Garmin GPSMAP 176 Support Question
Garmin GPSMAP 176 Support Question
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Question posted by davedarnold on August 11th, 2014
Compatability
will a 176c accept bluechart g2 vision card?
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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on August 12th, 2014 7:22 AM
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Related Garmin GPSMAP 176 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 3
...configure your unit in the Appendix.
The GPSMAP 176/176C utilizes the proven performance of the manual for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 176/176C. This manual is provided at the end of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to use your new navigation system...
To get acquainted with information about the Main Menu and how to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver.
Owner's Manual - Page 5
...Manual i Care Information ii
Getting Started 3 Unit Basics 3 Interface Keys 6
Basic Operation 7 Initializing the GPS Receiver 7 Using the Map Pointer 9 Selecting Map Zoom Ranges 11 Creating and Using Waypoints 12 Marking Your ... Page 48 Numbers Page 48
Main Menu Page 49 GPS Tab 50 Trip Tab 54 Route Tab 54 Points Tab 54 Track Tab 55 Alarm Tab 57
GPSMAP 176/176C Owner's Manual
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Owner's Manual - Page 6
...Map Tab 63 General Tab 63 Map Tab 63 Waypoint Tab 64 Point Tab 64 Marine Tab 64 Navaids Tab 65 Line Tab 65 Track Tab 66 Area Tab 66 ...GPS (DGPS 81 Map Datums 82 Navigation Terms 84 Messages 86 LORAN TD System 88 Optional Accessories 90 Software License Agreement 91 Product Registration 91 Limited Warranty 92 FCC Compliance 93 Safety Information 94
Index 95
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GPSMAP 176/176C...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
...on . The unit searches for navigation.
BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER
To initialize the GPS receiver: 1. Make sure the antenna is pointed up. Select New Location, then Automatic and allow the unit to gather the necessary satellite information, an options menu appears. GPS Information Page
GPSMAP 176/176C Owner's Manual
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The orbital data is supplied in an...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
..., or country, and are having trouble locking on the situation, select the appropriate option to simulator mode, the GPS receiver is turned off for use the pointer on the GPS Information page, see page 50.
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GPSMAP 176/176C Owner's Manual For more information on the Map page to select your approximate location and the unit continues...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
...you quickly create a new waypoint at the GPS tab on the Main Menu GPS tab. Then use the ROCKER to highlight ...enter a set of the name and press ENTER/MARK. To accept the waypoint with a user-defined icon, comment, and... waypoint.
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GPSMAP 176/176C Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS
Creating and Using Waypoints
The Garmin GPSMAP 176/176C stores up to...
Owner's Manual - Page 54
...º above the horizon, and the center point a position directly overhead. WAAS Capability The GPSMAP 176/176C is doing at any satellites are being blocked, and whether you have a current position fi...information shows what satellites are visible to the receiver and whether or not they are being tracked. MAIN MENU > GPS TAB
GPS Tab
The GPS tab provides a visual reference of the WAAS...
Owner's Manual - Page 55
.... MAIN MENU > GPS TAB
From the Main Menu System tab, highlight the WAAS field and press ENTER to 15-20 minutes. Select either Enabled or Disabled and press ENTER.
Initial reception of the GPSMAP 176/176C to search for WAAS satellites if the unit is not available in the receiver status. GPSMAP 176/176C Owner's Manual
51...
Owner's Manual - Page 56
...you are receiving DGPS corrections in simulator mode.
• GPS Off-the GPS receiver is looking...receiver is turned off and back on the strength bar of satellites being corrected.
• Lost Satellite Reception-the receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix.
• Receiver Not Usable-the receiver is scanning for an available frequency.
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GPSMAP 176/176C...
Owner's Manual - Page 57
... a north up or track up sky view display for the GPSMAP 176/176C to receive WAAS and DGPS corrections at the same time. It is used with the GPSMAP 176/176C, the DGPS Rcvr field displays Off. If no optional DGPS receiver is not possible for the GPS Info tab only. • New Location-allows you to initialize...
Owner's Manual - Page 78
... Tracks, and Send Waypoints.
• Garmin DGPS-used to connect the GPSMAP 176/176C with a PC or another Garmin GPSMAP 176/176C. Interface Tab
NOTE: If a DGPS receiver is used, WAAS capability is automatically turned Off.
• Garmin Data Transfer...2400, 4800, or 9600bps.
• RTCM In-allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard RTCM format.
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GPSMAP 176/176C Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 79
..., additional fields are provided to control a Garmin differential beacon receiver directly from 284 kHz to tune the beacon receiver. GPSMAP 176/176C Owner's Manual
75 To revert to highlight the Beacon field and... and press ENTER. • RTCM In/NMEA Out-allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard RTCM format and also provides NMEA 0183 version 2.3 output.
...
Owner's Manual - Page 82
... conditions. GPSMAP 176/176C Owner's Manual Power Batteries: Four 1.5-volt AA batteries* Source: 8-35V DC Fuse: AGC/3AG - 2.0 Amp * Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of screen backlighting significantly reduces battery life. Range: 5°F to 158°F (-15°C to 70°C)
Performance Battery Life: Up to 13 hours in Battery Saver Mode
Receiver: Differential...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
... communication protocol on the Help and Support section of external devices:
Garmin proprietary Differential GPS (DGPS), NMEA 0183 versions 2.3, ASCII Text Output, RTCM SC-104 input (version...Beacon Receiver
Interfacing
The following are supported for NMEA 0183, version 2.3 output:
Approved sentences-GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPGLL, GPBOD, GPRTE, and GPWPL. The GPSMAP 176/176C accepts ...
Owner's Manual - Page 84
... overhead.
When the bar turns solid, the GPS is receiving from the satellite's on the location rings.
Date, Time, and Current Location The GPS gets date and time information from the satellite ...available satellite is displayed in the selected location format.
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GPSMAP 176/176C Owner's Manual The bars are being received, they also show the strength of the signal being applied ...
Owner's Manual - Page 90
... is unable to continue receiving satellite signals.
Route Already Exists-You have entered a route name that Area-No tide stations within 100 miles of battery left.
GPSMAP 176/176C Owner's Manual Can't...Near Proximity Point-You are nearing a proximity waypoint.
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No Diff GPS Location-RTCM is being received.
Proximity Radius Overlaps-The radii of two proximity waypoints overlap. Deep Water...
Owner's Manual - Page 92
... recorded as if the unit was actually receiving LORAN signals. The GPSMAP unit automatically converts GPS coordinates to LORAN TDs for inland navigation...GPSMAP 176/176C Owner's Manual Using the LORAN TD Format When creating new waypoints using GPS. The name LORAN is placed in the Setup TD field, the active waypoint information reflects those who have a collection of a mariner...
Owner's Manual - Page 94
... CD-ROMs to operate the unit using the PC Interface Cable, or with the Data Card Programmer.
Vehicle Power Adapter-Allows the GPSMAP 176/176C to a vehicle's electrical system on one end, and a PC, beacon receiver, marine autopilot or other compatible device on the other manufacturers have been designed and specifically tested for use with...
Owner's Manual - Page 98
... Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all aspects of all GPS equipment. WARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is being provided in product literature and copyright messages ... of the owner/ operator of an accident.
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GPSMAP 176/176C Owner's Manual Do Not Mount Where Driver's Field of Vision
is Blocked
Do Not Place Unsecured
on the Vehicle Dash...
Quick Start Guide - Page 13
... toward your destination and the Compass Ring will be displayed.
Quick Start
Initializing the GPSMAP 176
The GPS provides a straight line, direct navigation course to Navigate
With the unit on the ...toward the top of the GPS Information Page. Name this method. When the Pointer and Line are able to DESTINATION. Initializing the GPS Receiver
Before the GPSMAP 176 can be used for all ...
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