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Chapter 5: Features
5.12.1
Enhance GPS Performance
Sometimes the GPS feature is unable to complete a location calculation successfully. You hear an
audible tone indicating that your radio cannot see the satellites.
To maximize the ability of your radio to determine a location fix please note the following guidelines:
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Stay in the open — The GPS feature works best where there is nothing between your radio and a
large amount of open sky. If possible, go outside, away from tall buildings and foliage. While the
performance in a building is improved by moving closer to windows, glass with certain sun shielding
films may block satellite signals.
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Position your radio to enhance reception — Signals from GPS satellites are transmitted to your
GPS antenna, which is in your radio antenna. Hold your radio away from your body, giving the
antenna clear access to satellite signals. Do not cover the antenna area with your fingers or
anything else.
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Stand still — If possible, stand still until your radio is finished determining your location. Moving your
radio at a walking pace while your radio is calculating your approximate location may substantially
decrease GPS performance.
This feature works best where there is nothing between your radio and a large amount of open sky. To
maximize the ability of your radio to determine a location fix, avoid closed space, tall buildings, and
foliage. If possible, do not use this feature in underground parking lots, tunnels, under bridges, and
close to high buildings.
5.12.2
GPS Icon
When GPS is enabled, the following icon is displayed in the status icon area:
Depending on the current GPS state, the icon can be solid – GPS has a fix, or blinking – GPS is
searching for a fix. The blinking GPS icon can be disabled/enabled by your service provider.
5.12.3
Different Location Displays
Table 17: Different Location Displays
Latitude / Lon-
UK Coordinates
gitude
Time
Time
Latitude
2-Letter Code
Longitude
Easting and
Northing Coordi-
nate
Altitude
Altitude
Satellites
Satellites
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Time - indicates when the last time the location was calculated. The time is provided in Universal
Time Coordinated.
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Letter Code - grid zone or square on the map for different coordinate standard
104
Irish Coordi-
UTM Coordi-
nates
nates
Time
Time
1-Letter Code
3-Letter Code
Easting and
Easting and
Northing Coordi-
Northing Coordi-
nate
nate
Altitude
Altitude
Satellites
Satellites
.
MGRS Coordi-
nates
Time
3-Letter Code
and 2-Letter
Code
Easting and
Northing Coordi-
nate
Altitude
Satellites
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