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which point, it is certain that a 3-D fix can be obtained. A higher count of Satellites
generally results in a better position. The user can then go back to the Utilities
menu to send a test report.
The Chk-In (Check-In) function allows the user to send a quick message. When the
Check-In? YES button is pressed, the device sends out a reserved canned message
code representing a Chk-In message. If the Include GPS option is enabled as a
setting of Texting, the GPS location will be attached to the Chk-In message. Please
see page 38 of this manual for more details about including GPS in a message.
The Outbox screen is displayed for the user to view or cancel the message. Tap the
Back Arrow to return to the Utilities menu.
Note: Chk-In messages with GPS locations take longer to complete since the device
has to acquire a GPS fix first.
Figure 40: Check-In
Figure 41: Check Iridium
The Chk Iridium function forces the device to turn on its Iridium transceiver and
continuously update and display signal strength in real-time. The Iridium
transceiver remains on until the user leaves this screen by tapping the Back Arrow.
The user must be careful not to deplete the battery power by staying on this option
for too long.
When the Test Rpt (Test Report) function is selected, the device immediately turns
the GPS receiver on to update its location data. The location information is
continuously updated and displayed in real-time whether there is a valid fix or not.
Chk
Iridium
Test Rpt
Chk-In
