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NAUTIZ X7 Manual - Chapter 6
Compass Settings
TacLink
Running TacLink
The TacLink program receives GPS satellite signals to calculate the location of your device. You can also record a NMEA log
fi le for the use of other applications.
A message appears if positioning is not completed in 10 minutes.
To exit the program, tap
Exit
at the bottom left of the screen.
To run the program, tap
Programs
TacLink
.
A red
X
indicates logging is not activated.
No
X
indicates logging is activated.
This icon appears only if SBAS is enabled.
(See the next section for information.)
Shows the overhead satellite
positions.
Shows the result of GPS positioning. A
minimum of 4 GPS satellite signals is
needed to calculate your GPS position.
Shows the signal strength
of the satellites.
NOTE: TacLink only supports NMEA format. TacLink will not start if you have set the GPS output
format to
Binary Mode
in
Settings
System
GPS
Mode
for the need of third
party programs.
Setting Items
Description
Altimeter
Set the reference altitude for the compass. You can either set a specifi c height (zero by
default) or use GPS positioning as the reference (GPS positioning will be initiated after you
tap OK).
Rotation Type
Set to Needle for a pivoting needle on a fi xed dial or Wheel for a fi xed needle on a rotating
dial.