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Similar to the Chk GPS function, Horizontal Accuracy (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 3-D fix information is displayed on the screen. This
information will be sent to a NOC server in a position report message referred to as
a test report by pressing SEND. A test report has the same format as a regular
position report and is treated as such by a NOC. Sending a test report will not
disrupt or change the tracking reporting rate.
The Test Rpt function is a good diagnostic tool used to ensure proper operation of
the GPS receiver, the Iridium transceiver, and reception at the NOC. It can also be
used to manage battery life by turning off tracking mode and strategically sending
on-demand location reports. This is considered Manual Tracking Mode.
After pressing the SEND button, The Outbox screen is displayed for the user to view
or cancel the message. Tap the Back Arrow to return to the Utilities menu.
Figure 42: Test Report
The Waypts (Waypoints) submenu is used to acquire, view, save, delete, delete all,
or send a waypoint to a NOC. The SHOUT sp can save thousands of waypoints in
memory.
A waypoint is a GPS location that the user wants to identify and mark with a specific
label name for future reference. When the NEW button is pressed, the device
immediately turns on the GPS receiver to acquire a fix. The user then has the
following options as seen in Figure 44; to go back without further action, REFRESH
the GPS fix, enter a label, or save the waypoint by pressing the ADD button.
Waypts
