Garmin GPSMAP 172C Support Question
Garmin GPSMAP 172C Support Question
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Question posted by kapatgamus on January 30th, 2014
Garmin Gps 172c Will Not Locate Satellites
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
...'s manual and learn the operating procedures for the GPSMAP 172 and GPSMAP 172C (color). The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C models utilize the proven performance of the product. Unit operation and specifications will be the same on the back of the product name) in the normal operation of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to concentrate on the Software...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
... or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the GPS unit.
•... must accept any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be determined by an authorized Garmin service center. This equipment generates, uses, and can be made by turning the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... up to give you the information you better accuracy • Differential-Ready - receive signals from the additional set of bottom hardness and structure
• See-Thru ...provides a clear image of WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) satellites to 12 satellites for detailed electronic charting capability, the Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C is a powerful navigation device that can give you need:
...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... • 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...are missing, please contact your Garmin dealer immediately. Introduction Packing List
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Before installing and getting started with remote antenna.
Owner's Manual - Page 14
...given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establish its present position. Getting Started Initializing the Receiver
GPSMAP 172/172C Warning Screen
Initializing the Receiver
The first time you power up the initialization process, we recommend using the graphic initialization process described on your new GPSMAP 172/172C, the receiver must be in a location with a clear and unobstructed...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
... 's ready for use. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites for use .
The progress of the screen displays either "Ready (2D or 3D)", and the GPSMAP 172/172C is collecting data.
• Solid signal strength bars- the receiver has found the indicated satellite(s) and is ready for your approximate location within a few minutes. the...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
...
GPSMAP 172/172C Getting Started Tour
The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C is controlled with the POWER key. The GPSMAP 172/172C's adjustable screen backlighting is a powerful electronic navigation system that the receiver ...the ARROW KEYPAD to adjust the contrast.
3. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. Press POWER and the Light/Contrast window appears....
Owner's Manual - Page 21
...primary tool used throughout the GPSMAP 172/172C system to where the practice route is located.
Press the MENU key ...Destination
GPS is all about marking positions as a destination directly from the Map Page and pressing NAV allows you 're going to a location ...located on to the fun part-going to select a pre-programmed tour route using the receiver's steering guidance and map displays.
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...GPSMAP 172/172C's system, and is recorded and displayed.
• DSC- The Main Menu page is available from the Main Menu page:
1. See pages 2-3 for saving waypoints, routes and tracks to select individual items.
2. The 16 Menu tabs are :
• GPS... - Press QUIT to return to use "tab" format. shows 24 hour tide chart with Garmin...; Trip - shows satellite status, accuracy, initialize...
Owner's Manual - Page 64
...receiver is collecting data.
• Dark/Green signal strength bars- the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite(s) are being tracked. As soon as the GPSMAP 172/172C has collected the necessary data from the best satellites... ring the horizon
45°
• Temp* - GPS Tab- The status information gives you have a current position fix (indicated by a...
Owner's Manual - Page 65
...location in relation to those satellites, now in a geo-stationary orbit over the equator. Since WAAS requires CPU resources of the GPSMAP 172/172C to search for and track the satellites, you may be received... the overall accuracy and integrity of the GPS signal for GPS satellites (numbers 32 or below), a 'D' appears in your area. WAAS satellite signal reception requires an absolute clear view...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
...GPS Tab
When the GPSMAP 172/172C is using a differential correction signal (either WAAS or DGPS), a "D" is displayed at the bottom of the signal strength indicator bars for the satellites that are corrected.
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The status field shows one of satellites being corrected.
• 3D - at least four satellites...Satellites - the receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for any satellites...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...of your position automatically. allows the receiver to locate your DGPS receiver and the distance from the DGPS transmitting station.
Reference Main Menu: GPS Tab Options
GPS Tab Options Menu
57 This process ... on the GPS Info Tab of the DGPS signal being received. allows you to manually enter the elevation when in 3D mode. See page 4 for the GPSMAP 172/172C to receive WAAS and ...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
... to that location and quickly navigate to the caller's position. Garmin does not supply this number! What is Digital selective calling (DSC)? DSC is received, the mariner may then...marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to transmit a substantial amount of the caller. When any nearby rescuer receives the DSC signal, an alarm sounds and they immediately receive...
Owner's Manual - Page 75
... not sound on Map'. • Create Waypoint: If you a Distress Call has been received, an alarm sounds (if enabled). 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 (if you immediately want to see the caller's position they select...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard RTCM format, without any output capabilities. • NMEA ... the 'Serial Data Format' field and press ENTER. 2.
To restore the Serial Data Format settings to connect the GPSMAP 172/172C with a Garmin DGPS beacon receiver. • Other DGPS - From the Comm tab, press MENU, highlight 'Defaults' and press ENTER. provides no interfacing...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
... waypoints using GPS. Failure to be used for inland navigation by the United States Coast Guard. Since the GPSMAP unit does ... perspective of a LORAN receiver. After the waypoint is used as the secondary station identifiers to the location stored in inaccuracies for ...LORAN TD format mode, it simulates the operation of a mariner, the system is stored in unit memory, it is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 97
...H x 6.3" W x 3.7" D (122.5mm x 157.5mm x 92.5mm)
Weight:
1.0 lb 1oz.(.481Kg)
Display: (172C) 3.2" W x 3.2" H (81.28mm) CSTN (Color Super Twist Nematic) with adjustable CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) backlighting; ...plastic alloy, waterproof to 55°C)
Performance
Receiver:
Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS capable receiver
Acquisition Times:
Warm:
Approx. 15 seconds
...
Owner's Manual - Page 98
...Mounting the GPS Antenna
The antenna should be replaced with harsh solvents. Once the GPSMAP 172/172C unit ...location that you may skip this section and proceed to avoid shading, try using a 1" x 14-thread extension mast available at most marine dealers. The Garmin antenna screws directly onto any bulkhead or deck.
3. It is shaded by excessive heeling. If you have the GPSMAP 172/172C...
Owner's Manual - Page 102
... can download a copy of Garmin's proprietary communication protocol from :
National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Seven Riggs...operation of external devices: Garmin proprietary GSD 20 Sonar Module and Differential GPS, NMEA 0183 version ...GPSMAP 172/172C also includes NMEA input with support for the WPL sentence, DSC, and sonar NMEA input with Sonar Output
TXD +
GSD 20, TX+ Beacon
Receiver...
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