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Using the GPS Function
The GPS Function
GPS (Global Positioning System) is a space-based satellite navigation system that
provides location and time information anywhere on the earth. It was developed by the
U.S. Department of Defense as a military system. When the GPS receiver acquires
signals from 3 or more (of about 30) GPS satellites orbiting at an altitude of about
20,000 km, it can calculate and display its current position (latitude, longitude, and
altitude) within a tolerance of several meters. In addition, GPS can receive the exact
time from the satellite onboard atomic clock.
Activating the GPS Function
Activating the GPS function enables the transceiver to automatically obtain the internal
clock setting, and your location information setting from the GPS data.
To activate the GPS function, follow the procedure below.
Tip
The default setting is ON.
1
Press and hold the
key for over one second.
The transceiver enters Set mode.
2
Touch
[APRS]
.
3
Rotate the DIAL, then touch
[20 GPS POWER]
.
4
Rotate the DIAL to select [GPS ON]
5
Press .
The GPS function is activated, and the transceiver exits from Set mode.
