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  • Page 2: Ordering Information

    This manual covers software version 3.0 or greater. To receive additional copies of this publication, order part #560-0101-04, Apollo Handheld GPS Receiver User’s Guide. II Morrow is a trademark of II Morrow Inc. The Apollo logo is a registered trademark of II Morrow Inc.

  • Page 3: Important Notice

    Important Notice The Apollo handheld GPS receiver is intended for use as a navigation aid. In aviation applications, the receiver should be used to complement certified navigation instruments already installed in the aircraft. This device is not intended for use as a primary or sole source of navigation information in aviation applications.
  • Page 4 The use of portable GPS receivers in aircraft falls under FAR 91.21 for Portable Electronic Devices for operations conducted under FAR part 91 Operating Rules Only. It is the responsibility of the aircraft operator to ensure that the device does not interfere with other systems in the aircraft.
  • Page 5 Germany It is hereby certified that the Model 920 GPS handheld has been suppressed in accordance with the provisions for the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991. The correct operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may be subject to certain restrictions.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    What is GPS? ......A-1 What Does the GPS Receiver Do?..A-1 How Does GPS Work?.
  • Page 7 Zooming In or Out ....B-14 Auto Zoom......B-16 Orthographic Navigation Screen .
  • Page 8 Time and Place ..... . D-4 Screen and Beeper ....D-5 Map Setups .
  • Page 9 Replacing the Batteries ....F-1 Cleaning the GPS Receiver....F-2...
  • Page 10 Section H - Index ......H-1 Specifications ..... . Back Cover...
  • Page 11 Notes:...

  • Page 12: Section A - Introduction To Satellite Navigation

    Apollo handheld GPS receiver gives you the ability to navigate to any point in the world with unsurpassed accuracy. GPS satellites transmit complex streams of data the GPS receiver uses to find the satellite’s position, current information. With signals from three or more satellites, the receiver can calculate latitude and longitude;...
  • Page 13 Under ideal conditions, the position can be accurate to within 10 meters. In general, a GPS receiver position fix is accurate to within 100 meters. GPS altitude is based on a mathematical model of the sphere of the earth.

  • Page 14: Section B - Getting Started

    The Apollo handheld GPS receiver is easy to use. Install the batteries included or connect the receiver to an external power source. Then, spend a few minutes to read the instructions in this section and you will be on your way to navigating with precise accuracy.
  • Page 15 Switching The Apollo handheld GPS receiver is the Display equipped with a display backlight, allowing Backlight you to view the display in low light On and Off conditions. The MENU/PWR Key Function Keys Press the MENU/ PWR key to access the main menu.

  • Page 16: The New Wpt Key

    The NEW WPT Key Use the NEW WPT key to create a new waypoint at anytime. created waypoint can be the present position or enter latitude and longitude coordinates to create a “customized” user waypoint. The INFO Key Use the INFO key to view information about waypoint...

  • Page 17: The Arrow Keys

    The ARROW Keys The ENTER Key Calling the You can quickly call the navigation screens to Navigation view navigation progress anytime. This can be Screens helpful if you accidentally select an option from a menu, or if you decide to abandon making changes.

  • Page 18: Helpful Instructions On The Display

    When selecting options from menus or acknowledging handheld GPS receiver shows you what to do. Helpful instructions typically appear on the top and bottom lines of the display. A highlighted, or darkened word in an instruction advises you of which key to press to select an option.

  • Page 19: Entering A Seed Position

    Entering a The first time the Apollo handheld GPS Seed receiver is switched on, it must locate Position satellites in the sky from which to acquire signals before determining a position fix. This is a slow process, involving complex, lengthy mathematical operations and can take 30 minutes or more to complete.
  • Page 20 It is not necessary to enter minutes or hundredths of a minute values. Set the date. Use the ARROW keys to select and set the current month, day and year. Set the time. Use the ARROW keys to select and set local time.

  • Page 21: Entering A Destination Waypoint

    Entering a Destination Waypoint You can also select and change the type of destination waypoint: airport, NDB, VOR, INT, or user created. Section C contains important details about available waypoint information. Press the GOTO/ NRST key to select destination waypoint. destination waypoint screen...

  • Page 22: Searching For Nearest Waypoints

    When the desired waypoint shows on the display, press the ENTER key to set the waypoint as the destination. To search for the nearest waypoints to your present position, press the GOTO/ NRST key twice. A list of the nearest 30 waypoints with their bearings and distances from your present position shows on...

  • Page 23: Navigating To A Destination

    Navigating Once a destination waypoint is entered, view to a your navigation progress using the navigation Destination screens. These screens contain all the information you need to navigate to a destination. The navigation screens show on the display Navigation whenever you finish using one of the function Screens keys (MENU/PWR, NEW WPT, INFO, or GOTO/NRST).

  • Page 24: Numeric Navigation Screens

    Numeric Navigation Screens The numeric navigation screens contain precise navigation information in number form. This is a numeric navigation screen. It shows: the destination waypoint distance to the destination waypoint (RNG) bearing to the destination waypoint (BRG) current ground speed (GS) estimated time en route (ETE) ground track (TRK) course deviation left or right (indicated in...
  • Page 25 Displayed information includes: desired track (DTK) replaces ground speed estimated time of arrival (ETA) replaces range UTC (or LOC if local time offset is entered), in 24 hour format, replaces estimated time en route. present latitude/longitude position (degrees, minutes, and thousandths of a minute) current GPS altitude This numeric screen is similar to the...

  • Page 26: Moving Map Screens

    Moving Map Screens One of the most attractive features of the Apollo handheld GPS receiver is its ability to show moving map navigation screens. The moving map screens graphically show your navigation progress against a map of nearest waypoints. You can select from several different moving map screens.

  • Page 27: Zooming In Or Out

    This screen includes: Zooming In or Out You can zoom in or out to enhance the view of navigation progress on any moving map screen. Zooming in or out changes the map scale shown in the lower left corner of the screen.
  • Page 28 Here are some examples of how zooming works: This screen shows a 20 nautical mile scale selection. A distance of 20 nautical miles exists from the airplane icon (near waypoint SLE) to the top of the screen. Selecting smaller map scale reveals additional detail, such...

  • Page 29: Auto Zoom

    Auto Zoom The auto zoom feature changes the moving map scale automatically. While navigating, auto zoom adjusts the map scale to zoom in closer and closer as you approach the destination waypoint. When traveling away from a waypoint, auto zoom adjusts the map scale to zoom out as the distance from the waypoint increases.

  • Page 30: Orthographic Navigation Screen

    When the Apollo handheld GPS receiver is set marine orthographic navigation screen is available. This screen shows the destination waypoint ahead and clearly indicates course deviation left or right. The same navigation information available in the moving map screens shows in the box at the right side of the screen.

  • Page 31: Creating Waypoints

    Creating In addition to the included database of Waypoints waypoints, the Apollo handheld GPS receiver allows you to create and store up to 2,000 of your own waypoints. You can use your present position as a waypoint, or create waypoints based upon latitude and longitude coordinates.

  • Page 32: Creating User Waypoints

    Creating User Waypoints Press the NEW WPT key. waypoint creating screen shows display. Use the ARROW keys to select and change waypoint identifier and/or position. Press the ENTER key to save the waypoint information.

  • Page 33: Using The Navigation Simulator

    As you practice, you may wish to refer to Section D which contains information about additional features of the Apollo handheld GPS receiver. Try these features as you use the simulator to become familiar with them. In this way, you will gain maximum benefit from this powerful navigation device.
  • Page 34 Use the LEFT or RIGHT ARROW keys select “Simulator.” Then press the ENTER key. You can select the speed of simulated travel from 0 to 900 units. All receiver options are available while using the simulator. When you finish using the simulator, change the operation mode to a different setting to use the receiver for actual navigation.
  • Page 35 Section D contains information about other available operation modes.

  • Page 36: Section C - The Waypoint Database

    Section C - The Waypoint Database To aid the navigator, extensive databases of information are available for the Apollo handheld GPS receiver. Aviation databases provide waypoint information non-directional beacons (NDB), very high frequency omnirange (VOR), GPS overlay approaches, and enroute and terminal intersections (INT).

  • Page 37: Available Waypoint Information

    Available The following information is available for Waypoint each waypoint category. Information ARPT Waypoint Information VOR Waypoint Information geographic location airport type airport elevation fuel availability by type runway length(s) and surface type radio communication frequencies (an asterisk at the frequency indicates part-time availability) latitude/longitude coordinates navigation beacon light...

  • Page 38: Ndb Waypoint Information

    NDB Waypoint Information geographic location operating frequency distance from present position bearing from present position latitude/longitude coordinates DME available class (high/low/terminal) INT Waypoint Information country distance from present position bearing from present position latitude/longitude coordinates CITY Waypoint Information geographic location population distance from present position bearing from present position...

  • Page 39: Viewing Waypoint Information

    Viewing Waypoint information is always available Waypoint when you press the INFO key. Unless you Information choose differently, information shows for the current destination waypoint. However, you can easily view information for other waypoints. Follow these examples. “GOTO” Waypoint Information You can view information about a waypoint before selecting it as a destination.

  • Page 40: Nearest Waypoint Information

    Nearest Waypoint Information You can view information about the nearest waypoints. Press the GOTO/ NRST key twice to search for the nearest waypoints. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to select a waypoint. Press the INFO view waypoint information. It is not necessary to enter the waypoint as a destination to view information.

  • Page 41: Scanning Waypoints For Information

    Scanning Waypoints for Information While navigating using the moving map screens, you can easily scan nearby waypoints for information. Press the ENTER key repeatedly to select any waypoint on the screen. Section D contains information on how to set up the moving map screens and nearest waypoint search list to your preference.

  • Page 42: Section D - Advanced Features

    Section D - Advanced Features This section explains how to use advanced features of the Apollo handheld GPS receiver to enable you to gain maximum benefit of its powerful capabilities. Information in this section explains how to: enter multiple leg trips in memory...

  • Page 43: Main Menu Options

    Navigation is not interrupted while accessing menu options. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to select menu options. The arrow marker shows the currently selected option. Main Menu Options A description of each option follows. Available options on the main menu are: return to navigation screen operation mode time and place...

  • Page 44: Return To Nav

    Return to Nav The "Return to Nav" option is automatically selected when the main menu is called, allowing you to conveniently return to the navigation screen previously in use. Select this option when you finish using the main menu, or anytime you wish to return to the navigation screen in use before the main menu was called.

  • Page 45: Time And Place

    WGS 1984 is the most recent datum and should normally be used unless you plan to navigate with a chart that was created using an older datum. In this case, you may wish to select the datum used to create the chart. The simulator mode allows you to practice navigating without actually traveling.

  • Page 46: Screen And Beeper

    Time information is lost in about 10 minutes if power is removed from the receiver. Replace weak batteries promptly or connect the receiver to external power to avoid losing and having to re-enter this information. Screen and Beeper This option controls operation of the built-in beeper and display backlight, and allows you to adjust display contrast.

  • Page 47: Map Setups

    The backlight requires extra power to operate. To extend battery life, keep the display backlight off or use the “lo” setting. The contrast setting changes the contrast of the display. Use the left and right arrow keys to adjust the contrast. The best setting is determined by available light conditions and the visual angle at which you view the display when you use the receiver.

  • Page 48: Declutter Maps

    This example shows a moving map screen with the route path and airspaces selected to show. Zoomed in on the moving map, the route function clearly shows course deviation. Personal preference dictates how to use these options to their best advantage. Declutter Maps This option controls which waypoints show on the moving map navigation screens.

  • Page 49: Track Point History

    Whether or not the identifiers show, you can scan waypoints on the moving map screens for information as Section C describes. This option also controls which types of waypoints appear in the list after a search for nearest waypoints. These settings important! Only the types of waypoints you choose will show in the nearest waypoint list.
  • Page 50 When track history is “on,” points are stored in memory. Your track history is displayed on the moving screens as a series of dots indicating the stored point. You can select the track point storage strategy. Select “forever” to continuously store points, starting over when memory becomes full, or select “Until Full”...

  • Page 51: Arrival Alerts

    The screen shows you how much memory space is used for track point storage. If you wish to empty the memory of track points, select “clear?” and choose “yes.” Arrival Alerts This option controls whether or not and when the receiver should alert you of arrival at a destination waypoint.
  • Page 52 If you choose airspace alerts, you can select: whether or not alert messages are issued the type of message - Class B and C, Special Use (Restricted, Danger), or All the radius distance from the airspace border at which to be alerted the travel time (based upon current track and speed) from the airspace border at which to be alerted...

  • Page 53: Cdi Scale

    of an airspace you are flying over is 4,000 feet, an airspace message (if selected) occurs when the GPS altitude is at or below 5,000 feet. CDI Scale This option controls operation of the course deviation alert and allows you to set the CDI scale units to your preference.

  • Page 54: Parallel Track

    Parallel Track With this option, you can set a parallel track course to a destination. Useful in aviation applications where busy air corridors may dictate a parallel track, this option sets the receiver to navigate a course with a selectable course deviation distance left or right.

  • Page 55: Magnetic Var

    Magnetic Variation This option allows you to override automatic magnetic variation and manually enter a variation value. This is normally not required for navigation anywhere in the world except near the poles, where magnetic variation is the greatest. If manual entry of magnetic variation is necessary, obtain the correct value from a reliable chart or other source.

  • Page 56: Countdown Time

    Countdown Time The Apollo handheld GPS receiver includes a countdown timer. Use this option to enter a time of up to 60 minutes. After starting the timer, the receiver will sound the beeper and show a message on the display when the entered time has elapsed.

  • Page 57: Serial Outputs

    Serial Outputs The Apollo handheld GPS receiver is equipped communication with external serial devices. This option controls the outbound data function of the port. Using this option with an appropriate cable connection, you can: Before attempting to send serial data to an...
  • Page 58 If the device has a serial port with a different connector, you need to purchase the correct connector and attach it to the cable. See “Making External Connections” at the back of this section for information on properly connecting the serial cable. Use this option to select: "None"...

  • Page 59: Battery Check

    Battery Check This option provides a graphic indication of battery condition on a scale from “Low” to “Full.” The combined voltage of the six AA batteries is indicated at the bottom center of the screen. Also, a small battery symbol is shown at the top of the main menu indicating the battery capacity.

  • Page 60: User Waypoint Management

    It is important to manage user waypoints wisely. With the capacity to store up to 2,000 user waypoints in memory, the Apollo handheld GPS receiver can retain an immense amount of information. When you edit, use intuitive identifiers for waypoints you have created.
  • Page 61 Press the ENTER key to save the waypoint information. Select “Del” to delete a waypoint from memory. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to select the waypoint to delete. Press the ENTER key to delete the waypoint. Press the ENTER key to return to the main menu.

  • Page 62: System Information

    No settings can be changed. The Apollo handheld GPS receiver has the ability to store up to 20 reversible trip plans or “routes” in memory. Each route can consist of up to 30 waypoints, either user created or from the built in database.

  • Page 63: Creating A Route

    The route screen shows the status and up to the first four waypoints of each route, as well as the desired track and distance between consecutive waypoints. With “NXT RTE” highlighted, use the ENTER key to view each route. Routes not in use are “Off.” Creating a Route Select “Edit”...

  • Page 64: Changing A Route Waypoint

    As you add waypoints, the route screen shows the bearing to each waypoint and the distance between them. When you finish inserting waypoints into the route, select “Done” and press the ENTER key to save the route in memory. Changing a Route Waypoint You may change any waypoint along a route.

  • Page 65: Adding A Route Waypoint

    Adding a Route Waypoint You may add waypoints to any route. Add waypoints to a route by inserting them into the route. Select the route from the route menu into which you wish to insert waypoints. Then, select “Edit” as if creating a route. When desired waypoints are inserted into the route, select “Done”...

  • Page 66: Deleting Route Waypoints

    Deleting Route Waypoints To delete waypoints from a route, select the route from the route menu from which you wish to delete waypoints. Then, select “Edit” as if creating a route. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to move the marker arrow to the waypoint you wish to delete.

  • Page 67: Starting A Route

    Starting a Route When you are ready to navigate a route, it must be started. Only one route may be started at any time. Select the route you wish to start from the route menu. Select “Start” to start the route. Select “Normal”...

  • Page 68: Resuming A Route

    “Holding” a route leaves the route active, but stops destination waypoint updating. Stop or hold the active route by selecting it from the route menu. Press and hold the ENTER key to quickly select the active route. Select “Stop” to stop or hold the route.

  • Page 69: Route "Direct To

    Route “Direct To” During navigation of a route, you may wish to bypass one or more waypoints and proceed directly to a destination waypoint. The route “Direct To” option allows you to do this. Select the active route from the route menu. Then, select “Edit”...

  • Page 70: Entering Gps Approaches

    GPS Approaches and Extended Runway Centerlines are available with software version 3.0 or greater. This feature allows pilots to select an approach and automatically insert approach waypoints into the route. GPS Overlay Approaches Software version 3.0 or greater includes all published GPS overlay approaches in the U.S.
  • Page 71 course to the way point is used (e.g., FF323). These are also the same identifiers that appear on approach charts modified for GPS overlay approach use. Each GPS overlay approach consists of two or more waypoints. These waypoints are: or RW***, is always in the approach. CF*** - final approach course fix (e.g., CF17 or CF02L;...

  • Page 72: Runway Centerline Extensions

    (may be inserted manually) Runway Centerline Extensions The Apollo handheld GPS receiver includes an automatic procedure to insert the runway end point and a point four nautical miles out on the runway centerline extension into any route.

  • Page 73: Runway Centerline Waypoint Identifiers

    Runway Centerline Waypoint Identifiers Each runway centerline extension consists of two waypoints. These waypoints are: A RW*** waypoint may appear in either a published GPS overlay approach or a runway centerline extension. Inserting Approaches Into Routes To insert a GPS overlay approach or a runway extended centerline into a route, use the following procedure: In the NAV mode, go to the Route page (use...
  • Page 74 Press the RIGHT ARROW key to highlight EDIT, then press ENTER. The destination airport must be the last waypoint in the route. Press the DOWN ARROW key until the arrow cursor is at the blank line past the airport. Press the RIGHT ARROW key to highlight APPROACH, then...
  • Page 75 The destination airport is deleted and the approach waypoints take its place. Now you can delete any unwanted waypoints, or add waypoints such as an Initial Approach Fix. If you want to see routelines on the map, make sure the Route Path is turned on in the Map Setups under the Main Menu.

  • Page 76: Checking Satellite Signal Strength

    The satellite signal strength screen shows information about signals being received from the GPS satellites. Information shown on the screen includes: the number of satellite signals currently being received the number of the satellite transmitting each received signal the strength of each received signal whether or not the receiver is able to calculate a 3D position the azimuth and elevation angle of...

  • Page 77: Managing Messages

    3D position fix is not possible. GPS altitude cannot be accurately calculated by the receiver. Managing The Apollo handheld GPS receiver helps you Messages navigate by informing you of important events. These events are announced by alert messages which show on the display anytime the receiver is operating.

  • Page 78: Airspace Alert Message

    Airspace Alert Message The airspace alert message shows on the display when you approach or penetrate airspace. To disable airspace alert messages, use the Airspace Alert option in the Main Menu. Arrival Alert Message The arrival alert message shows on the display when you are within the arrival radius of...

  • Page 79: Low Battery Alert Message

    Low Battery Alert Message The low battery alert message cannot be disabled. No Position Alert Message The no position alert message cannot be disabled. The low battery alert message shows display when battery voltage falls below 6 volts. position alert message shows display...

  • Page 80: Parallel Track Alert Message

    Parallel Track Alert Message The parallel track alert message shows display to remind you that the parallel track option enabled. To disable the parallel track alert message, use the Parallel Track option in the Main Menu. Course Deviation Alert Message course deviation alert...

  • Page 81: Current Messages

    (up to five) as you press the ENTER key. These airspaces are not shown in any particular order. External The Apollo handheld GPS receiver is Electrical equipped with electrical connectors on the Connections back of the case, allowing you to connect an external power source, a serial data cable, and/or an external GPS antenna.
  • Page 82 To connect the unit to an external power source, plug the included power cable into the connector labeled “Power.” Connect the cable to a 6VDC to 32VDC power source. Note that the unit will use external power if the voltage from the external source is higher than the internal battery voltage.
  • Page 83 To connect the unit to an external serial device, use the optional serial data cable. Make connections as shown.

  • Page 84: What Is Differential Gps?

    Availability. Using DGPS, the navigational accuracy of a GPS receiver can be increased from approximately 100 meters to as little as 10 meters. The Apollo handheld GPS receiver has the capability to operate using DGPS.

  • Page 85: Using Differential Gps

    The data should conform to RS-232 specifications. Use the optional serial data cable connected to the serial data port on the back of the Apollo handheld GPS receiver for the purpose of transferring this information. Make connections as Section D describes. Follow instructions provided with the DGPS receiver.

  • Page 86: Section F - Care Of The Gps Receiver

    Section F - Care of the GPS Receiver Very little effort is required to care for the Apollo handheld GPS receiver. Its rugged construction and quality design will yield years of trouble-free use. Treat the receiver as you would any piece of electronic equipment.

  • Page 87: Cleaning The Gps Receiver

    For the best service life, use nickel cadmium rechargeable or alkaline batteries in the receiver. Cleaning Use a soft cloth and a mild soap solution to the GPS clean the case exterior if it should become Receiver soiled. Dry with a soft cloth. Avoid use of harsh solvents or abrasive cleaners.
  • Page 88 Section G - Glossary of Terms Used in this Guide ALT (GPS Altitude): Altitude, as calculated by the GPS receiver, based upon a mathematical model of the earth’s surface curvature. A substantial difference between this altitude value and altitude referenced to sea level may exist.
  • Page 89 Database: A collection of data structured in such a way as to allow quick and convenient access to any particular record or records. The Apollo handheld GPS receiver contains a built in database of waypoints and waypoint information to which the user may add waypoints.
  • Page 90 DTK (Desired Track): The desired course of navigation between a point of origin and a destination waypoint. Elevation: The altitude above ground. Fix: A geographical location determined by either visual reference or by electronic navigation aids. GPS (Global Positioning System): Also known as NAVSTAR.
  • Page 91 vehicle, a human stick figure, or an “X” depending on the selected operation mode. Identifier: A name, typically abbreviated, assigned to a waypoint. The identifier may consist of numbers and alpha characters, up to six in length. For example, the airport identifier for Los Angeles International Airport is LAX.
  • Page 92 concentrate. A magnetic compass points to the magnetic north. Mag Var (Magnetic Variation): The angle between the magnetic and true north. It differs at various points on the earth due to local magnetic disturbances. It is shown on charts as isogonic lines marked with degrees of variation, either east or west, degrees which must be added to or subtracted from the true course to get the magnetic course.
  • Page 93 NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association): The group responsible for defining and maintaining serial data format standards for marine electronic navigation devices. PDOP (Position Dilution of Precision): A merit value for the calculated position based on the geometrical configuration of the satellites used; 3 is considered good, greater than 7 is considered poor.
  • Page 94 Seed Position: A latitude and longitude position fix approximately equal to the present position which the GPS receiver uses to determine the location of available satellites from which signals may be received. Statute Mile: A distance measurement equal to 5,280 feet or 0.87 of a nautical mile.
  • Page 95 UTC (Universal Coordinated Time): Greenwich Mean Time, or the time at the Prime Meridian in Greenwich, England. Also referred to as Zulu time. UTC Differential: The difference in time between that at the present position and UTC. VOR (Very High Frequency Omnirange): A navigational aid which transmits signals such that a receiver can indicate its current radial or bearing from the transmitter.
  • Page 96 Index Airspace, showing on display D-6 Airspaces, nearest D-40 Alert messages D-36 Alert, acknowledgement of D-36 Alert, airspace D-37 Alert, arrival D-37 Alert, countdown time expired D-15 Alert, countdown timer expiration D-36 Alert, course deviation D-36, D-39 Alert, low battery D-36, D-38 Alert, parallel track D-13, D-36, D-39 Alert, position loss D-36, D-38 Alerts, airspace D-2, D-10, D-36...
  • Page 97 Batteries, replacing D-5, F-1 Battery check D-2, D-18 Battery level B-2 Beeper, message D-5, D-36 BRG B-11 Care, GPS receiver F-1 CDI scale D-2, D-12 CDI scale, center reference D-13 CITY waypoint C-3 Cleaning the receiver F-2 Contrast, display D-5 - D-6...
  • Page 98 Database B-3, B-18, C-1, D-19, D-21 Database categories C-2, C-4 Date, setting the B-7 Datum, map D-3 - D-4 Declutter maps D-2, D-7 Desired track B-12 Destination waypoint C-4 Destination waypoint, bearing to B-11, B-13 Destination waypoint, distance to B-11, B-13, B-15 - B-16 Destination waypoint, entering a B-8 Differential GPS operation E-1...
  • Page 99 Function keys B-10 Glossary of terms G-A GOTO waypoint C-4 GPS A-1 GPS altitude A-2 GPS approaches D-29 GPS overlay approach D-29 Ground speed B-11, B-13 GS B-11 Icon B-15 Identifier, waypoint B-8, C-6, D-7, D-19 INFO B-3, B-8 - B-9, C-4 - C-6 Information, loss if batteries removed D-5 Information, system D-2, D-21 INT waypoint C-3...
  • Page 100 Magnetic variation, manual setting D-14 Main menu B-2, B-4, B-6, D-1 Main menu options B-5, D-2 Main menu, calling the D-1 Maintenance, GPS receiver F-1 - F-2 Map setups D-2, D-6 Message acknowledgement D-40 Messages B-4 - B-5, B-17 Messages, managing D-1, D-36...
  • Page 101 Operation mode D-2 - D-4 Operation mode, applications A-2, B-17, B-20, B-22 Orthographic navigation screen B-10, B-17 Parallel track D-2, D-13 Position, accuracy A-2 Power source, external B-1, D-40 Present position B-1, B-3, B-9, B-12, B-18 Return to Nav B-4, D-2 - D-3 RNG B-11 Route path D-6 Route screen B-17, D-21 - D-22, D-28...
  • Page 102 Route, starting a D-26 Route, stopping or holding D-26 Route, stopping or holding a D-27 Routes, inserting approaches D-32 Runway centerline extensions D-31 Runway centerline waypoints D-32 Scale, moving map B-15 - B-16 Scanning for waypoint information C-6, D-8 Screen and beeper D-2, D-5 Search list C-6, D-8 Searching for nearest waypoints B-9, C-5, D-8 Seed position B-6, D-4...
  • Page 103 Time and place B-6 - B-7, D-2, D-4 Time, current B-6 Time, local and UTC difference B-7 Time, setting the B-7 Time, UTC D-4 TK B-13 Track B-13 Track point history D-2, D-8 Track points, empty storage D-10 Track points, storing D-9 Track, desired B-12 Track, parallel D-2 TRK B-11...
  • Page 104 Waypoint B-18 Waypoint identifiers, approach D-29 Waypoint identifiers, runway centerline D-32 Waypoint information B-3, B-8 - B-9, C-2, C-4 - C-5 Waypoint management D-2, D-19 Waypoint, delete D-20 Waypoint, destination B-1, B-3, B-8 - B-11, B-13, B-15 - B-16, C-4 - C-5, D-10, D-28 Waypoint, edit D-19 Waypoint, nearest B-3, B-9, C-5 Waypoint, new B-3, B-19, D-19...
  • Page 105 Apollo Handheld GPS Receiver Specifications Display: 64 X 128 pixel backlighted LCD Size: 3.7" wide X 7.8" high X 2.0" deep Weight: 1.45 lbs. with batteries Internal power: six AA batteries, six hours typical life External power: connector on back case for 6VDC to...

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