Raymarine GPS navigation GPS Receiver User Manual


 
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
1 .O General
Congratulations on selecting Raytheons’
NAV 398
for Loran-C/GPS navi-
gation aboard your vessel. We are sure you will enjoy using this ultra modern,
full function, and compact navigation system. The NAV 398, with its’ large
STN LCD display, excellant graphics, on-sceen prompts, and oversized soft
silicon keys, provide simple operations to guide you through the various
navigation functions. From the moment you turn on the
NAV 398, you
will
be surprised at how easy it can be to use this Loran-C or GPS Navigator.
The
NAV 398
is a feature-packed Navigator that operates with inputs from
the Raynav 508 or 508A Loran-C sensors, or with the Raystar 108 8-Channel
GPS sensor, or with both sensors together. One key press gives you quick
access to either navigation system.
The
NAV
unit includes storage for up to 500 waypoints and 10 route plans
in the NAV unit’s internal memories.
The[m[
key stores your present
position as a waypoint instantly with a single key press.
The[E[(Man-
Overboard) key not only stores an instant position with one key press, but
activates a special display to steer you back to the MOB location. A special
Dynamic
CD1
display provides a 3-D effect for steering to destinations in
the route; even showing turns in the route and waypoints along the way.
1.1 About This Manual
The purpose of this manual is
to provide you with the most
important information for ob-
taining the best operation and
performance from your NAV
unit. Please take the necessary
time to read the various sec-
tions.
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