Garmin GPSMAP 172C Support Question
Garmin GPSMAP 172C Support Question
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Question posted by ALTEPtMech on April 25th, 2014
What Type Data Card Does Garmin 172c Gps Use
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Related Garmin GPSMAP 172C Manual Pages
Flush Mount Template - Page 1
... TEMPLATE
GPSMAP 172C/178C
(EXTERNAL ANTENNA VERSIONS ONLY)
UNIT OUTLINE
CUT MOUNTING SURFACE ALONG
THE INSIDE OF THIS LINE
Be very careful when cutting this may damage the
Mounting Stud!
Use a ... clearance to press together the data card cover handles and for the data card cover to lock
the first one Hex Nut per
Mounting Stud. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East ...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
... the back of the product name) in a safe place. The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C models utilize the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to use the unit.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. This section provides you a limited license to create an unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotter.
Preface
Congratulations on choosing one of the most out...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
receive signals from thermoclines and structure
• Depth Control Gain (DCG) feature automatically adjusts fishfinder sensitivity according to 50 waypoints each • Uploadable maps using Garmin's MapSource PC products and BlueChart Data Cards...up to 12 satellites for detailed electronic charting capability, the Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C is a powerful navigation device that can give you to...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... any parts are missing, 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 CDs, USB Data Card Programmer, and Data Cards • GSD 20 Remote Sounder Module • GBR 23 Beacon Receiver for differential corrections
Owner's Manual - Page 15
... GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites for use ...GPSMAP 172/172C is not necessary to your region and should acquire a fix within 200 miles. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight 'Initialize Position' and press ENTER to speed up the initial satellite acquisition.
To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 172/172C:
1. the receiver has collected the necessary data...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
...using the GPSMAP 172/172C in simulator mode, the optional GSD 20 Map/Sonar Page and Sonar Page are displayed (see page 8)
The Compass Page provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint, with the type data... bearing pointer that shows your direction of steerage. Because the compass rings uses GPS technology, you are not navigating to the course over ground (track) while...
Owner's Manual - Page 32
... to measure from the reference point and cursor coordinates is displayed in the data window at your preferences, including map detail, map orientation, automatic zoom, ...uses a 'file tab' feature, making it .
2. allows you want to . The following table lists the file tabs and the settings available under each tab:
General
Detail, Orientation, AutoZoom, Color Mode
Source
Basemap, Data Card...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
... the map automatically adjusts the map scale to 'Off; Color Mode - (172C) For Sun, For Dark (172) Water Mode, Land Mode
Source Tab
...:
1. You may either highlight the notes, press ENTER and use the ARROW KEYPAD to scroll UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT ...always "up" and turns the navigation leg line vertical on the data card. Data Card Maps- fixes the map so the direction of the name and ...
Owner's Manual - Page 47
... waypoint is advisable to backup important waypoints to a computer using an optional PC cable and interface software, save them to a data card, or write them down by symbol: 1. It is...Name Field
Waypoint List
You can be deleted. 2. Highlight the name field and press ENTER. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to be listed, with an existing alarm circle, the message 'Proximity Overlaps Another Proximity...
Owner's Manual - Page 61
...'.
3. To find a waypoint or item from another location on a data card. If you are actively following a route, you may use the ARROW KEYPAD to pan to search the unit for user waypoints, ...may also start a 'Find' from items found on the optional BlueChart or MapSource data card inserted into the unit. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the desired category from the list and press ENTER. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...use the Find feature to Find 'from " feature, which to center your boat's current location
• Nearest To Other- For example, you to search.
• Nearest To Next- Depending
on your active route.
centers search from the last point of your data card... map, viewing a tide chart, viewing a list of maps on the type of item, additional options are :
• Nearest To Boat-
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...GPSMAP 172/172C's system, and is accessed through the MENU key. Press MENU twice. interface control for additional instructions changing settings and entering data...page in an easy to a data card.
• Map - allows you ...waypoints, routes and tracks to use "tab" format. Press LEFT...tabs are :
• GPS - To select a ...shows 24 hour tide chart with Garmin Chartplotters" (190-00241-03) ...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
... 3D mode and a 'D' shows on the strength bar of satellites being received (only displays when the Serial Data Format is unusable, possibly due to "Other DGPS" on to five minutes.
• Acquiring Satellites - Reference Main Menu:
GPS Tab
When the GPSMAP 172/172C is using a differential correction signal (either WAAS or DGPS), a "D" is displayed at the...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
...uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to exchange and display the positions of vessel) in their VHF radio with the FCC and receive a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number. DSC is received, the mariner... like a phone. Garmin does not supply this number! DSC Tab-
What is Digital selective calling (DSC)? Any time a vessel receives a DSC call ...
Owner's Manual - Page 74
... station license, or an amendment to assign MMSI numbers. To receive Distress Calls or Position Reports, you with DSC support.
This service... who travel outside the U.S. Federal User: Federal users can Garmin help you must apply for assigning MMSI numbers to obtain a...mil/rescue21/links/mmsi.htm or http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/. In Canada: Industry Canada is available at the following ...
Owner's Manual - Page 78
... is already user data on this page. Using the NAV Key The receiver of your GPS. 4. You may be exchanged with those of a Distress Call or Position Report can quickly navigate to 'Select All' or 'Clear All'. 2. Reference Main Menu: DSC/Card Tabs
Card Tab
68
A user also has the ability to the data card. 3. From the Main...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
...used to select 'Garmin Data Transfer' in the 'Serial Data Format' field. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to connect the GPSMAP 172/172C with a Garmin DGPS beacon receiver. • Other DGPS -
You may also adjust the NMEA output. • RTCM In/NMEA Out - To restore the Serial Data...None - Port 2: • Garmin DGPS - allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard RTCM format, without...
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 103
... a message displays on or off. Data cards may be stored in the card slot located at the bottom right of the unit. Firmly push the card into the slot, with the card. Once the data card has been read the card. Close the cover. Installing and Removing Data Cards
The GPSMAP 172/172C uses optional Garmin marine BlueChart and MapSource data cards to display digital charts and...
Owner's Manual - Page 104
... Alarm 76 Bearing Line 24 Bearing Pointer 27 Beeper 69 BlueChart 23, 24, 93
94
C
Capabilities v Card Tab 68 Celes Tab 60 Change Numbers 16, 25, 29 Cleaning 87 Clock Alarm 76 Color Mode 23 ..., 44 Creating Waypoints 30-33 Cursor 9, 13, 18-20 Customer Service i
D
Data Cards 93 Data Card Maps 23 Data Fields 16, 25 Data Transfer 72, 73 Datums 71 Daylight Savings 72, 80
Declutter 26 Deep Water Alarm...
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