
Projecting a Waypoint
You can also create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and
bearing from a specific location to a new location.
To create a new waypoint by projecting its location:
1. Create a waypoint. The new waypoint uses the next available
waypoint number and the receiver’s last known location as
the default location.
2. Highlight the
Points
tab on the Main Menu, and then select a
waypoint. Press
ENTER
.
3. Press
MENU
to open the Waypoint Page options menu.
4. Highlight
Project Location
, and press
ENTER
.
Project Location Menu
Enter the distance, bearing, and location.
5. To change the location from which you are projecting the new
waypoint, highlight the
From
field, and press
ENTER
.
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