5
GPS OPERATION
5-2
Connection
GPS operation
NOTE:
The built-in GPS receiver cannot calculate
its position data if it cannot receive signals from the
GPS satellites.
The transceiver has a built-in internal GPS receiver.
The GPS receiver’s position data can be received in
any mode. Also, a NMEA format compatible external
GPS receiver can be connected to the transceiver
through the [DATA] jack.
To receive signals from an external GPS source,
connect an external NMEA format compatible receiver
to the transceiver according to the instructions, shown
to the right.
Position data can be transmitted in only the DV mode.
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Confirming the GPS signal receiving
Confirm the GPS receiver is receiving your position
data.
The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites.
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The GPS icon stops blinking when the minimum
needed number of satellites is found.
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It may take only a few seconds to receive, or it may take
a few minutes, depending on your operating environment.
If you have difficulties receiving, we recommend that you
try a different location.
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When the “GPS Select” item is set to “Manual,” the icon
is not displayed.
(GPS > GPS Set >
GPS Select
To the
RS-232C port
To the
[DATA] jack
Cable
GPS
Receiver
2.5 mm
(0.1 in) (d)
e
q
q
Tip: RXD
w
Ring: TXD
e
Sleeve: GND
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Terminal information
When you receive the signal, the RX
position data is displayed in the RX
position window.
After a few seconds, the window disappears.
When the received signal contains
position data, the RX position icon is
displayed as shown above.
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When a received signal contains
position data
When a received signal contains position data, the
caller’s position data is displayed in the RX position
window.
Example: When the signal from JM1ZLK contains
position data.
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You can turn OFF the caller’s position data
(Display >
RX Position Display
)
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You can turn OFF the RX position icon indication.
(Display >
RX Position Indicator
)
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