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the screen. The EKP-III will store 10 radials.
To project a radial, first select the object with the cursor, then:
>'ENTER' + "PROJECT RADIAL" + 'ENTER'
Using the cursor keys enter the Bearing and press 'ENTER'. The Distance box is now
active; using the cursor keys enter the Distance for the line to extend and press 'ENTER'.
To remove a radial, select the object icon or the radial line with the cursor, then:
>'ENTER' + "PROJECT RADIAL" + 'ENTER'
A Warning message appears asking if you would like to remove the radial. Press
'ENTER' to confirm or 'ESC' to exit.
To remove all radials stored in the EKP-III (see also Par. 14.9):
>'MENU' 1 sec. + "SYSTEM SETUP" + 'ENTER' + "CLEAR ALL RADIALS" + 'ENTER'
3.4.4 A > B FUNCTION
The A-B Function allows you to calculate distance and bearing between two specified points
("A" and "B"). The distance and bearing will appear in the A-B data field box at the top of the
screen. (This must be selected for display; see Data Window, Par. 3.2).
To measure two points:
>Place the cursor at first position "A" + 'ENTER' + "A-B FUNCTION" + 'ENTER'
>Place the cursor at second position "B" + 'ENTER' + "A-B FUNCTION" + 'ENTER'
You can also measure distance from the current fix position using the A-B feature.
From Home or Auto Zoom mode:
>'ENTER' + "A-B FUNCTION" + 'ENTER'
This will place "A" at the current fix position, then:
>Place the cursor at second position "B" + 'ENTER' + "A-B FUNCTION" + 'ENTER'
This line will remain on the screen until it is deactivated. To deactivate:
>'ENTER' + "A-B FUNCTION" + 'ENTER'
3.4.5 WAYPOINT HANDLING
Associate Waypoint with User Waypoint Alarm (13.3.2a):
When editing the waypoint, select the
wil activate a user Waypoint Arrival Alarm if this feature is turned on in the System Setup -
Alarm Setup Menu.
The EKP-III provides storage for 1000 Waypoints. These can be a combination of
User Waypoints or Flight Plan Waypoint storage.
User Waypoints can be edited, searched and used as Waypoints within a Flight Plan.
User Waypoints can be created from the Moving Map screen or via the Database page (see
Database, Chapter 8 for entering Waypoints from the Database).
EKP III USER MANUAL
icon for the waypoint. Any Waypoint with this icon
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