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WAAS RAIM/FDE PREDICTION PROgRAM INSTRuCTIONS
 
NOTE:  The WFDE Prediction Program is part of the Garmin Trainer and Route Planning software programs.  The 
required software and instructions are available via the Garmin website at www.garmin.com. 
 
NOTE:  The WFDE Prediction Program requires an internet connection to provide access to current almanac, GEO 
almanac, and configuration files. 
 
NOTE:  These instructions assume the user has experience operating the G1000 with GIA 63W, the GNS480/CNX80, 
or the applicable GNS 400W/500W or GTN 6XX/7XX Series Unit and is familiar with the operation of RAIM and 
FDE. 
Table of Contents
OVERVIEW
 .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1  Fault Detection and Exclusion (FDE)
 ............................................................................................................................................ 2
1.2  Determining When a WFDE Prediction is Required
 ...................................................................................................................... 2
1.3  Determining When a WFDE Prediction is Required For GTN Products
 ......................................................................................... 4
IDENTIFYING GPS SOFTWARE VERSION
 .................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1  GNS 400W/500W Series Products
................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2  GNS 480/CNX80
 ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3  G1000 with GIA 63W
 ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4  GTN 6XX/7XX
 ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6
RUNNING THE FDE PREDICTION PROGRAM
 ............................................................................................................................. 7
INTERPRETING THE FDE PREDICTION RESULTS
 ..................................................................................................................... 14
UPDATING/CHANGING ALMANAC AND CONFIGURATION FILES
 ...................................................................................... 16
5.1  Almanac, GEO Almanac, and Configuration Files
 ...................................................................................................................... 16
5.2  Changing the Configuration File
 ................................................................................................................................................ 17
PRINTING
 .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
6.1  Printing the Prediction Results
 ................................................................................................................................................... 18
190-00643-01  Rev. E
GARMIN WAAS FDE PREDICTION PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS
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WFDE PREDICTION PROgRAM INSTRuCTIONS
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