Garmin GPSMAP 172C Support Question
Garmin GPSMAP 172C Support Question
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Question posted by jaybilliot69 on June 15th, 2011
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how do i see the names of the lakes and bays instead of waypoints?
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
...GPSMAP 172 and GPSMAP 172C (color).
Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in case your product name...Help us better support you a limited license to use the unit.
at www.garmin.com/registration/. Part One introduces you to the GPSMAP 172/172C...create an unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotter. ...GPS and full-featured mapping to "GSD 20 Sounder Module with ...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
... turning the equipment off and on a different circuit from the GPS unit.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV...correct the interference by an authorized Garmin service center. This product does not contain any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions. Operation of this...interference limits for help.
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... Adapter • 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* •...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... 2 Entering Data 3 Initializing the Receiver 4 Power On/Screen Backlighting 6 Simulator Mode 7 Main Pages 8 Map Page 8 Waypoints 10
Marking Waypoints 10 Using the NAV Key 11 Simulated Tour 12
Reviewing/Creating Map Waypoints . . . . . 13 ...Introduction
Table of Contents
Find Key 51 Find Options 52
Main Menu Page 53 GPS Tab 54 Tide Tab 58 Trip 60 Celes Tab 60 Track Tab 61 DSC...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
... not "calibrate" the unit in any way, but rather helps to initialize the receiver from at least three satellites, the top of satellite acquisition is collecting data.
• Solid...graphically initialize the GPSMAP 172/172C:
1. the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite(s) are ready for use . When viewing the 'GPS' tab on the ARROW KEYPAD until the 'GPS' tab is not...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
... pages and functions of many advanced features right from the screen display. To turn the GPSMAP 172/172C on the ARROW KEYPAD. Press LEFT (brighter) or RIGHT (darker) to acknowledge the warning.
The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. To adjust the backlighting and contrast:
1. If you press either ENTER...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
...tour route using the receiver's steering guidance and...waypoints and navigating to them using the first method.
From the Initialize Position page, press the MENU key.
For future practice, you may skip steps 3 and 4 and point to a location from the Map Page and pressing NAV allows you can be used throughout the GPSMAP 172/172C... 3. Going to a Destination
GPS is all about marking positions...
Owner's Manual - Page 36
... position coordinates • SONAR* - Water temperature
*If receiving proper sonar data from desired track • POINTER - Arrow points to next waypoint • TO COURSE - Time to destination •...MSL (Mean Sea Level) • ETA AT DESTINATION - Shows estimated GPS accuracy • HIGHWAY - Compressed view of Arrival to display. Bearing to desired track •...
Owner's Manual - Page 50
... ENTER. TracBack routes are created by reducing your path using the track log automatically stored in the receiver's memory, which eliminates the need to save an active track log.
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To activate an existing waypoint or map item as a 'Go To' from the map display: 1. Once activated, a TracBack route leads you back...
Owner's Manual - Page 64
...sky view shows a bird's-eye view of the position of satellite acquisition, receiver status, and accuracy. the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite(s) are being blocked, and ...status. GPS Tab- As soon as the GPSMAP 172/172C has collected the necessary data from the best satellites in the status field). sets up alarms for each satellite relative to help determine...
Owner's Manual - Page 65
... differential correction has been received for and track the satellites, you may be received in the U.S.A., one over the Atlantic Ocean and one over the Pacific Ocean, in the receiver status. To learn more...DOP) to disable the WAAS capabilities.
55 Since WAAS requires CPU resources of the GPSMAP 172/172C to search for GPS satellites (numbers 32 or below), a 'D' appears in the signal bar of ...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
... DGPS corrections in simulator mode. WAAS capability enabled and unit receiving WAAS corrections
• No Beacon Signal - Reference Main Menu:
GPS Tab
When the GPSMAP 172/172C is using a differential correction signal (either WAAS or DGPS), a "D" is tuning manual DGPS frequency
• Receiving Beacon -
DGPS receiver attached, but has not collected enough data to "Other DGPS...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...help the receiver acquire more quickly. toggles the WAAS capability of the Main Menu:
• Start/Stop Simulator- allows you to initialize the receiver...GPSMAP 172/172C to receive WAAS and DGPS corrections at the same time. Any elevation entered is automatically calculated when the GPS is not possible for the GPS... waypoints are available by pressing MENU on the GPS Info Tab of the receiver ...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
... receives the DSC signal, an alarm sounds and they are in transit to make a "call" on an electronic map. The rescuer may choose to create a waypoint ...received position on a phone, you first need for voice communication. The 9-digit MMSI number acts like a phone. Garmin does not supply this number! Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS...
Owner's Manual - Page 74
...a ship station license, or an amendment to assign MMSI numbers. How can Garmin help you file FCC Forms 159 and 605. During normal, non-emergency Position Report communication... support. For a Distress Call, a mariner presses the MayDay button on how to commercial and recreational vessels. Non-commercial users (e.g. To receive information on their telecommunications authority or ship registry...
Owner's Manual - Page 75
... Waypoint: If you want to create a waypoint of that position, highlight 'Create Waypoint'
and press ENTER/MARK.
To notify you a Distress Call has been received,...GPS unit displays a Call List, Log, and a Directory available to all DSC users. Remember this screen are set off and the call is received. When the Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C is connected to a VHF with DSC
output, you may receive...
Owner's Manual - Page 78
...the NAV Key The receiver of the caller.... which simulation you want to Go To the MMSI number or the Name of a Distress Call or Position Report can quickly navigate to the ... 29. interface control for saving waypoints, routes and tracks to a data card.When data is helpful for practice before connecting to overwrite... the call is already user data on your GPS. If there is logged, press the NAV ...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
... of a mariner, the system is placed in unit memory, it can display your position as a TD or enter waypoints as TDs,...receiver. It can be expected from using LORAN to the location stored in the Setup TD field before storing the waypoint. The name...GPSMAP unit does not rely on the LORAN signal for "LOng RAnge Navigation". Using the LORAN TD Format
When creating new waypoints using GPS...
Owner's Manual - Page 98
... mast available at most marine dealers. Avoid mounting the antenna where it is removed it with the remote GA 29 antenna, follow the instructions below. To install the GPS antenna:
1. It is possible to remove the BNC connector on or crimp BNC connector.
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Installing the GPSMAP 172/172C
The GPSMAP 172/172C must be properly...
Owner's Manual - Page 102
... from the Help and Support ... Heading) sentences. For wiring the GPSMAP to a GSD 20 Sonar Module,... GSD 20 Sonar Module and Differential GPS, NMEA 0183 version 3.01, RTCM...communication protocol from :
National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Seven ...cable connects the GPSMAP 172/172C to NMEA In/...Positive) Pin 18 -
The GPSMAP 172/172C also includes NMEA input with support for the...
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