Garmin GPS 150 Pilot's Manual page 21

The Proximity field can display the following:
• Range, bearing and identifier of the nearest airport, VOR, NDB,
intersection, or user waypoint, or;
• Range and bearing from a user entered waypoint.
This will display ANY waypoint' s distance and bearing on the bottom of the Position
page. This is especially useful when trying to locate your position on a sectional. The
default setting is to display the nearest airport.
To change the proximity field:
C
1. Press .
O to highlight the proximity field after the 'f r ' .
2. Rotate
K
3. Rotate until the type of waypoint you would like is displayed. (Choose'apt', 'vor', 'ndb', 'int',
'usr', or choose 'wpt:' if you would like a specific waypoint' s range and bearing to be displayed.)
C
4. Press to remove the cursor, or, if you have selected 'wpt':
O
5. Rotate to highlight the identifier field.
K O
6. Use and to enter the identifier name. (This waypoint identifier can be an airport,
VOR, NDB, intersection, or user waypoint). Press
C
7. Press to complete.
Remember! The NAV pages will only display information AFTER the position and
navigational information has been calculated from the satellites. If you are on the
Position page before the unit has calculated a GPS position, you will be able to enter
an approximate position and altitude. This is helpful in speeding satellite acquisition
only if the unit has moved without tracking satellites.
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REFERENCE
Proximity Field
Position page with nearest airport displayed.
Position page with nearest VOR displayed.
Position page with user entered waypoint displayed.
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