Garmin GPSMAP 130 User Manual download pdf (Page 27)

Status Page

The GPSMAP 130 status page provides a visual reference of various receiver

functions, including current satellite coverage, receiver operating mode and cur-

rent receiver accuracy. The status information will give you an idea of what the

receiver is doing at any given moment.

The sky view and signal strength bars give you an indication of what satel-

lites are visible to the receiver and whether or not they are being tracked. The sig-

nal strength is shown on a bar graph for each satellite, with the satellite number

below. When a satellite is visible but not being tracked, the strength bar will not

be shown and the sky view indicator will not be highlighted.

The sky view shows a bird’s-eye view of the position of each satellite relative

to the receiver’s last known position. The outer circle represents the horizon (track

up), the inner circle 45º above the horizon, and the center point a position directly

overhead. Use the sky view to determine if there are obstructions shading your

reception of GPS signals.

SECTION

STATUS PAGE

Overview

A. Whenever the GPSMAP 130 is searching for satel-

lites, no signal strength bars will appear.

B. Once the receiver has found the satellite(s) indicated,

a hollow signal strength bar will appear. After satel-

lite data has been collected, the signal strength bars

will become solid.

Status Field

Horizontal Accuracy

Satellite

Sky View

Signal Strength

Indicators

Status Bar

Dilution of Precision

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Garmin GPSMAP 130 User Manual Page 27