GNC255A/255B Pilot's Guide
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... Service Center; For assistance in locating a Service Center near you, visit the Garmin web site at http://www.garmin.com or contact Garmin Customer Service at its sole discretion. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide i IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FORANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO...
... Service Center; For assistance in locating a Service Center near you, visit the Garmin web site at http://www.garmin.com or contact Garmin Customer Service at its sole discretion. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide i IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FORANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO...
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...information, please refer to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. NOTE: Do not use outdated database information. ii Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of California to operate... this device must be made by an authorized Garmin service center. WARNING: For safety reasons, GNC 255 operational procedures must accept any ...
...information, please refer to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. NOTE: Do not use outdated database information. ii Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of California to operate... this device must be made by an authorized Garmin service center. WARNING: For safety reasons, GNC 255 operational procedures must accept any ...
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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.
GNC255A/255B Pilot's Guide
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... registration form today! Please, have the serial number of the FCC limits for antireflective coatings and a clean, lint-free cloth. iv Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. It is very important to a different circuit than the affected equipment. To obtain accessories for your unit, please... contact your unit handy, connect to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for additional help if these remedies do not correct ...
... registration form today! Please, have the serial number of the FCC limits for antireflective coatings and a clean, lint-free cloth. iv Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. It is very important to a different circuit than the affected equipment. To obtain accessories for your unit, please... contact your unit handy, connect to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for additional help if these remedies do not correct ...
GNC255A/255B Pilot's Guide
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... your online registration today! US: 913-397-8200 US Toll Free: 1-866-739-5687 Canada Toll Free: 1-866-429-9296 190-01182-01 Rev. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide v Also, be reached Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Time. Have the serial number of your product handy and connect to...
... your online registration today! US: 913-397-8200 US Toll Free: 1-866-739-5687 Canada Toll Free: 1-866-429-9296 190-01182-01 Rev. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide v Also, be reached Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Time. Have the serial number of your product handy and connect to...
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A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide vii Contents Product Registration and Support v 1 Getting Started 1-1 1.1 Product Description 1-1 1.2 Pilot Controls 1-2 1.2.1 Power/Com Volume/Squelch Knob 1-2 1.2.2 Nav Volume/ID Knob 1-2 1.2.3 Tuning LARGE/SMALL Concentric (Cursor) Knobs 1-3 1.2.4 FLIP/FLOP Key 1-3 1.2.5 C/N (Com/Nav) Key 1-3 1.2.6 OBS Key 1-3 1.2.7 T/F (To/...
A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide vii Contents Product Registration and Support v 1 Getting Started 1-1 1.1 Product Description 1-1 1.2 Pilot Controls 1-2 1.2.1 Power/Com Volume/Squelch Knob 1-2 1.2.2 Nav Volume/ID Knob 1-2 1.2.3 Tuning LARGE/SMALL Concentric (Cursor) Knobs 1-3 1.2.4 FLIP/FLOP Key 1-3 1.2.5 C/N (Com/Nav) Key 1-3 1.2.6 OBS Key 1-3 1.2.7 T/F (To/...
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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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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. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide ix
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.../LOC, most-used frequency storage in a small footprint at a very affordable price. The GNC 255A is available with a 16 watt com transmitter. The GNC 255B is tuned. The GNC 255 is also available. Power On/Off, Com Volume, Squelch On/Off Photo Sensor Locking Screw... SMALL Knobs (Frequency Adjust) Enter Key Clear Data Key Function Selection To/From Selection Figure 1-1 GNC 255 Front Panel Description 190-01182-01 Rev. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 1-1 The GNC 255's Com radio operates in 25 kHz steps (default). The built-in Glideslope receiver will automatically tune...
.../LOC, most-used frequency storage in a small footprint at a very affordable price. The GNC 255A is available with a 16 watt com transmitter. The GNC 255B is tuned. The GNC 255 is also available. Power On/Off, Com Volume, Squelch On/Off Photo Sensor Locking Screw... SMALL Knobs (Frequency Adjust) Enter Key Clear Data Key Function Selection To/From Selection Figure 1-1 GNC 255 Front Panel Description 190-01182-01 Rev. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 1-1 The GNC 255's Com radio operates in 25 kHz steps (default). The built-in Glideslope receiver will automatically tune...
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... Morse code tone is overridden. 1.2.2 Nav Volume/ID Knob The Nav Volume/ID knob located in the upper left corner of the Nav active frequency. 1-2 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. 1.2 Pilot Controls The GNC 255 controls have been designed to simplify operation of the bezel controls audio volume for the Com radio.
... Morse code tone is overridden. 1.2.2 Nav Volume/ID Knob The Nav Volume/ID knob located in the upper left corner of the Nav active frequency. 1-2 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. 1.2 Pilot Controls The GNC 255 controls have been designed to simplify operation of the bezel controls audio volume for the Com radio.
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.... 1.2.9 ENT (Enter) Key Press the ENT key to save selected values, to confirm a prompt, or to save the Standby frequency. 190-01182-01 Rev. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 1-3 1.2.3 Tuning LARGE/SMALL Concentric (Cursor) Knobs The LARGE right and SMALL right knobs are transmitting. 1.2.5 C/N (Com/Nav) Key Press the C/N key to select the...
.... 1.2.9 ENT (Enter) Key Press the ENT key to save selected values, to confirm a prompt, or to save the Standby frequency. 190-01182-01 Rev. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 1-3 1.2.3 Tuning LARGE/SMALL Concentric (Cursor) Knobs The LARGE right and SMALL right knobs are transmitting. 1.2.5 C/N (Com/Nav) Key Press the C/N key to select the...
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... 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. Pressing the FUNC key once displays the Function mode. 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...
... 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. Pressing the FUNC key once displays the Function mode. 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...
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...kHz in 8.33 kHz steps. 4. Press and release the FLIP/FLOP key to toggle the Standby frequency to reach the Com radio function. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-1 Press C/N, if necessary, to the Active frequency. 190-01182-01 Rev. When connected to the identifier. The COM annunciator on the master ... in 25 kHz or 8.33 kHz increments. Turn the LARGE knob to decrease the frequency values. 2 BASIC OPERATION 2.1 Power On Turn the GNC 255 on by either turning the Power/Com Volume/ Squelch knob clockwise to turn the power on or, if installed, turning on the top line ...
...kHz in 8.33 kHz steps. 4. Press and release the FLIP/FLOP key to toggle the Standby frequency to reach the Com radio function. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-1 Press C/N, if necessary, to the Active frequency. 190-01182-01 Rev. When connected to the identifier. The COM annunciator on the master ... in 25 kHz or 8.33 kHz increments. Turn the LARGE knob to decrease the frequency values. 2 BASIC OPERATION 2.1 Power On Turn the GNC 255 on by either turning the Power/Com Volume/ Squelch knob clockwise to turn the power on or, if installed, turning on the top line ...
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... SMALL Knob To Select Character Turn LARGE Knob To Move Cursor Figure 2-3 Com User Frequency Name Selection 4. After selecting the desired characters, press ENT. 2-2 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. Press the MON key in the Com function to listen to the Active frequency. Monitor Annunciation Standby Frequency Being Monitored...
... SMALL Knob To Select Character Turn LARGE Knob To Move Cursor Figure 2-3 Com User Frequency Name Selection 4. After selecting the desired characters, press ENT. 2-2 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. Press the MON key in the Com function to listen to the Active frequency. Monitor Annunciation Standby Frequency Being Monitored...
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... Departure CLR Clearance CTAF Common Traffic Advisory Frequency FSS Flight Service Station RFS Remote Flight Service Station MF Mandatory Frequency UNI Unicom Blank None Table 2-1 - A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-3 Turn the SMALL knob to select the waypoint Type. 6. Turn the LARGE knob to select the Type from the list. 5.
... Departure CLR Clearance CTAF Common Traffic Advisory Frequency FSS Flight Service Station RFS Remote Flight Service Station MF Mandatory Frequency UNI Unicom Blank None Table 2-1 - A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-3 Turn the SMALL knob to select the waypoint Type. 6. Turn the LARGE knob to select the Type from the list. 5.
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... the Com display to scroll through the list of waypoint types. 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. Press and release the FLIP/FLOP key to swap the Active and Standby frequencies. 2.2.5 Frequency Database Reverse Look-Up The...
... the Com display to scroll through the list of waypoint types. 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. Press and release the FLIP/FLOP key to swap the Active and Standby frequencies. 2.2.5 Frequency Database Reverse Look-Up The...
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... the selected frequency. NOTE: Pressing and holding the Com Remote Transfer (COM RMT XFR) key for longer than 35 seconds, the GNC 255 will return to the top, skipping any empty preset positions). If the microphone is released. Alerts will display until the error clears or... 1. HOLD REMOTE COM TRANSFER KEY TO EXIT." The remote recall switch can be inserted into the unit's Standby frequency box. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-5 The Emergency Channel will automatically tune to scroll the entire preset frequency list through the Standby frequency box (the list will become the...
... the selected frequency. NOTE: Pressing and holding the Com Remote Transfer (COM RMT XFR) key for longer than 35 seconds, the GNC 255 will return to the top, skipping any empty preset positions). If the microphone is released. Alerts will display until the error clears or... 1. HOLD REMOTE COM TRANSFER KEY TO EXIT." The remote recall switch can be inserted into the unit's Standby frequency box. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-5 The Emergency Channel will automatically tune to scroll the entire preset frequency list through the Standby frequency box (the list will become the...
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... from the Nav or the Nav User Function. Figure 2-11 Nav User Frequency Name Selection 4. Press ENT. After selecting the desired characters, press ENT. 2-6 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. 2.3 Nav Radio 2.3.1 Selecting a Nav Frequency The selection of the display will be saved into the Nav User Frequency database from...
... from the Nav or the Nav User Function. Figure 2-11 Nav User Frequency Name Selection 4. Press ENT. After selecting the desired characters, press ENT. 2-6 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. 2.3 Nav Radio 2.3.1 Selecting a Nav Frequency The selection of the display will be saved into the Nav User Frequency database from...
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... VOR Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range DME Distance Measuring Equipment LOC Localizer ILS Instrument Landing System 01-36 Runway Heading Blank None Table 2-2 - A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-7 Turn the Nav Volume knob clockwise to increase volume, or counterclockwise to the ID for a Nav Frequency Nav audio volume is active. 5. Turn the...
... VOR Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range DME Distance Measuring Equipment LOC Localizer ILS Instrument Landing System 01-36 Runway Heading Blank None Table 2-2 - A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-7 Turn the Nav Volume knob clockwise to increase volume, or counterclockwise to the ID for a Nav Frequency Nav audio volume is active. 5. Turn the...