Introduction To Navigation; Waypoints, Routes And Tracks - Humminbird Matrix 97 Operation Manual

Introduction to Navigation

Use the Matrix Fishing System to establish waypoints at areas of interest and to navigate to those
waypoints via a saveable route (representing the shortest intended distance between waypoints).
You can also view and save tracks, which represent the actual path of the boat.

Waypoints, Routes and Tracks

Waypoints are stored positions that allow you to mark areas of interest or navigation points. Your
Matrix Fishing System can store up to 750 waypoints.
Depth
Route
Track
DTG: Distance
to Go to
Waypoint
Water Surface
Temperature
Routes link two or more waypoints together to create a path for navigation, and are used in trip
planning. You can link individual waypoints together by using the GOTO key. A route represents
your intended navigation and shows the shortest path from each waypoint to the next. As you
travel a route, staying on the route line is the most efficient way to get to your destination,
although you should always look out for obstacles not shown on the chart. Your Matrix Fishing
System can store up to 10 routes that can each contain up to 20 waypoints.
Tracks consist of detailed position history, and are displayed as a breadcrumb trail of trackpoints.
The Current Track shows the position history since the unit was powered up (maximum of 2000
trackpoints displayed). You can clear the Current Track or save it at any time. Your Matrix Fishing
System can store up to 10 saved tracks, each containing 2000 trackpoints. The current track
represents your actual path so far.
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Waypoints, Routes and Tracks
Speed of Boat
Bearing of Boat with
Respect to True North
Off Course
Alarm Limits
Waypoint
XTE: Cross Track
Error. Distance of
Boat from Route
BRG: Bearing to
Waypoint
Latitude and
Longitude
Position of Boat