Garmin GPSMAP 492 Support Question
Garmin GPSMAP 492 Support Question
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Question posted by oasis9iamus on August 12th, 2011
External Antenna Attachment
Is it possible to connect an external antenna to a Garmin GPSMap unit with an internal antenna in order to suplement it?
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Related Garmin GPSMAP 492 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 3
... Appendix.
The Using Sonar section provides detailed explanations about installing your unit in the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 and step-by -step directions for your chartplotter, contact Garmin Product Support or a professional installer. This manual uses the term Caution to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver.
See the CANet accessory installation instructions for reference. i
Owner's Manual - Page 4
... Manual i Manual Conventions i Warning iv Caution v Care Information vi
Basic Operation 1 Initializing the Receiver 1 Simulator Mode 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Interface Keys 5 Entering Data and Selecting Options 6 Using... 32 3D Highway Page 33 Active Route Page 36
Main Menu 37 GPS Tab 37 Tide Tab 40 Trip Tab 44 Celes (Celestial) Tab ...70
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GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 5
... Sonar Tab Options 79 Flasher Page 84 Map Split Page 85
Appendix 86 Specifications 86 Installing the GPSMAP 492/498 External GPS Antenna..... 87 Mounting the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 88 Installing the Transducer 90 Connecting the Power/Data Cable 92 Interfacing 93 Installing and Removing Data Cards 94 Satellite Information 95
INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... Page is shipped from the factory in the "Appendix." GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE RECEIVER 3. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. Before you initialize, make sure the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 unit and antenna are only asked this the first time you start the Retail Demonstration...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... and release the RANGE Down key to initialize the unit. Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer to use .
2
GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual When viewing the GPS tab on the bottom of the screen shows either "Ready for use . When the receiver has collected information from at least three satellites, the...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
...the ROCKER to assist, or forward the call properties received from a distress call , without the need for ...marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to "Connecting the Power/Data Cable" on the type of information in a single transmission or call or position report. The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 requires input from a GPS to transmit a substantial amount of data loaded on the GPSMAP 392/398/492...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
... A position report is similar to a distress call , the bearing and distance from a connected DSC-enabled VHF radio, an alert message and notification page are shown, and an...cation Page, press QUIT. Garmin does not provide MMSI numbers. Anytime a vessel receives a DSC call is sounded.
Understanding Distress Calls When the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 receives a distress call from your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
...page in view. Press QUIT to the right. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
37 Sub tabs
Main menu tabs
Main Menu
MAIN MENU > GPS TAB
To select a Menu tab from any ... system, navigation, interface management, and setup menus.
If you an indication of satellite acquisition, receiver status, and accuracy. The status information provides an idea of the sub tab items, press ...
Owner's Manual - Page 46
...the receiver's last known location. MAIN MENU > GPS TAB Accuracy
Receiver status WAAS status
Signal strength bars
The status field indicates "Ready for Navigation" when the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498...GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual You can also set the sky view to a Track up ), the inner circle 45º above the horizon, and the center point a position directly overhead.
The unit...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... Merge From Card, and press ENTER to combine the selected items with other compatible units and Garmin's MapSource software program on DSC and using it can be exchanged with existing GPS data. When data is transferred.
GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
59 Insert the data card. Highlight Replace From Card, and press ENTER...
Owner's Manual - Page 94
...;cations Size: (Internal Antenna) 6.2" H x 6.30" W x 3.14" D
(15.7 cm x 16.0 cm x 8.0 cm) (External Antenna) 6.2" H x 6.30" W x 3.26" D
(15.7 cm x 16.0 cm x 8.3 cm)
Weight: Less than 2.0 lb
Display: 5.0" diagonal (12.7 cm) 256-color TFT display with backlighting (234 x 320 pixels)
Case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to 70°C)
Performance Receiver: Differential-ready 12...
Owner's Manual - Page 95
...THE GPSMAP 492/498 EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA
Suggested locations for mounting the external antenna. Mounting the GPS Antenna (External Antenna Units Only) The antenna should be mounted in a location that has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. The Garmin antenna screws directly onto any standard 1" x 14thread antenna mount. Installing the GPSMAP 492/498 External GPS Antenna
The GPSMAP 492/498...
Owner's Manual - Page 96
... cause failure of the unit. The unit comes with the built-in internal antenna, should be mounted in storage or operating conditions) can be at the nav station.
This type of the unit. After the GPSMAP 492/498 unit is blocked by the manufacturer's limited warranty.
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GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual Screw the antenna directly onto the 1" x 14...
Owner's Manual - Page 97
...A Flush Mount Template is designed to choose an appropriately sized location for the unit (see unit dimensions on page 86) and leave 1.25" (32 mm) clearance below the... THE GPSMAP 392/398/492/498
To install the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 swivel base: 1. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
89 DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
4. Flush Mounting the GPSMAP 492/498 (External Antenna only) The GPSMAP 492/498 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 103
...top of each available satellite shows over two location rings on the Satellite Information Page. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
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Satellite Information
Center dot - 90° 90° .... When the bar turns solid, the GPS is using a satellite for navigation. When the unit is being applied to show the strength of the signal being received, and the status of storing orbital data...
Owner's Manual - Page 104
... as transmitted by GPS satellites alone. Eventually there will be capable of providing your GPS unit with increased accuracy at...GPS satellite data.
WAAS is just one service provider that achieves the best accuracy.
For this reason, when you enable WAAS on your Garmin GPS receiver, the receiver automatically uses the method that adheres to http://gps.faa.gov.
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GPSMAP 392/398/492...
Owner's Manual - Page 105
...;ce. In order to make a...Garmin does not supply this number. Non-commercial users (for example, recreational users who travel outside the U.S. If your vessel requires licensing by the FCC you obtain a MMSI during the application/licensing process when you require a Ship Station license contact: http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/ fctsht14.html.
In order...to dial. To receive information on a...
Owner's Manual - Page 108
.... remove and reinsert. Database Error-internal problem with the unit.
Directory Memory is not unlocked for the unit.
APPENDIX > MESSAGES
Messages and Alarms
The GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 uses an on data card is Full, Can't Create Entry-the DSC directory has reached maximum of 100 contacts. Antenna Input is Shorted-some part of the...
Owner's Manual - Page 111
...United States and the U.S. The accuracy to the location stored in the Setup TD field before storing the waypoint. GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner's Manual
Using the LORAN TD Format When creating new waypoints using GPS. From the perspective of a mariner... can be used as if the unit was actually receiving LORAN signals. Since the GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 does not rely on the Main...
Owner's Manual - Page 113
...system on one end, and a PC, beacon receiver, marine autopilot, or other compatible device on chartplotters located ...Garmin unit, so you .
A/C Adapter-powers the unit using the PC Interface Cable, or with either directly through a PC. CANet™ Connection Kit-allows you to connect your unit to a data card, either Garmin BlueChart or Fishing Hot Spots map data.
GPSMAP 392/398/492...
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