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How to Plot With a PMP
With the PMP properly aligned, its easy to use the tool to plot bearings
or lay out course lines. Use the following steps and figure 2-18 to plot
with a PMP.
Step
Action
1.
Locate the index mark closest to the ruler.
2.
Rotate the handle, which moves the index mark and ruler,
so the index mark points to the bearing you want to plot.
Maintain the index mark in that position by either locking
3.
the scale lock switch or holding the bearing scale and
index mark plate tightly with your thumb and forefinger.
4.
Move the ruler to the charted object that you took a
bearing to.
5.
Draw the line of position on the chart.
Figure 2-18. How to plot with a PMP.
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