Confirming The Gps Is Receiving Signals - Icom ID-52A Basic Manual

■ Confirming the GPS is receiving signals

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.
Confirm the GPS receiver is receiving satellite data.
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] > SET > Time Set > Date/Time)
TIP: To prolong the battery life in the GPS mode
Manually update your location with the received GPS data.
1. Confirm the GPS receiver is receiving your location data. (See above).
2. Display the MANUAL POSITION screen.
([MENU] > GPS > GPS Set > Manual Position)
3. Push [QUICK].
• The 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 onto the microSD card. (p. 30)
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