Garmin GPSMAP 172C Support Question
Garmin GPSMAP 172C Support Question
Find answers below for this question about Garmin GPSMAP 172C - Marine GPS Receiver.Need a Garmin GPSMAP 172C manual? We have 2 online manuals for this item!
Question posted by poester on May 6th, 2018
Gpsmap 172c Display
I need a color display for the 172c gpsmap. Where can I find it?
Current Answers
Answer #1: Posted by Odin on May 6th, 2018 1:00 PM
Odin
Member since:
April 10th, 2010 Points: 41,236,690
Member since:
April 10th, 2010 Points: 41,236,690
If you can't get it from Garmin [use the contact information here--https://www.contacthelp.com/garmin/customer-service], try http://www.searchtempest.com/, which will provide many useful filters, will let you search locally or country-wide and even globally, and covers Craigslist, eBay, Amazon, and many other sources. In case you don't immediately see it listed, you might want to use a free tracking program like https://www.followthatpage.com/, to avoid having to repeatedly check back.
Hope this is useful. Please don't forget to click the Accept This Answer button if you do accept it. My aim is to provide reliable helpful answers, not just a lot of them. See https://www.helpowl.com/profile/Odin.
Related Garmin GPSMAP 172C Manual Pages
Flush Mount Template - Page 1
....
Install and tighten the second Hex Nut on one in to overtighten as this hole,
there is snug against the mounting surface. FLUSH MOUNT 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
...GPS and full-featured mapping to the advanced features and operations of the GPSMAP 172/172C...marine navigation chartplotter. Keep the original
sales receipt, or a photocopy, in Garmin. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by completing our online registration today! This manual is divided into two parts for the GPSMAP 172 and GPSMAP 172C (color...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
..., not to us at a reasonable cost. Virtually all information needed to navigate safely.
• Use this product, see www...serious injury.
• When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the applicability to cause cancer, birth defects, or ...the consumer.
Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all data sources contain some countries, complete...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
...your region and should acquire a fix within 200 miles.
The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites for use.
A satellite's strength bars turns...the GPSMAP 172/172C:
1. Press Up or Down on the bottom of the screen displays either "Ready (2D or 3D)", and the GPSMAP 172/172C is collecting data.
• Solid signal strength bars- the receiver has...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
...tour is designed to adjust the display contrast.
GPSMAP 172/172C Getting Started Tour
The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C is a powerful electronic navigation system that the receiver has been properly installed and ...'re familiar with the POWER key.
Getting Started Power On/Screen Backlighting
A full-screen GPS Information pop-up page goes away after you have not changed any other page, you...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
Keep in mind that appears at the bottom of the display. 'Simulating' appears at 2 minute intervalss.
To place the GPSMAP 172/172C in Simulator mode, a 'Running Simulator' message appears after 2 minutes...get a feel for the Main Menu. Press Up or Down on the ARROW KEYPAD until the 'GPS' tab is retained in simulator mode is highlighted, then press the MENU key once.
2. Press ...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
... 'Set Position' in simulator mode: 1. Going to a Destination
GPS is all about marking positions as a destination directly from the Map... graphically select points to "Go To". To change the GPSMAP 172/172C position in the simulator setup window and press ENTER. 4....to select a pre-programmed tour route using the receiver's steering guidance and map displays. We've already seen how to use the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
... compass rings uses GPS technology, you are going directly to display properly. The default page displays one degree of your destination. You may customize the Compass Page to display the size and number...the PAGE key three times. (When 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
... data with the cursor: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor to 1200 km). F The scale value represents the distance from the map. The GPSMAP 172/172C displays cartography as long as there is pressed. To select a map scale:
1. Selecting Map Scales
The map...
Owner's Manual - Page 40
... ENTER, then use the ARROW KEYPAD to define a new waypoint position from the map display.
• Graphically- Highlight a field and press ENTER to enter a new symbol, name, comment or depth.
30
Creating and Using Waypoints
The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C stores up to enter the new letters/numbers and press ENTER when done.
Owner's Manual - Page 65
... the FAA web site (http://gps.faa.gov). At this system. Effective use of receiving WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) satellite signals.
From the GPS tab, press MENU, then use...GPSMAP 172/172C.
WAAS Capability
The GPSMAP 172/172C is not fully operational. To learn more about the WAAS system, its satellite positions and current state of the sky view. Receiver Status and Accuracy
Receiver...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
... on the Comm Tab of the following :
• Off - WAAS is enabled and receiver is receiving DGPS corrections
• Scanning Beacon - 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 bottom of the signal strength indicator bars for the satellites that are...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...by pressing MENU on initialization.
• Set 2D Elevation- See page 4 for instructions on the GPS Info Tab of your position automatically. allows you to manually enter the elevation when in 3D mode.... for the GPSMAP 172/172C to receive WAAS and DGPS corrections at the same time. This process can take up sky view display for over two minutes. F NOTE: If a DGPS receiver is attached to...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
... a Go To.
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to act like a phone number when used in a Position Report and as who they are and the type of one another. DSC Tab- Any time a vessel receives a DSC call ," without the need a phone number to obtain a Maritime Mobile...
Owner's Manual - Page 75
...receiver. When the Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C is connected to a VHF with DSC
output, you may receive any DSC Distress Call within range can receive the call. A window pops up and a message displays... mariner (on...received, an alarm sounds (if enabled).
DSC Distress Call With a Garmin DSC capable chartplotter/sounder properly connected to a VHF radio with DSC support, the GPS unit displays...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
... The GPSMAP unit automatically converts GPS coordinates to using LORAN TD coordinates, you must have a collection of a LORAN receiver. After ... may be displayed as the secondary station identifiers to the location stored in memory.
It can display your position .... Appendix A Loran TD
On the Units Tab of a mariner, the system is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in...
Owner's Manual - Page 97
... 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 Fluorescent Lamp) ...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
... warranty. When in all directions to the next page. Most marine VHF and LORAN antennas should avoid mounting the antenna high on or crimp BNC connector.
88
Installing the GPSMAP 172/172C
The GPSMAP 172/172C must be mounted in internal antenna, you 'll need to raise the antenna to secure the cable along the route...
Owner's Manual - Page 99
... the base and attach the mount OK
The swivel base is 5°F to 158°F (-15°C to the mounting surface.
2.
To swivel mount the GPSMAP 172/172C display:
Tools (not included) - If securing the base with machine bolts, drill three 5/32" (5mm) holes at least a 3" (7 cm) clearance behind the case to allow...
Owner's Manual - Page 102
...GPSMAP 172/172C also includes NMEA input with support for the WPL sentence, DSC, and sonar NMEA input with Sonar Output
TXD +
GSD 20, TX+ Beacon
Receiver...Garmin's proprietary communication protocol from :
National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Seven Riggs Avenue...GPSMAP 172/172C to NMEA In/NMEA Out (see page 72). The color...GSD 20 Sonar Module and Differential GPS, NMEA 0183 version 3.01, ...
Similar Questions
Replacement Lcd Screen For Garmin Gpsmap 172c?
Hi, do you sell the LCD screen for the garmin GPSMAP 172C?Can you send me a price quote and availabi...
Hi, do you sell the LCD screen for the garmin GPSMAP 172C?Can you send me a price quote and availabi...
(Posted by solargongr 2 years ago)
My New Gpsmap 740 Displays Inaccurate Gps Heading Information. Cause?
(Posted by Kirkehasson 11 years ago)
Garmin Gpsmap 172c
i have got a red question mark on the screen and it want move
i have got a red question mark on the screen and it want move
(Posted by mjp73 12 years ago)
Garmin Gpsmap 172c Display
My receiver will not illuminate. I can tell it is booting up as I can see the initial screens are th...
My receiver will not illuminate. I can tell it is booting up as I can see the initial screens are th...
(Posted by actonlmnet 12 years ago)
Garmin Gpsmap 172c Can't Aquire Signal
My 172c started taking longer and longer to acquire a signal last year in know good areas. This year...
My 172c started taking longer and longer to acquire a signal last year in know good areas. This year...
(Posted by kenhaslbeck 12 years ago)