Garmin 170 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
Position Page
The position page shows where you are, what direc-
tion you’re heading and how fast you’re going. The
graphic compass at the top of the page indicates the
direction you’re moving. The four user-selectable data
fields below the compass tape show your current course
and speed over ground, along with a resettable trip
odometer and altitude display. Your current latitude and
longitude, along with a 12/24-hour clock, appear at the
bottom of the page.
The VHF status field appears at the bottom of every
page. It displays (from left to right) the current channel,
band of operation, operating mode, and output power
level. The VHF status field elements are discussed in
detail in the reference section.
The graphic compass display is designed to show your cur-
rent track and does not serve as a true magnetic compass
while you’re standing still.
Position Page
Getting
Started
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Graphic
Compass
Tape
Current Track
Time of Day
Speed Over Ground
Position
Coordinates
Altitude
VHF Status Field
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The position page also fea-
tures a resettable trip
odometer to keep track of
your distance traveled.
In addition to displaying
your position coordinates,
the position page shows
your track and speed over
the ground.
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