Motorola MTP830, User Manual

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Enhancing GPS Performance
Sometimes the GPS feature is unable to complete a location calculation successfully. You hear an audible tone
indicating that your radio cannot see the satellites.
To maximize the ability of your radio to determine a location fix please note the following guidelines:
• Stay in the open — The GPS feature works best where there is nothing between your radio and a large amount of
open sky. If possible, go outside, away from tall buildings and foliage. While the performance in a building is
improved by moving closer to windows, glass with certain sun shielding films may block satellite signals.
• Position your radio to enhance reception — Signals from GPS satellites are transmitted to your GPS antenna,
which is in your radio antenna. Hold your radio away from your body, giving the antenna clear access to satellite
signals. Do not cover the antenna area with your fingers or anything else.
• Stand still — If possible, stand still until your radio is finished determining your location. Moving your radio at a
walking pace while your radio is calculating your approximate location may substantially decrease GPS
performance.
Enabling GPS
Procedure:
1 From the home screen, press the
MENU
key.
2 Select More . . . → Location → Interface .
3 Select On .
Note: Your service provider can enable this feature.
GPS Icon
When GPS is enabled, the following icon is displayed in the status icon area: Depending on the current GPS state,
the icon can be solid – GPS has a fix, or blinking – GPS is searching for a fix. The blinking GPS icon can be disabled/
enabled by your service provider.
GPS Different Location Displays
Table 13: Different Location Displays
Latitude / Longi-
tude
UK Coordinates Irish Coordinates UTM Coordinates
MGRS Coordi-
nates
Time Time Time Time Time
Latitude 2–Letter Code 1–Letter Code 3–Letter Code 3–Letter Code and 2–
Letter Code
Longitude Easting and Northing
Coordinate Easting and Northing
Coordinate Easting and Northing
Coordinate Easting and Northing
Coordinate
Altitude Altitude Altitude Altitude Altitude
Table continued…
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