How to set a data field on the GPS 72 or 72H that shows direction of travel

When wanting the GPS 72 or 72H to provide the direction of travel, the Track field will need to set as the data field. This data field can be inserted on the Map, Compass/Pointer, and Highway pages.

To change to the Track data field:

1. Press Page to select preferred page
2. Press Menu
3. Select Change Data Field
4. Select on data field where Track field is wanted
5. Select Track

The GPS 72H or 72 will now provide the direction of travel. The Track field will show the direction of travel as cardinal letter, numeric degrees, and mils. The directional display can be changed in the Units tab found in the Setup menu.