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... OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Garmin will , at Garmin in the area of Garmin. Distributor warranties are obtained and/or used in normal use. Devices purchased in the United States or Canada must be provided by international distributors for warranty verification. To obtain warranty service, contact your device. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide i
... OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Garmin will , at Garmin in the area of Garmin. Distributor warranties are obtained and/or used in normal use. Devices purchased in the United States or Canada must be provided by international distributors for warranty verification. To obtain warranty service, contact your device. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide i
GTR 255/255A/255B Pilot’s Guide
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... updated regularly in accordance with a special antireflective coating that is very sensitive to clean the lens using an outdated database do so entirely at www.garmin.com/ prop65. NOTE: This device complies with 8.33 kHz COM channel spacing, the radio should only be learned on the ground. ii Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. CAUTION: The GTR 225 display uses...
... updated regularly in accordance with a special antireflective coating that is very sensitive to clean the lens using an outdated database do so entirely at www.garmin.com/ prop65. NOTE: This device complies with 8.33 kHz COM channel spacing, the radio should only be learned on the ground. ii Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. CAUTION: The GTR 225 display uses...
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... (www.garmin.com) and look for your unit, please contact your unit handy, connect to a different circuit than the affected equipment. Help us better support you will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of product updates and new products and provides lost or stolen unit tracking. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide iii It is very important to clean the lens using an...
... (www.garmin.com) and look for your unit, please contact your unit handy, connect to a different circuit than the affected equipment. Help us better support you will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of product updates and new products and provides lost or stolen unit tracking. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide iii It is very important to clean the lens using an...
GTR 255/255A/255B Pilot’s Guide
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...Started 1-1 1.1 Product Description 1-1 1.2 Pilot Controls 1-2 1.2.1 Power/Com Volume/Squelch Knob 1-2 1.2.2 Tuning LARGE/SMALL Concentric (Cursor) Knobs 1-3 1.2.3 FLIP/FLOP Key 1-3 1.2.4 Com Key 1-3 1.2.5 MEM Key 1-3 1.2.6 ICS Key 1-3 1.2.7 CLR (Clear) Key 1-3 1.2.8 ENT (Enter) Key 1-3 1.2.9 FUNC (Function) Key 1-4 1.2.10 MON (Monitor) Key 1-4 1.3 USB Port 1-4 2 Basic Operation 2-1 2.1 Power On 2-1 2.2 Com Radio 2-1 2.2.1 Selecting a Com Frequency 2-1 2.2.2 Monitoring the Standby Com Channel 2-2 2.2.3 Saving a Com Channel 2-2 2.2.4 Com Database Look-Up 2-4 2.2.5 Emergency...
...Started 1-1 1.1 Product Description 1-1 1.2 Pilot Controls 1-2 1.2.1 Power/Com Volume/Squelch Knob 1-2 1.2.2 Tuning LARGE/SMALL Concentric (Cursor) Knobs 1-3 1.2.3 FLIP/FLOP Key 1-3 1.2.4 Com Key 1-3 1.2.5 MEM Key 1-3 1.2.6 ICS Key 1-3 1.2.7 CLR (Clear) Key 1-3 1.2.8 ENT (Enter) Key 1-3 1.2.9 FUNC (Function) Key 1-4 1.2.10 MON (Monitor) Key 1-4 1.3 USB Port 1-4 2 Basic Operation 2-1 2.1 Power On 2-1 2.2 Com Radio 2-1 2.2.1 Selecting a Com Frequency 2-1 2.2.2 Monitoring the Standby Com Channel 2-2 2.2.3 Saving a Com Channel 2-2 2.2.4 Com Database Look-Up 2-4 2.2.5 Emergency...
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...3-6 3.2.6 Com Nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) Frequencies 3-7 3.2.7 Com Nearest Weather (WX) Frequencies 3-8 3.3 ICS Configuration 3-9 3.3.1 Adjust Intercom 3-9 3.3.2 Aux Audio 3-10 3.3.3 Intercom On/Off 3-11 3.3.4 Speaker On/Off 3-11 3.4 System Configuration 3-12 3.4.1 Com Spacing 3-12 3.4.2 Display Brightness 3-13 3.4.3 Display Contrast 3-14 3.4.4 Database Info 3-14 3.4.5 Load Database 3-15 3.4.6 Software Version 3-16 3.4.7 Serial Number 3-16 3.5 Timers 3-17 3.5.1 Setting Up the Count Down Timer 3-17 3.5.2 Setting Up the Count Up Timer 3-18 3.5.3 Viewing Timers in the...
...3-6 3.2.6 Com Nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) Frequencies 3-7 3.2.7 Com Nearest Weather (WX) Frequencies 3-8 3.3 ICS Configuration 3-9 3.3.1 Adjust Intercom 3-9 3.3.2 Aux Audio 3-10 3.3.3 Intercom On/Off 3-11 3.3.4 Speaker On/Off 3-11 3.4 System Configuration 3-12 3.4.1 Com Spacing 3-12 3.4.2 Display Brightness 3-13 3.4.3 Display Contrast 3-14 3.4.4 Database Info 3-14 3.4.5 Load Database 3-15 3.4.6 Software Version 3-16 3.4.7 Serial Number 3-16 3.5 Timers 3-17 3.5.1 Setting Up the Count Down Timer 3-17 3.5.2 Setting Up the Count Up Timer 3-18 3.5.3 Viewing Timers in the...
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... Screw Frequency Transfer (FLIP/FLOP) Key Power On/Off, Com Volume, Squelch On/Off Frequency Monitor Key Press To Return To Com Display Press To View Recent or User Freq USB Port LARGE and SMALL Knobs (Frequency Adjust) Enter Key Clear Data Key Function Selection Press To Select Intercom Function Figure 1-1 GTR 225 Front Panel Description 190-01182-00 Rev. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 1-1 Besides traditional Com features, the GTR 225 series...
... Screw Frequency Transfer (FLIP/FLOP) Key Power On/Off, Com Volume, Squelch On/Off Frequency Monitor Key Press To Return To Com Display Press To View Recent or User Freq USB Port LARGE and SMALL Knobs (Frequency Adjust) Enter Key Clear Data Key Function Selection Press To Select Intercom Function Figure 1-1 GTR 225 Front Panel Description 190-01182-00 Rev. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 1-1 Besides traditional Com features, the GTR 225 series...
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... the Com radio is overridden. 1-2 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. You may override the squelch function by pressing the Power/Com Volume/Squelch knob. A A "SQ" indication appears to access sophisticated functionality. 1.2 Pilot Controls The GTR 225 controls have been designed to simplify operation of the system and minimize workload and the time required to the left of the active Com frequency window in...
... the Com radio is overridden. 1-2 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. You may override the squelch function by pressing the Power/Com Volume/Squelch knob. A A "SQ" indication appears to access sophisticated functionality. 1.2 Pilot Controls The GTR 225 controls have been designed to simplify operation of the system and minimize workload and the time required to the left of the active Com frequency window in...
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A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 1-3 Switching between Com frequencies is disabled while you are used for Intercom On/Off, AUX Audio, or the Intercom settings. 1.2.7 CLR (Clear) Key Pressing the CLR key erases information, cancels entries, and resets timers. 1.2.8 ENT (Enter) Key Press the ENT key to save the Standby frequency. 190-01182-00 Rev. 1.2.2 Tuning LARGE/SMALL Concentric (Cursor) Knobs The LARGE right...
A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 1-3 Switching between Com frequencies is disabled while you are used for Intercom On/Off, AUX Audio, or the Intercom settings. 1.2.7 CLR (Clear) Key Pressing the CLR key erases information, cancels entries, and resets timers. 1.2.8 ENT (Enter) Key Press the ENT key to save the Standby frequency. 190-01182-00 Rev. 1.2.2 Tuning LARGE/SMALL Concentric (Cursor) Knobs The LARGE right...
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A NOTE: Garmin recommends the use of a USB 2.0 compatible USB flash drive for the following: the Com Radio, ICS Configuration, System Configuration, and Timer. Pressing the FUNC key once displays the Function mode. 1.2.9 FUNC (Function) Key The FUNC (Function) key accesses function categories for updating the database. 1-4 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. Pressing the FUNC key a second time exits the Function mode. 1.2.10 MON...
A NOTE: Garmin recommends the use of a USB 2.0 compatible USB flash drive for the following: the Com Radio, ICS Configuration, System Configuration, and Timer. Pressing the FUNC key once displays the Function mode. 1.2.9 FUNC (Function) Key The FUNC (Function) key accesses function categories for updating the database. 1-4 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. Pressing the FUNC key a second time exits the Function mode. 1.2.10 MON...
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... inhibited during transmit. 5. While viewing the Standby frequency display, use the LARGE and SMALL knobs on the top line of the GTR 225 to select the desired frequency. 1. 2 BASIC OPERATION 2.1 Power On Turn the GTR 225 on by either turning the Power/Com Volume/ Squelch knob clockwise to turn the power on or, if installed, turning on the master switch that powers the radios. 2.2 Com Radio 2.2.1 Selecting a Com Frequency New frequencies are first selected as a Standby...
... inhibited during transmit. 5. While viewing the Standby frequency display, use the LARGE and SMALL knobs on the top line of the GTR 225 to select the desired frequency. 1. 2 BASIC OPERATION 2.1 Power On Turn the GTR 225 on by either turning the Power/Com Volume/ Squelch knob clockwise to turn the power on or, if installed, turning on the master switch that powers the radios. 2.2 Com Radio 2.2.1 Selecting a Com Frequency New frequencies are first selected as a Standby...
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... ENT. 2-2 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. Number of the Standby frequency. This only affects the user frequencies within the 8.33 kHz spectrum. 1. Press the MON key in the Com function to listen to the Active frequency. Monitor Annunciation Standby Frequency Being Monitored Figure 2-2 Com Frequency Monitor Annunciation When the Active frequency receives a signal, the unit will be saved into the Com User Frequency database from 8.33...
... ENT. 2-2 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. Number of the Standby frequency. This only affects the user frequencies within the 8.33 kHz spectrum. 1. Press the MON key in the Com function to listen to the Active frequency. Monitor Annunciation Standby Frequency Being Monitored Figure 2-2 Com Frequency Monitor Annunciation When the Active frequency receives a signal, the unit will be saved into the Com User Frequency database from 8.33...
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.... 6. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 2-3 Com Frequency Type List 7. After making a selection, press ENT. 190-01182-00 Rev. 5. Turn the LARGE knob to select the Type from the list. Selected Wpt Type Figure 2-4 Com User Frequency Type Selection Frequency Type Symbol Description TWR Tower GND Ground ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service AWS Automated Weather Observing System ATF Aerodrome Traffic Frequency ARR Arrival APPR Approach...
.... 6. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 2-3 Com Frequency Type List 7. After making a selection, press ENT. 190-01182-00 Rev. 5. Turn the LARGE knob to select the Type from the list. Selected Wpt Type Figure 2-4 Com User Frequency Type Selection Frequency Type Symbol Description TWR Tower GND Ground ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service AWS Automated Weather Observing System ATF Aerodrome Traffic Frequency ARR Arrival APPR Approach...
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... FLIP/FLOP switch (either bezel-mounted or remote (COM RMT XFR) is pressed. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 2-5 If the microphone is keyed for remote Com frequency Recall, pressing the remote recall switch will load the next preset Com frequency into the unit's Standby frequency box. HOLD REMOTE COM TRANSFER KEY TO EXIT." A "Stuck Mic" message will notify the pilot that are in the database when the unit is receiving a valid position input. NOTE...
... FLIP/FLOP switch (either bezel-mounted or remote (COM RMT XFR) is pressed. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 2-5 If the microphone is keyed for remote Com frequency Recall, pressing the remote recall switch will load the next preset Com frequency into the unit's Standby frequency box. HOLD REMOTE COM TRANSFER KEY TO EXIT." A "Stuck Mic" message will notify the pilot that are in the database when the unit is receiving a valid position input. NOTE...
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Settings ENT - A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 3-1 Start/Stop CLR - Reset Push CRSR - 3 FUNCTIONS The Functions section allows provides information about Com Frequencies, Internal Communications System (ICS) Configuration, System Configuration (SYS), and Timers (TMR). 3.1 Functions Description Com Freq ICS Config Recent Freqs User Freqs Database Nearest Apt Nearest ACC Nearest FSS Nearest WX Adjust Intrcom Aux Audio Intrcom On/Off Speaker On/Off SYS...
Settings ENT - A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 3-1 Start/Stop CLR - Reset Push CRSR - 3 FUNCTIONS The Functions section allows provides information about Com Frequencies, Internal Communications System (ICS) Configuration, System Configuration (SYS), and Timers (TMR). 3.1 Functions Description Com Freq ICS Config Recent Freqs User Freqs Database Nearest Apt Nearest ACC Nearest FSS Nearest WX Adjust Intrcom Aux Audio Intrcom On/Off Speaker On/Off SYS...
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..., or SYS functions. 3. Turn SMALL Knob To Select Entry Selected Frequency Press To Make the Selected Frequency The Active Frequency Press ENT to the Standby frequency position. 3-2 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. Press the ENT key to transfer the displayed channel to Make the Selected Frequency the Standby Figure 3-2 Recent Com Frequencies 3. This only affects the user frequencies within the 8.33 kHz...
..., or SYS functions. 3. Turn SMALL Knob To Select Entry Selected Frequency Press To Make the Selected Frequency The Active Frequency Press ENT to the Standby frequency position. 3-2 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev. Press the ENT key to transfer the displayed channel to Make the Selected Frequency the Standby Figure 3-2 Recent Com Frequencies 3. This only affects the user frequencies within the 8.33 kHz...
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.... A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 3-3 Turn the SMALL knob to access the Functions. Deleting the Com User Frequency 1. Selected Frequency Select Wpt Name Select Wpt Type Figure 3-3 Viewing User Com Frequencies 2. Then, press ENT. Turn SMALL Knob To Select Entry. 190-01182-00 Rev. Press the ENT key to set the displayed frequency as the Active frequency. 4. Press FUNC to view the User Frequencies. 3.2.2.2 3. Press ENT Key To Delete Selected Freq Active Frequency...
.... A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 3-3 Turn the SMALL knob to access the Functions. Deleting the Com User Frequency 1. Selected Frequency Select Wpt Name Select Wpt Type Figure 3-3 Viewing User Com Frequencies 2. Then, press ENT. Turn SMALL Knob To Select Entry. 190-01182-00 Rev. Press the ENT key to set the displayed frequency as the Active frequency. 4. Press FUNC to view the User Frequencies. 3.2.2.2 3. Press ENT Key To Delete Selected Freq Active Frequency...
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... Aux Audio Function 2. A Turn the SMALL knob to select the Aux Volume. Turn the LARGE knob to view the Aux Volume function. 3.3.2 Aux Audio The Aux function allows you to turn the Aux Audio On or Off. 3. Press the CLR key to revert to the previous Volume value and then repeat step 3 to select a new value. 3-10 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190...
... Aux Audio Function 2. A Turn the SMALL knob to select the Aux Volume. Turn the LARGE knob to view the Aux Volume function. 3.3.2 Aux Audio The Aux function allows you to turn the Aux Audio On or Off. 3. Press the CLR key to revert to the previous Volume value and then repeat step 3 to select a new value. 3-10 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190...
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...: support.gat@garmin.com. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 4-1 Aviation Products Customer Service Department 1200 East 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062-3426 USA If you . The Garmin customer service staff will gladly assist you have the following information ready: • System configuration (products, antennas, mounting locations, etc.) • Model No., part number, and serial number • Software versions • Description of the problem • Efforts made to isolate/solve the problem Garmin International...
...: support.gat@garmin.com. A Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 4-1 Aviation Products Customer Service Department 1200 East 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062-3426 USA If you . The Garmin customer service staff will gladly assist you have the following information ready: • System configuration (products, antennas, mounting locations, etc.) • Model No., part number, and serial number • Software versions • Description of the problem • Efforts made to isolate/solve the problem Garmin International...
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... seconds to return to normal operation or cycle the avionics power. Corrupted system calibration parameters Action Check power connections, breakers, and main avionics switch Contact your dealer to perform electrical system test Check power connections Check Mic key input connection Check connections Check ICS page, Intercom On/Off, Adjust Intercom If in lockout mode. Contact factory Table 4-1 Troubleshooting 4-2 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev.
... seconds to return to normal operation or cycle the avionics power. Corrupted system calibration parameters Action Check power connections, breakers, and main avionics switch Contact your dealer to perform electrical system test Check power connections Check Mic key input connection Check connections Check ICS page, Intercom On/Off, Adjust Intercom If in lockout mode. Contact factory Table 4-1 Troubleshooting 4-2 Garmin GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide 190-01182-00 Rev.
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... GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide Index-1 INDEX A Appendix 4-1 Aux Audio 3-10 B Basic operation 2-1 Brightness 3-13 C Cautions ii Clear 1-3 Com database frequencies 3-5, 3-6, 3-7, 3-8 Com frequencies 3-2 Com PTT 3-12 Com radio 2-1 Com;Select frequency 2-1 Com spacing 3-12 Com user frequencies 3-3 Com volume 1-2 Contrast 3-14 Controls 1-2 Cursor 1-3 Customer service i, 4-1 D Database frequencies 3-5, 4-3 Database look-up 2-4 Display brightness 3-13 E Emergency channel 2-4 Enter 1-3 F Flight Service Station 3-7 FLIP/FLOP key 1-3 fly.garmin iv, 3-16, 4-1, 4-3 Frequency monitoring 2-2 Front panel...
... GTR 225/225A/225B Pilot's Guide Index-1 INDEX A Appendix 4-1 Aux Audio 3-10 B Basic operation 2-1 Brightness 3-13 C Cautions ii Clear 1-3 Com database frequencies 3-5, 3-6, 3-7, 3-8 Com frequencies 3-2 Com PTT 3-12 Com radio 2-1 Com;Select frequency 2-1 Com spacing 3-12 Com user frequencies 3-3 Com volume 1-2 Contrast 3-14 Controls 1-2 Cursor 1-3 Customer service i, 4-1 D Database frequencies 3-5, 4-3 Database look-up 2-4 Display brightness 3-13 E Emergency channel 2-4 Enter 1-3 F Flight Service Station 3-7 FLIP/FLOP key 1-3 fly.garmin iv, 3-16, 4-1, 4-3 Frequency monitoring 2-2 Front panel...