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GPS
The GPS5 RAIM screen works interactively with the GPS/RAIM
menu under the CFG key.
Use the procedure below to activate the RAIM feature;
1. Press the CFG key.
2. Scroll down to the GPS menu.
3. Press the EDIT key to bring up the cursor.
4. Scroll down to "RAIM: .....No"
5. Highlight the Change softkey and press ENT to switch it to "Yes".
6. Scroll down to "Accuracy Rng 10-100m: 100" to change the
Note: The GPS5 RAIM Status screen is available in MX500 models with
program version 3.0 and using the MX421, MX521, MX525 or MX575
antenna sensors.
THE MX500 AND RAIM FEATURE IS AN AID TO NAVIGATION ONLY.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD IT BE USED IN LIEU OF AU-
THORIZED GOVERNMENT CHARTS. ITS ACCURACY CAN BE AF-
FECTED BY MANY FACTORS SUCH AS EQUIPMENT DEFECTS, ENVI-
RONMENTAL CONDITIONS, OR IMPROPER OPERATION. THE USER IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFE NAVIGATION OF THE VESSEL. THIS IN-
CLUDES CONSULTING AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT CHARTS AND
EXERCISING COMMON PRUDENCE AND NAVIGATIONAL JUDGEMENT
AT ALL TIMES.
Version 3.0
- RAIM Caution. Not enough satellites are available for proper
RAIM calculation.
range. Otherwise you may skip this step. 100 meters is the de-
fault value.
Warning:
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