Icom ID-51A Basic Instructions page 25

D Receiving GPS data
Check whether or not the GPS receiver is receiving your
position and time.
The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites.
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The GPS icon stops blinking when the minimum number
of needed satellites are found.
• It may take only a few seconds to calculate your position. But
depending on the environment, it may take a few minutes. If you
have difficulties receiving, we recommend that you try a different
location.
• When the "GPS Select" item is set to "Manual," the icon does not
appear. (Default: Internal GPS)
(GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)
After the " " icon stops blinking, the transceiver auto-
matically sets the Date/Time setting to your local time.
If the " " icon does not stop blinking, manually set the
"Date/Time" setting.
MENU > Time Set > Date/Time (p. 29)
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To prolong the battery life in the GPS mode
To prolong the battery life while in the GPS is ON, manually
update your position with the received GPS data.
q Confirm the " " icon stops blinking.
Open the MANUAL POSITION screen, and then push
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[QUICK] .
( MENU > GPS > GPS Set> Manual Position)
Push D-pad( ) to select "Capture From GPS," and then
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push D-pad(Ent).
• Your current position is now memorized and displayed on the
MANUAL POSITION screen.
After updating, set the "GPS Select" option to "Manual."
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( MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)
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