Introduction To Navigation; Waypoints, Routes And Tracks - Humminbird 161 Operation Manual

Introduction to Navigation

Use the 100 Series
navigate to those waypoints via a savable 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 100 Series
Depth
XTE: Cross
Track Error.
Distance of
Boat from
Route
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 100 Series
each contain up to 50 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 20,000 trackpoints displayed). You can clear the Current Track or save it
at any time. Your 100 Series
containing 20,000 trackpoints. The current track represents your actual path so far.
TM
Fishing System to establish waypoints at areas of interest and to
TM Fishing System can store up to 2000 waypoints.
Waypoints, Routes and Tracks
Route
TM
TM
Fishing System can store up to 25 saved tracks, each
Waypoint
Track
Fishing System can store up to 50 routes that can
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BRG: Bearing
to Waypoint
Bearing of
Boat with
Respect to
True North
Speed of Boat