Confirming The Gps Signal Receiving; Initial Setup - Icom ID-31E PLUS Basic Manual

■ Confirming the GPS signal receiving

The transceiver has a built-in GPS receiver. You can check
your current location, and transmit GPS data in the DV
mode. See the ADVANCED MANUAL for details. (Section 5)
Confirm the GPS receiver is receiving your location.
The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites.
→ → →
The GPS icon stops blinking when the minimum needed
number of satellites are found.
L It may take only a few seconds to receive, or it may take
a few minutes, depending on your operating environment.
If you have difficulties receiving, we recommend that you
try a different location.
L When GPS Select is set to "Manual," the icon is not
displayed.
(MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)
NOTE: If you cannot receive GPS data, manually set the
date and time.
(MENU > Time Set > Date/Time)
TIP: To prolong the battery life in the GPS mode
To prolong the battery life while operating in the GPS
mode, manually update your location with the received
GPS data.
1. Confirm the GPS receiver is receiving your location
data. (See to the left).
2. Display the MANUAL POSITION screen.
(MENU > GPS > GPS Set > Manual Position)
3. Push [QUICK].
• Quick Menu window is displayed.
4. Select "Capture From GPS."
5. Set GPS Select to "Manual."
(MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)
TIP: The GPS log data is saved on the microSD card.
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