User Manual

WARNINGS
FOR SAFETY REASONS, THE DRIVER SHOULD NOT USE THIS DEVICE IN A VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION TO ASSIST THE DRIVER TO NAVIGATE. Please do not try and change any settings on the SporTrak while driving. Come to a complete stop or have your passenger make any changes. Taking your eyes off the road is dangerous and can result in an accident in which you or others could be injured. USE GOOD JUDGEMENT This product is an excellent navigation aid, but does not replace the need for careful orienteering and good judgement. Never rely solely on one device for navigating. USE CARE The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the U.S. Government, which is solely responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of GPS. The accuracy of position fixes can be affected by the periodic adjustments to GPS satellites made by the U.S. Government and is subject to change in accordance with the Department of Defense civil GPS user policy and the Federal Radionavigation Plan. Accuracy can also be affected by poor satellite geometry. USE PROPER ACCESSORIES Use only Magellan cables and antennas; the use of non-Magellan cables and antennas may severely degrade performance or damage the receiver, and will void the warranty.

LICENSE AGREEMENT

Thales Navigation grants you, the purchaser, the right to use the software supplied in and with Thales Navigation GPS products (the "SOFTWARE") in the normal operation of the equipment. You may make copies only for your own personal use and for use within your organization. The SOFTWARE is the property of Thales Navigation and/or its suppliers and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions; therefore, you must treat this SOFTWARE like any other copyright material. You may not use, copy, modify, reverse engineer or transfer this SOFTWARE except as expressly provided in this license. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Thales Navigation and/or its suppliers. * * * No part of this guide may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose other than the purchaser's personal use without the prior written permission of Thales Navigation. 2002 by Thales Navigation. All rights reserved. Magellan and SporTrak are trademarks of Thales Navigation.

Table of Contents

Introduction. 1
SporTrak User Manual.. 1 SporTrak GPS Receiver.. 2

Getting Started. 3

Installing the Batteries.. 3 Proper Handling - Signal Reception. 4 Power On... 4 Initialize.. 5 Initialize for First Time Use.. 5 Select Language. 5 Key Layout Screen.. 6 Initialize Alert.. 6 Select Approximate Position.. 6 Getting a Fixed Position.. 9 Saving Your Waypoint.. 9

Basic Operation.. 11

Entering Information.. 11 Navigation Screens. 11 Using the Status Screen. 12 Using the Position Screen.. 13 Using the NAV 1 Screen. 14 Customizing the NAV 1 Screen.. 14 Using the Compass Screen. 15
Customizing the Compass Screen. 15 Using the NAV 2 Screen. 16 Customizing the NAV 2 Screen.. 16 Using the Plot Screen.. 17 Selecting PAN-N-SCAN.. 18 Setting Track History.. 18 Clearing Track History.. 18 Setting Up the Plotter.. 19 Setting Hide Data/Show Data. 20 Using the Road Screen.. 21 Customizing the Road Screen.. 21 Using the Speed Screen.. 22 Resetting the Odometer. 22 Resetting the Trip Odometer.. 23 Setting the Speed Average. 23 Using the Time Screen.. 24 Selecting Time Format.. 24 Resetting Elapsed Time.. 25

Press Press

Saving Your Position with a User-Created Name This allows saving a position with a name that is more descriptive, such as CAMP or HOME.
Press Press Enter data Press Press
Creating a GOTO A GOTO is a route that guides you from your current position to any waypoint in the receivers memory.
Press Select category Press Select waypoint Press
This completes the Getting Started section. The following Basic Operation section will familiarize you with the NAV screens and more detailed functions.

Basic Operation

Entering Information
Throughout this user manual there are some key presses that will be used often, so please keep them in mind while setting up and navigating. When entering data. Use the Use the for making selections and moving up or down. to move the cursor to the left or right and page
through menus. Press to return to the previous screen and to exit a

screen or end a process.

Navigation Screens
The nine NAV (Navigation) screens (STATUS, POSITION, NAV 1, COMPASS, NAV 2, PLOT, ROAD, SPEED and TIME) provide you with necessary information you will need to use the receiver as a navigational tool. NAV screens can be viewed by pressing viewing any NAV screen, you can use the the sequence of NAV screens. from any screen. While or to step through
All screens, except STATUS and POSITION screens, can be disabled by turning them off in the NAV SCREENS portion of SETUP.

Using the Status Screen

The STATUS screen gives you the general well-being of your receiver by showing you satellite status, signal strengths and battery life.
Once the receiver has computed a fixed position, the STATUS screen will be replaced by the POSITION screen.

8 W 7 18

Pic Satellite

Positions WAAS Satellite

Satellite Position Graph

Satellite Signal Chart

001112 782385

Satellite Numbers

Battery Life Indicator
The Battery Life Indicator was designed to be used with AA alkaline batteries. With AA lithium batteries, you will have more battery life available than shown on the Battery Life Indicator.
Satellite Positions Where the satellite is located relative to your position. Satellite Numbers Identifies the satellite shown on the chart and on the Satellite Position Graph. Battery Life Indicator Shows approximate remaining battery life for batteries in the receiver. Satellite Signal Chart Displays satellite signal strengths. When the receiver first tracks a satellite, the strength bar
will not be solid until ephemeris is collected. This takes about 30 seconds if uninterrupted. Satellite Position Graph The two circles indicate satellite elevation, the outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle represents 45 from the horizon. The center of the circle is 90. WAAS Satellite WAAS is described in the back of the user manual.

Using the Position Screen
The POSITION screen displays the coordinates of your last computed position and basic navigation data. You also have the option of viewing your position using another coordinate system.
When you are stationary, the receiver begins the averaging mode. While averaging, the receiver continuously takes fixes to create an average. Once you begin moving, averaging stops automatically.

POSITION

Elevation Date Speed
ELEV 900 FT 11:23:35 PM 23JAN97 EPE 112 FT SPEED TRIP 5.38 K 238.8 N T M COURSE 150 M

3406.52N 11749.56W

Position Coordinates Time Estimated Position Error Distance Traveled Course Second Coordinate System access

Compass

120 150

Position Icon

Position Icon Your current position on the compass. Estimated Position Error May display the estimated position error value, WAAS (if WAAS corrections are being received), AVERAGING (if computing a position while not moving), DGPS (if DGPS is being fed to
receiver), or Simulate (if in the simulate mode). Second Coordinate System Access Displays your present position in a secondary coordinate system. Datums can be selected under SETUP.
Viewing the Secondary Coordinate Screen From the POSITION screen, use the left/right ARROWs to view the Second Coordinate System access screen.

Using the NAV 1 Screen

The NAV 1 screen displays your destination along with four customizable navigation data and a graphical compass.
Ideally, when you are navigating, the Position Icon and the Destination Icon should line up, one above the other.

Destination Name

TO: FISH
n DST 50.2 m K SOG 8.2T n XTE 3.80m R K VMG 7.2 T BRG 127m
Customizable Navigation Data

Destination Icon Compass

When the bearing to your destination cannot be displayed within the compass, an arrow will be displayed to indicate the steering direction you should be traveling.

CUSTOMIZE WPT NAMES

BRG OFF 027m DST ON 50.2nm SOG 8.2KT COG 056m VMG 7.2KT CTS 028m ETA 01:09P ETE 02H24M XTE L.2nm TRN L26 ALT 83 F T TME 01:09P BLANK
Destination Icon This icon represents where you want to go.
Customizable Navigation Data You can change the four navigational fields. You can choose from BRG, DST, SOG, COG, VMG, CTS, ETA, ETE, XTE, TRN, ALT, TME and blank.
Customizing the NAV 1 Screen
The NAV 1 screen can be changed to show the navigation data that you prefer to view.

From NAV 1 screen

Select CUSTOMIZE Select data type

Choose field

Figure A. Select the data field to appear on the NAV 1 screen.

Using the Compass Screen

As well as displaying the customizable navigation data, the COMPASS screen provides a pointer compass to help you reach your destination.

When the COG Indicator and the Steering Indicator point in the same direction, you are on course. The NorthFinder feature displays sun and moon icons, above the horizon, for you to determine the direction of north and your destination. Align the sun on the COMPASS screen with the sun in the sky. When aligned, the Steering Indicator will point you in the direction you should travel to reach your destination.
BRG ---m DST ---nm SOG ---KT COG ---m VMG ---KT CTS ---m BLANK

TO: HOME

m 127 m 156

3.52 I

Sun Icon

COG Indicator

Moon Icon
Steering Indicator Destination Icon
Steering Indicator Displays the bearing of the destination relative to the course over ground. Destination Icon Shows the general direction you should be traveling.
COG Indicator Displays direction you are traveling. The COG indicator always points up and the compass rotates according to the COG.
Customizing the Compass Screen
The COMPASS screen can be changed to show the navigation data that you prefer to view.
From COMPASS screen Choose field Select CUSTOMIZE

Change field

Figure B. Select the data field to appear on the COMPASS screen. Magellan SporTrak

Using the NAV 2 Screen

The NAV 2 screen displays four customizable navigation data. The NAV 2 screen is designed to help you see the screen when your receiver is mounted at a distance from you.

TO: CAMP

14.2 M 171 M SOG 11.2 K T DST 50.2N M

BRG COG

Customizable Navigation Data. You can change the four navigational data fields. You can choose from BRG, DST, SOG, COG,
VMG, CTS, ETA, ETE, XTE, TRN, ALT, TME and blank.
Customizing the NAV 2 Screen
The NAV 2 screen can be changed to show the navigation data that you prefer to view.

From NAV 2 screen

Select CUSTOMIZE Change field
Figure A. Select the data field to appear on the NAV 2 screen.

Using the Plot Screen

The PLOT screen is a mini map that shows where you have traveled and where you want to travel. You can view the active route, your current position and the other waypoints and destination in the PLOT screen.
Destination Name Bearing to Destination

351 3.52 I m

FISH 2 DOCK
Distance to Destination North Indicator Waypoint Icon Current Position Icon Track History

From ROAD screen Choose field Select CUSTOMIZE
Figure B. You can choose from BRG, DST, SOG, COG, VMG, CTS and blank.

Using the Speed Screen

While using the SPEED screen, you can view the graphical speedometer, odometer and trip odometer as well as the numerical bearing, course over ground and speed over ground.

TO: CAMP 027m

m 056 m
Average Speed Icon Instantaneous Speed Graphical Speedometer Odometer Trip Odometer

Navigation Data

SOG 14.2 K T

ODOMETER TRIP

n 2 3m n 4 3m
Graphical Speedometer Scale can be increased or decreased by using the right/left arrows.
Instantaneous Speed A graphical representation of speed over ground (SOG).

WARNING

RESET ODOMETER TO 000? YES NO
Resetting the Odometer You may want to reset the Odometer field to zero.
From SPEED screen Select yes or no Select ODOM RESET
Figure A. Select Yes to reset the odometer.
Resetting the Trip Odometer You may want to reset the Trip field to zero.
From SPEED screen Select yes or no Select TRIP RESET
Setting the Speed Average You may want to reset the Speed Average field in your receiver.

From SPEED screen

Select SPEED AVG Select time

SPEED AVG

TRIP 5 SECONDS 30 SECONDS 1 MINUTE 5 MINUTES 1 HOUR
The default is 30 seconds.
Figure B. You can set the timing for Speed Averaging. You can choose from TRIP, 5, 30 seconds, 1, 5 minutes or 1 hour. TRIP option is for averaging speed over the entire trip.

Using the Time Screen

The TIME screen displays the current time, estimated time enroute, time of arrival, and elapsed time in regards to the route you are navigating in.
The default for the TIME screen is off. All data shown on the TIME screen applies to the route you are navigating in.

03:54:21P M

Estimated Time Enroute

01:09:24

OF ARRIVAL

04:34:20P M

ELAPSED

Time of Arrival

Elapsed Time

02:24:56

Time Can be customized to correct the current time and to select the time format. Estimated Time Enroute (ETE)
Time of Arrival (OF ARRIVAL) Elapsed Time (ELAPSED)
Selecting Time Format You may need to correct the current time or change the time format.

From TIME screen

TIME FORMAT
LOCAL 24HR LOCAL AM/PM UTC
Select FORMAT Select format Change fields
Figure A. You can choose from LOCAL 24HR, LOCAL AM/PM and UTC.
If LOCAL 24HR or LOCAL AM/PM
If UTM is chosen you will not be prompted to make the time change.
Resetting Elapsed Time You may want to reset the elapsed time to zero.
From TIME screen Select RESET ELAP
You have completed the basic operation for your receiver. From the information provided, you can now navigate from place to place quickly and easily. The following chapters provide you with additional information on using your receiver that build on what you have learned.

WPT Types Available Functions Create Edit Delete Project Sort You can store up to 10 Non-User waypoint categories.

Non-User

Find Project Sort
As you are working with waypoints, you will notice that the cities (non-user waypoints) are divided into categories. This division is based on the population of the city using the following guidelines:
Major city Large city Medium city Small city *
MENU EDIT WPT SORT WPT DELETE WPT PROJECTION WAYPOINTS ROUTES SETUP SUN/MOON FISH/HUNT CONTRAST ALARM/MSG
500,000+ 100,000 500,000 20,000 100,000 Less than 20,000
* available with DataSend CD.
Creating a User Waypoint A waypoint is a recorded position that can be used in a route or a GOTO. You can save up to 500 user waypoints in your receiver. You can create a waypoint with a receiver-generated name (WPT001, WPT002, WPTxxx) by pressing:
Figure A. This menu allows you to select the edit waypoint mode. Only User waypoints can be edited.
To create a waypoint with a name of your choice or if you wish to change any data field while entering a waypoint, use the following:
Select data field Make changes

EDIT WPT WPT003

3406.56N 11749.60W 900FT 11:23:35PM 12JUN97 NO CAMP FIRES SAVE EDITS CLEAR MSG
Editing a User Waypoint Editing a Selected Waypoint
From any NAV screen Select WAYPOINTS Select waypoint Select EDIT WPT Select User category
Figure B. You may change any of the data fields in this screen.
Editing Waypoint Fields. Follow the instructions on selecting a waypoint and use the following to edit the desired fields.

Select data field

Make changes
Creating, Editing and Deleting a Message To create a message. Follow the instructions on selecting a waypoint and use the following to create/edit/delete a waypoint.
Select CREATE MSG Make changes

EDIT WPT CAMP

3406.56N 11749.60W 900 FT 11:23:35PM 12JUN97 CREATE MSG SAVE EDITS
To delete a message. Follow the instructions on selecting a waypoint.

Select CLEAR MSG

To save your edits. Follow the instructions on selecting a waypoint.

Select SAVE EDITS

Figure C. Once you have made your changes, be sure to select SAVE EDITS.
Deleting a User Waypoint You may find that you have saved waypoints that you no longer use. If so, you can delete these unnecessary waypoints.

DELETE

DELETE WPT023? YES NO
Once these waypoints are deleted, you cannot undo this process or retrieve these deleted waypoints.
From any NAV screen Select category Select DELETE WPT

While viewing route Select category or Select REPLACE Select category Select waypoint Select waypoint Select waypoint

BRG 30 m

DST 10 M I
Figure D. You can add to an already existing route by highlighting the next available dotted line.
Adding a Waypoint at the End of a Route. You may be navigating using the home to campsite route and find a great picnic spot. You would want to add this to the end of your route.
While viewing route Select first dotted line Select waypoint Select category
Figure A. Highlight the waypoint you want deleted.
INSERT DELETE REPLACE SAVE ROUTE WAYPOINTS ROUTES SETUP SUN/MOON FISH/HUNT CONTRAST ALARM/MSG
Deleting a Waypoint in a Route. On your next trip navigating from the home to campsite route, you find the campsite has closed. You may want to delete the campsite leg from your route.
While viewing route Select DELETE
Figure B. Use this menu as an option for saving the changes made to your route.
Saving a Route. Once you have made changes to your route, you may want to save those changes.

While viewing route or

Select SAVE ROUTE
Activating/Deactivating a Route. While navigating in your route from home to campsite, you may decide you want to activate (turn on) the home to campsite route and begin navigating.
Select ROUTE Select ACTIVATE
Figure C. The menu may read Deactivate, depending on which was chosen previously.

Select route

While navigating in your route from home to campsite, you may decide you want to deactivate (turn off ) the route and return to it later.
Select ROUTE Select DEACTIVATE Select route
Reversing a Route. Once you have reached the end of your route, you can reverse the route to return home. For example, Camp.Fish, goes from A to B to C to D, reversed would read from D to C to B to A and the title would read Fish.Camp.
Select ROUTES Select REVERSE

ROUTE MENU

1 FISH.CAMP 2 EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY

DISTANCE

n 0.00 m
Using Plot View in a Route. While navigating in your route, you can view the entire route in a small screen overview with the use of Plot View.
Select ROUTES Select PLOT VIEW
Figure D. The route title will change when you reverse a route.
Deleting a Route. After your last trip using your home to campsite route, you decide you no longer want to visit those sites. You can delete the route from your receiver.
Select ROUTES Select DELETE Select route
Figure E. Use this menu for accessing Plot View in a route.
Working with TrackRoute TrackRoute consists of track points collected by the Track History function. A track can be up to 2000 points in size. Activating. By activating the TrackRoute at the top of the ROUTE MENU, you can navigate from the first created track point to the last track point, making a reverse BACKTRACK. This turns the Track History logging off to keep from overwriting track points in memory. The top of the navigation screens will indicate TO: LEGXXXX where XXXX is between 0 to 2000. As you navigate with the receiver and pass individual track points, the legs will switch and countdown until you reach LEG 0 which is your final destination. Deactivate. When TrackRoute is deactivated, Track History logging begins. The track points will be overwritten once the receiver records new position fixes. Reverse. This reverses the TrackRoute or the track in Track History. Delete. This erases the track points in Track History. Backtrack. This activates BACKTRACK Route by saving the Track History as a 30 leg route and activating it.

While viewing Alarm/Msg screen Select range

Select PROXIMITY

WPT NAMES PROXIMITY
Select INSERT, DELETE or REPLACE * Select waypoint Select

SAVE WPTS

Continue until complete
Figure C. You can choose OFF, 100, 250, 500 feet, 0.2, 0.5 and 1.0 miles.

PROX WPTS

REEF ROCKS WPT001 WPT002
* DELETE and REPLACE will be displayed only if you select a used waypoint field. The alarm will sound and a pop-up window will appear when the GPS position is within the proximity distance you have chosen. The pop-up window will display the proximity distance as well as any message you have inputted for the waypoint. The alarm will sound until turned off. Default setting: OFF
Selecting GPS Fix Alarm The GPS Fix alarm allows the Poor GPS alarm to be turned off. Therefore, when the GPS reception is poor, you will not be notified.
While viewing Alarm/Msg screen Select on or off Select GPS FIX
Figure D. You can select any saved waypoint to list on the Proximity waypoint screen.

GPS ALARM

Default setting: OFF
Figure E. You can choose from OFF or ON.
DEFAULTS CLEAR MSG WAYPOINTS ROUTES SETUP SUN/MOON FISH/HUNT CONTRAST ALARM/MSG
Viewing the Alarm/MSG Menu
While viewing Alarm/Msg screen
Selecting Alarm Defaults After a memory clear, you may want to restore the alarm default settings.
While viewing Alarm/msg screen Select yes or no Select DEFAULTS
Figure A. You can restore the default settings or clear all messages.

WPT NAMES DEFAULTS

OFFRESTORE ON DEFAULT SETTINGS? YES NO

Clearing Alarm Defaults

Figure B. The screen verifies the selection you made.

WPT NAMES CLR MSG

OFF CLEAR ALL ON MESSAGES? YES NO
The message buffer may become cluttered with information. You can use the CLEAR MSG to delete the messages.
While viewing Alarm/msg screen Select yes or no Select CLEAR MSG
Figure C. Once cleared you cannot retrieve this information.
Selecting Language Use the following steps to change the language (English, Spanish, German, Italian, Swedish, French, Norwegian, Finnish or Portuguese) of the Magellan SporTrak.
From any navigation screen Select language Select LANGUAGES

Customizing

Selecting Setup
Setup allows you to initialize the receiver and set system parameters to your preference.
From any NAV screen Select SETUP
COORD SYS MAP DATUM ELEV MODE PROJECTION TRIP RESET WAYPOINTS ROUTES SETUP SUN/MOON FISH/HUNT CONTRAST ALARM/MSG

Selecting Initialize

By initializing your receiver, you establish the initial position for the receiver. This will enable the receiver to search the sky for available satellites. You will need to reinitialize if you have traveled more than 300 miles while the receiver is turned off. To initialize:

Figure D. Refer to this screen anytime you want to access Setup.
INITIALIZE NAV SCREENS COORD SYSTEM MAP DATUM ELEV MODE TIME FORMAT NAV UNITS NORTH REF LIGHT TIMER BEEPER PERSONALIZE CLEAR MEMORY NMEA BAUD RATE SIMULATE

Select INITIALIZE

Follow the steps requested to initialize, as done when the receiver was initialized the first time (see Getting Started).

Disabling NAV Screens

You may find that you do not use one, or more, of the nine NAV screens provided in the receiver. You have the option to disable NAV screens, except for the STATUS and POSITION screens.
Figure E. If you need to initialize again, make this selection.
The default for the TIME screen is off.

WPT NAMES NAV 1

OFF OFF ON ON
Select NAV SCREENS Select on or off
Figure A. You can turn NAV screens on or off.
The COMPASS screen is displayed next with the same popup menu. You will continue to be prompted for the other NAV screens.
Selecting a Coordinate System

COORD SYS WPT NAMES

PRIMARY OFF SECONDARY ON
A coordinate system is provided for you. This option allows you to select primary and secondary coordinates used for entering and viewing position information. The most common is LAT/LON.
Figure B. You can choose from LAT/ LON, UTM, TD, OSGB, Irish, Swiss, Swedish, Finnish, German, French, MGRS and User Grid.

Select COORD SYSTEM

Select system

Select format

If a format is required for the coordinate system you have chosen, a pop-up menu will be displayed.

WPT NAMES LAT/LON

OFF DEG/MIN.MM ON DEG/MIN.MMM DEG/MIN/SEC
The default primary coordinate system will be Lat/Lon in Degrees/Minutes and the default secondary coordinate system will be UTM.
Figure C. You can choose from DEG/ MIN.MM, DEGMIN.MMM or DEG/MIN/ SEC. The screen will be different for other coordinate systems.
You will want the receiver to use position coordinates in the same map datum that is used by your maps.

Selecting Map Datum

You can change the datum the receiver uses to compute position coordinates. You will want your receivers datum to match the datum on the map or chart you are using. Use the map legend to determine the datum required for the map or chart. If you are not using a map or chart or are unsure which datum to use, select WGS84.

Troubleshooting
Receiver will not turn on: 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 4. Check to see if batteries are installed correctly. Replace with two new AA alkaline or lithium batteries. If there are any obstacles nearby or overhead, move to a new location. Make sure that the antenna is pointing up, has a clear view of the sky and is a reasonable distance away from your body. Check Satellite Status to see where the satellites are and if the receiver is acquiring data. If the receiver still does not get a position fix within 10 minutes, you may wish to repeat the initialization procedure. Make sure that you are using two AA alkaline or lithium batteries. Shorter life span of the batteries can be due to excessive use of the backlight. Turn the backlight off when not needed.
Takes more than 10 minutes to get a position fix:
Battery life seems shorter than it should be: 1. 2.
Position coordinates on your receiver do not match the location on your map. 1. Make sure that your receiver is set up to use the same datum as your map. The map datum is generally shown in the map legend. See Map Datum under Reference for instructions on selecting the map datum in your receiver. Check your LAT/LON format. Make sure that the format selected in COORDINATE SYSTEM (DEG/MIN/SEC or DEG/ MIN.MM) is in the same format as the map you are using. This can be caused because you removed the batteries or removed external power while the SporTrak was turned on This is commonly caused by excessive static electricity. Turn the receiver back on and it should operate normally. Move the SporTrak to a different location to avoid a similar occurrence.
Data was not saved or was corrupted. 1.
SporTrak turns off unexpectedly. 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
General What is the difference between degrees/minutes/seconds (DEG/ MIN/SEC) and degrees/minutes/minutes (DEG/MIN/MMM or DEG/MIN/MM)? There are different ways in expressing the coordinates computed using Lat/Lon coordinate system. With DEG/MIN/SEC the final set of numbers (SEC) is expressed as 0-59 while DEG/MIN/MM expresses the same value as 0-99 and DEG/MIN/MMM is from 0999. It would be the same as if you had one clock that expressed time as hour/minutes/seconds and another clock that expressed the same time as hours/minutes/ decimals. The accuracy for any of the three is the same. Which you choose is dependent upon your preference or any chart you are using at the same time. (You should always make sure that your SporTrak is setup to be the same as any map or chart you may be using.) What is 2D vs. 3D? The difference is primarily how many satellites are used to compute the position fix and how elevation is computed. In 2D (two-dimensional) only three satellites are needed for a position fix and elevation is not computed. Any elevation displayed by the SporTrak during 2D operation is the elevation you entered. In 3D (three-dimensional), a minimum of four satellites are needed to compute the position and at the same time, elevation is computed by the SporTrak. How long can I expect my SporTrak to run on a fresh set of batteries? Under normal operating conditions you should get up to 15 hours of use while the display backlight is turned off. This duration will drop significantly if you use the display backlight.

Available Datums

WGS84 NAD27 NAD83 ADIND ALASK ARC50 ARC60 ASTRO AUS66 AUS84 BOGOT BUKIT CAMPO CANAD CAPE CARTH CENAM CHATH CHUAA CORRE CYPRU DJAKA EGYPT EUROP EUR50 EUR79 GANDA GEO49 GHANA GRB36 GUAM GUNSG GUNSR HAWAI HERAT HJORS HUTZU INDIA IRAN

Full Name

World Geodetic System North America 1927 North American 1983 Adinda Alaska Arc 1950 Arc 1960 Camp Area Astro Australian Geodetic 1966 Australian Geodetic 1984 Bogota Observatory Bukit Rimpah Campo Inchauspe Canada Cape Carthage Central America Chatham 1971 Chau Astro Corrego Alegre Cyprus Djakarta (Batavia) Egypt European 1950 (All of Europe) European 1950 (W. Europe) European 1979 Gandajika Base Geodetic Datum 1949
IRELA KAUAI KERTA KKJ LIBER LUZON MASSA MAUI MERCH MINNA MONTJ NAHRW OAHU OEGYP OHAWA OMAN PITCA QATAR QORNO RT90 SAM56 SAM69 SCHWA SICIL SIERR SWISS TANAN
Ireland 1965 Kauai Kertau 1948 KKJ (Finland) Liberia 1964 Luzon Massawa Maui Merchich Minna Nahrwan, Saudi Arabia Oahu Old Egyption Old Hawaiian Oman Pitcairn Astro 1967 Qatar National Qornoq RT90 (Sweden) Provisional So. Am. 1956 South American 1969 Schwarzeck Sicily
Tananarive Observatory 1925 Ordinance Survey of GB, 1936 THAI Indian (Thailand, Guam Vietnam) G. Segara TIMBA Timbalai TOKYO Tokyo Hawaii USER DEFINED Herat North VOIRO Hjorsey 1955 WGS72 World Geodetic System 1972 Hu-tzu-shan YACAR Yacare Indian (India, Nepal) ZANDE Zanderij Iran Magellan SporTrak

Specifications

CHARACTERISTICS Performance
Receiver 12 parallel-channel technology, tracks up to 12 satellites to compute and update information with quadrifilar antenna Hot Warm Update Rate Accuracy Position Velocity Limits: Speed Altitude 951 mph 17,500 meters 7 meters, 95% 2D RMS w/WAAS <3 meters, 95% 2D RMS 0.1 knot RMS steady state approximately 15 seconds approximately 1 minute 1 second continuous
Acquisition Times (under optimal conditions):

Physical:

Size Weight Display 5.6 x 2.2 x 1.15 [h] x [w] x [d] 14.2 cm x 5.6 cm x 2.9 cm 6 ounces (170 grams) with 2 AA batteries installed 2.2 x 1.33 [h] x [w] 5.59 cm x 3.88 cm high contrast LCD with EL backlit display Housing Temp. Range Operating Storage 14F to 140F to (-10C to 60C) -4F to 158F (-20C to 70C) Weatherproof construction, wraparound rubber armor

Power:

Source Battery Life 2 AA alkaline batteries or 9-18 VDC with power cable Up to 15 hours

Accessories

Accessories for your receiver are available from your Magellan dealer or you can order directly from Magellan at (800) 669-4477 (press 3 to place an order).

Swivel Mounting Bracket: Mounts the receiver on a surface, allowing for hands-free operation. Vehicle Mounting Bracket: Full swivel and tilt for easy viewing in any vehicle. Bike Mounting Bracket: Mounts the receiver on the handlebars of a bicycle, motorcycle or off-road vehicle. Carrying Case: The carrying case provides a way of carrying the SporTrak on your belt while at the same time protecting it from the elements. Power/Data Cable (Bare Wires): Allows you to connect your receiver to external power and data. PC Interface Cable with Cigarette Lighter Adapter: Connects your receiver to your PC for data transfer and to a cigarette lighter for external power. External Power Cable with Cigarette Lighter Adapter: Allows you to connect the receiver to a cigarette lighter for external power. PC Cable: Allows you to connect the SporTrak to a PC. DataSend CD-ROM: The software contains a database of points of interest that can be sent to your receiver. You can select from a number of geographical locations and download them into your receiver.

Glossary

Active Leg Altitude BRG Buoy The segment of a route currently being traveled. The current elevation above sea level. Bearing. The compass direction from your position to a destination, measured to the nearest degree. A navigation aid (usually found in marine charts) that is floating in water. The position can vary due to the magnitude and direction of the current. Course Over Ground. The direction the receiver is moving. COG can be reported in true or magnetic north values. A unique numeric or alphanumeric description of the position. Course to Steer. The direction you should be traveling in order to return to the course while proceeding towards the destination. It is a compromise course bearing that projects from your current position to a point on the courseline mid-way between a point perpendicular to your position and the current leg destination waypoint. Refers to the theoretical mathematical model of the earths sea level surface. Map makers may use a different model to chart their maps, so position coordinates will differ from one datum to another. The datum for the map you are using can be found in the legend of the map. If you are unsure of which datum to use, use WGS84. The value or setting automatically chosen by the unit unless otherwise directed. Can be changed in Setup. Distance. Distance from position to destination.

Coordinates CTS

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Ephemeris

The position and velocity of the satellites in the sky. The receiver uses the ephemeris to calculate the precise distance from the GPS receiver to the satellite. Estimated Time of Arrival. The estimated time of day the legs destination waypoint will be reached. Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated time remaining to reach the next waypoint in a route. A navigation aid (usually found in marine charts) that has a fixed position and can be found on land or water. An example is a T.V. tower on land or a Greenday mark in water. Heading. The direction you are facing, defined as an angle from North. The angular distance north or south of the equator measured by lines encircling the earth parallel to the equator from 0 to 90. Coordinate system using latitude and longitude coordinates to define a position on the earth. A segment of a route that has a starting (FROM) waypoint and a destination (TO) waypoint. A route may consist of 1 or more legs. A route that is from waypoint A to waypoint B to waypoint C to waypoint D has three legs with the first being from waypoint A to waypoint B.