Icom ID-51A

New2001
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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.
➪ ➪ ➪
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)
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 w
[QUICK]
.
( MENU > GPS > GPS Set> ManualPosition)
Push D-pad( e ) to select “Capture From GPS,” and then
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.” r
( MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPSSelect)
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