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Initializing the GPSCOM 170 for First-Time Use

The first time you power up your new GPSCOM 170

is an important step in getting the best possible GPS per-

formance. The receiver must be given an opportunity to

collect satellite almanac data and establish its present

position. This initialization process takes approximately

3 to 5 minutes and is only necessary for first-time opera-

tion, after memory loss, or when the receiver has been

moved more than 500 miles from the last calculated posi-

tion with the power off. Once your GPSCOM 170 has

been properly initialized, you should acquire satellites

and obtain a position quickly each time you power up.

Your GPSCOM 170 is shipped in the AutoLocate

mode, which is designed to let the receiver “find itself”

without using its last known position (you don’t need to

worry about what lat/lon is currently displayed on the

position page, as the unit is not using that information to

calculate your present position).

To power up your unit for first time use:

1. Position the internal GPS antenna so it has the best pos-

sible view of the sky (the internal patch antenna is locat-

ed just above the keypad, marked by the embossed

globe).

2. Turn the unit on by rotating the volume control

clockwise.

3. Rotate the squelch control clockwise until receiver

noise disappears.

4. Remain in the same location until the GPSCOM 170 has

calculated a position. (You’ll know you have a fix when a

2D or 3D status appears in the status field or the receiv-

er automatically transitions to the position page. If you

encounter difficulty acquiring satellite signals, see

page 66.)

Initializing The

Receiver

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