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...this distributor provides local service for warranty coverage. and 90 days for devices purchased outside the United States depending on the country. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace (with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the product or software or ... distributors for factory repaired or newly-overhauled products exchanged at 866-739-5687. 190-01182-01 Rev. 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 ...
...this distributor provides local service for warranty coverage. and 90 days for devices purchased outside the United States depending on the country. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace (with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the product or software or ... distributors for factory repaired or newly-overhauled products exchanged at 866-739-5687. 190-01182-01 Rev. 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 ...
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...contain chemicals known to the State of the GNC 255 bezel and displays, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current GNC 255 software. It is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings. ii Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. Unauthorized repairs or ...modifications could void both the warranty and the pilot's authority to operate this document, including ...
...contain chemicals known to the State of the GNC 255 bezel and displays, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current GNC 255 software. It is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings. ii Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. Unauthorized repairs or ...modifications could void both the warranty and the pilot's authority to operate this document, including ...
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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. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide iii
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...coated with a special anti-reflective coating which is encouraged to try to correct the interference by completing our on the Home page. iv Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a ...Part 15 of product updates and new products and provides lost or stolen unit tracking. Operation of your Garmin dealer. Furthermore, there is very sensitive to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for additional help if these remedies do not correct the problem. Help us better...
...coated with a special anti-reflective coating which is encouraged to try to correct the interference by completing our on the Home page. iv Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a ...Part 15 of product updates and new products and provides lost or stolen unit tracking. Operation of your Garmin dealer. Furthermore, there is very sensitive to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for additional help if these remedies do not correct the problem. Help us better...
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Product Registration and Support Help us better support you have any questions, the Garmin Product Support department may be sure to record your product handy and connect to 7:00 PM Central Time. Look for the Product Registration link on ..., 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. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide v If you by completing your online registration today! Have the...
Product Registration and Support Help us better support you have any questions, the Garmin Product Support department may be sure to record your product handy and connect to 7:00 PM Central Time. Look for the Product Registration link on ..., 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. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide v If you by completing your online registration today! Have the...
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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. A
... 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. A
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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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... LARGE and 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. For European operations, a Com radio configuration of the Morse code station...GNC 255's Com radio operates in 10 and 16 watt com transmitter versions. Besides traditional Nav/Com features, the GNC 255 also incorporates workload-reducing functions such as automatic decoding of 8.33 kHz steps is available in the aviation voice band, from 108 MHz to monitor the standby Com frequencies. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide...
... LARGE and 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. For European operations, a Com radio configuration of the Morse code station...GNC 255's Com radio operates in 10 and 16 watt com transmitter versions. Besides traditional Nav/Com features, the GNC 255 also incorporates workload-reducing functions such as automatic decoding of 8.33 kHz steps is available in the aviation voice band, from 108 MHz to monitor the standby Com frequencies. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide...
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... radio. 1.2 Pilot Controls The GNC 255 controls have been designed to simplify operation of the bezel controls audio volume for the Nav radio. When the Com radio is overridden. 1.2.2 Nav Volume/ID Knob The Nav Volume/ID knob located in the top left corner of the Nav active frequency. 1-2 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182...
... radio. 1.2 Pilot Controls The GNC 255 controls have been designed to simplify operation of the bezel controls audio volume for the Nav radio. When the Com radio is overridden. 1.2.2 Nav Volume/ID Knob The Nav Volume/ID knob located in the top left corner of the Nav active frequency. 1-2 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182...
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... frequency. 190-01182-01 Rev. The T/F page also shows Distance/Speed/ Time information. The T/F key does not operate for tuning frequencies and data entry. 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...
... frequency. 190-01182-01 Rev. The T/F page also shows Distance/Speed/ Time information. The T/F key does not operate for tuning frequencies and data entry. 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. A Pressing the FUNC key once displays the Function mode. 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. A Pressing the FUNC key once displays the Function mode. 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 selection range is between 118 and 136 in 25 kHz or 8.33 kHz increments. Frequencies with the FLIP/FLOP key. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-1 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...
... kHz selection range is between 118 and 136 in 25 kHz or 8.33 kHz increments. Frequencies with the FLIP/FLOP key. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-1 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...
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... the ENT Key to Save Press the CLR Key To Revert the Displayed Value to 15 frequencies. After selecting the desired characters, press ENT. 2-2 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. Monitor Annunciation Standby Frequency Being Monitored Figure 2-2 Com Frequency Monitor Annunciation When the Active frequency receives a signal, the unit will...
... the ENT Key to Save Press the CLR Key To Revert the Displayed Value to 15 frequencies. After selecting the desired characters, press ENT. 2-2 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev. Monitor Annunciation Standby Frequency Being Monitored Figure 2-2 Com Frequency Monitor Annunciation When the Active frequency receives a signal, the unit will...
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Com Frequency Type List 7. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-3 Turn the SMALL knob to select the waypoint Type. 6. 5. Selected Wpt Type Figure 2-4 Com User Frequency Type Selection Frequency Type Symbol Description TWR Tower GND ...
Com Frequency Type List 7. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-3 Turn the SMALL knob to select the waypoint Type. 6. 5. Selected Wpt Type Figure 2-4 Com User Frequency Type Selection Frequency Type Symbol Description TWR Tower GND ...
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... will be remembered 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. Turn the SMALL knob to select characters and turn the LARGE knob to copy the frequency into the Standby frequency...
... will be remembered 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. Turn the SMALL knob to select characters and turn the LARGE knob to copy the frequency into the Standby frequency...
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...the bottom of the list back up to 121.50 MHz for transmit and receive regardless 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 a Com FLIP/FLOP switch (either bezel-mounted...than 35 seconds, the GNC 255 will lock the COM board, preventing further changes in the ON or Transmit position. The standby frequency isn't activated until the Com board is keyed for two seconds. HOLD REMOTE COM TRANSFER KEY TO EXIT." A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-5 NOTE: Pressing ...
...the bottom of the list back up to 121.50 MHz for transmit and receive regardless 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 a Com FLIP/FLOP switch (either bezel-mounted...than 35 seconds, the GNC 255 will lock the COM board, preventing further changes in the ON or Transmit position. The standby frequency isn't activated until the Com board is keyed for two seconds. HOLD REMOTE COM TRANSFER KEY TO EXIT." A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-5 NOTE: Pressing ...
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... Nav User Frequency database from the database and is between 108 and 117 MHz in one MHz steps. 3. After selecting the desired characters, press ENT. 2-6 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev.
... Nav User Frequency database from the database and is between 108 and 117 MHz in one MHz steps. 3. After selecting the desired characters, press ENT. 2-6 Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-01 Rev.
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... active Nav frequency. Figure 2-12 Nav User Frequency Type Selection 8. When Nav ident is enabled, the ID annunciation will appear to move the cursor. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-7 After selecting the desired characters, press ENT. Figure 2-13 Listening to select characters. 7. 5. Turn the SMALL knob to the ID for a Nav Frequency Nav...
... active Nav frequency. Figure 2-12 Nav User Frequency Type Selection 8. When Nav ident is enabled, the ID annunciation will appear to move the cursor. A Garmin GNC 255A/255B Pilot's Guide 2-7 After selecting the desired characters, press ENT. Figure 2-13 Listening to select characters. 7. 5. Turn the SMALL knob to the ID for a Nav Frequency Nav...