Yaesu Musen 30593X3D MOBILE MARINE TRANSCEIVER User Manual GX6000 Owner s Manual

Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. MOBILE MARINE TRANSCEIVER GX6000 Owner s Manual

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Page 106 GX600015.4 KEY BEEPThis selection is used to select the beep tone volume level when a key is pressed.1. []  “SETUP”  “CONFIGURATION”  “KEY BEEP”2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired level. The beep level can be set from “1” to “7”, or “OFF” (“4” is default).3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected level.4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.15.5 FOG ALERT TONE FREQUENCYThe function allows the radio to be setup to send the proper fog frequency which is dependent on vessel size, shown below: 70 - 200Hz: Vessel that are 660 feet (200 meters) or more in length130 - 350Hz: Vessel that are 247.5 feet (75 meters) or more but less than 660 feet (200 meters) in length250 - 700Hz: Vessel that are 66 feet (20 meters) or more but less than 247.5 feet (75 meters) in length250 - 700Hz: Vessel that are 39.6 feet (12 meters) or more but less than 66 feet (20 meters) in length1. []  “SETUP”  “CONFIGURATION”  “FOG FREQUENCY”2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired level. The frequency level can be set from “200Hz” to “850Hz” (“400Hz” is default).3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.NOTEBy default, the radio Fog frequency is set to 400 Hz. In most cases this frequency should not be changed unless the vessel is very large.15.6 LISTEN BACKWhile in PA, FOG HORN, or HORN mode, toggle the listen back function between ON and OFF.1. []  “SETUP”  “CONFIGURATION”  “LISTEN BACK”
Page 107GX60002. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “OFF” or “ON” (“ON” is default).3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.15.7 STATION NAMEThis function allows you to change the name of the radio or second station microphone. Example: “Radio - Cabin”, “RAM 1 - Flybridge”1. []  “SETUP”  “CONFIGURATION”  “STATION NAME”2. With the second station microphone connected, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the unit to be named, then press the [SELECT] soft key.3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select to scroll through the rst letter of the new station name.4. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the rst letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right.5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to ten characters, and if you do not use all ten characters, select “→” to move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name. If a mistake was made entering in the station name, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “←” or “→”, press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform steps 3 and 4.6. When nished entering the station name (using ten characters or less), press the [FINISH] soft key to advance to the second station name entry.7. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “SSM-70H”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.8. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select to scroll through the rst letter of the new station name.9. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the rst letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right.
Page 108 GX600010. Repeat steps 8 and 9 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to ten characters, and if you do not use all ten characters, select “→” to move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name. If a mistake was made entering in the station name, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “←” or “→”, press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform steps 8 and 9.11. When nished entering the station name (using ten characters or less), press the [FINISH] soft key.12. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.15.8 SOFT KEYSFrom this menu, you can assign desired functions to each soft key from numbers 01 to 12. You can also set how long the soft key icon will be displayed after the corresponding soft key is pressed.15.8.1 Key Assignment1. []  “SETUP”  “CONFIGURATION”  “SOFT KEY”2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “KEY ASSIGN-MENT”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the key number to be programmed, and press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select a new function to be assigned, and press the [ENTER] soft key. Avail-able functions are listed below. By selecting “NONE” the soft key assignment is removed.5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other soft keys. The VHF radio's functions can be assigned to the maximum of 12 soft keys. Pressing the ►/◄ key each time shows three different soft keys.01 04 1002 05 1103 06 1207 08 09(The illustration above is the default setting.)6. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.
Page 109GX6000DISPLAY FUNCTIONSOFT KEY NUMBERS ASSIGNED AS DEFAULT (See the previous page.)NONE − −TX HI/LO Selects transmit power 02WX/CH Switches channels between weather and marine 01SCAN Turns on or off scanning function 05DUAL WATCH Starts and stops dual watch scan 06MARK POSITION Marks the current position for a “Waypoint” 09SCAN MEMORY Add or remove channels from memory channel scan 04PRESET Programs or deletes the preset memory channel 10MAN OVERBOARD Marks the position where a person falls overboard 03NOISE CANCEL Enables the noise canceling settings displayCH NAME Edit channel namesSTROBE* Turns on or off the strobe light LEDSCRAMBLER Congures the secret communication settingsCOMPASS Enables the “Compass” displayWAYPOINT Enables the “Waypoint” or “Route” navigation displayFOG HORN Select FOG HORN modeINTERCOMActivates intercom between radio and RAM4 mic (optional SSM-70H (RAM4) or SSM-71H (RAM4W) required)GPS LOGGER Starts and stops logging position dataAIS DISPLAY Shows the “AIS” displayHORN BUTTON Activates the Fog Horn function 12PUBLIC ADDRESS Activates the PA functionRX RECORD Records received voices 07RX SENSE Toggles between LOCAL and DISTANCE 11PLAY Plays recorded voices 08(*: SSM-70H (RAM4) and SSM-71H (RAM4W) only)15.8.2 Key Timer1. []  “SETUP”  “CONFIGURATION”  “KEY TIMER”2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “KEY TIMER”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired time.4. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting.5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.
Page 110 GX600015.9 RESETYou may reset the memory and settings of the setup categories independently or return the transceiver to the original factory setting.1. []  “SETUP”  “CONFIGURATION”  “RESET”2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired category. You can select one from “DSC/GM SETUP”, “WAYPOINT SETUP”, “CHANNEL SETUP”, “GPS SETUP”, “AIS SETUP”, “CONFIGURATION”, or “FACTORY” (all settings* except the “MMSI” and “Vessel Information” will be initialized).(*: The Individual Directory and the GPS Log also eliminated.)3. Press the [SELECT] soft key. 4. Press the [YES] soft key. (To cancel, press the [NO] soft key.)5. Press the [OK] soft key.6. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.15.10 SUMMARY OF THE CONFIGURATION SETUPItem Description Default Value PageDISPLAY MODE Toggles LCD display mode between daytime and nighttime modeDAY MODE 105DIMMER Adjusts the backlight level of the LCD and keypadDAY MODE: 7NIGHT MODE: 4105CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the LCD 15 105KEY BEEP Adjusts the volume of beep tone when a key is pressed4106FOG FREQUENCY Sets the tone frequency when transmitting FOG400Hz 106LISTEN BACK Turns on or off of listen back func-tionON 106STATION NAME Sets the names of the radio and external devicesRADIORAM 1RAM 2107SOFT KEY Sets the assignment and display time of the soft keys10 sec 108RESET Initializes the memories and settings −110
Page 111GX600016 CHANNEL FUNCTION SETUP16.1 CHANNEL GROUPThis menu item allows you to select a channel group from USA, Canada, and International. Refer to section “8.7 USA, INTERNATIONAL, AND CANADA MODE” for details.16.2 WEATHER ALERTEnables/disables the NOAA Weather Alert function. The default setting is “ON”.1. []  “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “WEATHER ALERT”2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “ON” or “OFF”.3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected setting. 4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.16.3 SCAN MEMORYTo be able to scan channels the radio must be programmed. This section allows channels to be stored in scan memory.Refer to section “8.10.2 Programming Scan Memory” for details.16.4 SCAN TYPEThis selection is used to select the scan mode between “MEMORY” and “PRIORITY”. The default setting is “PRIORITY”.Refer to section “8.10.1 Selecting the Scan Type” for details.16.5 SCAN RESUMEThis selection is used to select the time the GX6000 waits after a transmission ends before the radio starts to scan channels again. The default setting is 2 seconds.1. []  “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “SCAN RESUME”2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired resume time, default is 2 seconds. The resume time can be set to “1sec” through “5sec”. 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting.4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.
Page 112 GX600016.6 MULTI WATCHThis selection is used to select the watch type between “DUAL” and “TRIPLE”. The default setting is “DUAL”.Refer to section “8.9 MULTI WATCH (TO PRIORITY CHANNEL)” for details.16.7 PRIORITY CHANNELThis procedure allows the radio to use a different priority channel used when priority scanning. By default, the radio priority channel is set to Channel 16.1. []  “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “PRIORITY CHANNEL” 2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired chan-nel to be a priority.3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting.4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.16.8 SUB CHANNELBy default, the sub channel is set to Channel 9. This procedure allows the radio to assign a different sub channel for instant access.1. []  “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “SUB CHANNEL”2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired chan-nel to be a sub channel. 3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting.4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.16.9 CHANNEL NAMEWhen the radio (“Normal”) mode is selected, the display will show a name under the channel number. This name describes the use of the channel. The radio has the capability to customize the name by the procedure below.Example: CH69 PLEASURE to HOOKUP1. []  “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “CHANNEL NAME”2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the channel to be named, then press the [SELECT] soft key.3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to scroll through the rst letter of the new channel name.
Page 113GX60004. Press the [SELECT] soft key to store the rst letter in the name and step to the next letter to the right. 5. Repeat step 3 and 4 until the name is complete. The name can consist of up to 16 characters, if you do not use all 16 characters, select “→” to move to the next space. This method can also be used to enter a blank space in the name. If a mistake was made entering in the channel name, rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “←” or “→”, press the [SELECT] soft key until the wrong character is selected, then perform steps 3 and 4.6. When nished entering the channel name (using fteen characters or less), press the [FINISH] soft key to save the name.7. If you want to enter the name of another channel, repeat the steps 2 through 6.8. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.NOTEWhen “CHANNEL NAME” is assigned to the soft key, you can show the channel name input display directly by pressing the [NAME] soft key during radio operation.16.10 NOISE CANCELLATIONEnables/disables the Noise-canceling function of the transmitter and receiver independently.1. []  “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “NOISE CANCEL”2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “TX MODE”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “ON” or “OFF”, then press the [ENTER] soft key.
Page 114 GX60004. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “RX MODE”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the noise level from “LEVEL1” through “LEVEL4” or “OFF”, then press the [ENTER] soft key.6. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.16.11 AUDIO FILTER OPERATIONThis menu item allows you to select operation of the internal audio lter for the best acoustics in noisy environments. The default setting is “NORMAL”.1. []  “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “AF PITCH CONTROL”2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired lter operation.3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting.4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.16.12 RX RECORDERCongure settings of the function for recording received voices.16.12.1 RX Recorder Function ON/OFFEnable/disable the RX Recorder function. The default setting is “OFF”.1. []  “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “RX RECORDER”2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “ACTIVATION”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “ON” or “OFF”, then press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting.4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.16.12.2 Setting for Recording Delay TimeSet the time interval until recording stops after the end of voice reception. The default setting is 3 seconds.1. []  “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “RX RECORDER”
Page 115GX60002. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “RECORDING DELAY TIME”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired delay time. The delay time can be set to “1sec” through “5sec”. 4. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting.5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.16.12.3 Setting for End of ToneEnable/disable the tone function that indicates the end of recording when recording stops. The default setting is “ON”.1. []  “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “RX RECORDER”2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “END OF TONE”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “OFF” or “ON”, then press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting.4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.16.12.4 Data EraseDelete recorded voice data.1. []  “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “RX RECORDER”2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “DATA ERASE”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.
Page 116 GX60003. Press the [YES] soft key. (To cancel, press the [NO] soft key.)4. Press the [OK] soft key.5. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.16.13 SCRAMBLER SETUPCongure the voice scrambler setting. Two types of voice scrambler functions are available: the 4-code type (CVS2500A compatible) and the 32-code type (FVP-42 compatible for Furuno Electric FM-4721) (This function is not avail-able for CH16 and CH70).1. []  “SETUP”  “CHANNEL SETUP”  “SCRAMBLER”2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “TYPE”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.3. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “CVS2500” or “FVP-42”, then press the [ENTER] soft key. Note: Changing this setting will delete all scrambler codes set for each channel.4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “CODE”, then press the [SELECT] soft key.5. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the channel to be scrambled, then press the [SELECT] soft key. Note: CH16 and CH70 cannot be used.
Page 117GX60006. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the scrambler code. The scrambler code can be set from “00” to “03” or “OFF” (While FVP-42 is selected in step 6, the scrambler code can be set from “00” to “31” or “OFF”). When “OFF” is selected the voice scrambler is disabled. 7. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the selected code.8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 to set other channels.9. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.16.14 SUMMARY OF THE CANNEL FUNCTION SETUPItem Description Default Value PageCHANNEL GROUP Selects the channel group USA: USA 35WEATHER ALERT Turns on or off the Weather Alert functionOFF 111SCAN MEMORY Add or remove a channel to Scan Memory−38SCAN TYPE Select priority scan or memory scanPRIORITY 38SCAN RESUME Sets the resume time of scanning 2sec 111MULTI WATCH Selects Dual Watch or Triple WatchDUAL 37PRIORITY CHANNEL Selects a priority channel CH16 112SUB CHANNEL Selects a Sub Channel CH09 112CHANNEL NAME Edit the name of memory chan-nels−112NOISE CANCEL Turns on or off of noise cancelling function (independently available for transmission and reception)OFF 113AF PITCH CONTROL Selects the audio lter operation NORMAL 114RX RECORDER Congures settings of the func-tion for recording received voicesACTIVATION: OFFRECORDING DELAY TIME: 3secEND OF TONE: ONDATA ERASE: −114SCRAMBLER Congures the secret communi-cation settingsTYPE: CVS2500CORD: −116
Page 118 GX600017 DSC SETUP17.1 INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORYThe GX6000 has a DSC directory that allows you to store a vessel or person’s name and the associated MMSI you wish to contact via individual calls, position requests and position report transmissions.To transmit an individual call you program this directory with information of the vessel you wish to contact, similar to a cellular phone's telephone directory.Refer to section “10.4.1 Setting up the Individual / Position Call Directory” for details.17.2 INDIVIDUAL REPLYThis menu item sets up the radio to automatically (default setting) or manually respond to a DSC Individual call requesting you to switch to a working channel for voice communications. When “MANUAL” is selected the MMSI of the calling vessel is shown allowing you to see who is calling. This function is similar to caller id on a cellular phone.Refer to section “10.4.2 Setting up the Individual Call Reply” for details.17.3 INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTThe radio can be setup to transmit a reply automatically (default) or set so the radio will not reply to an individual call.Refer to section “10.4.3 Enabling the Individual Call Acknowledgment” for details.17.4 INDIVIDUAL RINGERThe radio can be setup to ring like a telephone to alert you the radio received a DSC individual call. The default setting is 2 minutes, however this can be changed to 5, 10 or 15 seconds with the procedure below.Refer to section “10.4.6 Setting up the Individual Call Ringer” for details.17.5 GROUP DIRECTORYFor this function to operate, the same group MMSI must be programmed into all the DSC VHF radios within the group of vessels that will be using this feature. Refer to section “10.5.1 Setting up a Group Call” for details.
Page 119GX600017.6 POSITION REPLYThe GX6000 can be set up to automatically (default setting) or manually send your position when requested by another vessel. This selection is important if you are concerned about someone polling the position of your vessel that you may not want to. In the manual mode you will see the MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity Number) or persons name shown on the display allowing you to choose to send your position to the requesting vessel.Refer to section “10.6.1 Setting up a Position Request Reply” for details.17.7 AUTO POSITION POLLINGThe GX6000 has the capability to automatically track seven vessels programmed into the individual directory.Refer to section “10.9 AUTO POSITION POLLING” for details.17.8 AUTO POSITION INTERVALThe GX6000 has the capability to automatically track seven vessels programmed into the individual directory.Selecting the auto position polling time interval between position request trans-missions to be setup.Refer to section “10.9.2 Setting up the Polling Time Interval” for details.17.9 AUTO CHANNEL CHANGEWhen a DSC distress or an all ships (urgency or safety) call is received, the GX6000 will automatically switch to Channel 16.This menu selection allows the automatic switch time to be changed. The default selection is 30 seconds.1. []  “SETUP”  “DSC SETUP”  “AUTO CHANNEL CHANGE”2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired time, then press the [ENTER] soft key. 3. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.When the “OFF” is selected, “[C]” icon will light up on the screen.
Page 120 GX600017.10 NO ACTION TIMERIf no key is pressed during the “MENU” or “DSC CALL” screen, the GX6000 will automatically return to radio operation.The default selection is 15 minutes.1. []  “SETUP”  “DSC SETUP”  “NO ACTION TIMER”2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired time, then press the [ENTER] soft key. 3. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.17.11 WAIT TIME FOR POSITION FIXThis menu allows you to select the maximum wait time till obtaining position information when receiving a distress call, POS Report call, or acknowledge-ment to POS request call.The default selection is 15 seconds.1. []  “SETUP”  “DSC SETUP”  “POS UNFIX WAITING TIME”2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired time, then press the [ENTER] soft key. 3. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.17.12 DSC BEEPThis feature allows the alarm beeps to be turned on or off when a DSC call is received. The DSC calls that can be customized are: individual, group, all ships, position request, position report, geographical, polling, and DSC test.Refer to section “10.5.4 Setting up the Group Call Ringer” for details.17.13 SUMMARY OF THE DSC SETUP MENUItem Description Default Value PageINDIVIDUAL DIRECTORYEnter or edit addresses used for individual call− 56INDIVIDUAL REPLY Selects a reply to individual call MANUAL 57INDIVIDUAL ACK. Selects the message to be sent automatically as an individual call acknowledgementABLE 57INDIVIDUAL RING Selects the ringing time when an individual call or a position request is received2 min 61
Page 121GX6000Item Description Default Value PageGROUP DIRECTORY Enter or edit addresses used for group call− 62POSITION REPLY Selects reply mode when receiv-ing a position callAUTO 67AUTO POSITION POLLINGSelects the AUTO POSITION POLLING operation typeAUTO POS REQUEST 77AUTO POS INTERVAL Selects the transmission interval of AUTO POSITION POLLING signal30 sec 77AUTO CHANNEL CHANGESelects the delay time to move to the requested channel automati-cally after receiving a distress call, All Ship call, or group call30 sec 119NO ACTION TIMER Selects the delay time to return to radio operation automatically after no key press15 min 120POS UNFIX WAITING TIMESets the maximum wait time to obtain position information when receiving a distress call, POS Report call, or acknowledgement to POS request call15 sec 120DSC BEEP Turns on or off the audible alarm when receiving a DSC callINDIVIDUAL CALL: ONGROUP CALL: ONALL SHIPS: ONPOS REQUEST: OFFPOS REPORT: ONGEOGRAPHICAL: ONPOLLING CALL: OFFDSC TEST CALL: OFF120
Page 122 GX600018 GPS SETUPThe “GPS Setup” mode allows the parameters for the NMEA2000 or the NMEA -0183 or the optional SCU-31 external GPS antenna to be customized for your operating requirements.18.1 ORDER OF PRIORITYSpecify the order of priority of the connection devices to be used when obtain-ing location information.1. []  “SETUP”  “GPS SETUP”  “ORDER OF PRIORITY”2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select “NMEA2000” or “NMEA-0183” then press the [ENTER] soft key to save the new setting.3. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.NOTEThe SUC-31 external GPS antenna is always set as the lowest priority.18.2 COMPASS DIRECTIONThis menu item selects the compass direction to be shown on the GX6000 display. The default setting is “COURSE-UP”.1. []  “SETUP”  “GPS SETUP”  “COMPASS DIRECTION”2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired direc-tion from “COURSE-UP” and “NORTH-UP”.3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to save the new setting.4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.18.3 LOCATION FORMATThis menu item selects the coordinate system to be shown on the GX6000 display. The default setting is “ddd°mm.mmmm”.1. []  “SETUP”  “GPS SETUP”  “LOCATION FORMAT”
Page 123GX60002. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the desired coor-dinate system. The location format can be selected from “ddd°mm.mmmm” and “ddd°mm’ss””.3. Press the [ENTER] soft key to save the new setting.4. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.18.4 TIME OFFSETSets the local time offset between UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) and local time shown on the display. The offset is added or subtracted from the time received from the GPS. Refer to section “7.8.1 Changing the GPS Time” for details.18.5 TIME AREAThis menu selection allows the radio to show UTC time or local time with the offset. Refer to section “7.8.2 Changing the Time Area” for details.18.6 TIME FORMATThis menu selection allows the radio to show time in 12-hour or 24-hour format.Refer to section “7.8.3 Changing the Time Format” for details.18.7 UNITS OF MEASUREThis section allows you to set the speed, distance and altitude units.1. []  “SETUP”  “GPS SETUP”  “UNIT OF MEASURE”2. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the item you want to set.3. Press the [SELECT] soft key.4. Rotate the DIAL/ENT knob to select the unit.5. Press the [ENTER] soft key to store the new setting.6. Press the CLEAR key to return to radio operation.18.8 MAGNETIC VARIATIONThis selection allows customizing the GPS COG (Course Over Ground) indica-tion on the normal and compass pages and BRG on the waypoint and AIS pages.Refer to section “7.8.4 Changing COG to True or Magnetic” for details.NOTESetting to “ON” is effective only when the RMC sentences with magnetic data are input from external devices such as a GPS chart plotter.

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