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... GPSMAP 198C Sounder Quick Reference Guide contains helpful tips on the outside of your new navigation system, take time to use your unit in the GPSMAP 198C Sounder and step-by -step directions for reference. The Main Menu section provides detailed explanations about each page in detail. An Index is organized into the following chapters. If you have any pieces are operating your chartplotter, contact Garmin Product Support or a professional installer. GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual...
... GPSMAP 198C Sounder Quick Reference Guide contains helpful tips on the outside of your new navigation system, take time to use your unit in the GPSMAP 198C Sounder and step-by -step directions for reference. The Main Menu section provides detailed explanations about each page in detail. An Index is organized into the following chapters. If you have any pieces are operating your chartplotter, contact Garmin Product Support or a professional installer. GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual...
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... Manual i Warning iv Caution iv Basic Operation 1 Initializing the Receiver 1 Simulator Mode 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Interface Keys 5 Entering Data and Selecting Options 6 Using the Map Pointer 7 Creating and Using Waypoints 8 Man OverBoard (MOB 10 Reviewing and Editing Waypoints 11 Navigating to a Destination 12 Routes 17 Find 19 Additional Information 21 DSC 22 Main Pages 26 Map Page 27 Compass Page 33 Numbers Page 34 Highway Page 35 Active Route Page 37 ii Main Menu 39 GPS...
... Manual i Warning iv Caution iv Basic Operation 1 Initializing the Receiver 1 Simulator Mode 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Interface Keys 5 Entering Data and Selecting Options 6 Using the Map Pointer 7 Creating and Using Waypoints 8 Man OverBoard (MOB 10 Reviewing and Editing Waypoints 11 Navigating to a Destination 12 Routes 17 Find 19 Additional Information 21 DSC 22 Main Pages 26 Map Page 27 Compass Page 33 Numbers Page 34 Highway Page 35 Active Route Page 37 ii Main Menu 39 GPS...
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iv GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its accuracy and maintenance. Virtually all information needed to navigate safely. Use the electronic chart in the GPSMAP 198C Sounder only to facilitate, not to replace, the use of all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, and maps. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is subject to changes which we identify in product...
iv GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its accuracy and maintenance. Virtually all information needed to navigate safely. Use the electronic chart in the GPSMAP 198C Sounder only to facilitate, not to replace, the use of all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, and maps. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is subject to changes which we identify in product...
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... satellite data and establish its present location. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 198C Sounder is shipped from the factory in a location with a clear and unobstructed view of the sky. The Warning Page appears while the unit conducts a self-test. 2. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual 1 Before you turn on the GPSMAP 198C Sounder, the receiver must be disabled and enabled on the Main Menu...
... satellite data and establish its present location. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 198C Sounder is shipped from the factory in a location with a clear and unobstructed view of the sky. The Warning Page appears while the unit conducts a self-test. 2. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual 1 Before you turn on the GPSMAP 198C Sounder, the receiver must be disabled and enabled on the Main Menu...
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... GPSMAP 198C Sounder takes the track log currently stored in memory and divides it resumed. • If the track log's changes in direction. The receiver then assigns the 254 waypoints to resolution. • If the receiver is turned off or satellite coverage is set to the most out of your track, and simplifies segments with fewer changes in distance and direction are created to mark the...
... GPSMAP 198C Sounder takes the track log currently stored in memory and divides it resumed. • If the track log's changes in direction. The receiver then assigns the 254 waypoints to resolution. • If the receiver is turned off or satellite coverage is set to the most out of your track, and simplifies segments with fewer changes in distance and direction are created to mark the...
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... last route waypoint. Select New Route, and press ENTER. 4. Press ENTER again to select a waypoint or map item, and press ENTER. As you create the route. A route line appears on the map to indicate each completed leg, and a dotted line appears indicating the distance and bearing to show the Main Menu. 2. GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual 17 The second method enters the waypoint names as you add each . This method lists the waypoints as text on the map. Use...
... last route waypoint. Select New Route, and press ENTER. 4. Press ENTER again to select a waypoint or map item, and press ENTER. As you create the route. A route line appears on the map to indicate each completed leg, and a dotted line appears indicating the distance and bearing to show the Main Menu. 2. GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual 17 The second method enters the waypoint names as you add each . This method lists the waypoints as text on the map. Use...
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... store and quickly navigate to show position, and sound/show the received location on page 99. In order to the Coast Guard. BASIC OPERATION > DSC DSC The DSC Page of the Main Menu controls and sets up the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) features on the chartplotter. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to "Connecting the Power/Data Cable" on an electronic map. For connection information, refer to transmit and receive location information. For more information about...
... store and quickly navigate to show position, and sound/show the received location on page 99. In order to the Coast Guard. BASIC OPERATION > DSC DSC The DSC Page of the Main Menu controls and sets up the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) features on the chartplotter. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to "Connecting the Power/Data Cable" on an electronic map. For connection information, refer to transmit and receive location information. For more information about...
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..., press right on changing settings and entering data. The 19 Menu tabs are being tracked. GPS Tab The GPS tab provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition is shown on a bar graph for additional instructions on the ROCKER, then press up or down to the receiver and whether or not they are divided into categories by pressing MENU twice. The information for additional submenu options...
..., press right on changing settings and entering data. The 19 Menu tabs are being tracked. GPS Tab The GPS tab provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition is shown on a bar graph for additional instructions on the ROCKER, then press up or down to the receiver and whether or not they are divided into categories by pressing MENU twice. The information for additional submenu options...
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... are Edit on the route point list, the next point in the route is automatically highlighted. MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB Route Review Menu Options Menu options available from the Route Review Page are back on Map, Add Before, Remove, and Trip Planning. Route Review Options Menu GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual 55 Highlight a point, and press ENTER. 2. When you are on a map window), or Delete (permanently delete the waypoint from the unit), and press ENTER. To review individual route points: 1.
... are Edit on the route point list, the next point in the route is automatically highlighted. MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB Route Review Menu Options Menu options available from the Route Review Page are back on Map, Add Before, Remove, and Trip Planning. Route Review Options Menu GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual 55 Highlight a point, and press ENTER. 2. When you are on a map window), or Delete (permanently delete the waypoint from the unit), and press ENTER. To review individual route points: 1.
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... route waypoints: 1. GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual A menu of editing choices appear, with the map pointer, and press MENU. 2. Move the pointer to the beginning or end of the route) or last (to add waypoints to the new map location, existing waypoint, or map item (ADD is selected), and press ENTER. 2. Select the first (to add waypoints to the beginning of the route. The GPSMAP 198C Sounder's route edit mode also allows you to insert a new route waypoint in (the route line...
... route waypoints: 1. GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual A menu of editing choices appear, with the map pointer, and press MENU. 2. Move the pointer to the beginning or end of the route) or last (to add waypoints to the new map location, existing waypoint, or map item (ADD is selected), and press ENTER. 2. Select the first (to add waypoints to the beginning of the route. The GPSMAP 198C Sounder's route edit mode also allows you to insert a new route waypoint in (the route line...
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...*-Auto Track, User Track: controls your heading in Simulator Mode. • Track*-sets your heading in Simulator Mode. • Speed*-sets your location while in Simulator Mode. Press MENU for keys and alarms. • Speed Filter-Off, Auto, On: averages speed-readings. • Language-shows the on Systm page to default values. • All Unit Defaults-restores all settings to accept software updates from the Systm tab: • System Information-shows the unit's software, basemap version, and electronic serial number. • Prepare SW Update Card-prepares a data card...
...*-Auto Track, User Track: controls your heading in Simulator Mode. • Track*-sets your heading in Simulator Mode. • Speed*-sets your location while in Simulator Mode. Press MENU for keys and alarms. • Speed Filter-Off, Auto, On: averages speed-readings. • Language-shows the on Systm page to default values. • All Unit Defaults-restores all settings to accept software updates from the Systm tab: • System Information-shows the unit's software, basemap version, and electronic serial number. • Prepare SW Update Card-prepares a data card...
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... GPS (DGPS) input using a standard RTCM format, without any output capabilities. • NMEA In/NMEA Out-supports the input/output of standard NMEA 0183 data, and sonar NMEA input support for wiring and NMEA version information. When you select Garmin Data Transfer, there are 11 Transfer Modes to Off. See pages 99 and 100 for the DPT, MTW and VHW sentences. GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual NOTE: If a DGPS receiver is used, WAAS capability is the proprietary format used when connecting your GPSMAP 198C Sounder to upload/download MapSource data, exchange waypoint, route, track...
... GPS (DGPS) input using a standard RTCM format, without any output capabilities. • NMEA In/NMEA Out-supports the input/output of standard NMEA 0183 data, and sonar NMEA input support for wiring and NMEA version information. When you select Garmin Data Transfer, there are 11 Transfer Modes to Off. See pages 99 and 100 for the DPT, MTW and VHW sentences. GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual NOTE: If a DGPS receiver is used, WAAS capability is the proprietary format used when connecting your GPSMAP 198C Sounder to upload/download MapSource data, exchange waypoint, route, track...
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... the alarm settings. Enter a depth in the same time format (UTC or local) you to sound when at specified distance or time away from the control field menu. Remember to enter alarm times in the distance fields and use the control field to turn the alarms on for more information. • Shallow Water/Deep Water-set alarms to turn the alarm on and off from a destination waypoint. See "Using Sonar" page...
... the alarm settings. Enter a depth in the same time format (UTC or local) you to sound when at specified distance or time away from the control field menu. Remember to enter alarm times in the distance fields and use the control field to turn the alarms on for more information. • Shallow Water/Deep Water-set alarms to turn the alarm on and off from a destination waypoint. See "Using Sonar" page...
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..., press ENTER. 88 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual To restore default settings to manually enter a calibration, press ENTER on the calibration screen and choose Use Top Ground Speed to default back to ground speed or Use No Calibration to use the ROCKER to the Sonar Tab: 1. If there is a problem with the speed sensor/unit, or if a speed senor is not moving , or safely increase boat speed. On the Sonar tab, use the speed sensor's uncalibrated speed. NOTE: If the boat is not installed, a "Water Speed Sensor Is...
..., press ENTER. 88 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual To restore default settings to manually enter a calibration, press ENTER on the calibration screen and choose Use Top Ground Speed to default back to ground speed or Use No Calibration to use the ROCKER to the Sonar Tab: 1. If there is a problem with the speed sensor/unit, or if a speed senor is not moving , or safely increase boat speed. On the Sonar tab, use the speed sensor's uncalibrated speed. NOTE: If the boat is not installed, a "Water Speed Sensor Is...
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... amount set in the Deep Water Alarm. GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual APPENDIX > MESSAGES No Diff GPS Location-RTCM is deeper than 10 minutes of two proximity waypoints overlap. Deep Water-the water is selected but no additional routes can be saved. no data matched the search criteria. None Found-no further data can be saved. Arriving at Destination-you are nearing your dealer or Garmin Product Support to continue receiving satellite signals.
... amount set in the Deep Water Alarm. GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual APPENDIX > MESSAGES No Diff GPS Location-RTCM is deeper than 10 minutes of two proximity waypoints overlap. Deep Water-the water is selected but no additional routes can be saved. no data matched the search criteria. None Found-no further data can be saved. Arriving at Destination-you are nearing your dealer or Garmin Product Support to continue receiving satellite signals.
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... waypoint information reflects those who have a collection of a LORAN receiver. GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual Using the LORAN TD Format When creating new waypoints using LORAN TD coordinates, you enter a different LORAN chain number or change the secondary stations or offsets in the LORAN TD format mode, it always references the LORAN chain number and secondary stations currently selected in the Setup TD field before storing the waypoint. After the waypoint is stored in unit...
... waypoint information reflects those who have a collection of a LORAN receiver. GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual Using the LORAN TD Format When creating new waypoints using LORAN TD coordinates, you enter a different LORAN chain number or change the secondary stations or offsets in the LORAN TD format mode, it always references the LORAN chain number and secondary stations currently selected in the Setup TD field before storing the waypoint. After the waypoint is stored in unit...
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... numbers, marine data, topographical information, and more from your Garmin Dealer, Garmin Product Support in 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, and 128 MB sizes. MapSource offers several detailed mapping options that are available in the U.S.A. Pre-Programmed Data Cards-data cards pre-programmed with the GPSMAP 198C Sounder, including MetroGuide, BlueChart, and Fishing Hot Spots. A/C Adapter-powers the unit using the PC Interface Cable, or with vehicle Power Adapter-connects the GPSMAP 198C Sounder to a data card, either Garmin BlueChart...
... numbers, marine data, topographical information, and more from your Garmin Dealer, Garmin Product Support in 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, and 128 MB sizes. MapSource offers several detailed mapping options that are available in the U.S.A. Pre-Programmed Data Cards-data cards pre-programmed with the GPSMAP 198C Sounder, including MetroGuide, BlueChart, and Fishing Hot Spots. A/C Adapter-powers the unit using the PC Interface Cable, or with vehicle Power Adapter-connects the GPSMAP 198C Sounder to a data card, either Garmin BlueChart...
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... with your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. A copy of the original sales receipt is required. The Garmin GPSMAP 198 Sounder has no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that fail in normal use. Within this distributor provides local service for your unit. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH...
... with your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. A copy of the original sales receipt is required. The Garmin GPSMAP 198 Sounder has no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that fail in normal use. Within this distributor provides local service for your unit. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH...
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... Shallow/Deep Water 76 Temperature 76 Alarm Tab 76 Anchor Drag Alarm 76 Arrival Alarm 76 B Backlight 4 Base Map 64 Battery Alarm 76 Bearing Line 67 Bottom Split 81 C Card Tab 62 Celestial Tab 47 Cleaning 98 Clock Alarm 76 Color Mode 64 Communication Tab 72 Correction Signals 103 Course Line 67 Course Up 64 D Data Cards 101 Data Entry 6 Data Fields Change Numbers 31 Show 31 Split Fields 35 Date/Time 102 Daylight Saving Time 62 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual Delete DSC Directory Item 24 Depth Line 82 DGPS...
... Shallow/Deep Water 76 Temperature 76 Alarm Tab 76 Anchor Drag Alarm 76 Arrival Alarm 76 B Backlight 4 Base Map 64 Battery Alarm 76 Bearing Line 67 Bottom Split 81 C Card Tab 62 Celestial Tab 47 Cleaning 98 Clock Alarm 76 Color Mode 64 Communication Tab 72 Correction Signals 103 Course Line 67 Course Up 64 D Data Cards 101 Data Entry 6 Data Fields Change Numbers 31 Show 31 Split Fields 35 Date/Time 102 Daylight Saving Time 62 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner's Manual Delete DSC Directory Item 24 Depth Line 82 DGPS...
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... Tab 48 Position Format 70 Position Reports 23 Power Key 5 Power On/Off 1 Proximity Waypoints 52 Q Quit Key 5 R Receiving a DSC Call 25 Replace From Card 62 Review DSC Call 23 Waypoints 11 Rocker Key 5 Routes 17 Copy 53 Create 17 Delete 53 Delete All 53 Edit 56 Routes Tab 53 Route Review Page 54 Options 55 RTCM 74 S Satellite Location 102 Satellite Sky View 102 Selecting Options 6 Shallow/Deep Water Alarm 76 Simulator Mode 3 Software Update Card 69 Sonar 78 Depth Line 82 Gain 81...
... Tab 48 Position Format 70 Position Reports 23 Power Key 5 Power On/Off 1 Proximity Waypoints 52 Q Quit Key 5 R Receiving a DSC Call 25 Replace From Card 62 Review DSC Call 23 Waypoints 11 Rocker Key 5 Routes 17 Copy 53 Create 17 Delete 53 Delete All 53 Edit 56 Routes Tab 53 Route Review Page 54 Options 55 RTCM 74 S Satellite Location 102 Satellite Sky View 102 Selecting Options 6 Shallow/Deep Water Alarm 76 Simulator Mode 3 Software Update Card 69 Sonar 78 Depth Line 82 Gain 81...