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GPS
Use the cursor key to move down the screen again and program the
frequency you desire. The receiver will automatically update the Sta-
tion ID. If the beacon station is transmitting its location, the receiver
will calculate the distance between the reference station and the re-
ceiver, otherwise this will be blank. You can usually find current
beacon status, location, and operating information from the govern-
ing country's Coast Guard or Maritime Safety Administration. You
will find a list of known beacon stations in Appendix C - Beacon List
at the end of this manual. This list may be incomplete at your loca-
tion, in which case we encourage you to contact the appropriate gov-
erning agency.
When you are in manual tuning mode, pressing the EDIT key will
bring up the cursor on the Frequency. You can only complete the
manual tuning operation by pressing the EDIT key when the Fre-
quency is highlighted.
Program the frequency you desire and press the EDIT key. The CDU
will automatically update the Station ID. If the beacon is transmit-
ting its location, the CDU will calculate the distance between the
reference station and the receiver.
You can usually find the current beacon status, location and operat-
ing information from the governing country's Coast Guard or Mari-
time Safety Administration. You will find a list of known beacon
stations in Appendix C - Beacon List at the end of this manual. This
list may be incomplete, in which case we encourage you to contact
the appropriate governing agency.
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