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14.2 FIX SET-UP
The Fix Setup sub-menu contains options relating to GPS data input and display.
>'MENU' 1 sec. + "SYSTEM SETUP" + 'ENTER' + "FIX SETUP" + 'ENTER'
14.2.1 FIX SOURCE
The EKP-III uses positioning information provided by the internal GPS-receiver or by an
external NMEA 0183, external Air Data, or External RNAVdata string.
>'MENU' 1 sec. + "SYSTEM SETUP" + 'ENTER' + "FIX SETUP" + 'ENTER' + "FIX
SOURCE" + 'ENTER'
Use the cursor key to select and 'ENTER' to accept. When connecting the EKP-III to
an external source, be sure the data output of the external device is set for the correct format (see
Sec. 2.5). The default setting is Internal GPS.
14.2.2 DIFFERENTIAL CORRECTION SOURCE
The EKP-III can be connected to a DGPS Beacon Receiver that sends RTCM-104 data. To
select the Differential Correction source:
'MENU' 1 sec. + "SYSTEM SETUP" + 'ENTER' + "FIX SETUP" + 'ENTER' +
"DIFFERENTIAL CORRECTION SOURCE" + 'ENTER'
Options are: NONE, WAAS, RTCM 1200, RTCM 2400, RTCM 4800, RTCM 9600,
RTCM 19200, RTCM 38400. The default setting is NONE. WAAS corrections are handled by
the internal GPS receiver and do not require additional equipment.
14.2.3 FIX SYMBOL
A flashing icon on the Moving Map displays the GPS position fix.
>'MENU' 1 sec. + "SYSTEM SETUP" + 'ENTER' + "FIX SETUP" + 'ENTER' + "FIX
SYMBOL" + 'ENTER'
This setting allows you to select among a Plane or Standard (circle with an "X") icon.
The default setting is Plane.
14.2.4 STATIC NAVIGATION
A GPS-receiver can produce speed settings that are minimal when standing still. The Static
Navigation sets a threshold for the speed. When the speed received from the positioning device
is under 0.89 knots, the EKP-III displays zero. The default setting is On.
>'MENU' 1 sec. + "SYSTEM SETUP" + 'ENTER' + "FIX SETUP" + 'ENTER' + "STATIC
NAVIGATION" + 'ENTER'
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