Icom MA-500TR [42/60] D channel information

MENU MODE OPERATION

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■ Menu mode items

D User Setting (Continued)

- SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation System) Function

The SBAS transmits signals to correct errors and improve

accuracy and reliability in data received from regular GPS

satellites. When this function is ON, the transponder uses the

corrected data.

➥ Push [ENT] to toggle this function ON or OFF.

 •You canalsoturn ONthe functionby pushing [≈], or OFF by

pushing [Ω].

ON : The SBAS function is ON. (default)

OFF : The SBAS function is OFF.

- SBAS Search

Set the SBAS search function to “Manual” or “Auto.”

This function should normally be set to “Auto.”

➥ Push [ENT] to select either “Manual” or “Auto.”

 •Youcanalsoselecttheoptionbypushing[Ω] or [≈].

Manual : You have to manually select the SBAS satellite.

This option can be useful when your vessel is in

an area where 2 satellite zones overlap.

Auto : The transponder automatically searches for the

SBAS satellite that is determined according to the

position of your vessel. (default)

- SBAS Satellite

When “Manual” option is selected in the SBAS Search item,

you should manually select the SBAS Satellite which covers

the zone your vessel is monitoring.

➥ Push [Ω] or [≈] to select an SBAS Satellite number be-

tween 120 and 138. (default: 120)

D Channel information

The channel information screen shows the channels 2087

and 2088 information in which safety-related messages are

transmitted to, and received from, the AIS targets.

The channel to be used is automatically set according to the

message received from an AIS Base Station.

➥ Push [CLEAR] to return to the Menu mode.

[CLEAR]

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