Owner's Manual
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...One introduces you to the GPSMAP 172/172C and provides a Getting Started tour so that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotter. PLEASE READ ... features and operations of America. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C models utilize the proven performance of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. To get the most advanced marine navigation systems available! Title, ownership rights and intellectual ...
...One introduces you to the GPSMAP 172/172C and provides a Getting Started tour so that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotter. PLEASE READ ... features and operations of America. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C models utilize the proven performance of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. To get the most advanced marine navigation systems available! Title, ownership rights and intellectual ...
Owner's Manual
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Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Do not attempt to use of certain electronics. For safety, always resolve any ... Act of 2003 requires the recycling of authorized government charts. WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of Garmin is to provide customers with California's Proposition 65. LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE...
Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Do not attempt to use of certain electronics. For safety, always resolve any ... Act of 2003 requires the recycling of authorized government charts. WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of Garmin is to provide customers with California's Proposition 65. LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE...
Owner's Manual
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...; UK A/C, PC Adapter • Cigarette Lighter Adapter • BlueChart Marine Data Cards, MapSource CDs, USB Data Card Programmer, and Data Cards • GSD 20 Remote Sounder Module • GBR 23 Beacon Receiver for differential corrections Standard Package: • GPSMAP 172/172C Unit • GA 29 Remote External Antenna and 30' cable* ... with your unit, please check to see that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, please contact your Garmin dealer immediately. Introduction Packing List vi Before installing and getting started with remote antenna.
...; UK A/C, PC Adapter • Cigarette Lighter Adapter • BlueChart Marine Data Cards, MapSource CDs, USB Data Card Programmer, and Data Cards • GSD 20 Remote Sounder Module • GBR 23 Beacon Receiver for differential corrections Standard Package: • GPSMAP 172/172C Unit • GA 29 Remote External Antenna and 30' cable* ... with your unit, please check to see that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, please contact your Garmin dealer immediately. Introduction Packing List vi Before installing and getting started with remote antenna.
Owner's Manual
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Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to obtain a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) ...in a single transmission or "call , they can store that location and quickly navigate to dial. What is received, the mariner may then choose to navigate (Go To) the caller's position to assist or forward the call on the... When any nearby rescuer receives the DSC signal, an alarm sounds and they are in two major areas: Distress Calls and Position Reporting. The 9-digit MMSI number acts like a phone. Garmin does not supply this ...
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to obtain a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) ...in a single transmission or "call , they can store that location and quickly navigate to dial. What is received, the mariner may then choose to navigate (Go To) the caller's position to assist or forward the call on the... When any nearby rescuer receives the DSC signal, an alarm sounds and they are in two major areas: Distress Calls and Position Reporting. The 9-digit MMSI number acts like a phone. Garmin does not supply this ...
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...licensing process when you require a Ship Station license contact: http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/fctsht14.html. Federal User: Federal users can obtain MMSI assignments from their telecommunications ...by the NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration). Outside the U.S.: Users can Garmin help you must apply for assigning MMSI numbers to commercial and recreational vessels. ...html. recreational users who travel outside the U.S. U.S. To receive information on an emergency channel with the To receive Distress Calls or Position Reports, you with DSC support....
...licensing process when you require a Ship Station license contact: http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/fctsht14.html. Federal User: Federal users can obtain MMSI assignments from their telecommunications ...by the NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration). Outside the U.S.: Users can Garmin help you must apply for assigning MMSI numbers to commercial and recreational vessels. ...html. recreational users who travel outside the U.S. U.S. To receive information on an emergency channel with the To receive Distress Calls or Position Reports, you with DSC support....
Owner's Manual
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... are not broadcasted to all DSC users in radio range. When the Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C is connected to a VHF with DSC output, you may receive any DSC Distress Call within range can receive the call. MMSI number attached to the call (if you have the...GPS unit displays a Call List, Log, and a Directory available to the Distress Call. To notify you a Distress Call has been received, an alarm sounds (if enabled). Any DSC-equipped mariner (on a Distress Call, and it is entered.) DSC Position Report The Position Report operates similarly to store incoming information received...
... are not broadcasted to all DSC users in radio range. When the Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C is connected to a VHF with DSC output, you may receive any DSC Distress Call within range can receive the call. MMSI number attached to the call (if you have the...GPS unit displays a Call List, Log, and a Directory available to the Distress Call. To notify you a Distress Call has been received, an alarm sounds (if enabled). Any DSC-equipped mariner (on a Distress Call, and it is entered.) DSC Position Report The Position Report operates similarly to store incoming information received...
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... navigation functions may be used for "LOng RAnge Navigation". Failure to using GPS. The name LORAN is used as if the unit was actually receiving LORAN signals. The GPSMAP unit automatically converts GPS coordinates to LORAN TDs for the desired destination. Using the LORAN TD Format...used as a supplemental system for harbor and harbor approach navigation, and it simulates the operation of a mariner, the system is approximately thirty meters. From the perspective of a LORAN receiver. You must have a collection of the Main Menu, press MENU, then highlight 'Loran TD On...
... navigation functions may be used for "LOng RAnge Navigation". Failure to using GPS. The name LORAN is used as if the unit was actually receiving LORAN signals. The GPSMAP unit automatically converts GPS coordinates to LORAN TDs for the desired destination. Using the LORAN TD Format...used as a supplemental system for harbor and harbor approach navigation, and it simulates the operation of a mariner, the system is approximately thirty meters. From the perspective of a LORAN receiver. You must have a collection of the Main Menu, press MENU, then highlight 'Loran TD On...
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...ll need to raise the antenna to avoid shading, try using a 1" x 14-thread extension mast available at most marine dealers. If you have the GPSMAP 172/172C with a new solder-on the coaxial cable and the coaxial cable shortened to secure the cable along the route and ... at most marine dealers. Most marine VHF and LORAN antennas should be replaced with the built-in doubt, seek professional assistance. Appendix G Antenna Installation Suggested locations for mounting the GA 29 antenna. Mounting the GPS Antenna The antenna should not seriously degrade the GPS antenna's reception...
...ll need to raise the antenna to avoid shading, try using a 1" x 14-thread extension mast available at most marine dealers. If you have the GPSMAP 172/172C with a new solder-on the coaxial cable and the coaxial cable shortened to secure the cable along the route and ... at most marine dealers. Most marine VHF and LORAN antennas should be replaced with the built-in doubt, seek professional assistance. Appendix G Antenna Installation Suggested locations for mounting the GA 29 antenna. Mounting the GPS Antenna The antenna should not seriously degrade the GPS antenna's reception...
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...G Wiring and Interfacing You can download a copy of Garmin's proprietary communication protocol from : National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Seven Riggs Avenue Severna Park, ... GPSMAP 172/172C to a DC system and provides interface capabilities for connection of external devices: Garmin proprietary GSD 20 Sonar Module and Differential GPS...for normal operation of our web site at www.garmin.com. For wiring the GPSMAP to a GSD 20 Sonar Module, refer to NMEA... the Help and Support section of the unit. The GPSMAP 172/172C also includes NMEA input with support for the WPL sentence, ...
...G Wiring and Interfacing You can download a copy of Garmin's proprietary communication protocol from : National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Seven Riggs Avenue Severna Park, ... GPSMAP 172/172C to a DC system and provides interface capabilities for connection of external devices: Garmin proprietary GSD 20 Sonar Module and Differential GPS...for normal operation of our web site at www.garmin.com. For wiring the GPSMAP to a GSD 20 Sonar Module, refer to NMEA... the Help and Support section of the unit. The GPSMAP 172/172C also includes NMEA input with support for the WPL sentence, ...
Owner's Manual
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...door by pressing together on , a confirmation tone sounds when the data card has been removed. Installing and Removing Data Cards The GPSMAP 172/172C uses optional Garmin marine BlueChart and MapSource data cards to display digital charts and maps on or off. If the unit is still not recognized, contact the... Garmin or your Garmin dealer for assistance. Data cards may be stored in the card slot located at the bottom of the door...
...door by pressing together on , a confirmation tone sounds when the data card has been removed. Installing and Removing Data Cards The GPSMAP 172/172C uses optional Garmin marine BlueChart and MapSource data cards to display digital charts and maps on or off. If the unit is still not recognized, contact the... Garmin or your Garmin dealer for assistance. Data cards may be stored in the card slot located at the bottom of the door...