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7
GPS OPERATION
NOTE: The built-in GPS receiver cannot calculate
its position if it cannot receive signals from the GPS
satellites. Refer to page iv for details.
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.
Confirm the GPS receiver is receiving satellite data.
The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites.
→
→
→ (no icon)
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.
L Even when "Position Input" is set to "Manual," the icon is
displayed.
» GPS > GPS Set > Position Input
L The IC-905 automatically adjusts the internal reference
frequency using the received GPS data as the default
setting.
» SET > Function > REF Adjust
NOTE: If you cannot receive GPS data, manually set
the date and time. (p. 9-1)
Checking your location
You can check your current location.
L If you transmit while displaying the GPS POSITION
screen, the screen closes.
1. Push
.
2. Touch "GPS Position."
• Opens the GPS POSITION screen.
3. Rotate
• Changes between the MY (My position), RX
(Received position), MEM (GPS Memory position), or
ALM (GPS Alarm position) screen.
4. To close the GPS POSITION screen, push
GPS POSITION (MY) screen
Your course heading
Course
direction
Your position information
L When "Position Input" is set to "Manual," SPEED,
Compass, and Compass Direction are not displayed.
7-1
.
Latitude
Longitude
Grid Locator
Altitude
Speed
Received time
.
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