Course Description for
Using GPS Seminar
Getting comfortable with the marine electronics available today can be intimidating to new, and even experienced, boaters. One of the most common electronic devices on board today is a GPS based chartplotter. This seminar will take the mystery out of the GPS chartplotter units and show you how to set your units up to get the most out of them.
What you will learn
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Introduction to the screens and capabilities of today’s GPS chartplotter with integrated depth sounders.
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How to control screen brightness and set up devices with the data that you really need.
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How to create waypoints, routes and measure distance.
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How to use your track feature and the depth sounder to pinpoint your location
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How to locate services near you such as marinas, gas, ramps, etc. all built into your unit.
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Using advanced features such as split screens, current and future tides data and setting alarms.
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