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Comment
24.
*
Program a comment of up to 43 characters.
The programmed comment is transmitted with the
GPS position data.
See ‘Comment programming,’ as described below.
This item appears when “Data Extension” is set to
OFF, as described on page 135.
Comment (Extension)
25.
*
Program a comment of up to 36 characters.
The programmed comment is transmitted with the
GPS position data.
See ‘Comment programming,’ as described below.
This item appears when “Course/Speed” is selected in
“Data Extension,” as described on page 135.
• Comment programming
q
Push [EDT](F-4) to enter the programming mode.
• A cursor appears and blinks.
w
Push [F-1] one or more times to select the desired
character type.
Character type
Selectable characters
ABC
A to Z
abc
a to z
etc
! # $ % & \ ?
" ’ ` ^ + –
✱
⁄ . , : ; = < >
( ) [ ] { } ¦ _ ¯ @
e
Rotate [MAIN DIAL] to select the first character or
symbol to enter.
When inputting numbers or a decimal point, push
the appropriate keypad key.
• Push [DEL](F-4) to delete the selected character, sym
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bol or number.
• Push [SPC](F-5) to input a space.
• When all 43 or 36 characters have been
programmed,
an error beep sounds. If you want to reprogram, push
[
Ω
](F-2) or [
≈
](F-3) to select a character, then push
[DEL](F-4) to delete it.
r
Push [
Ω
](F-2) to move the cursor backward, or push
[
≈
](F-3) to move the cursor forward.
t
Repeat steps
w
through
r
to program a comment
of up to 43 characters*.
* 36 characters can only be programmed when “Course/
Speed” is selected in “Data Extension.”
y
Push [MENU] to save the comment, and return to
the “SET” screen.
