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 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. On the Main menu, highlight the
Points
tab and select the
point which you want to porject from, then press
Enter
.
2. Press
Menu
.
3. Highlight
Project Location
, and press
Enter
.
Project Location menu
Enter the distance, bearing, and location.
4. To change the location from which you are projecting the new
waypoint, highlight the
From
field, and press
Enter
.
5. Select the point from which you can project your new
waypoint.
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