Icom ID-31E PLUS Basic Manual

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102INITIAL SETUP2BASIC MANUAL■ Confirming the GPS signal receivingThe transceiver has a built-in GPS receiver. You can checkyour current location, and transmit GPS data in the DVmode. See the ADVANCED MANUAL for details. (Section 5)Confirm the GPS receiver is receiving your location.The GPS icon blinks when searching for satellites.→ → →The GPS icon stops blinking when the minimum needednumber of satellites are found.L It may take only a few seconds to receive, or it may takea few minutes, depending on your operating environment.If you have difficulties receiving, we recommend that youtry a different location.L When GPS Select is set to “Manual,” the icon is notdisplayed.(MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)NOTE: If you cannot receive GPS data, manually set thedate and time.(MENU > Time Set > Date/Time)TIP: To prolong the battery life in the GPS modeTo prolong the battery life while operating in the GPSmode, manually update your location with the receivedGPS data.1. Confirm the GPS receiver is receiving your locationdata. (See to the left).2. Display the MANUAL POSITION screen.(MENU > GPS > GPS Set > Manual Position)3. Push [QUICK].• Quick Menu window is displayed.4. Select “Capture From GPS.”5. Set GPS Select to “Manual.”(MENU > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)TIP: The GPS log data is saved on the microSD card.(p. 28)