Understanding The Features - NorthStar 951X Operator's Manual

Chapter 2 - Introducing the Northstar 951/952

Understanding the features

GPS features
Navigation features
Waypoints and
routes
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Upon using the unit, you'll see that you can quickly learn to
operate the system's various features without constantly refer-
ring to this manual. After you've read through the manual
once, you probably won't have to refer to it very often.
Because the unit anticipates your most frequent requests for
navigation information, accessing most functions requires
only one or two keypresses. By minimizing the attention
needed to navigate, you can now devote more time to other
aspects of your trip.
The unit's features include the following.
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12-channel GPS precision and dependability
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accurate, worldwide position data in any weather, 24
hours a day
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optional, built-in, two-channel, fully automatic DGPS bea-
con receiver for accuracy as good as 1-3 meters
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fast signal acquisition
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fast-reacting, accurate speed and course
high-resolution, high-speed CHART screen (color screen
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in the 952) showing:
>
position relative to nearby waypoints
>
your recent track line
>
your intended course line
>
avoidance areas
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lat/lon display
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tide-prediction software integrated with the navigation
display (at any U.S. and Canadian NOAA tide station for
today or any other date)
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stores up to 1,000 waypoints and 500 routes
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displays waypoints:
951/952 Operator's Manual Rev. B