Navigation Basics & Key Pad Usage & Data Entry - Garmin Personal Navigator GPS 48 Owner's Manual & Reference

INTRODUCTION
Navigation
Basics
The GPS 48 provides steering guidance and navigation
information using degrees, a measurement measured in a
clockwise direction from a north reference. North is described
as 000º, east as 090º, south as 180º, and west as 270º. The
diagram and compass rose below provide a graphic illustration
of the navigation terms used by the GPS 48. More information
on basic navigation and GPS are available at your local library
or bookstore.
"ACTIVE TO"
WAYPOINT
NORTH NORTH
"ACTIVE FROM"
WAYPOINT
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