SHOUT nano User Guide Version A
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7.3
T
EST
R
EPORT
When the
Test Report
option is selected, the SHOUT nano immediately turns the GPS
receiver on to refresh its location data. The location information is continuously updated
and displayed in real-time whether there is a valid fix or not. Similar to the Check GPS option,
HACC can be monitored to see if a valid fix is possible. Once a valid fix is obtained, the GPS
receiver is turned off and the most recent 3D fix information is displayed on the screen. This
information, called test report, can be forced to send to a NOC server by pressing the
Send
soft
key. A test report has the same format as a regular position report and is treated as such by a
NOC. Sending a test report does not disrupt or change the tracking reporting rate.
The Test Report option is a good diagnostic tool used to ensure proper operation of the GPS
receiver and the Iridium transceiver. It can also be used to manage battery life by turning off
tracking mode and strategically sending on-demand location reports. It can be considered as
“manual tracking mode.”
7.4
C
HECK
M
AILBOX
A detailed description of this option can be found in section
7.5
C
HECK
-I
N
A detailed description of this option can be found in section
page
7.6
W
AY
P
OINTS
The
Way Points
menu is used to acquire, view, save, delete, and send a waypoint to a
NOC. Choosing the
New
option is the same as pressing the
Way Point
soft key on the
for a detailed description). A list
of saved waypoints can be displayed and viewed by selecting the
List
option. After selecting the
List option, any saved waypoint label can be edited, sent/resent, or erased. The SHOUT nano
can save up to 1,000 way points in its circular memory. SatTerm can be used to retrieve
waypoints saved on the SHOUT nano.
