iiINTRODUCTIONCautionThe GPS system is operated by the government of the United States,which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system issubject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of allGPS equipment. Although the GPS 12CX is a precision electronicNAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpretedand, therefore, become unsafe.Use the GPS 12CX at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafeoperation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Operator’sManual and thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode priorto actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from theGPS 12CX to all available navigation sources including the informationfrom other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, maps, etc. For safety, always resolveany discrepancies before continuing navigation.NOTE: This device meets requirements for Part 15 of the FCC limits forClass B digital devices for home or office use. It has been tested for compli-ance with all necessary FCC standards. This equipment generates, uses,and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to other equipment, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the inter-ference by relocating the equipment or connecting the equipment to a dif-ferent circuit than the affected equipment. Consult an authorized dealer orother qualified service technician for additional help if these remedies donot correct the problem. Operation is subject to the following conditions:(1) This device cannot cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, including interference that may cause un-desired operation. The GPS 12CX does not contain any user-serviceableparts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized service center. Unau-thorized repairs or modifications could void your warranty and your au-thority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.