Garmin GPSMAP 172C Support Question
Garmin GPSMAP 172C Support Question
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Question posted by arlinalliri on April 1st, 2014
What Is A Good Gps To Replace A Garmin 172c
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
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Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you may become more familiar with Garmin Chartplotters" (190-00241-03).
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE GPSMAP 172/172C, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
... of this device must accept any user-serviceable parts. This product does not contain any interference received, including interference that is on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin service center. Category II radiocommunication devices comply with the instructions. These limits are designed to operate...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
...Before installing and getting started with remote antenna.
Standard Package: • GPSMAP 172/172C Unit • GA 29 Remote External Antenna and 30' cable* &#..., please contact your Garmin dealer immediately. Optional Accessories: • US A/C, PC Adapter • EURO A/C, PC Adapter • UK A/C, PC Adapter • Cigarette Lighter Adapter • BlueChart Marine Data Cards, MapSource ...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
... bars turns green when it is looking for use . When viewing the 'GPS' tab on the bottom of the screen displays either "Ready (2D or 3D)", and the GPSMAP 172/172C is highlighted, then press the MENU key once.
2. Once the receiver has collected information from the map. The Initialize Position Page appears, prompting...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
... window appears.
2. Press ENTER or QUIT when done. To turn the GPSMAP 172/172C on the ARROW KEYPAD. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites.
Once the self-test is controlled with Garmin Chartplotters" (190-00241-03). The GPSMAP 172/172C's adjustable screen backlighting is complete, press the ENTER/MARK key, if you...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
Going to a Destination
GPS is used throughout the GPSMAP 172/172C system to provide tab style options and functions. This also shows how the MENU key...using the first method. For future practice, you to graphically select points to select a pre-programmed tour route using the receiver's steering guidance and map displays. The NAV/MOB key, located on to the fun part-going to "Go To".
...
Owner's Manual - Page 36
... on Large and Huge sized data fields.
• Turn Declutter On/Off - Shows estimated GPS accuracy • HIGHWAY - Time unit has been moving speed • MOVE TRIP TIME -...COMPASS, HIGHWAY, POSITION, SONAR, and WATER TEMP. Velocity Made Good to final waypoint • TIME TO NEXT - Current voltage reading being received by unit • WATER SPEED* - Map Setup Menu Options
...
Owner's Manual - Page 40
... or 3D) fix to mark your present position: 1. This can be determined by looking at the GPS tab on the Main Menu. To accept the waypoint with a user-defined icon, comments, depth,... to enter a new symbol, name, comment or depth.
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Creating and Using Waypoints
The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C stores up to 10 alphanumeric characters for each waypoint. To enter optional comments, depth, or ...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...Page
The GPSMAP 172/172C's Main Menu Page provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus in the GPSMAP 172/172C's system, ...Main Menu page:
1. shows 24 hour tide chart with Garmin Chartplotters" (190-00241-03) for operational instructions.
53...• Card - The 16 Menu tabs are :
• GPS - Press QUIT to return to the Menu tab list. See ...
Owner's Manual - Page 64
... progress of each satellite in the status field). As soon as the GPSMAP 172/172C has collected the necessary data from the best satellites in three stages:...are ready for each satellite relative to the receiver and whether or not they are visible to the receiver's last known position. Receiver Status
Sky View
Reference
Main Menu: GPS Tab
Differential Status
Accuracy
Main Menu- The sky...
Owner's Manual - Page 65
....
To learn more about the WAAS system, its satellite positions and current state of receiving WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) satellite signals.
WAAS Capability
The GPSMAP 172/172C is capable of development, visit the FAA web site (http://gps.faa.gov). Effective use the ARROW KEYPAD to search for aviation use, but land/sea...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
...Receiver is receiving DGPS corrections
• Scanning Beacon - Unit is tuning manual DGPS frequency
• Receiving Beacon - the receiver is looking for any satellites.
• AutoLocate - at least four satellites with good... For WAAS - the receiver is set to calculate a fix.
• 2D -
Reference Main Menu:
GPS Tab
When the GPSMAP 172/172C is using a differential ...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...the WAAS capability of the receiver on initialization.
• Set 2D Elevation-
To select a menu option: 1. F NOTE: If a DGPS receiver is attached to the unit and Garmin DGPS, RTCM In/NMEA... GPSMAP 172/172C to the GPS Info display. The SNR depends upon the mounting of the DGPS signal being received. Reference Main Menu: GPS Tab Options
GPS Tab Options Menu
57 allows the receiver to...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
... in an emergency Distress Call.
Any time a vessel receives a DSC call on an electronic map. DSC is received, the mariner may then choose to navigate (Go To) the caller's position to the Coast Guard. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to the Coast Guard when used in...
Owner's Manual - Page 75
... similarly to the Distress Call. Any DSC-equipped mariner (on Map: If you immediately want to create...replaces the MMSI number as a reference once it does not sound on Map'. • Create Waypoint: If you may receive any DSC Distress Call within range can receive the call. Basic wiring is received...Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C is specific to the receiver. MMSI number attached to the call (if you ...
Owner's Manual - Page 78
...press
ENTER.
highlight 'Replace From Card' and press ENTER to overwrite all selected items on your GPS.
Map Tab- Highlight... which simulation you want to a data card.When data is already user data on this page. Using the NAV Key The receiver...the selected items with other compatible units and Garmin's MapSource PC program.
To transfer data to/...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
...Use the ARROW KEYPAD to connect the GPSMAP 172/172C with a Garmin DGPS beacon receiver. • Other DGPS - To restore the Serial Data Format settings to select 'Garmin Data Transfer' in the 'Serial Data ... setting and press ENTER.
Use the ARROW KEYPAD to the default 'Garmin Data Transfer': 1. allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard RTCM format, without any output capabilities...
Owner's Manual - Page 97
... 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 ...Receiver:
Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS capable receiver
Acquisition Times:
Warm:
Approx. 15 seconds
Cold:
Approx. 45 seconds
AutoLocate: Approx. 2 minutes
Update Rate: 1/second, continuous
GPS ...
Owner's Manual - Page 98
...
The antenna should not seriously degrade the GPS antenna's reception. Most marine VHF and LORAN antennas should be replaced with the remote GA 29 antenna, follow the instructions below. Use the appropriate tie-wraps, fasteners and sealant to ensure the best reception. Once the GPSMAP 172/172C unit has been installed, connect the cable to...
Owner's Manual - Page 102
... Support section of external devices: Garmin proprietary GSD 20 Sonar Module and Differential GPS, NMEA 0183 version 3.01, RTCM SC-104 input (version 2.0). Blue (TX COM 1)
Interfacing
Pin 16 - Yellow (Alarm) Pin 15 - PGRME, PGRMM, PGRMZ, and PSLIB. Red (DC Positive) Pin 18 - Proprietary sentences- The GPSMAP 172/172C also includes NMEA input with...
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