Aux 5 - Sky Search - Magellan NAV 5000 User Manual

AUX 5 - SKY SEARCH

Sky Search is a random search for satellites from all channels that is
conducted when the unit has lost all memory or does not have an
Almanac. Sky Search is entered with AUX 5, but is also initiated
automatically when POS is pressed and the unit does not have an
Almanac.
In Sky Search, the unit follows a prescribed search hierarchy on all five
channels to search the sky for satellites. When a satellite is located the
unit collects an Almanac from it and then locates other satellites to
obtain a position fix. (lf you do not have initial position when you enter
Sky Search, the unit calculates one and self-initializes.) From start to
finish, Sky Search usually takes about 15 minutes.
In 3D, you are more likely
to see a shorter window of
availability, because more
satellites are needed to
take a fix. If there is more
than one window in a 24-
hour period, the DOWN
ARROW appears on the
display.
Press the DOWN ARROW
to display the remaining
satellite schedule.
Press AUX, 5, and ENTER
(or press AUX once and
the RIGHT ARROW five
times.
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