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4 GPS4.3.7 GPS Only ModeThe GPS unit has two operation modes: Normal and GPS Only modes. In the Normal mode, you canuse the functions of the transceiver and of the internal GPS unit at the same time. In the GPS Onlymode, you cannot use it as a normal transceiver.Operating in the GPS Only mode will enable a longer battery working time. If you wish to use theTH-D72A/E as a GPS logger, we recommend setting to the GPS Only mode.Battery TypeTable 4-2 Battery LifeOperating TimeNormal Mode (Output Power: High)GPS Only ModeInternal GPS: Inactive Internal GPS: Active Internal GPS: ActivePB-45L lithium ion battery Approximately 6 hours Approximately 5 hours Approximately 35 hoursYou can use Menu 200 (GPS – Int. GPS – Operating Mode) to set to the GPS Only mode. When theoperating mode is set, the transceiver restarts in the set mode.In the GPS Only mode, the internal GPS unit is always ON. Also, following is a display that appearsinstead of the frequency display.Figure 4-17 GPS Only Display4.3.8 Log FunctionThe internal GPS unit on the TH-D72A/E can retain up to 5,000 points of log data. Saved informationincludes latitude, longitude, altitude, traveling direction, speed, time and date. The GPS loggerfunction of the TH-D72A/E helps a lot on travel, cycling, mountain climbing or other outdoor activities.To start the log, press the [TNC] key in the function mode or select function menu number “F-2”.While the log function is active in Normal mode, “Log Start” appears for 5 seconds, followed by theilluminated iLOG pictogram. (iLOG pictogram blinks during the GPS positioning.) If the log is activewhile the internal GPS unit is inactive, the GPS unit also becomes active automatically.Figure 4-18 Log Start DisplayFigure 4-19 While the log is active32 CONTENTS TH-D72A/EFrom The N3UJJ.COM Document Library