69Using the GPS FunctionMethod of Positioning by GPSDisplaying Current Position Information of Your Station1 Turn on the transceiver.2 Press and hold M for over 1 second to enter the Set mode.3 Turn O to select [1 DISPLAY].4 Press H.5 Turn O to select [1 GPS POWER].6 Press H.7 GPS data appears on the LCD.An arrow icon (the direction in which you are heading),your current position, number of satellites, longitude,latitude, and altitude appear on the LCD.Tips • The arrow icon (the direction in which you are heading) willnot appear and the latitude/altitude blinks until GPS satellite data is acquired.• When GPS satellite data has been acquired, the arrow icon (the direction in which you areheading) will appear, the latitude/altitude will change from blinking to lit, and your currentposition will be displayed.• If acquisition of GPS satellite data is interrupted due to an obstacle, such as a building ortunnel, only the arrow icon (the direction in which you are heading) disappears.8 Press O to scroll the screen, and display the current time.Pressing O again displays GPS data.The GPS screens will transition each time H is pressed.9. Press p.The screen returns from the GPS screen to the normalfrequency display. (Not return to the transmission state)Displaying Position Information of Remote Station in Digital ModeWith the V/D mode C4FM digital, because GPS position information is transmittedsimultaneously with voice signals, the direction and position of the remote station can bedisplayed in real-time even while communicating.For details, see “Real-Time Navigation Function” on page 73.Tip• Even if the GPS function of your station is set to OFF, position information of the remote station canbe displayed in V/D mode.Caution If the GPS function is not active, the remote station will not be able to acquire position informationfor your station.
