Before Starting Gps Operation; D Confirming The Gps Signal Receiving - Icom ID-31A PLUS Advanced Manual

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GPS OPERATION

Before starting GPS operation

NOTE: Before using the GPS function, read "IMPORTANT NOTES" about the GPS receiver in BASIC MANUAL
page vi.
The transceiver has a built-in internal GPS receiver.
The GPS receiver's position data can be received in
any mode. Also, a NMEA format compatible external
GPS receiver can be connected to the transceiver
through the [DATA] jack.
To receive signals from an external GPS receiver,
connect it to the transceiver as shown below.
NOTE: Transmit or receive position data can be
transmitted in only the DV mode.
Connection
To the
[DATA] jack
cable
TxD GND
RxD
2.5 mm less than 6.0 mm
(0.1 in) (d) (0.2 in) (d)
• Connect Pin 2 to RxD (Ring).
• Connect Pin 3 to TxD (Tip).
• Connect Pin 5 to GND (Sleeve).
D Confi rming the GPS signal receiving
Confi rm the GPS receiver is receiving satellite signals.
The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites.
→ → →
The GPS icon stops blinking when the minimum
number of satellites needed are found.
Information
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• It may take only a few seconds to receive, or it may
take a few minutes, depending on your operating
environment. If you have diffi culties receiving, we
recommend that you try a different position.
• When GPS Select is set to "Manual," the icon is not
displayed. When using a third party GPS receiver,
set to "External GPS."
(MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)
• Set GPS Indicator to "ON" to display the GPS icon.
(MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Indicator)
GPS
Receiver
(Third party)
To the
RS-232C port
2
3
5 1
9 6
NOTE: Continuously using the Internal GPS
mode causes the transceiver's battery to quickly
be exhausted. Turn ON the Power Save mode if
needed. See page 11-9 for details.
( MENU > GPS > GPS Set > Power Save (Internal
GPS))
TIP: To prolong the battery life in the GPS mode
To prolong the battery life while operating in the
GPS mode, manually update your position with the
received GPS data.
1� Set GPS Select to "Internal GPS," and receive
your position from the internal GPS receiver.
(MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)
2� Open the MANUAL POSITION screen, and
then push [QUICK] .
(MENU > GPS > GPS Set> Manual Position)
3� Select "Capture From GPS."
• Your current position is now memorized and
displayed on the MANUAL POSITION screen.
4� Set GPS Select to "Manual."
(MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)
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