Furuno 1824C-BB Operator's Manual page 184

Item
Disable Satellite
Latitude
Longitude
Antenna Height
GPS Fix Mode
Cold Start
B: GPS STATUS
(soft key)
Contents of GPS setup menu (con't on previous page)
Description
Every GPS satellite is broadcasting
abnormal satellite number(s) in its
Almanac, which contains general orbital
data about all GPS satellites, including
those which are malfunctioning. Using this
information, the GPS receiver
automatically eliminates any
malfunctioning satellite from the GPS
satellite schedule. However, the Almanac
sometimes may not contain this
information. If you hear about a
malfunctioning satellite from another
source, you can disable it manually. Enter
satellite number (two digits, max. 3
satellites),then press the C: ENTER soft
key.
Sets initial latitude position after cold start.
Use the A: N < - -> S soft key to switch
coordinate.
Sets initial longitude position after cold
start. Use the A: W < - -> E soft key to
switch coordinate.
Enters the height of the GPS antenna unit
above sea surface. For further details refer
to the installation manual.
Chooses position fixing method: 2D (three
satellites in view), 2D/3D (three or four
satellites in view whichever is greater).
Clears the Almanac to receive the latest
Almanac.
Displays GPS satellite status display.
Requires a FURUNO BB GPS receiver or
GPS navigator outputting the data
sentence GSA or GSV. For further details
see the chapter on Maintenance.
7. CUSTOMIZING YOUR UNIT
Settings
Max. 3 satellites
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0-999 m
2D, 2D/3D
No, Yes
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