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Automatic search
The selection of this menu option starts the automatic search, which is
otherwise started if no signals are received in the last reception
position, e. g. after the vehicle has been moved. The satellite search is
carried out in accordance with the 'Last Elevation Memory' (LEM)
principle and begins with the angle of the last receiving position. The
receivable satellite can usually be found quite quickly provided the
distance between old and new location is not too great.
However, if a larger distance has been covered, it is generally advisable
to select
Search via location
to shorten the search time.
The automatic search function always assumes that your vehicle is
perfectly level. If this is not the case the search time may be extended.
The satellite used for the automatic search can be pre-set under
Oyster/CARO/Cosmo Digital ...
Æ
Edit Settings
Æ
Search satellite
.
Search via location
If this menu item is selected, a sub-menu containing different
countries or regions appears. Use P+/P— (by line) or +/— (by page) to
select an entry and confirm with OK.
The regionally applicable elevations are now allocated to the receivable
satellites. Satellites may now be found more quickly. This search option
is especially convenient if you have travelled a greater distance from
your last location.
If you have pre-set a satellite under
Oyster/CARO/Cosmo Digital ...
Æ
Edit Settings
Æ
Search satellite
which cannot be received at the
current location, the system will automatically select a satellite as
search satellite that should generally be receivable at the current
location (usually Eutelsat Hotbird).
