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... warranty verification. Devices purchased in the United States or Canada must be provided by international distributors for newly-overhauled products exchanged through a Garmin Authorized Service Center; A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide i LIMITED WARRANTY All Garmin avionics products are not eligible for warranty coverage. one year from any transportation cost. Within the applicable period...
... warranty verification. Devices purchased in the United States or Canada must be provided by international distributors for newly-overhauled products exchanged through a Garmin Authorized Service Center; A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide i LIMITED WARRANTY All Garmin avionics products are not eligible for warranty coverage. one year from any transportation cost. Within the applicable period...
GTR 255/255A/255B Pilot’s Guide
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...of stored user and recent frequencies. This notice is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. ii Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. NOTE: Do not use outdated database information. This will prevent the loss of California to ...only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. NOTE: This device complies with California's Proposition 65. WARNING: For safety reasons, GTR 225 operational procedures must be updated regularly in order to ensure that the information remains current. Pilots using a clean, lint-free cloth...
...of stored user and recent frequencies. This notice is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. ii Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. NOTE: Do not use outdated database information. This will prevent the loss of California to ...only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. NOTE: This device complies with California's Proposition 65. WARNING: For safety reasons, GTR 225 operational procedures must be updated regularly in order to ensure that the information remains current. Pilots using a clean, lint-free cloth...
GTR 255/255A/255B Pilot’s Guide
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...form today! Please, have the serial number of product updates and new products and provides lost or stolen unit tracking. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide iii Operation of the FCC limits for additional help if these remedies do not correct the problem. Registration ensures that you by ...antenna connected to this device should be notified of your unit handy, connect to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for your unit, please contact your Garmin dealer. Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified avionics technician for Class B digital devices. NOTE: This ...
...form today! Please, have the serial number of product updates and new products and provides lost or stolen unit tracking. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide iii Operation of the FCC limits for additional help if these remedies do not correct the problem. Registration ensures that you by ...antenna connected to this device should be notified of your unit handy, connect to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for your unit, please contact your Garmin dealer. Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified avionics technician for Class B digital devices. NOTE: This ...
GTR 255/255A/255B Pilot’s Guide
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...Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Time. A 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! If you by completing your serial number in the space provided. US:...your product handy and connect to the Garmin web site (www.garmin.com or https://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin). Have the serial number of Revisions Part Number Revision Date Description 190-01182-00 A 11/19/12 Initial release iv Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. Look for the...
...Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Time. A 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! If you by completing your serial number in the space provided. US:...your product handy and connect to the Garmin web site (www.garmin.com or https://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin). Have the serial number of Revisions Part Number Revision Date Description 190-01182-00 A 11/19/12 Initial release iv Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. Look for the...
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A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide v Contents Product Registration and Support iv 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 Tuning LARGE/SMALL Concentric (Cursor) Knobs 1-3 1.2.3 FLIP/FLOP Key 1-3 1.2.4 Com Key 1-3 1.2.5 MEM Key 1-3 1.2.6 ICS Key 1-3 1.2.7 CLR (Clear) Key 1-3 1.2.8 ENT (...
A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide v Contents Product Registration and Support iv 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 Tuning LARGE/SMALL Concentric (Cursor) Knobs 1-3 1.2.3 FLIP/FLOP Key 1-3 1.2.4 Com Key 1-3 1.2.5 MEM Key 1-3 1.2.6 ICS Key 1-3 1.2.7 CLR (Clear) Key 1-3 1.2.8 ENT (...
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... Up the Count Up Timer 3-18 3.5.3 Viewing Timers in the Com Display 3-18 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 GTR 225 Frequency Database 4-3 4.3 Messages 4-4 Index...Index-1 vi Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. A
... Up the Count Up Timer 3-18 3.5.3 Viewing Timers in the Com Display 3-18 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 GTR 225 Frequency Database 4-3 4.3 Messages 4-4 Index...Index-1 vi Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. A
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... the additional Com radio configuration of 8.33 kHz steps is provided with the GTR 225A (10 watt) and GTR 225B (16 watt). 1 GETTING STARTED 1.1 Product Description The GTR 225 Com Radio series provides a powerful VHF communications transceiver in 25 kHz steps (...Key Clear Data Key Function Selection Press To Select Intercom Function Figure 1-1 GTR 225 Front Panel Description 190-01182-00 Rev. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 1-1 Besides traditional Com features, the GTR 225 series also incorporates workload-reducing functions such as most-used frequency storage in...
... the additional Com radio configuration of 8.33 kHz steps is provided with the GTR 225A (10 watt) and GTR 225B (16 watt). 1 GETTING STARTED 1.1 Product Description The GTR 225 Com Radio series provides a powerful VHF communications transceiver in 25 kHz steps (...Key Clear Data Key Function Selection Press To Select Intercom Function Figure 1-1 GTR 225 Front Panel Description 190-01182-00 Rev. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 1-1 Besides traditional Com features, the GTR 225 series also incorporates workload-reducing functions such as most-used frequency storage in...
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When the Com radio is overridden. 1-2 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. You may override the squelch function by pressing the Power/Com Volume/Squelch knob. A To override the automatic squelch, press the ... display when automatic squelch is active, press the Power/Com Volume/Squelch knob to toggle automatic squelch control On/Off for the Com radio. 1.2 Pilot Controls The GTR 225 controls have been designed to simplify operation of the bezel controls audio volume for the Com radio. This facilitates listening to a distant station or...
When the Com radio is overridden. 1-2 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. You may override the squelch function by pressing the Power/Com Volume/Squelch knob. A To override the automatic squelch, press the ... display when automatic squelch is active, press the Power/Com Volume/Squelch knob to toggle automatic squelch control On/Off for the Com radio. 1.2 Pilot Controls The GTR 225 controls have been designed to simplify operation of the bezel controls audio volume for the Com radio. This facilitates listening to a distant station or...
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... Recent and User Frequency lists. 1.2.6 ICS Key Press the ICS key to toggle display of the ICS settings for tuning frequencies and data entry. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 1-3 LARGE, Outer Knob SMALL, Inner Knob 1.2.3 FLIP/FLOP Key Press and release the FLIP/FLOP key to save selected values, to confirm a prompt, or...
... Recent and User Frequency lists. 1.2.6 ICS Key Press the ICS key to toggle display of the ICS settings for tuning frequencies and data entry. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 1-3 LARGE, Outer Knob SMALL, Inner Knob 1.2.3 FLIP/FLOP Key Press and release the FLIP/FLOP key to save selected values, to confirm a prompt, or...
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A 1.2.9 FUNC (Function) Key The FUNC (Function) key accesses function categories for updating the database. 1-4 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. Pressing the FUNC key once displays the Function mode. Pressing the FUNC key a second time exits the Function mode. ... monitored while still listening to the Active frequency. 1.3 USB Port The USB port is used to update the frequency database in the GTR 225. NOTE: Garmin recommends the use of a USB 2.0 compatible USB flash drive for the following: the Com Radio, ICS Configuration, System Configuration, and Timer.
A 1.2.9 FUNC (Function) Key The FUNC (Function) key accesses function categories for updating the database. 1-4 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. Pressing the FUNC key once displays the Function mode. Pressing the FUNC key a second time exits the Function mode. ... monitored while still listening to the Active frequency. 1.3 USB Port The USB port is used to update the frequency database in the GTR 225. NOTE: Garmin recommends the use of a USB 2.0 compatible USB flash drive for the following: the Com Radio, ICS Configuration, System Configuration, and Timer.
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... the LARGE and SMALL knobs clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to the Active side with multiple types will be shown for the selected frequency. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 2-1 Turn the LARGE knob to change the values in one MHz increments. The kHz selection range is not inhibited during transmit. 5. While viewing the...
... the LARGE and SMALL knobs clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to the Active side with multiple types will be shown for the selected frequency. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 2-1 Turn the LARGE knob to change the values in one MHz increments. The kHz selection range is not inhibited during transmit. 5. While viewing the...
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... 8.33 kHz to the Previous Value 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 GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. A
... 8.33 kHz to the Previous Value 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 GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. A
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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 GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 2-3 Turn the LARGE knob to select the Type from the list.
... 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 GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 2-3 Turn the LARGE knob to select the Type from the list.
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... Standby frequency location. Turn the SMALL Knob To Select Frequency Type Figure 2-7 Database Waypoint Type Selection 4. The Emergency Channel will become the Standby Frequency. 2-4 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. Turn the SMALL knob to copy the frequency into the Active Frequency position and the previous Active Frequency will be...
... Standby frequency location. Turn the SMALL Knob To Select Frequency Type Figure 2-7 Database Waypoint Type Selection 4. The Emergency Channel will become the Standby Frequency. 2-4 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. Turn the SMALL knob to copy the frequency into the Active Frequency position and the previous Active Frequency will be...
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..., pressing the remote recall switch will "wrap" from the bottom of the displayed frequency. 2.2.6 Stuck Mic The GTR 225 helps protect you from a situation where the microphone may get stuck in the database when the unit is keyed ...for longer than 35 seconds, the GTR 225 will return to the top, skipping any empty preset positions). If the microphone is receiving a valid position input... load the next preset Com frequency into the unit's Standby frequency box. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 2-5
..., pressing the remote recall switch will "wrap" from the bottom of the displayed frequency. 2.2.6 Stuck Mic The GTR 225 helps protect you from a situation where the microphone may get stuck in the database when the unit is keyed ...for longer than 35 seconds, the GTR 225 will return to the top, skipping any empty preset positions). If the microphone is receiving a valid position input... load the next preset Com frequency into the unit's Standby frequency box. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 2-5
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... Load Database Software Ver Serial Number Timers Count Up ENT - Accept Figure 3-1 Functions Diagram 190-01182-00 Rev. Reset Push CRSR - Reset Count Down ENT - A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 3-1 Start/Stop CLR - Settings ENT - Start/Stop CLR -
... Load Database Software Ver Serial Number Timers Count Up ENT - Accept Figure 3-1 Functions Diagram 190-01182-00 Rev. Reset Push CRSR - Reset Count Down ENT - A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 3-1 Start/Stop CLR - Settings ENT - Start/Stop CLR -
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..., press ENT. 2. Press the ENT key to transfer the displayed channel to access the function. 5. 1. Press the ENT key to the Standby frequency position. 3-2 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. Turn the SMALL knob to view the choices in each function. 4. A Turn the SMALL knob to select an Entry (1-20...
..., press ENT. 2. Press the ENT key to transfer the displayed channel to access the function. 5. 1. Press the ENT key to the Standby frequency position. 3-2 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. Turn the SMALL knob to view the choices in each function. 4. A Turn the SMALL knob to select an Entry (1-20...
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... 3-4 Deleting User Com Frequencies Position In List. Then, press ENT. Turn SMALL Knob To Select Entry. 190-01182-00 Rev. Deleting the Com User Frequency 1. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 3-3 Turn the SMALL knob to view the Com User frequency function. NOTE: When switching from the user frequency list.
... 3-4 Deleting User Com Frequencies Position In List. Then, press ENT. Turn SMALL Knob To Select Entry. 190-01182-00 Rev. Deleting the Com User Frequency 1. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 3-3 Turn the SMALL knob to view the Com User frequency function. NOTE: When switching from the user frequency list.
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Editing a Com User Frequency 1. Press the CRSR (SMALL knob) to the User Frequency. 3-4 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. Select User Freq Value Figure 3-6 Com User Frequency Value Selection 3. After selecting the desired characters, press ENT. 5. Turn the LARGE knob ...
Editing a Com User Frequency 1. Press the CRSR (SMALL knob) to the User Frequency. 3-4 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. Select User Freq Value Figure 3-6 Com User Frequency Value Selection 3. After selecting the desired characters, press ENT. 5. Turn the LARGE knob ...
