Garmin E Trex 30 User Manual (English)

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Using E Trex 30 for Crashed Model Location.

Basic Concepts

Immediately after the crash memorise the direction of the crash and esti-

mate the distance into the bush. (Lay your Tx on the ground with the an-

tenna pointing in the direction of the crash)

To help distance estimation the following will assist:

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Length of Runway: 200 m

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Distance from the pilots station to the cabbage trees opposite: 168m

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Distance from the pilots station to the Astro dome: 275m

Both these features and the pilot station have been entered as way

points in the E Trex

Stand at the pilot station, Start up the Etrex, from the MENU page select

the Sight ‘N Go feature. Enter the crash direction and its distance esti-

mate. This creates a numbered waypoint, which is the crash site. You can

name this waypoint if required, otherwise remember its ID Number.

Press the “save” selection which brings up the compass page to allow-

navigation to the crash waypoint.

You can then use the compass display or the map display to guide you to

the crash waypoint.

The top pointer on the compass is the COURSE POINTER which points in

the direct bearing to the crash and the “dashboard” data fields tell you how

far away you are.

If you have to deviate from the direct course (e.g. to avoid an obstacle) the

course pointer always indicates the direction from your current position.

A course deviation indicator (CDI) also provides a indication of right and

left drift from the original direct course from the pilots station. If you want

to follow a direct line to the crash the CDI helps you to do this.

If you select the map option the map shows where you are in relation to

the pilot station and the crash waypoint and also points to the crash way-

point.

The tracking feature of the GPS will show your track on the map display

as you make diversions etc on the way to the waypoint.

Use the tracking feature to search closer or further away from the pilots

station in the bearing line of the crash waypoint.

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Garmin E Trex 30 Specifications

General

Display Resolution	176 x 220 pixels
Battery Life	up to 25 hours
Water Rating	IPX7
High-Sensitivity Receiver	Yes
Barometric Altimeter	Yes
Electronic Compass	Yes
Basemap	Yes
Ability to Add Maps	Yes
Built-in Memory	1.7 GB
Waypoints/Favorites/Locations	2000
Routes	200
Track Log	10, 000 points, 200 saved tracks
Geocaching-Friendly	Yes
Custom POIs (points of interest)	Yes
Picture Viewer	No
Garmin Connect Compatible	Yes
Wireless Connectivity	No
Dimensions	4.0 x 2.1 x 1.3 inches
Display Type	Transflective color TFT
Weight	5 oz (141.7 g) with batteries
Battery	2 AA batteries
Accepts Data Cards	microSD card (not included)
Display Size	1.4" x 1.7" (3.6 x 4.3 cm)