Garmin GPSMAP 176 Support Question
Garmin GPSMAP 176 Support Question
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Question posted by captcamo on May 18th, 2016
No Satelites?
My Garmin 176 no longer receives Satelites. Is there any way to send the unit in for repair anywhere.
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Related Garmin GPSMAP 176 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 3
...well as an overview of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to help you in the Appendix.
There are missing, contact your Garmin GPSMAP 176/176C safely and responsibly. GPSMAP 176/176C Owner's Manual
i...of the box. The GPSMAP 176/176C utilizes the proven performance of unit features to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. The Getting Started chapter provides information such as...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
... Contents
Introduction i About This 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...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
... 63 Waypoint Tab 64 Point Tab 64 Marine Tab 64 Navaids Tab 65 Line Tab ... System Tab 69 Time Tab 70 Units Tab 71 Location Tab 71 Interface ...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...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
... process is unable to become operational using this method. If the unit is automatic and should only take a little longer to the Map page. BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER
To initialize the GPS receiver: 1.
The unit searches for navigation. BASIC OPERATION
Initializing the GPS Receiver
The GPSMAP 176/176C must be initialized before it can become "cold."
Each...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
...GPS RECEIVER
Initialization Options If the GPSMAP 176/176C is unable to navigate using simulator mode.
Start Simulator-turns the GPS receiver off . NOTE: Do not attempt to determine its location, an options menu appears. New Location-if you have stored the unit...Stored w/o Batteries-if you are in the GPS may take longer to help the unit acquire satellites. Continue Acquiring-if you have...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
... list. Press the NAV key. 2. Select a waypoint from your present location. BASIC OPERATION > GOING TO A DESTINATION
Going to a Destination
The GPSMAP 176/176C provides four ways to navigate to begin navigation.
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GPSMAP 176/176C Owner's Manual Once you press NAV, Go To appears in addition to the destination appears on the Map page. Highlight...
Owner's Manual - Page 54
..., receiver status, and position accuracy. The signal strength is not fully operational.
MAIN MENU > GPS TAB
GPS Tab
The GPS tab...GPSMAP 176/176C has collected the necessary data from this time, the system is still in the status field). The unit then updates the position, date, and time. You can use . WAAS is collecting data.
• Dark signal strength bars-the receiver...
Owner's Manual - Page 55
... and press ENTER. The unit does not search for GPS satellites (numbers 32 or below), a D appears in the signal bar of the sky view and 2D or 3D Differential appears in the receiver status. GPSMAP 176/176C Owner's Manual
51 When WAAS differential correction has been received for WAAS satellites if the unit is not available in...
Owner's Manual - Page 56
... unit is receiving WAAS corrections.
• Check Beacon Wiring-the DGPS setting is enabled in the Interface tab (Main Menu), but not transmitting RTCM data to GPS.
• Tuning Beacon-receiver is tuning manual DGPS frequency.
• Using Differential-unit is receiving DGPS corrections.
• Scanning for Beacon-DGPS receiver is scanning for an available frequency.
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GPSMAP 176...
Owner's Manual - Page 57
... enter the altitude when in 3D mode. GPSMAP 176/176C Owner's Manual
53 Any altitude entered is automatically calculated when the GPS is not possible for the GPS Info tab only. • New Location-allows you to the GPS Info tab. NOTE: If a DGPS receiver is attached to the unit and Garmin DGPS, RTCM In/NMEA Out, or...
Owner's Manual - Page 78
... Proximity, Request Routes, Request Tracks, Request Waypoints, Send Almanac, Send Proximity, Send Routes, Send 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-the proprietary format used to...
Owner's Manual - Page 79
...,
use the ROCKER to Garmin Data Transfer, press MENU, highlight
Defaults, and press ENTER.
You may have the unit automatically scan for the DGPS beacon signal or you can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate on the unit.
GPSMAP 176/176C Owner's Manual
75 • RTCM In/NMEA Out-allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using...
Owner's Manual - Page 82
... in useful life. Extensive use of their capacity as the temperature
decreases. GPSMAP 176/176C Owner's Manual
Range: 5°F to 158°F (-15°C to 70°C)
Performance Battery Life: Up to 13 hours in Battery Saver Mode
Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel receiver
Acquisition Times: Approx. 15 seconds (warm start) Approx. 45 seconds (cold start) Approx...
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 2.0). The GPSMAP 176/176C accepts NMEA input with support for connecting external devices. Data In White
Unit View
Ground Black
Power Red
Data In White
Cable View
Data...
Owner's Manual - Page 84
...GPSMAP 176/176C Owner's Manual The bars are being received, they also show the strength of the signal.
APPENDIX > SATELLITE INFORMATION
Satellite Information
Center dot - 90° 90° above the horizon
Inner ring- 45°... solid, the GPS is using the satellite signal for navigation, the satellite number becomes highlighted on the Satellite Information page. The unit can be set...
Owner's Manual - Page 90
.... Lost Satellite Reception-The unit is full; Memory Full-Unit memory is unable to continue receiving satellite signals. no DGPS data is shallower than 50 waypoints.
Proximity Radius Overlaps-The radii of battery left. Route Waypoint Memory Full-No additional route waypoints can be saved. Batteries Low-You have the unit repaired.
No Tide Stations...
Owner's Manual - Page 92
... collection of a LORAN receiver. Since the GPSMAP 176/176C does not rely on...GPSMAP unit automatically converts GPS coordinates to the location stored in the LORAN TD format mode, it always references the LORAN chain number and secondary stations currently selected in the Setup TD field before storing the waypoint.
GPSMAP 176/176C Owner's Manual From the perspective of a mariner...
Owner's Manual - Page 94
... Mounting Bracket-Requires the Marine Mount. Vehicle Power Adapter-Allows the GPSMAP 176/176C to the GPSMAP 176/176C and void the warranty. PC Interface Cable with Garmin products. APPENDIX > OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Optional Accessories
The following optional accessories are designed to a vehicle's electrical system on one end, and a PC, beacon receiver, marine autopilot or other compatible...
Owner's Manual - Page 98
... FOR AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION.
Virtually all GPS equipment. Because the Garmin GPSMAP 176/176C can be used for its...United States, where complete and accurate digital data is being provided in the event of Garmin is to provide customers with the GPSMAP 176/176C installed to our Web site at http://www.garmin...mariners contain all available navigation sources, including information from other NAVAIDs, ...
Quick Start Guide - Page 6
...GPSMAP 176 is active, the message "Simulating GPS" will be displayed in the Status
Field along the top of the GPS Info tab. Any Satellite Signal Strength Indicators displayed are not available. When the Simulator Mode is turned on the GPS Info tab will be hidden and no longer... GPS receiver is highlighted
then press the ENTER key. Using the GPSMAP 176 The keys are your link with the unit...
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