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5. At the desired value, PRESS the [Mode] button to accept the changes and return to the main mode.
Note: Information on the current sea level pressure can be obtained through newspapers, local news and radio
weather reports, the local airport facility or through the Internet under local weather. Information on the altitude
can be found by utilizing a topographical map identifying the current location with the associated altitude marked.
If the user does not press any button for 1 minute in the setup mode, the display will automatically exit setup.
5.4 BAROMETRIC TREND INDICATOR
Located on the top left corner of the LCD display resides the Barometric Trend Indicator. This feature is always
displayed in all main modes providing the user a continual quick reference to analyze upcoming weather
conditions.
The Barometric trend is comprised of two lines forming an arrow. Each line represents a 3-hour period. The
right line represents the last 3 hours. The left line represents 3 hours prior to the last 3 hours. The line can
indicate 9 different patterns in the barometric trend.
Situation 6-3 hours ago Situation last 3 hours
Dropped heavy (>2 mbars/3hours) Dropping heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Dropped heavy (>2 mbars/3hours) Remaining stable
Dropped heavy (>2 mbars/3hours) Rising heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Remained stable Dropping heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Remained stable Remaining stable
Remained stable Rising heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Risen heavy (>2 mbars/3hours) Rising heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Risen heavy (>2 mbars/3hours) Remaining stable
Risen heavy (>2 mbars/3hours) Dropping heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Note: If the user remains at the same elevation, the barometric trend indicator can work as a weather forecasting
tool.