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... or (v) damage to refuse warranty claims against products or services that are only valid in contravention of the laws of Garmin. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to a product that has been modified or altered without the written permission of any components that the ...software or offer a full refund of the sales receipt from any transportation cost. Distributor warranties are obtained and/or used in the area of Garmin; A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide i This warranty does not apply to: (i) cosmetic damage, such as scratches, nicks and dents; (ii) consumable ...
... or (v) damage to refuse warranty claims against products or services that are only valid in contravention of the laws of Garmin. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to a product that has been modified or altered without the written permission of any components that the ...software or offer a full refund of the sales receipt from any transportation cost. Distributor warranties are obtained and/or used in the area of Garmin; A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide i This warranty does not apply to: (i) cosmetic damage, such as scratches, nicks and dents; (ii) consumable ...
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..., and its components contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. A CAUTION: The Garmin GNC 255 does not contain any questions or would like additional information, please refer to ensure that may not reflect the most current... GNC 255 software. CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL HARM THE ANTIREFLECTIVE COATING. Depictions of California to the State of equipment may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device under FAA/FCC regulations. Operation is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings. ii Garmin GNC 255A/255B...
..., and its components contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. A CAUTION: The Garmin GNC 255 does not contain any questions or would like additional information, please refer to ensure that may not reflect the most current... GNC 255 software. CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL HARM THE ANTIREFLECTIVE COATING. Depictions of California to the State of equipment may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device under FAA/FCC regulations. Operation is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings. ii Garmin GNC 255A/255B...
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A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide iii NOTE: Canadian installations: In accordance with Canadian Radio Specifications Standard 102 (RSS 102), RF field strength exposure to persons from an antenna connected to this device should be limited to 60 V/m for controlled environment and 28 V/m for uncontrolled environment. 190-01182-01 Rev.
A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide iii NOTE: Canadian installations: In accordance with Canadian Radio Specifications Standard 102 (RSS 102), RF field strength exposure to persons from an antenna connected to this device should be limited to 60 V/m for controlled environment and 28 V/m for uncontrolled environment. 190-01182-01 Rev.
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...cause harmful interference to skin oils, waxes and abrasive cleaners. A Registration ensures that interference will be notified of your Garmin dealer. Furthermore, there is very sensitive to radio communications. iv Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. Please, have the serial number of product updates and new products and provides... an eyeglass lens cleaner which is no guarantee that you by relocating the equipment or connecting the equipment to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for additional help if these remedies do not correct the problem.
...cause harmful interference to skin oils, waxes and abrasive cleaners. A Registration ensures that interference will be notified of your Garmin dealer. Furthermore, there is very sensitive to radio communications. iv Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. Please, have the serial number of product updates and new products and provides... an eyeglass lens cleaner which is no guarantee that you by relocating the equipment or connecting the equipment to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for additional help if these remedies do not correct the problem.
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... by completing your serial number in the space provided. Also, be reached Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to the Garmin web site (www.garmin.com or https://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin). US: 913-397-8200 US Toll Free: 1-866-739-5687 Canada Toll Free: 1-866-429-9296 190-01182-01... Rev. Product Registration and Support Help us better support you have any questions, the Garmin Product Support department may be sure to record your online registration today! A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide v Look for the Product Registration link on the Home page. Have the serial ...
... by completing your serial number in the space provided. Also, be reached Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to the Garmin web site (www.garmin.com or https://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin). US: 913-397-8200 US Toll Free: 1-866-739-5687 Canada Toll Free: 1-866-429-9296 190-01182-01... Rev. Product Registration and Support Help us better support you have any questions, the Garmin Product Support department may be sure to record your online registration today! A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide v Look for the Product Registration link on the Home page. Have the serial ...
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... 2-5 2.3 Nav Radio 2-6 2.3.1 Selecting a Nav Frequency 2-6 2.3.2 Saving a Nav Channel 2-6 2.3.3 Listening to the Nav Audio Channel 2-7 2.4 OBS Mode 2-8 2.5 Distance/Speed/Time (DST) Display 2-9 190-01182-01 Rev. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide vii
... 2-5 2.3 Nav Radio 2-6 2.3.1 Selecting a Nav Frequency 2-6 2.3.2 Saving a Nav Channel 2-6 2.3.3 Listening to the Nav Audio Channel 2-7 2.4 OBS Mode 2-8 2.5 Distance/Speed/Time (DST) Display 2-9 190-01182-01 Rev. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide vii
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... Database 3-21 3.5.6 Software Version 3-22 3.5.7 Serial Number 3-22 3.6 Timers 3-23 3.6.1 Setting Up the Count Down Timer 3-23 3.6.2 Setting Up the Count Up Timer 3-24 viii Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev.
... Database 3-21 3.5.6 Software Version 3-22 3.5.7 Serial Number 3-22 3.6 Timers 3-23 3.6.1 Setting Up the Count Down Timer 3-23 3.6.2 Setting Up the Count Up Timer 3-24 viii Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev.
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A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide ix 3.6.3 Viewing Timers in the Com Display 3-24 4 Appendix 4-1 4.1 Troubleshooting 4-1 4.2 Updating the Frequency Database 4-3 4.2.1 Downloading the Frequency Database 4-3 4.2.2 Updating the GNC 255 Frequency Database 4-3 4.3 Messages 4-4 Index...Index-1 190-01182-01 Rev.
A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide ix 3.6.3 Viewing Timers in the Com Display 3-24 4 Appendix 4-1 4.1 Troubleshooting 4-1 4.2 Updating the Frequency Database 4-3 4.2.1 Downloading the Frequency Database 4-3 4.2.2 Updating the GNC 255 Frequency Database 4-3 4.3 Messages 4-4 Index...Index-1 190-01182-01 Rev.
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... Adjust) Enter Key Clear Data Key Function Selection To/From Selection Figure 1-1 GNC 255 Front Panel Description 190-01182-01 Rev. The GNC 255's Com radio operates in a small footprint at a very affordable price. The GNC 255B is available with a 10 watt com transmitter. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 1-1 1 GETTING STARTED 1.1 Product Description Combining a powerful VHF communications...
... Adjust) Enter Key Clear Data Key Function Selection To/From Selection Figure 1-1 GNC 255 Front Panel Description 190-01182-01 Rev. The GNC 255's Com radio operates in a small footprint at a very affordable price. The GNC 255B is available with a 10 watt com transmitter. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 1-1 1 GETTING STARTED 1.1 Product Description Combining a powerful VHF communications...
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1.2 Pilot Controls The GNC 255 controls have been designed to simplify operation of the Nav active frequency. 1-2 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. Squelch, TX, or RX Annunciator Active Frequency Annunciator Com Mode Annunciator Active Nav Frequency Com Volume Bar Graph ...
1.2 Pilot Controls The GNC 255 controls have been designed to simplify operation of the Nav active frequency. 1-2 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. Squelch, TX, or RX Annunciator Active Frequency Annunciator Com Mode Annunciator Active Nav Frequency Com Volume Bar Graph ...
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... Key Press the OBS key to see the current OBS setting and graphic CDI. The T/F key does not operate for tuning frequencies and data entry. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 1-3 Switching between Com frequencies is installed with an external converter. 1.2.7 T/F (To/From) Key Press the T/F key to toggle between the active (left...
... Key Press the OBS key to see the current OBS setting and graphic CDI. The T/F key does not operate for tuning frequencies and data entry. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 1-3 Switching between Com frequencies is installed with an external converter. 1.2.7 T/F (To/From) Key Press the T/F key to toggle between the active (left...
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... update the frequency database in the GNC 255. NOTE: Garmin recommends the use of a USB 2.0 compatible USB flash drive for the following: the Com Radio, Nav Radio, ICS Configuration, System Configuration, and Timer. A 1.2.10 FUNC (Function) Key The FUNC (Function) key accesses function categories for updating the database. 1-4 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182...
... update the frequency database in the GNC 255. NOTE: Garmin recommends the use of a USB 2.0 compatible USB flash drive for the following: the Com Radio, Nav Radio, ICS Configuration, System Configuration, and Timer. A 1.2.10 FUNC (Function) Key The FUNC (Function) key accesses function categories for updating the database. 1-4 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182...
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... as a Standby frequency and then toggled to the Active frequency. 190-01182-01 Rev. Turn the SMALL knob to reach the Com radio function. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-1 Standby frequency selection is between 118 and 136 in 8.33 kHz steps. 4. Press and release the FLIP/FLOP key to toggle ...counterclockwise to select the desired frequency. 1. While viewing the Standby frequency display, use the LARGE and SMALL knobs on the top line of the GNC 255 to decrease the frequency values. The MHz selection range is between 000 and 975 kHz in 25 kHz steps or 000 and 990 kHz in...
... as a Standby frequency and then toggled to the Active frequency. 190-01182-01 Rev. Turn the SMALL knob to reach the Com radio function. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-1 Standby frequency selection is between 118 and 136 in 8.33 kHz steps. 4. Press and release the FLIP/FLOP key to toggle ...counterclockwise to select the desired frequency. 1. While viewing the Standby frequency display, use the LARGE and SMALL knobs on the top line of the GNC 255 to decrease the frequency values. The MHz selection range is between 000 and 975 kHz in 25 kHz steps or 000 and 990 kHz in...
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... user frequencies will switch automatically to Nav mode. 2.2.3 Saving a Com Channel The current Standby frequency may be active. 2. After selecting the desired characters, press ENT. 2-2 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. The Standby frequency is not affected. Number of the Standby frequency. The Frequency Monitor function is not canceled...
... user frequencies will switch automatically to Nav mode. 2.2.3 Saving a Com Channel The current Standby frequency may be active. 2. After selecting the desired characters, press ENT. 2-2 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. The Standby frequency is not affected. Number of the Standby frequency. The Frequency Monitor function is not canceled...
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A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-3 Selected Wpt Type Figure 2-4 Com User Frequency Type Selection Frequency Type Symbol Description TWR Tower GND Ground ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service ...
A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-3 Selected Wpt Type Figure 2-4 Com User Frequency Type Selection Frequency Type Symbol Description TWR Tower GND Ground ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service ...
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... will have more frequencies for Selection 2. Press ENT to move the cursor. Airport Identifier Shown For Freqs In Database Figure 2-8 Frequency Database Reverse Look-Up 2-4 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. Waypoint Types with a "+" sign will be shown for Com and Nav frequencies that are in the database when...
... will have more frequencies for Selection 2. Press ENT to move the cursor. Airport Identifier Shown For Freqs In Database Figure 2-8 Frequency Database Reverse Look-Up 2-4 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. Waypoint Types with a "+" sign will be shown for Com and Nav frequencies that are in the database when...
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...NOTE: Pressing and holding the Com Remote Transfer (COM RMT XFR) key for longer than 35 seconds, the GNC 255 will return to the receive mode on the selected frequency. The following message will "wrap" from the bottom of... the displayed frequency. 2.2.7 Stuck Mic The GNC 255 helps protect you from a situation where the microphone may get stuck in Com frequency until the error clears ... remote Com Frequency recall switch. 190-01182-01 Rev. 2.2.6 Emergency Channel 1. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-5
...NOTE: Pressing and holding the Com Remote Transfer (COM RMT XFR) key for longer than 35 seconds, the GNC 255 will return to the receive mode on the selected frequency. The following message will "wrap" from the bottom of... the displayed frequency. 2.2.7 Stuck Mic The GNC 255 helps protect you from a situation where the microphone may get stuck in Com frequency until the error clears ... remote Com Frequency recall switch. 190-01182-01 Rev. 2.2.6 Emergency Channel 1. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-5
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... Frequency database can hold up to move the cursor. Press ENT. Turn the LARGE knob to 15 frequencies. 1. After selecting the desired characters, press ENT. 2-6 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. Press the C/N key to change the values in one MHz increments. 2.3 Nav Radio 2.3.1 Selecting a Nav Frequency The selection...
... Frequency database can hold up to move the cursor. Press ENT. Turn the LARGE knob to 15 frequencies. 1. After selecting the desired characters, press ENT. 2-6 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. Press the C/N key to change the values in one MHz increments. 2.3 Nav Radio 2.3.1 Selecting a Nav Frequency The selection...
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... of the active Nav frequency. After selecting the desired characters, press ENT. When Nav ident is enabled, the ID annunciation will appear to select characters. 7. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-7 Turn the Nav Volume knob clockwise to increase volume, or counterclockwise to the Nav Audio Channel Nav ident is enabled by pressing...
... of the active Nav frequency. After selecting the desired characters, press ENT. When Nav ident is enabled, the ID annunciation will appear to select characters. 7. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-7 Turn the Nav Volume knob clockwise to increase volume, or counterclockwise to the Nav Audio Channel Nav ident is enabled by pressing...