SporTrak User Manual

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WARNINGS 

FOR SAFETY REASONS, THE DRIVER SHOULD NOT USE THIS DEVICE IN A VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION TO ASSIST THE DRIVER TO NAVIGATE. 
Please do not try and change any settings on the SporTrak while driving. Come 
to a complete stop or have your passenger make any changes. Taking your eyes 
off the road is dangerous and can result in an accident in which you or others 
could be injured. 

USE GOOD JUDGEMENT 
This product is an excellent navigation aid, but does not replace the need for 
careful orienteering and good judgement. Never rely solely on one device for 
navigating. 

USE CARE 
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the U.S. Government, which 
is solely responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of GPS. 

The accuracy of position fixes can be affected by the periodic adjustments to GPS 
satellites made by the U.S. Government and is subject to change in accordance 
with the Department of Defense civil GPS user policy and the Federal Radionavigation Plan. Accuracy can also be affected by poor satellite geometry. 

USE PROPER ACCESSORIES 
Use only Magellan cables and antennas; the use of non-Magellan cables and antennas may severely degrade performance or damage the receiver, and will void the warranty. 

LICENSE AGREEMENT 
Thales Navigation grants you, the purchaser, the right to use the software supplied in and with Thales Navigation GPS products (the "SOFTWARE") in the normal operation of the equipment. You may make copies only for your own personal use and for use within your organization. 

The SOFTWARE is the property of Thales Navigation and/or its suppliers and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions; therefore, you must treat this SOFTWARE like any other copyright material. 

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© 2002 by Thales Navigation. All rights reserved. 

Magellan™ and SporTrak™ are trademarks of Thales Navigation.




Table of Contents 

Introduction  
	SporTrak User Manual  
	SporTrak GPS Receiver 

Getting Started  
	Installing the Batteries 
	Proper Handling - Signal Reception 
	Power On 
	Initialize 
		Initialize for First Time Use 
		Select Language
		Key Layout Screen 
		Initialize Alert
		Select Approximate Position 
	Getting a Fixed Position  
	Saving Your Waypoint  


Basic Operation  
	Entering Information 
	Navigation Screens 
	Using the Status Screen  
	Using the Position Screen  
	Using the NAV 1 Screen  
	Customizing the NAV 1 Screen 
	Using the Compass Screen 
	Customizing the Compass Screen 	
	Using the NAV 2 Screen  
	Customizing the NAV 2 Screen 
	Using the Plot Screen  
	Selecting PAN-N-SCAN 
	Setting Track History 
	Clearing Track History  
	Setting Up the Plotter 
	Setting Hide Data/Show Data
	Using the Road Screen
	Customizing the Road Screen 
	Using the Speed Screen 
	Resetting the Odometer 
	Resetting the Trip Odometer
	Setting the Speed Average
	Using the Time Screen
	Selecting Time Format
	Resetting Elapsed Time


Reference 
	Working with Waypoints
	Creating a User Waypoint 
	Editing a User Waypoint  
	Creating, Editing, Deleting a Message 
	Deleting a User Waypoint 
	Finding a Non-UserWaypoint 
	Sorting a Waypoint 
	Projecting a Waypoint 
	DataSend™ CD (optional)  
		Using DataSend™ 
		Working with Routes 
		Creating/Clearing a GOTO 
		Creating a GOTO on the Plotter Screen 
		Creating a Man Over Board Route 
		Creating a Backtrack Route 
		Creating a Multi-Leg Route 
			Viewing/Editing a Route 
			Inserting a Leg 
			Changing a Waypoint in a Route 
			Adding a Waypoint at the End of a Route  
			Deleting a Waypoint in a Route
			Saving a Route 
			Activating/Deactivating a Route 
			Reversing a Route 
			Using Plot View in a Route 
			Deleting a Route  
		Working with TrackRoute


Auxiliary Functions 
	Working with Sun/Moon and Fish/Hunt 
	Selecting the Simulate Mode
	Selecting Contrast
	Selecting Alarm/Message 
	Accessing the Alarm/Message Menu 
	Selecting Anchor Alarm 
	Selecting Arrival Alarm 
	Selecting XTE Alarm 
	Selecting Proximity Alarm
	Selecting GPS Fix Alarm 
	Viewing the Alarm/MSG Menu
	Selecting Alarm Defaults
	Clearing Alarm Defaults
	Selecting Language


Customizing 
	Selecting Setup 
	Selecting Initialize 
	Disabling NAV Screens
	Selecting a Coordinate System 
	Selecting Map Datum 
	Selecting Elevation Mode
	Selecting Time Format
	Selecting NAV Units 
	Selecting North Reference 
	Selecting Light Timer 
	Selecting the Beeper 
	Selecting Personalize 
	Selecting Clear Memory 
	Selecting NMEA
	Selecting Baud Rate


Troubleshooting 
	Frequently Asked Questions 
	Contacting Magellan 


Connecting to the SporTrak 


WAAS 


Available Datums 


Specifications  


Accessories 


Glossary 




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Introduction 

Congratulations on your purchase of the Magellan SporTrak GPS 
receiver. Since introducing the world’s first commercial, hand-held GPS 
receiver in 1989, Magellan has led the way with innovative GPS 
products to meet a wide range of positioning and navigation needs. 

The receiver is designed to get you out into the “Great Outdoors” 
rather than spending hours reading the user’s manual. In order to get 
you outdoors quickly, the manual is designed with key sequences rather 
than wordy sentences. 

Before you begin, make sure that your package includes all of the items 
listed on the packing list. Magellan is a trademark name for Thales 
Navigation. 



SporTrak User Manual 

The manual is divided into chapters: Introduction, Getting Started, Basic 
Operation, Reference, Customizing, Troubleshooting and Glossary. There 
are also subchapters that describe NMEA, Datums and Accessories. 

It is very important that you read through the Getting Started chapter 
first as it prepares your receiver for use and provides basic instruction. 
The Basic Operation chapter describes the features found in your 
receiver including step-by-step instructions on their use. 

The Reference section contains information to help you navigate using 
waypoints, routes and auxiliary functions. Following is the Customizing 
chapter, that allows you to establish options you want set in the receiver. 

The Troubleshooting chapter gives you a problem and answer series to 
guide you. The final chapter, Glossary, defines terms that may be 
unfamiliar to you. 




Overall Description of the SprTrak GPS Receiver:

A form-fitting leather case covers all but the top inch of the SporTrak. A clear plastic window covers the receiver’s screen with buttons on the lower half of the receiver’s face. The lower right edge of the receiver leather case has a snap-button covering the battery compartment. The back of the leather case has a belt-clip and a cable connected just above it. 

Description of buttons:

Note, all buttons beep when the unit is turned on

The screen is on the top half and the keypad is on the bottom half of the receiver’s surface.  There are eight small buttons arranged in a semi-circle around a large round multi-directional button. 

List of Buttons along the Left:

Top, Cancel/Quit, cancels the operation of the last key press and can be used to back through the NAV screens. 

Middle, Navigation, cancels the operation of the last key press and can be used to back through the NAV screens. 

Bottom, Mark, creates waypoints and stores the current position

The large round button acts as a multidirectional arrow for menu navigation.  It recognizes: up, down, left, right.

List of Buttons along the Right side:

Top right corner, Enter, confirms data entries or menu selections. 

Second Down, Goto, creates a direct route to any waypoint stored in memory. 

Third Down, Menu, accesses waypoint, route and setup functions. 

Bottom right corner, Power.  (Red in color and smaller than the rest)

The lone button below the center round button is the light control. The LIGHT key turns the display backlight on and off. 



Getting Started 


This section shows you how to use your receiver for the first time and 
explains: 
	• Battery Installation 
	• Primary Usage 
	• Getting a Fixed Position 


Installing the Batteries 

The Magellan SporTrak uses two AA batteries that are installed from the 
bottom through the battery cover. You can expect to get up to 15 hours of usage on two AA batteries with the backlight turned off. 

To remove the battery compartment, loosen the retaining screw at the bottom of the battery compartment. The battery compartment will come free from the SporTrak and you can slide it out. 

Install two AA batteries observing the correct polarity. Slide the battery compartment back into the SporTrak and tighten the retaining screw. Do not overtighten the retaining screw. 

How much time do I have to replace the batteries? 
Any waypoints or routes you have created are stored in permanent memory with the batteries removed. Present position and time data is not stored in permanent memory but will be held in memory for at least 12 hours without batteries installed. 

Always turn the SporTrak off before removing the batteries or turning off external power. Failure to do so can cause loss or corruption of data. 



Proper Handling - Signal Reception 

Clear View of the Sky. Because the receiver attains information it needs from satellites orbiting the earth, the antenna needs to have a relatively unobstructed 
view of the sky. This allows the receiver to choose from all satellites currently available. 

If the view of the sky is poor, (large cliffs or buildings, heavy foliage or 
other obstructions) the satellite signals can be blocked and the receiver may take longer to compute a position fix. 

Holding the Receiver. The receiver is designed to fit comfortably in your hand. 
Hold the receiver in the palm of your hand with the antenna pointing towards the sky. 

You do not need to initialize your receiver each time you use it unless the memory has been cleared or if it has been transported more than 300 miles while turned off. 


Power On 

If after powering the receiver on, you do not press ENTER within 10 seconds, the receiver will shut off automatically. 


Initialize 

Initialize for First Time Use 

The final step in setting up the SporTrak for the first time is to initialize 
the receiver . This will help your SporTrak begin computing your position in the fastest manner possible. 

The reason for initialization is to speed up the process for computing the first position fix when the SporTrak has no last position computed in memory (i.e., when the SporTrak is brand new or memory has been cleared). This gives the SporTrak an approximate indication of where it is located so it can use its satellite almanac (stored in permanent memory) to estimate what satellites are overhead and which ones it should be looking for. 

Follow these instructions to initialize the SporTrak. 

Select Language 

The first time you use your SporTrak (or if memory has been completely erased) you will be asked to select the language that you want to use. Use the UP/DOWN arrows on the keypad to highlight the language you desire. With the language highlighted, press the ENTER button. You can select English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Finnish, Norwegian or Swedish. 

You can change the language at any time by accessing the Languages option of the Setup Menu. (See Changing Languages in the Reference Section of the User Manual.) 

Key Layout Screen

 
A screen is displayed showing the icons and text name for each key. 
When the SporTrak prompts you to press a key, it displays the text 
equivalent for the key icon. This screen should help you understand 
which key the SporTrak is prompting you to press. When you are done 
viewing this screen, press ENTER. 

Initialize Alert 
 
A screen is displayed informing you that the SporTrak is not initialized. Press ENTER to continue.  


Select Approximate Position 

Use the Up/Down arrows on the keypad to highlight your general region. 
Some of the region choices are:
USA 
AMERICAS 
EUROPE 
ASIA EAST 
ASIA WEST 
AUSTRALIA 
AFRICA 

Press [ENTER] to select region. 

Use the Up/Down arrows on the keypad to highlight your area. If you choose USA, the area corresponds to the state. 
ALABAMA 
ALASKA 
ARIZONA 
ARKANSAS 
CALIFORNIA 
COLORADO 
CONNECTICUT 
DELAWARE 
Press [ENTER] to select area. 


To use the arrow keys to edit a field, follow the simple diagram below. 

The right and left arrow moves the cursor block left or right within the field.  Pressing right arrow results in right movement within the field.

The up and down arrow increments the value up or down within the field. Pressing up arrow results in an increase on the item that you are editing.

You are prompted to enter the elevation of your present position. Use the arrow keys to enter the elevation, if you know it. If you don’t know your elevation, press ENTER. 

The cursor appears in the time field, waiting for you to input your local time. Set your local time using the arrow keys. Be sure that you set the AM/PM indicator. 
Note: After the SporTrak starts to pick up signals from any satellite, it will automatically update the time using the  satellite’s atomic clock. 

After you have entered the correct time, press ENTER. 

Using the arrow keys, enter the present date. 
Press ENTER. 

A screen will be displayed asking your primary use for your receiver, MARINE or LAND. The default is LAND. Use the arrow keys to select usage and press ENTER. 


The following chart shows the terminology that your receiver uses while in land or marine mode. For purposes of this manual, it will be assumed that the receiver is in the marine mode. 

Layout of terms = Term, Land abbreviation, Marine abbreviation. 
Speed, SPD, SOG.  
Bearing, BRG, BRG.  
Distance, DST, DST. 
Heading, HDG, COG.   
Velocity Made Good, VMG, VMG.  
Course To Steer, CTS, CTS. 
Estimated Time of Arrival, ETA, ETA.  
Time To Go, TTG, ETE.  
Cross Track Error, XTE, XTE.  
Recorded Position, Landmark, Waypoint.  
Units of Measure, MILES/MPH or KM/KPH, NM/KNOTS  


You have completed the Initialization. The 
STATUS screen will appear on your receiver. 

Note: The “3D” in the upper left corner is 
displayed when the receiver has begun computing your position. The “3D” symbol indicated that the receiver has acquired four or more satellites and can therefore compute elevation as well as your position. If “2D” is displayed, then the SporTrak is computing your position but not elevation. This could be either due to only three satellites have been acquired or you have set the elevation mode to 2D in the Setup Menu. 


Getting a Fixed Position 


Now you should go outside in an area where you can get a clear view of the sky. The receiver will begin acquiring data from the satellites in view and will display the progress on the STATUS screen. Once the 
receiver has computed a fixed position, the POSITION screen will be displayed. 

Saving Your Waypoint 

Once the receiver has computed your current position, you may save (MARK) this position as a waypoint. You can save up to 500 waypoints in your SporTrak and refer back to them at any time. 

Saving Your Position with a Receiver-Created 
Name. 

This is a fast way to save your position. 
Press the bottom left key, the MARK key, Twice. 

Saving Your Position with a User-Created Name 
This allows saving a position with a name that is more descriptive, such as “CAMP” or “HOME”. 

Press the MARK key, then Press the ENTER key, use the arrow keys to enter the data, then Press the ENTER key, and finally Press the MARK key. 

Creating a GOTO 

A GOTO is a route that guides you from your current position to any waypoint in the receiver’s memory. 

Press the GOTO key, then use the up and down arrows to Select the Category, then Press the ENTER key, next use the up and down arrows to Select the Waypoint, then Press ENTER. 


This completes the Getting Started section. 
The following Basic Operation section will familiarize you with the NAV screens and more detailed functions. 


Basic Operation

Entering Information 

Throughout this user manual there are some key presses that will be used often, so please keep them in mind while setting up and navigating. When entering data... 

• Use the up and down arrows for making selections and moving up or down. 

• Use the right and left arrows to move the cursor to the left or right and page through menus. 

• Press the QUIT key to return to the previous screen and to exit a screen or end a process. 


Navigation Screens 

The nine NAV (Navigation) screens (STATUS, POSITION, NAV 1, COMPASS, NAV 2, PLOT, ROAD, SPEED and TIME) provide you with necessary information you will need to use the receiver as a navigational tool. 

NAV screens can be viewed by pressing the NAV key from any screen.  While viewing any NAV screen, you can use the NAV key or the QUIT key to step through the sequence of NAV screens. 

All screens, except STATUS and POSITION screens, can be disabled by turning them off in the NAV SCREENS portion of SETUP. 


Using the Status Screen 

The STATUS screen gives you the general well-being of your receiver by showing you satellite status, signal strengths and  battery life. 

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On the STATUS screen you will see:

Satellite Positions- Where the satellite is located relative to your position. 

Satellite Numbers- Satellite Numbers Identifies the satellite shown on the chart and on the Satellite Position Graph. 
 
Battery Life Indicator- Shows approximate remaining battery life for batteries in the receiver. 

Satellite Signal Chart- Displays satellite signal strengths. When the receiver first tracks a satellite, the strength bar will not be solid until ephemeris is collected. This takes about 30 seconds if uninterrupted. 

Satellite Position Graph- The two circles 
indicate satellite elevation, the outer circle represents the horizon and the inner 
circle represents 45 degrees from the horizon. The center of the circle is 90 degrees. 

WAAS Satellite- WAAS is described in the back of the user manual. 

Note:  Once the receiver has computed a fixed position, the STATUS screen will be replaced by the POSITION screen. 

Note:  The Battery Life Indicator was  designed to be used with AA alkaline batteries.  With AA lithium batteries, you will have more battery life available than 
shown on the Battery Life Indicator. 


 
Using the Position Screen 


The POSITION screen displays the coordinates of your last computed position and basic navigation data. You also have the option of viewing your position using another coordinate system. 
 
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On the POSITION screen you will see:

Elevation

Date

Time

Speed

Compass

Position Icon- Your current position on the compass. 

Position Coordinates

Time

Estimated Position Error- May display the 
estimated position error value, WAAS (if WAAS 
corrections are being received), AVERAGING (if computing a position while not moving), "DGPS" (if DGPS is being fed to receiver), or "Simulate" (if in the simulate mode). 

Distance Traveled

Course

Second Coordinate System Access- Displays 
your present position in a secondary coordinate system. Datums can be selected under SETUP.
 

Viewing the Secondary Coordinate Screen 

From the POSITION screen, use the left/right ARROWs to view the Second Coordinate System access screen. 

Note:  When you are stationary, the receiver begins the averaging mode. While averaging, 
the receiver continuously takes fixes to create an average. Once you begin moving, averaging stops automatically. 



Using the NAV 1 Screen 

The NAV 1 screen displays your destination along with four customizable navigation data and a graphical compass. 

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On the NAV 1 screen you will see:

Destination Name

Destination Icon- This icon represents where you want to go. 

Compass

Customizable Navigation Data- You can change the four navigational fields. You can choose from BRG, DST, SOG, COG, VMG, CTS, ETA, ETE, XTE, TRN, ALT, TME and blank. 

Position Icon

Note: Ideally, when you are navigating, the 
Position Icon and the Destination Icon should line up, one above the other. 

Note: When the bearing to your destination 
cannot be displayed within the compass, an 
arrow will be displayed to indicate the steering direction you should be traveling. 


Customizing the NAV 1 Screen 

The NAV 1 screen can be changed to show the navigation data that you prefer to view. 

From NAV 1 screen, Press the MENU key, Select 
CUSTOMIZE from the list, Press ENTER, use the up and down arrows to Choose Field, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select the data type, Press ENTER, Press the QUIT key to exit. 


Using the Compass Screen 

As well as displaying the customizable navigation data, the COMPASS screen provides a pointer compass to help you reach your destination.

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On the NAV 1 screen you will see:

Destination Name

COG Indicator- Displays direction you are traveling. The COG indicator always points up and the compass rotates according to the COG.

Moon Icon

Sun Icon

Compass

Steering Indicator- Displays the bearing of the destination relative to the course over 
ground. 

Destination Icon- Shows the general direction you should be traveling. 

Note: When the COG Indicator and the Steering Indicator point in the same direction, you are on course. 

Note: The NorthFinder™ feature displays sun and moon icons, above the horizon, for you to determine the direction of north and your destination. Align the sun on the COMPASS screen with the sun in the sky. When aligned, the Steering Indicator will point you in the direction you should travel to reach your destination. 

Customizing the Compass Screen 

The COMPASS screen can be changed to show the navigation data that you prefer to view.

From COMPASS screen, Press the MENU key, Select CUSTOMIZE, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Choose Field, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Change Field, Press ENTER, then Press the QUIT key to exit. 


Using the NAV 2 Screen 

The NAV 2 screen displays four customizable navigation data. The NAV 2 screen is designed to help you see the screen when your receiver is mounted at a distance from you. 

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On the NAV 2 screen you will see:

Destination Name

Customizable Navigation Data- You can change the four navigational data fields. You can 
choose from BRG, DST, SOG, COG, VMG, CTS, ETA, ETE, XTE, TRN, ALT, TME and blank. 

 
Customizing the NAV 2 Screen 

The NAV 2 screen can be changed to show the 
navigation data that you prefer to view. 

From NAV 2 screen, Press the MENU key, Select 
CUSTOMIZE, Press ENTER, use the up and down arrows to Choose a Field, Press ENTER, use the up and down arrows to Change the field, Press ENTER, then Press the QUIT key to exit.


Using the Plot Screen 

The PLOT screen is a mini map that shows where you have traveled and where you want to travel. You can view the active route, your current position and the other waypoints and destination in the PLOT screen. 

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On the PLOT screen you will see:

Destination Name

Bearing to Destination

Destination Icon

Active Route- Indicates the direction required to reach your destination. 

Plot Scale- Can be changed by using the 
left/right arrows. The scale ranges from .1 to 200 miles. 

Distance to Destination

North Indicator

Waypoint Icon

Current Position Icon

Track History- Automatically records 
where you have been. The SporTrak can 
store up to 2000 track points. 

Note: PAN-N-SCAN, an additional feature, allows you to scroll through the PLOT screen enabling you to create waypoints and GOTOs. 


Selecting PAN-N-SCAN 

By using PAN-N-SCAN, you can look ahead or review where you have traveled according to waypoints, routes and track history. 

From PLOT screen, Press the MENU key, Select PAN-N-SCAN, then Press ENTER.
 
The ARROWs can be used to move the cursor. If the cursor is over the waypoint icon when MENU is pressed, the menu will be displayed with WPT INFO added. Moving the cursor over a waypoint brings up the name, bearing and distance. Pressing MENU and selecting WPT INFO displays full information. 

In PAN-N-SCAN mode, you can zoom in by pressing the ENTER key. Once the lowest scale is reached (0.1 mile), pressing ENTER zooms out to the highest scale (200 miles). 


Setting Track History 

Using TRACK HISTORY records where you have been by automatically storing locations, as “dropping bread crumbs” from your starting point as you travel. This is useful when 
you want to return to your starting point. 

From PLOT screen, Press the MENU key, Select TRACK HIST, then press ENTER, use the up and down arrows to Change the Field, then Press ENTER.


Clearing Track History 

From PLOT screen, Press the MENU key, Select 
CLR TRACK, Press ENTER, use the up and down arrows to Select, then Press ENTER.


Setting Up the Plotter 

This menu allows you to change the orientation, turn the plot rings on or off, set the course projection and set the plotter scale. 


Setting Plotter Orientation. 

Note: You can choose from three different Orientations.  1. TRACK UP (direction you are moving at the top of the screen), 2. COURSE UP (destination of the current leg at 
the top of the screen) and 3. NORTH UP (north at the top of the screen). 

From PLOT screen, Press the MENU key, Select 
PLOT SETUP, Press the ENTER key, Select ORIENTATION, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Choose orientation, Press ENTER.
 
Turning Plot Rings On or Off. You may want to estimate the distance to a point on the plotter. To assist you, turn the PLOT RINGS option on. The distance between each plot 
ring is equal to the scale, therefore, at most you will see a portion of 2 rings at one time. 

From PLOT screen, Press the MENU key, Select 
PLOT SETUP, Press ENTER, Select PLOT RINGS, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select on or off, Press ENTER.
 
Setting Up Course Projection. You may want to know where you will be after a specified period of time based on your current speed and heading. 

Note: You can choose from OFF, 1, 2, 5 and 10 
minutes. 

From PLOT screen, Press the MENU key, Select PLOT SETUP, Press ENTER, Select COURSEPROJ, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to  Select time, then Press ENTER.
 
A solid black line will appear starting from your position to the projected position. 


Setting Up Plot Scales. You can set up the maximum scales at which the waypoints appear on the plotter screen. 

Note: You may select the scale for the waypoint to appear on the plotter. The number you select is the maximum scale in which the 
icon will appear. 

From PLOT screen, Press the MENU key, Select 
PLOT SETUP, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select category, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select* Scale, Press ENTER. 

* Selecting OFF will turn the scales off. If you select either ICONS ONLY or ICONS/NAMES, you will be prompted to change the plot scales for a waypoint. 



Setting Hide Data/Show Data 

You may want bearing and distance to be hidden. You can choose to either hide these navigation data fields or have the fields present. Under HIDE DATA/SHOW DATA, you can turn these fields on or off. 

Note: Depending on which has been selected previously, you may need to select SHOW DATA to bring the fields into view. 

From PLOT screen, Press the MENU key, Select 
HIDE DATA or SHOW DATA, Press ENTER.


Using the Road Screen 

The ROAD screen displays four customizable navigation data fields, at the top of the screen, and shows your position on the desired route. 

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On the ROAD screen you will see:

Destination Name

Destination Icon

Position Icon

Customizable Navigation Data- You can change the four navigation data fields. You can choose from BRG, DST, SOG, COG, VMG, CTS and blank.

Desired Route- The direction to travel to 
reach your destination. 

Note: When the destination icon is straight ahead, you are on course. If you are off course and the destination icon is off the 
screen, an arrow will appear to point you in the direction to get back on course. 


Customizing the Road Screen 

The ROAD screen can be changed to show the navigation data that you prefer to view. 

Note: You can choose from the fields BRG, DST, SOG, COG, VMG, CTS and blank. 

From ROAD screen, Press ENTER, Select CUSTOMIZE, Press ENTER, Use the Arrow keys to   Choose field, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Change field, Press ENTER, then press the QUIT key to exit. 


Using the Speed Screen 

While using the SPEED screen, you can view the graphical speedometer, odometer and trip odometer as well as the numerical bearing, course over ground and speed over ground. 


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On the SPEED screen you will see:

Destination Name

Navigation Data

Average Speed Icon

Instantaneous Speed- A graphical representation of speed over ground (SOG). 

Graphical Speedometer- Scale can be increased or decreased by using the right/left arrows. 

Odometer

Trip Odometer


Resetting the Odometer 

You may want to reset the Odometer field to zero. 

From SPEED screen, Press the MENU key, Select ODOM RESET, Press ENTER, use the up and down arrows to Select yes or no, then Press ENTER.
 

Resetting the Trip Odometer 

You may want to reset the Trip field to zero. 

From SPEED screen, Press the MENU key, Select  TRIP RESET, Press ENTER, use the up and down arrows to Select yes or no, then Press ENTER. 


Setting the Speed Average 

You may want to reset the Speed Average field in your receiver. 

Note: You can set the timing for Speed Averaging. You can choose from TRIP, 5, 30 seconds, 1, 5 minutes or 1 hour. TRIP option is for averaging speed over the entire trip. 

From SPEED screen, Press the MENU key, Select 
SPEED AVG, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select time, Press ENTER. 

The default is 30 seconds. 


Using the Time Screen 

The TIME screen displays the current time, estimated time enroute, time of arrival, and elapsed time in regards to the route you are navigating in. 

Note: The default for the TIME screen is off. 
All data shown on the TIME screen applies to 
the route you are navigating in.

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On the TIME screen you will see:

Estimated Time Enroute (ETE)

Elapsed Time (ELAPSED)

Time- Can be customized to correct the current time and to select the time format.

Time of Arrival
 

Selecting Time Format 

You may need to correct the current time or change the time format. 

Note: You can choose from LOCAL 24HR, LOCAL AM/PM and UTC. 

From TIME screen, Press the MENU key, Select FORMAT, Press ENTER, use the up and down arrows to Select format, Press ENTER, If LOCAL 24HR or LOCAL AM/PM, Use the arrows to Change field, Press ENTER.   

If UTM is chosen you will not be prompted to make the time change. 



Resetting Elapsed Time 

You may want to reset the elapsed time to zero. 

From TIME screen, Press the MENU key, Select 
RESET ELAP, Press ENTER.
 
You have completed the basic operation for  your receiver. From the information provided,  you can now navigate from place to place quickly and easily. 

The following chapters provide you with  additional information on using your receiver  that build on what you have learned. 



Reference 

The Reference section contains information that will help you navigate using your receiver. Now that you have read the Basic Operation section, you have reviewed the basic usage. The Reference section will cover waypoints, routes, and auxiliary functions. 

The Working with Waypoints section tells you how to create, edit, delete, project and sort waypoints. These functions will guide you in the uses of waypoints. You can create your own waypoints (known as User waypoints) or use the waypoints already in the receiver’s memory (Non- User waypoints). You can store up to 500 user positions which can be used to build routes for navigation. 

The Working with Routes section tells you of the four different types of routes consisting of GOTO, BACKTRACK, MOB and MULTI-LEG ROUTE. A route is a planned course of travel defined by a series of waypoints saved in the receiver’s memory. The receiver holds 20  routes with 30 legs. The route function allows you to create, activate/deactivate, view/edit or delete any one of the 20 routes. 

The Auxiliary Function section tells you how to select the Sun/Moon and Fish/Hunt options, contrast, simulate mode and the alarms and message functions. You can choose from the Anchor alarm, Arrival alarm, XTE alarm, Proximity alarm and GPS Fix alarm. These alarms can be reset to the alarm default settings or can be cleared of defaults.
 
Following, you will find the Customizing section. Customizing allows you to use the Setup menu to establish the options you would like to set in your receiver. 



Working with Waypoints 

This section tells you how to edit, delete, project and sort waypoints. You can store up to 500 user positions which can be used to build routes for navigation. 

Waypoints consist of two types, User and Non User. The User types are made up of waypoints that you can save in the receiver’s memory. You can edit and delete these waypoints, if you wish. The Non-User types display locations, their coordinates and a description. These are permanently stored in the receiver’s memory and cannot be deleted unless written over by waypoints downloaded from the DataSend™ CD. 

To help you understand the difference, the chart below shows the functions of the User and Non-User waypoints. 

Note: You can store up to 10 Non-User 
waypoint categories.  

With User Waypoints the Available Functions are Create, Edit, Delete, Project, Sort.  With Non-User Waypoints the Available Functions are Find, Project, Sort.

As you are working with waypoints, you will notice that the cities (non-user waypoints)are divided into categories. This division is based on the population of the city using the 
following guidelines: 

Major city = 500,000+ 
Large city = 100,000 - 500,000 
Medium city = 20,000 - 100,000 
Small city * = Less than 20,000 

* available with DataSend CD. 
 

Creating a User Waypoint 

A waypoint is a recorded position that can be used in a route or a GOTO. You can save up to 500 user waypoints in your receiver. You can create a waypoint with a receiver-generated name (WPT001, WPT002, WPTxxx) by pressing the MARK key twice.

To create a waypoint with a name of your choice or if you wish to change any data field while entering a waypoint, use the 
following: 

Press the MARK key, use the up and down arrows to Select data field, Press ENTER, use the arrows to Make Changes, Press ENTER, then Press the MARK key.
 

Editing a User Waypoint 

Editing a Selected Waypoint 

Note: The edit menu allows you to select the edit waypoint mode. Only User waypoints can be edited. 

From any NAV screen, Press the MENU key, Select WAYPOINTS, Press ENTER, use the up and down arrows to  Select User category, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select waypoint, Press the MENU key, Select EDIT WPT, Press ENTER. 
 
Editing Waypoint Fields. Follow the instructions on selecting a waypoint and use the following to edit the desired fields. 

Note: You may change any of the data fields in this screen. 

Use the up and down arrows to Select data field, Press ENTER, use the arrows to Make 
changes, Press ENTER. 


 
Creating, Editing and Deleting a Message 

To create a message. Follow the instructions on selecting a waypoint and use the following to create/edit/delete a waypoint. 

Use the up and down arrows to Select CREATE MSG, Press ENTER, Use the arrows to Make changes, Press ENTER.
 
To delete a message. Follow the instructions on selecting a waypoint. 

Use the up and down arrows to Select CLEAR MSG, Press ENTER.
 
To save your edits. Follow the instructions on selecting a waypoint. 

Note: Once you have made your changes, be 
sure to select SAVE EDITS. 

Use the up and down arrows to Select SAVE EDITS, Press ENTER.
 

Deleting a User Waypoint 

You may find that you have saved waypoints that you no longer use. If so, you can delete these unnecessary waypoints.

Caution: Once these waypoints are deleted, you cannot undo this process or retrieve these deleted waypoints. 

From any NAV screen, Press the MENU key,  Select WAYPOINTS, Press ENTER, use the up and down arrows to Select category, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select waypoint, Press the MENU key,  Select DELETE WPT, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select yes or no, Press ENTER. 



Finding a Non-User Waypoint 

To simplify your search for a waypoint, you can find it using the smart scroll function. 

From any NAV screen, Press the MENU key, Select WAYPOINTS, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select category, Press ENTER, Press the MENU key, Select FIND, Press ENTER, Use the arrows to Find waypoint. 


Sorting a Waypoint 

You may want to change how the waypoints are sorted. 

Note: To find the waypoint use the ARROWs to 
change the letters. For example, to find Dodger Stadium, use the ARROWs to change the first letter to “D”. Then use the ARROWs to find the second letter, “O”. Continue until the name is found. 

Note: You can choose three ways to sort waypoints, ALPHABETIC (shows all waypoints), NEAREST (shows closest 20 waypoints) and ICON/NAME (cannot sort Non-User waypoints). 

From any NAV screen, Press the MENU key, Select WAYPOINTS, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select category, Press ENTER, Press the MENU key, Select SORT WPT, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select, Press ENTER. 
 

Projecting a Waypoint 

This function allows you to create a waypoint at a certain distance and direction from an existing waypoint. 

From any NAV screen, Press the MENU key, Select WAYPOINTS, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select category, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select waypoint, Press ENTER, Press the MENU key, Select PROJECTION, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select field, Press ENTER, Use the arrows to Make changes, Press the MARK key 
 
You can change any of the three sections in the PROJECTION screen. Once you have the necessary information in the data fields and the receiver has projected the position, you can save the position by pressing the MARK key.

Note: In the G.C. (Great Circle) BRG/DST field, you can input the bearing and distance into the data fields in order to compute the projection. You can also input information into the coordinate fields. 



DataSend™ CD (optional) 

DataSend™ software contains a database of waypoints that can be sent to your receiver and are broken down into multiple categories. The software allows you to select a geographical area and enable waypoint categories for that location to be transferred into the receiver. 


Using DataSend™ 

After you have installed DataSend™ you are ready to view and send waypoints to the receiver. While running DataSend™ you will see a background map of the world that you can zoom in to see enabled waypoints. 

If you want to send waypoints to your receiver, you must select the geographic area first, then from the waypoint list you can make your selection of waypoints to send. The 
software will compute the amount of memory required and whether your selection fits into your receiver. If it exceeds the available receiver memory, either the geographic area, list of waypoints selected, or both, can be decreased and the memory requirements recomputed. The list of waypoints selected in the specified geographic area can then be saved under a project name you enter. 

You can then send the waypoints to the receiver which replace all waypoints in the receiver. The default waypoints that came with the receiver can be restored at any time. 

Note: Don’t worry about losing the waypoints that came with the receiver, they are available on the CD for retransmission to the 
receiver.


Working with Routes 


Creating/Clearing a GOTO 

A GOTO is a route that guides you from your current position to any waypoint in the receiver’s memory. As an example, you can save a waypoint at your home. No matter where you go, you will always be able to navigate back home by using GOTO. 

To create a GOTO 

Press the GOTO key, Use the up and down arrows to Select category, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select waypoint, Press ENTER.
 
To clear a GOTO. The CLEAR GOTO function allows you to delete an active GOTO route. 

Press the GOTO key, Press the MENU key, Select CLEAR GOTO, Press ENTER. 
 
Caution: If there are no active GOTOs, the CLEAR GOTO will not be displayed in the MENU.

 
Creating GOTO on the Plotter Screen 

A GOTO route can be created by selecting a waypoint on the plotter screen. While on the plotter screen, follow this procedure to access PAN-N-SCAN and set a GOTO by: 

From PLOT screen, Press the MENU key, Select 
PAN-N-SCAN, Press ENTER, use the arrows to Move crosshair, Press the GOTO key, Use the arrows to Select yes or no, Press ENTER. 

Note: By selecting the GOTO destination waypoint from the plotter screen, you can avoid selecting the wrong waypoint if its name is shared with another waypoint. 

When the crosshair is over the waypoint icon, the waypoint name is displayed at the top of the screen. 


Creating a Man Over Board (MOB) Route 

Another type of route is a Man Over Board (MOB). The MOB route is useful when you want to instantly create and activate a route to the last computed position. 

Press the GOTO key, Use the up and down arrows to Select MOB, Press ENTER.
 
MOB waypoints will be created and titled MOB001, MOB002 and so on. If a MOB already exists, the receiver will give you the option of replacing the MOB. 

To clear a MOB. The CLEAR MOB function allows you to delete an active MOB route. 

While in MOB screen, Press the MENU key, Select CLEAR MOB, Press ENTER.
 


Creating a Backtrack Route 

Backtrack creates a route that starts from the last point recorded in track history using the “bread crumbs” saved, to the first point recorded for track history. By following this route, you “retrace your steps” back to the starting point. 

Press the MENU key, Select ROUTES, Press enter, Press the MENU key, Select BACKTRACK, Press ENTER.
 
A route will be created and given a name in the format of BXXPxx. XX is the BACKTRACK number and xx is the waypoint number ranging from 01 to 31. For example, your first backtrack will read B01P01. The backtrack  waypoints will be listed in the menu just as other waypoints. 



Creating a Multi-Leg Route 

You may want to create a route with your saved waypoints. For example, if you want to create a route from your home, to a campsite and then to a favorite fishing spot, you can create a route that would take you to each place. 

Press the MENU key, Select ROUTES, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select empty route, Press ENTER,  (Note: Highlight the first dotted line to place the first waypoint in the multi-leg route.), Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select 
category *, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select waypoint, Press ENTER.
 
* You can combine waypoints of different categories in the same route.
 
The receiver will display the selected waypoint in the starting location and will highlight the destination for leg 2. 

Press ENTER for your next selection. Continue this process until you have completed the route. 

To end the creation process: 
Use the up and down arrows to Select SAVE ROUTE, Press ENTER. 
or 
Press the MENU key, Select SAVE ROUTE, (Note: Use this menu as an option for saving your route.), Press ENTER.
 
Caution: When selecting a navaid for a route, be sure you are selecting the correct one because there may be navaids with the same names in different parts of the world. 



Viewing/Editing a Route 

Press the MENU key, Select ROUTES, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select route to edit, Press the MENU key, Select VIEW/EDIT, (Note: To view or edit a route, highlight View/Edit.), Press ENTER. 
 
Inserting a Leg. With the route you have created, from your home to a campsite, you can insert a leg in the route. For example, on your way to the campsite, you find a stream that you want to stop at on your way back. You can add the waypoint for the stream to your route. 

While viewing route (You can add to an already existing route by highlighting the next available dotted line.), Use the up and down arrows to Select waypoint, Press the MENU key, Select INSERT, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select category, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select waypoint, Press ENTER. 

Changing a Waypoint in a Route. Using your home to campsite route, you want to go to the fishing spot on the way to the campsite and not stop at the stream. You can replace the stream waypoint with the fishing spot. 


While viewing route, Use the up and down arrows to Select waypoint, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select category, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select waypoint, Press ENTER.
 
or 
 
Press the MENU key, Select REPLACE, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select  category, Press ENTER, use the up and down arrows to Select waypoint, Press ENTER.
 

Adding a Waypoint at the End of a Route. You may be navigating using the home to campsite route and find a great picnic spot. You would want to add this to the end of your route.
 
While viewing route, Use the up and down arrows to Select first dotted line, Press ENTER,  Use the up and down arrows to Select category, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select waypoint, Press ENTER.
 
Deleting a Waypoint in a Route. On your next trip navigating from the home to campsite route, you find the campsite has closed. You may want to delete the campsite leg from your route.

While viewing route (Highlight the waypoint you want deleted), Use the up and down arrows to Select waypoint, Press the MENU key, Select DELETE, Press ENTER.
 
Saving a Route. Once you have made changes to your route, you may want to save those changes. 

While viewing route, Use the up and down arrows to Select SAVE ROUTE, Press ENTER.
 
or 

Press the MENU key (Use this menu as an option for saving the changes made to your route), Select SAVE ROUTE, Press ENTER.

Activating/Deactivating a Route. While navigating in your route from home to campsite, you may decide you want to activate (turn on) the home to campsite route and begin navigating. 

Press the MENU key, Select ROUTE, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select route, Press the MENU key, Select ACTIVATE(The menu may read Deactivate, depending on which was chosen previously), Press ENTER. 
 


While navigating in your route from home to campsite, you may decide you want to deactivate (turn off ) the route and return to it later. 

Press the MENU key, Select ROUTE, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select route, Press the MENU key, Select DEACTIVATE, Press ENTER.
 
Reversing a Route. Once you have reached the end of your route, you can reverse the route to return home. For example, Camp...Fish, goes from A to B to C to D, reversed would read from D to C to B to A and the title would read Fish...Camp. 

Press the MENU key, Select ROUTES, Press ENTER, (The route title will change when you reverse a route), Use the up and down arrows to Select route, Press the MENU key, Select REVERSE, Press ENTER. 
 
Using Plot View in a Route. While navigating in your route, you can view the entire route in a small screen overview with the use of Plot View. 

Press the MENU key, Select ROUTES, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select route, Press the MENU key, Select PLOT VIEW (Use this menu for accessing Plot View in a route), Press ENTER. 
 

Deleting a Route. After your last trip using your home to campsite route, you decide you no longer want to visit those sites. You can delete the route from your receiver. 

Press the MENU key, Select ROUTES, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select route, Press the MENU key, Select DELETE, Press ENTER>


Working with TrackRoute 

TrackRoute consists of track points collected by the Track History function. A track can be up to 2000 points in size. 

Activating. By activating the TrackRoute at the top of the ROUTE MENU, you can navigate from the first created track point to the last track point, making a reverse BACKTRACK. This turns the Track History logging off to keep from overwriting track points in memory. The top of the navigation screens will indicate TO: LEGXXXX where XXXX is between 0 to 2000. As you navigate with the receiver and pass individual track points, the legs will switch and countdown until you reach LEG 0 which is your final destination. 

Deactivate. When TrackRoute is deactivated, Track History logging begins. The track points will be overwritten once the receiver records new position fixes. 

Reverse. This reverses the TrackRoute or the track in Track History. 

Delete. This erases the track points in Track History. 

Backtrack. This activates BACKTRACK Route by saving the Track History as a 30 leg route and activating it. 

Note: There may be some track points that are 
close to each other causing the receiver to skip 1 or more of these legs. 



Auxiliary Functions 


Working with Sun/Moon and Fish/Hunt 

The Sun/Moon function displays solar and lunar calculations and the Fish/Hunt function displays times for excellent and good Fishing/Hunting. The default will be the current position unless the function is accessed from a waypoint menu or waypoint information screen. 

Sun/Moon 

From any NAV screen, Press the MENU key, Select SUN/MOON, Press ENTER, (You can change the location (AT) and/or the date (ON) for the calculation), Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Change location, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Change date, Press ENTER.
 
Fish/Hunt 

From any NAV screen, Press the MENU key, Select FISH/HUNT, Press ENTER, (You can change the location (AT) and/or the date (ON)for the calculation), Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Change location, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Change date, Press ENTER.
 


Selecting the Simulate Mode 

The Simulate mode will help you become familiar with your receiver and how it works by generating artificial position fixes. By utilizing Simulate, the receiver will create a route and will continue until you end it. In order to end and delete the created route, you can return to the window (where you initiated the mode) and select OFF or power the receiver off. 

From any screen, Press the MENU key, Select SETUP, Press ENTER, Select SIMULATE, Press ENTER, (If USER is selected, you will be asked to input SOG and COG), Use the up and down arrows to Select mode, Press ENTER.
 
Default setting: OFF 
 
Both AUTO and USER modes generate a route and simulate navigation using that route. AUTO mode uses a speed of 25 mph and automatically generates a COG to follow the route. USER mode allows you to set the speed and COG to values you enter. 

Caution: If your receiver is not computing a position fix after exiting Simulate mode, you may need to reset your present position by reinitializing. This is due to the Simulated position being more than 300 miles from your actual present position. 


Selecting Contrast 

You may want to change the contrast of your receiver. You can adjust the brightness depending on your preference. 

From any screen, Press the MENU key, Select CONTRAST, Press ENTER, (Use the cursor to adjust the screen to your preference), Use the right and left arrows to Adjust contrast, Press ENTER.



Selecting Alarm/Message 


Accessing the Alarm/Message Menu 

While navigating, you may decide to set an alarm. The receiver has five types of alarms: Anchor alarm, Arrival alarm, XTE alarm, Proximity alarm and GPS Fix alarm. To access the Alarm/MSG menu: 

From any screen, Press the MENU key, Select ALARM/MSG, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select alarm type, Press ENTER.
 
Note: When the pop-up window for an alarm is displayed, the distance and a message, if there are any messages, will appear. 

Selecting Anchor Alarm 

The Anchor alarm will notify that you have moved from the set position. For example, while boating, you can set your Anchor alarm. Once anchored, your boat begins to drift from the set position, a pop-up window will appear to notify that you are moving. 

While viewing Alarm/Msg screen, Select ANCHOR, Press ENTER, (You can choose from OFF, 100, 250 or 500 feet), Use the up and down arrows to Select range, Press ENTER.
 
The alarm will sound when the GPS position is at a distance greater than the distance you have chosen. The alarm will sound until turned off or the condition is corrected. 

Default setting: OFF 
 
 

Selecting Arrival Alarm 

The Arrival alarm will notify you when you are within the arrival circle of the destination waypoint. 

While viewing Alarm/Msg screen, Select ARRIVAL, Press ENTER, use the up and down arrows to Select range (You can choose from OFF, 100, 250, 500 feet, 0.2, 0.5 and 1.0 miles), Press ENTER.
 
The alarm will sound and a pop-up window will appear when the GPS position is within the arrival circle you have chosen. The pop-up window will display the arrival circle distance as well as any message you have inputted for the waypoint. The alarm will sound until turned off. 
Default setting: OFF 


Selecting XTE Alarm 

The XTE (Cross Track Error) alarm will notify you when you have gone off your set course. 

While viewing Alarm/Msg screen, Select XTE, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select range (You can choose from OFF, 100, 250, 500 feet, 0.2, 0.5 and 1.0 miles), press ENTER.

The alarm will sound when the GPS position is off your set course by the distance you have chosen. The alarm will sound until turned off or the condition is corrected. 
Default setting: OFF 


Selecting Proximity Alarm 

The Proximity alarm will sound when you are within the proximity of any waypoints you have chosen that are not on the active route. 

While viewing Alarm/Msg screen, Select PROXIMITY, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select range (You can choose OFF, 100, 250, 500 feet, 0.2, 0.5 and 1.0 miles), Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select field (You can select any saved waypoint to list on the Proximity waypoint screen), Press the MENU key, Select INSERT, DELETE or REPLACE *, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select waypoint, press ENTER, Continue until complete, Press the MENU key, Select SAVE WPTS, Press ENTER.

* DELETE and REPLACE will be displayed only if you select a used waypoint field. 

The alarm will sound and a pop-up window will appear when the GPS position is within the proximity distance you have chosen. The pop-up window will display the proximity distance as well as any message you have inputted for the waypoint. The alarm will sound until turned off. 
Default setting: OFF


Selecting GPS Fix Alarm 

The GPS Fix alarm allows the Poor GPS alarm to be turned off. Therefore, when the GPS reception is poor, you will not be notified. 

While viewing Alarm/Msg screen, Select GPS FIX, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select on or off, Press ENTER.
Default setting: OFF 
 


Viewing the Alarm/MSG Menu 
 
While viewing Alarm/Msg screen, Press the MENU key, (You can restore the default settings or clear all messages)


Selecting Alarm Defaults 

After a memory clear, you may want to restore the alarm default settings. 

While viewing Alarm/msg screen, Press the MENU key, Select DEFAULTS, Press ENTER, (The screen verifies the selection you made), Use the up and down arrows to Select yes or no, Press ENTER. 
 

Clearing Alarm Defaults 

The message buffer may become cluttered with information. You can use the CLEAR MSG to delete the messages. 

While viewing Alarm/msg screen, Press the MENU key, Select CLEAR MSG, Press ENTER, use the up and down arrow to Select yes or no (Once cleared you cannot retrieve this information), press ENTER.
 

Selecting Language 

Use the following steps to change the language (English, Spanish, German, Italian, Swedish, French, Norwegian, Finnish or Portuguese) of the Magellan SporTrak. 

From any navigation screen, Press the MENU key, Select LANGUAGES, Press ENTER, use the up and down arrows to Select language, Press ENTER.



Customizing 



Selecting Setup 

Setup allows you to initialize the receiver and set system parameters to your preference. 

From any NAV screen, Press the MENU key, Select SETUP (Refer to this screen anytime you want to access Setup), Press ENTER.
 

Selecting Initialize 

By initializing your receiver, you establish the initial position for the receiver. This will enable the receiver to search the sky for available satellites. You will need to reinitialize if you have traveled more than 300 miles while the receiver is turned off. To initialize: 

Press the MENU key, Select SETUP, Press ENTER, Select INITIALIZE, (If you need to initialize again, make this selection.), Press ENTER. 

Follow the steps requested to initialize, as done when the receiver was initialized the first time (see Getting Started). 


Disabling NAV Screens 

You may find that you do not use one, or more, of the nine NAV screens provided in the receiver. You have the option to disable NAV screens, except for the STATUS and POSITION screens. 

Note: The default for the TIME screen is off. 

Press the MENU key, Select SETUP, Press ENTER, Select NAV SCREENS, Press ENTER, use the up and down arrows to Select on or off, Press ENTER.

The COMPASS screen is displayed next with the same popup menu. You will continue to be prompted for the other NAV screens. 

 

Selecting a Coordinate System 

A coordinate system is provided for you. This option allows you to select primary and secondary coordinates used for entering and viewing position information. The most common is LAT/LON. 

Press the MENU key, Select SETUP, Press ENTER, Select COORD SYSTEM, Press ENTER, use the up and down arrows to Select system (You can choose from LAT/LON, UTM, TD, OSGB, Irish, Swiss, Swedish, Finnish, German, French, MGRS and User Grid), Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select format (You 
can choose from DEG/MIN.MM, DEGMIN.MMM or DEG/MIN/SEC.  The screen will be different for other coordinate systems), Press ENTER.

If a format is required for the coordinate system you have chosen, a pop-up menu will be displayed. 

The default primary coordinate system will be Lat/Lon in Degrees/Minutes and the default secondary coordinate system will be UTM. 

Caution: You will want the receiver to use position coordinates in the same map datum that is used by your maps. 



Selecting Map Datum 

You can change the datum the receiver uses to compute position coordinates. You will want your receiver’s datum to match the datum on the map or chart you are using. Use the map “legend” to determine the datum required for the map or chart. If you are not using a map or chart or are unsure which datum to use, select WGS84. 

Press the MENU key, Select SETUP, Press ENTER, Select MAP DATUM, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select primary or secondary (Be sure the map datum matches the datum required for the maps or charts you are using), Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select datum, Press ENTER.
 
Default setting: WGS84 


Selecting Elevation Mode 

You have the option of changing your elevation mode to 2D (2-Dimensional) or 3D (3-Dimensional). You may find 2D useful if you know the elevation of your position and the elevation will not change. Your receiver will compute elevation in 3D mode but will not in 2D mode. 

Press the MENU key, Select SETUP, Press ENTER, Select ELEV MODE, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select 3D or 2D, Press ENTER.
 
If you select 3D, the receiver will return to SETUP. If 2D is selected, the receiver will ask for elevation. 

Use the arrows to Input elevation (If you are at sea level, you can use 2D because your elevation is zero), Press ENTER.
Default setting: 3D 

 

Selecting Time Format 

You have the option of changing the format for the time. 

Press the MENU key, Select SETUP, Press ENTER, Select TIME FORMAT (You can access Time Format from this menu), Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select value (You can choose from LOCAL 24HR, LOCAL AM/PM or UTC), Press ENTER, Use the arrows to Input time, Press ENTER.
 
If UTC is selected, the receiver will return to SETUP. If LOCAL 24HR or LOCAL AM/PM are selected, a pop-up menu will be displayed prompting you to input the correct time. 
Default: Local AM/PM 



Selecting NAV Units 

You can choose the units of measure used by your receiver. 

Press the MENU key, Select SETUP, Press ENTER, Select NAV UNITS, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select units, (You can choose from MILES/MPH, NM/KNOTS and KM/KPH), Press ENTER.

Default setting is MILES/MPH for land use in the United States and KM/KPH for land use outside the United States. 

Default setting is NM/KNOTS for marine use. 



Selecting North Reference 

The receiver uses magnetic north as a default reference for all navigation computation. You can change this to true north (good, if you are using a map) or back to magnetic north (default, good to use if you are using a compass), or mils true or mils mag under SETUP. 

Press the MENU key, Select SETUP, Press ENTER, Select NORTH REF, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select reference (You can choose from TRUE, MAGNETIC, MILS TRUE or MILS MAG), Press ENTER.

Default setting: MAGNETIC 


Selecting Light Timer 

The light timer is a power saving function that automatically turns the light off. 

Press the MENU key, Select SETUP, Press ENTER, Select LIGHT TIMER, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select time (Once the timer turns the light off, it can be turned on with the next key press. Suppose you select the timer setting for 30 seconds. Press the light key to turn the light on, it remains lit. With the next key press, the light turns on again for 30 seconds. This continues until you turn the light or the receiver off), Press ENTER.
 
Default setting: ALWAYS ON 



Selecting the Beeper 

You can select the options for when the beeper will sound. 

Press the MENU key, Select SETUP, Press ENTER, Select BEEPER, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select beeper (You can choose from OFF, KEYS ONLY, ALARM ONLY and KEYS/ALARM), Press ENTER. 
Default setting: KEYS/ALARM 



Selecting Personalize 

With the personalize function, you have the option of inputting your name into the receiver. 

Press the MENU key, Select SETUP, Press ENTER, Select PERSONALIZE, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select on or off, Press ENTER.
 
If ON is selected: 

Use the Arrows to Enter name, Press ENTER.
 


Selecting Clear Memory 

The Clear Memory function allows you to delete track history, waypoints and routes as well as reset the settings to the factory defaults. There is also an option to delete everything in the receiver’s memory. Use caution when accessing the Clear Memory function. Once you have deleted, you cannot undo the process or retrieve this deleted data.

Press the MENU key, Select SETUP, Press ENTER, Select CLEAR MEMORY, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select item to clear (You can choose from TRACK HIST, WPT/ROUTES, BACK WPTS, ROUTES, RESET DFALT and ALL), Press ENTER. 

Caution: If you clear all memory, the receiver will clear everything and power itself off. 



Selecting NMEA 

Your receiver can be set to output GPS data to interface with your personal computer. 

Press the MENU key, Select SETUP, Press ENTER, Select NMEA, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select NMEA (You can choose from OFF, V1.5 APA, V1.5 XTE and V2.1 GSA), Press ENTER.
 
Default setting: OFF 


Selecting Baud Rate 

Connection to external devices requires that the baud rate of the data being sent or received by the receiver be matched to the baud rate of the external device. 

Press the MENU key, Select SETUP, Press ENTER,  Select BAUD RATE, Press ENTER, Use the up and down arrows to Select baud rate, Press ENTER.
 
Default: 4800 baud 




Troubleshooting 

Receiver will not turn on: 

1. Check to see if batteries are installed correctly. 

2. Replace with two new AA alkaline or lithium batteries. 

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Takes more than 10 minutes to get a position fix: 

1. If there are any obstacles nearby or overhead, move to a new location. 

2. Make sure that the antenna is pointing up, has a clear view of the sky and is a reasonable distance away from your body. 

3. Check Satellite Status to see where the satellites are and if the receiver is acquiring data. 

4. If the receiver still does not get a position fix within 10 minutes, you may wish to repeat the initialization procedure.

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Battery life seems shorter than it should be: 

1. Make sure that you are using two AA alkaline or lithium batteries. 

2. Shorter life span of the batteries can be due to excessive use of the backlight. Turn the backlight off when not needed.
 
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Position coordinates on your receiver do not match the location on your map. 

1. Make sure that your receiver is set up to use the same datum as your map. The map datum is generally shown in the map legend. See Map Datum under Reference for instructions on electing the map datum in your receiver. 

2. Check your LAT/LON format. Make sure that the format selected in COORDINATE SYSTEM (DEG/MIN/SEC or DEG/MIN.MM) is in the same format as the map you are using. 

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Data was not saved or was corrupted. 

1. This can be caused because you removed the batteries or removed external power while the SporTrak was turned on. 

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SporTrak turns off unexpectedly. 

1. This is commonly caused by excessive static electricity. Turn the receiver back on and it should operate normally. Move the SporTrak to a different location to avoid a similar occurrence. 



Frequently Asked Questions 


General 

What is the difference between degrees/minutes/seconds (DEG/MIN/SEC) and degrees/minutes/minutes (DEG/MIN/MMM or DEG/MIN/MM)? 

There are different ways in expressing the coordinates computed using Lat/Lon coordinate system. With DEG/MIN/SEC the final set of numbers (SEC) is expressed as 0-59 while DEG/MIN/MM expresses the same value as 0-99 and DEG/MIN/MMM is from 0-999. It would be the same as if you had one clock that expressed time as hour/minutes/seconds and another clock that expressed the same time as hours/minutes/decimals. The accuracy for any of the three is the same. Which you choose is dependent upon your preference or any chart you are using at the same time. (You should always make sure that your SporTrak is setup to be the same as any map or chart you may be using.) 

What is 2D vs. 3D? 

The difference is primarily how many satellites are used to compute the position fix and how elevation is computed. In 2D (two-dimensional) only three satellites are needed for a position fix and elevation is 
not computed. Any elevation displayed by the 
SporTrak during 2D operation is the elevation you entered. In 3D (three-dimensional), a minimum of four satellites are needed to compute the position and at the same time, elevation is computed by the SporTrak. 

How long can I expect my SporTrak to run on a fresh set of batteries? 

Under normal operating conditions you should get up to 15 hours of use while the display backlight is turned off. This duration will drop significantly if you use the display backlight. 

How often do I need to initialize the SporTrak? 

Initializing the SporTrak decreases the time it takes to get a position fix during cold start. What is meant by a cold start is that the SporTrak has no reference to use as a guide to tell it what satellites should be overhead. Without a reference to start with, the SporTrak will have to “search the sky” trying to find any satellite that may be in “view.” This takes time and can increase the time it takes to get its first position fix. 
(Can take 10 minutes in severe conditions.) 

So where does this reference come from? Under normal operating conditions, the last position fix computed before the SporTrak was turned off is stored into memory and will be used as the reference the next time the SporTrak is turned on. However, if you cleared the memory (see Clearing Memory - All in the Reference Chapter) this stored reference point is removed from memory and you probably will want to initialize the receiver again. Also, if you travel with your SporTrak for more than 500 miles with it turned off, it will still have the reference point but it may be too inaccurate to be useful and again, you may want to initialize the SporTrak. 


Navigation Screens 

Why does my compass not point in the right direction? 

The SporTrak computes direction by comparing your present position to the last position taken, it requires that you be moving to compute your compass heading. Furthermore, 
to eliminate error, you must be moving at a minimum of 0.5 mph. 


Routes 

What is a backtrack route? 

A backtrack route allows you to “retrace” your steps. As you are moving, the SporTrak automatically creates and stores hidden waypoints into memory. These waypoints are the ones that the SporTrak will use to retrace your steps. When you create a backtrack route, the SporTrak converts these 
hidden waypoints into User Waypoints. 


How do I know which route is active? 

Access the route menu by pressing the MENU button and select the option Routes. The route menu lists all of the routes in memory with the active route displayed in bold characters. 


Alarms 

Why does my SporTrak not make an audible beep when I have an alarm active?
 
Check your setup settings for the Beeper. If the selection is Off or Keys Only, the beeper will not sound for alarms. 


Output Data 

What is NMEA? 

NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) is the standard used for interfacing marine electronic devices. This standard has also been adapted for use in a variety of third-party mapping software programs. 

My GPS is not communicating with my computer. What can I do? 

Check your baud rate and check the baud rate that your software is using. If they don’t match, change either the software’s or the SporTrak’s baud rate (See Setup - Changing the Baud Rate.) 

Can I interface my SporTrak with a Macintosh computer? 

Magellan does not supply cabling or software for the Macintosh line of computers. For information on a cable or software that may meet your requirements, visit GPSy at www.gpsy.com on the internet. 


Contacting Magellan 

If after using the troubleshooting section, you are still unable to solve your operation problems, please call Magellan’s Technical Service at (800) 707-9971. 

Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM, PST. Faxes can be sent to Customer Service at (909) 394-7070. 

If necessary, you can also return your receiver to Magellan for repair. Before  returning the receiver you must get a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) from Magellan. 

To get an RMA, contact a Magellan Technical Service Representative at (800) 707-7845 or you can send an email explaining your reasons to magellanrma@thalesnavigation.com. After receiving the RMA number, ship the receiver by Parcel Post or UPS. Include a description of the problem, your name, address, a copy of your sales receipt and print clearly on the outside of the package the RMA number assigned. If your return ship address is different, please indicate. 

With all correspondence, please state the model of your receiver and if calling, please have your receiver with you. 

Packages should be sent to: 

Thales Navigation 
Magellan Products 
960 Overland Court 
San Dimas, CA 91773 
ATTN: <RMA Number> 

Additional information regarding software updates to your SporTrak can be found in the Product Support section of the Magellan web site (www.magellangps.com). 

Customers outside of the United States should contact the Magellan distributor for your country. A detailed address of each distributor can be found at www.magellangps.com/frames/frame_stores.htm. 
Magellan™ is a trademark of Thales Navigation. 


Connecting to the SporTrak 

Available as accessories for your GPS receiver are the following cables: 

External Power Cable with Cigarette Lighter Adapter, Power/Data Cable, Data Cable and PC Cable with Cigarette Lighter Adapter. The 
instructions given below apply to all cables, unless otherwise stated. 

Connecting directly to the SporTrak. 

Using the captive screw that is attached to 
the plug, tighten into the back of the receiver. 

If you are connecting to the SporTrak while it is mounted in the Mounting Cradle, attach the cable through the back of the cradle. It is not necessary to tighten the captive screw to the SporTrak, although you may do so for added security. 



Connecting to an External Power Source 

If using the cable that comes with the cigarette lighter adapter, simply connect it to the cigarette lighter outlet. If you wish to make a permanent mount to a power supply, cut the cable between the power supply box and the cigarette lighter adapter. Attach the red (+) and black (-) wires to your external power source. The input voltage range for external power is 9-18 VDC. 

Caution: Do not bypass the power supply box or you will damage your unit and void the warranty. 

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Connecting to a Data Source 

Data Connection Pinout (PC and Data cables only) 

This is the pinout looking into the 9-pin female connector 

 
Pin 2: Data Out 
Pin 3: Data In 
Pin 5: Ground 

Where Pin 1 starts on the upper right corner (when you have 5 pins on top, 4 pins on bottom), Pin 5 is in the upper left corner, Pin 6 is bottom right corner, and Pin 9 is bottom left corner.

Cable Wiring Color Code 

Power 

Red: Power + 
Black: GND 

Data (Power/Data, PC cable & Data cable only) 

Yellow: Data In 
Orange: Data Out 
Black: GND 

WAAS 

Your Magellan GPS receiver has been upgraded to include the latest WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) technology. With WAAS your GPS receiver can compute position locations with an accuracy never before possible in a commercial receiver.
 
What is WAAS? WAAS is a means of improving the accuracy of GPS beyond the standard civilian signal. WAAS was developed by the FAA to provide the accuracy needed for aircraft to perform approaches for landings. WAAS improves the accuracy of GPS by calculating the errors in the GPS signal at 
several monitoring stations around the country and then transmitting the error corrections to special WAAS satellites. In turn, these satellites broadcast the error corrections to WAAS-capable GPS receivers around the world. 

WAAS is a free service and, with the small exception of two additional satellites displayed on the Satellite Status screen, it will be transparent to you. There is nothing you need do, it’s all ready to go. 

How accurate will my GPS receiver be with WAAS? The FAA reports that expected accuracy can be improved to around 7 meters vertically and horizontally. Our own testing suggests that Magellan GPS receivers will typically 
experience accuracy improvements to around 3 meters. You can expect to see this level of accuracy for 95% of the time that you are receiving WAAS signals. 

What are some of the problems with WAAS? The signal coverage with WAAS is not global like GPS satellites. In some locations, receiving WAAS signals can be difficult and intermittent. There are two satellites transmitting WAAS for corrections in the Americas and two more over Africa and India providing similar coverage for Europe. These satellites are geostationary, i.e., they stay in the same spot over the Earth equator. The two satellites for the Americas are over the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Chances are then, they will probably be near the horizon from where you are using your GPS receiver. This increases the chance that buildings, foliage, terrain and other obstacles could block the WAAS signal. 

Also WAAS is a relatively new system and is still in its developmental stage. So on occasion you may experience service outages. Even during these outages, your GPS receiver will still be working, computing position fixes and helping you get to where you want to go using the GPS signals. The only difference is you will not be getting the precision that WAAS was providing. You can expect to see these outages diminish as the system matures and stabilizes.
 
For more information on WAAS, you can visit the FAA website’s section on their WAAS system: http://gps.faa.gov/programs/WAAS/waas.htm 


Available Datums 
Datum, Full Name 
WGS84, World Geodetic System 
NAD27, North America 1927 
NAD83, North American 1983 
ADIND, Adinda 
ALASK, Alaska 
ARC50, Arc 1950 
ARC60, Arc 1960 
ASTRO, Camp Area Astro 
AUS66, Australian Geodetic 1966 
AUS84, Australian Geodetic 1984 
BOGOT, Bogota Observatory 
BUKIT, Bukit Rimpah 
CAMPO, Campo Inchauspe 
CANAD, Canada 
CAPE, Cape 
CARTH, Carthage 
CENAM, Central America 
CHATH, Chatham 1971 
CHUAA, Chau Astro 
CORRE, Corrego Alegre 
CYPRU, Cyprus 
DJAKA, Djakarta (Batavia) 
EGYPT, Egypt 
EUROP, European 1950 (All of Europe) 
EUR50, European 1950 (W. Europe) 
EUR79, European 1979 
GANDA, Gandajika Base 
GEO49, Geodetic Datum 1949 
GHANA, 
GRB36, Ordinance Survey of GB, 1936
GUAM, Guam 
GUNSG, G. Segara 
GUNSR, 
HAWAI, Hawaii 
HERAT, Herat North 
HJORS, Hjorsey 1955 
HUTZU, Hu-tzu-shan 
INDIA, Indian (India, Nepal)
IRAN, Iran 
IRELA, Ireland 1965 
KAUAI, Kauai 
KERTA, Kertau 1948 
KKJ, KKJ (Finland) 
LIBER, Liberia 1964 
LUZON, Luzon 
MASSA, Massawa 
MAUI, Maui 
MERCH, Merchich 
MINNA, Minna 
MONTJ, 
NAHRW, Nahrwan, Saudi Arabia
OAHU, Oahu 
OEGYP, Old Egyption
OHAWA, Old Hawaiian 
OMAN, Oman 
PITCA, Pitcairn Astro 1967
QATAR, Qatar National 
QORNO, Qornoq 
RT90, RT90 (Sweden) 
SAM56, Provisional So. Am. 1956 
SAM69, South American 1969 
SCHWA, Schwarzeck 
SICIL, Sicily 
SIERR, 
SWISS, 
TANAN, Tananarive Observatory 1925
THAI, Indian (Thailand, Vietnam)
TIMBA, Timbalai 
TOKYO, Tokyo
USER DEFINED
VOIRO, 
WGS72, World Geodetic System 1972 
YACAR, Yacare
ZANDE, Zanderij
 
 
 
Specifications
 

CHARACTERISTICS 

Performance 

	Receiver- 	12 parallel-channel 				technology, tracks up to 12 			satellites to compute and 			update information with 			quadrifilar antenna 
 
	Acquisition Times (under optimal 	conditions): 

			Hot - approximately 15 				seconds 
			Warm - approximately 1 				minute 
			Update Rate - 1 second 				continuous 

Accuracy 

Position - 7 meters, 95% 2D RMS w/WAAS <3 meters, 95% 2D RMS 

Velocity - 0.1 knot RMS steady state 

Limits: 

Speed - 951 mph 

Altitude - 17,500 meters

Physical: 

Size - 5.6” x 2.2” x 1.15” [h] x [w] x [d] 
	14.2 cm x 5.6 cm x 2.9 cm 

Weight - 6 ounces (170 grams) with 2 AA batteries installed 

Display - 2.2” x 1.33” [h] x [w] 
		5.59 cm x 3.88 cm 
high contrast LCD with EL backlit display 

Housing - Weatherproof construction, wraparound rubber armor 

Temp. Range:
	Operating: 14°F to 140°F to (-10°C to 	60°C) 
	
	Storage: -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) 

Power: 

Source - 2 AA alkaline batteries or 9-18 VDC with power cable 

Battery Life - Up to 15 hours 
 


Accessories 

Accessories for your receiver are available from your Magellan dealer or you can order directly from Magellan at (800) 669-4477(press 3 to place an order). 

Swivel Mounting Bracket: Mounts the receiver on a surface, allowing for hands-free operation. 

Vehicle Mounting Bracket: Full swivel and tilt for easy viewing in any vehicle. 

Bike Mounting Bracket: Mounts the receiver on the handlebars of a bicycle, motorcycle or off-road vehicle. 

Carrying Case: The carrying case provides a way of carrying the SporTrak on your belt while at the same time protecting it from the 
elements. 

Power/Data Cable (Bare Wires): Allows you to connect your receiver to external power and data. 

PC Interface Cable with Cigarette Lighter Adapter: Connects your receiver to your PC for data transfer and to a cigarette lighter for external power. 

External Power Cable with Cigarette Lighter Adapter: Allows you to connect the receiver to a cigarette lighter for external power. 

PC Cable: Allows you to connect the SporTrak to a PC. 

DataSend™ CD-ROM: The software contains a database of points of interest that can be sent to your receiver. You can select from a number of geographical locations and download them into your receiver. 



Glossary 

Active Leg - The segment of a route currently being traveled.

Altitude - The current elevation above sea level. 

BRG - Bearing. The compass direction from your position to a destination, measured to the nearest degree. 

Buoy - A navigation aid (usually found in marine charts) that is floating in water. The position can vary due to the magnitude and direction of the current. 

COG - Course Over Ground. The direction the receiver is moving. COG can be reported in true or magnetic north values. 

Coordinates - A unique numeric or alphanumeric description of the position. 

CTS - Course to Steer. The direction you should be traveling in order to return to the course while proceeding towards the destination. It is a “compromise” course bearing that projects from your current position to a point on the courseline mid-way between a point perpendicular to your position and the current leg destination waypoint. 

Datum - Refers to the theoretical mathematical model of the earth’s sea level surface. Map makers may use a different model to chart their maps, so position coordinates will differ from one datum to another. The datum for the map you are using can be found in the legend of the map. If you are unsure of which datum to use, use WGS84. 

Default - The value or setting automatically chosen by the unit unless otherwise directed. Can be changed in Setup. 

DST - Distance. Distance from position to destination. 

 
Ephemeris - The position and velocity of the satellites in the sky. The receiver uses the ephemeris to calculate the precise distance from the GPS receiver to the satellite. 

ETA - Estimated Time of Arrival. The estimated time of day the leg’s destination waypoint will be reached. 

ETE - Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated time remaining to reach the next waypoint in a route. 


Fixed Navaid - A navigation aid (usually found in marine charts) that has a fixed position and can be found on land or water. 
An example is a T.V. tower on land or a Greenday mark in water. 


HDG - Heading. The direction you are facing, defined as an angle from North. 

Latitude - The angular distance north or south of the equator measured by lines encircling the earth parallel to the equator from 0° to 90°. 

LAT/LON - Coordinate system using latitude and longitude coordinates to define a position on the earth. 

Leg (Route) - A segment of a route that has a starting (FROM) waypoint and a destination (TO) waypoint. A route may consist of 1 or more legs. A route that is from waypoint A to waypoint B to waypoint C to waypoint D has three legs with the first being from waypoint A to waypoint B. 

LMK - Landmark. A location saved in the unit’s memory which is obtained by entering data, editing data, calculating data or saving a current position. Used to create routes. Same as a waypoint. 

Longitude - The angular distance east or west of the prime meridian (Greenwich Meridian) as measured by lines perpendicular to the parallels and converging at the poles from 0°to 180°. 

Magnetic North - The direction relative to a magnetic compass

NMEA - National Marine Electronics Association. A professional organization that defines and maintains the standard serial format used by marine electronic navigation equipment and computer interfaces. 

OSGB - A coordinate system describing only Great Britain, similar to UTMs. Used with GRB36 datum. 

Position fix - Position coordinates as computed by the GPS receiver. 

SOG - Speed Over Ground. The speed at which the receiver is moving. 

TRN - Turn. Degrees or direction to turn. 

True North - The direction to North Pole from an observer’s position. The north direction on any geographical meridian. 

TTG - Time To Go. The measurement of how long it will take you to arrive at your destination. TTG is based on how fast you are moving towards the destination and the distance remaining. 

UTC - Universal Time Coordinated. Formerly 
referred to as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). 

UTM - Universal Transverse Mercator metric grid system used on most large and intermediate scale land topographic charts and maps. 

VMG - Velocity Made Good. The component of the velocity that is in the direction of the destination. 

Waypoint - WPT. A location saved in the receiver’s memory which is obtained by entering data, editing data, calculating data or saving a current position. Used to create routes. 

XTE - Cross Track Error. The distance, left or right, of the desired courseline. The courseline is a straight line from your present position to your destination. 

**END SPORTRAK MANUAL**