Garmin 182/182C manual

GPSMAP ® 182/182C chartplotting receiver owner’ s manual (GPSMAP 182C shown)[...]

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GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual i I NTRODUCTION > A BOUT T HIS M ANUAL I NTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin ® GPSMAP ® 182/182C. T ake a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of the box. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately . Before you begin working wi[...]

ii GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > T ABLE OF C ONTENTS T able of Contents Introduction ...........................................................................i About This Manual ................................................................... i Care Information ............................................................[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual iii I NTRODUCTION > T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Time T ab ................................................................................. 63 Pages T ab ............................................................................... 63 Map T ab ...........................................................................[...]

iv GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > C ARE I NFORMA TION Care Information Cleaning the Unit The GPSMAP 182/182C is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry . A void chemical cleaners and s[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 1 B ASIC O PERA TION > I NITIALIZING THE R ECEIVER B ASIC O PERA TION Initializing the Receiver The first time you turn on the GPSMAP 182/182C, the receiver must be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establish its present location. T o ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 182/182C is shipped[...]

2 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > I NITIALIZING THE R ECEIVER T o graphically initialize the GPSMAP 182/182C: 1. Press MENU twice for the Main Menu. Press up or down on the ROCKER until the GPS tab is highlighted, and press MENU one time. 2. Using the ROCKER , highlight Initialize Position , and press ENTER . The Initializ[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 3 B ASIC O PERA TION > S IMULA TOR M ODE Simulator Mode Simulator Mode turns the GPS receiver off for use indoors or practice. Any of the functions discussed in the following pages can be performed in Simulator Mode. While in Simulator Mode, a “Running Simulator” message appears after 2 minutes of inactivity[...]

4 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > A DJUSTING THE B ACKLIGHT The Set Position, T rack Control, T rack and Speed fields only show while in Simulator Mode. T o enter a simulated speed and heading from the Main Menu: 1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Systm tab, press right then d[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 5 B ASIC O PERA TION > I NTERF ACE K EYS Interface Keys NA V Key • Press and release at any time to view the Navigation menu. QUIT Key • Press and release to cancel data entry or exit a page. ROCKER Key • Press up/down or right/left to move through lists, highlight fields, on-screen buttons and icons, ent[...]

6 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > E NTERING D A T A AND S ELECTING O PTIONS Entering Data and Selecting Options Y ou can select and activate options, and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 182/182C to fit your requirements. Use the ENTER key and the ROCKER to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and st[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 7 B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING THE M AP P OINTER Using the Map Pointer W orking from the Map Page centers around the use of the pointer . Controlled by the ROCKER , the pointer is an important tool that can be used to pan to other map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review location data of on-s[...]

8 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING W A YPOINTS Creating and Using W aypoints The GPSMAP 182/182C stores up to 3,000 alphanumeric waypoints with a user-defined symbol, comments, and depth available for each waypoint. W aypoints can be created using two basic methods. ENTER/MARK Key —marks your presen[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 9 B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING W A YPOINTS 5. T o enter optional comments or a depth, highlight the Comments or Depth field to the right of the location coordinates and press ENTER , use the ROCKER to enter a value, and press ENTER . 6. T o manually enter a set of coordinates, highlight the coordi[...]

10 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > M AN O VER B OARD (MOB) Man OverBoard (MOB) The GPSMAP 182/182C’ s Man OverBoard (MOB) function simultaneously marks and sets a course to a location for quick response to emergency situations. The MOB function allows you to quickly activate navigation back to a location. T o activate th[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 1 1 B ASIC O PERA TION > R EVIEWING AND E DITING W A YPOINTS Reviewing and Editing W aypoints When you have created and stored a waypoint, it can be reviewed, modified, renamed, moved, or deleted at any time through the W aypoint Edit Page. The W aypoint Edit Page is available for any stored waypoint by selecti[...]

12 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > N A VIGA TING TO A D ESTINA TION T o change the waypoint symbol: 1. Highlight the waypoint symbol field to the left of the waypoint name, and press ENTER . 2. Use the ROCKER to select a new symbol and press ENTER. T o change the Comment, Location, Coordinates, or Depth: 1. Highlight the [...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 13 B ASIC O PERA TION > N A VIGA TING TO A D ESTINA TION T o activate a Go T o from a point list: 1. Press the NA V key . Highlight Go T o Point , and press ENTER . 2. From the Find menu, highlight W aypoints , and press ENTER . (Y ou can also choose to go to other points, such as Cities or T ide Stations from t[...]

14 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > N A VIGA TING TO A D ESTINA TION T o Go T o a new map point (non-map item): 1. Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer to a location. 2. Press NA V . 3. With Go T o MAP Point highlighted, press ENTER . T racBack Navigation (Navigating a T rack) The T racBack function allows you to retrace [...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 15 B ASIC O PERA TION > N A VIGA TING TO A D ESTINA TION T o clear the track log and define a starting point for a T racBack route: 1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu. 2. Using the ROCKER , highlight the T rack tab, and highlight the Active sub tab to the right. 3. Use the ROCKER to select the Erase o[...]

16 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > N A VIGA TING TO A D ESTINA TION T o activate a T racBack using the NA V key: 1. Press NA V , highlight the Follow T rack option, and press ENTER . 2. Highlight the track you want to follow , and press ENTER . 3. Choose Original to navigate from the start to the end of your trip, or choos[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 17 B ASIC O PERA TION > R OUTES Routes The last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user -defined route. The GPSMAP 182/182C allows you to create and store up to 50 reversible routes (numbered 1-50), with up to 254 waypoints each. Routes can be created and modified in two ways. The first method is[...]

18 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > R OUTES 7. When finished, press QUIT twice to return to the Route List Page. Highlight Edit as T ext , and press ENTER to return to the Route Review Page. ADD appears below the pointer as you insert points. T o create a route using text on the Route Review Page: 1. Press MENU twice to di[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 19 B ASIC O PERA TION > F IND 6. From the Find menu, highlight W aypoints , and press ENTER . Y ou can also choose from other categories, such as Cities or T ide Stations from this list. From either the By Name or Nearest tab lists, choose the waypoint you want and press ENTER . (See page 50 for searching for wa[...]

20 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > F IND T o Find an item from your current location: 1. From any page, press FIND . 2. Using the ROCKER , highlight the category from a list, and press ENTER . 3. For W aypoints and Cities, search using By Name or Nearest . Use the ROCKER to highlight a sub tab. For By Name , use the top ?[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 21 B ASIC O PERA TION > A DDITIONAL I NFORMA TION T o Find an item using the Find options: 1 From any page, press FIND . 2. Using the ROCKER , highlight a category from the list, and press ENTER . 3 From the search results list, press MENU , highlight an option, and press ENTER . Find Menu Options Additional Inf[...]

22 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > DSC DSC The DSC tab on the Main Menu allows you to control and set up the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) features on the GPSMAP 182/ 182C. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to transmit and receive location information. [...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 23 B ASIC O PERA TION > DSC Understanding Position Reports A Position Report is similar to a Distress Call except no alarm is sounded. Position Reports are not broadcast to all DSC users and are shown with a boat symbol. Receiving DSC Calls Each time you receive a Distress Call or Position Report, a Notificatio[...]

24 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > DSC DSC Call List The DS C Ca ll Lis t di spl ays the 50 mos t r ecen t c alls , e ven if the uni t is lef t un att end ed. The Call Li st disp lay s th e m ost rec ent cal l f rom a ves sel . If a sec ond cal l is re ceiv ed fro m th e s ame ves sel, it re plac es the fir st c all in th[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 25 B ASIC O PERA TION > DSC Navigating to a Position Report or Distress Call After a Position Report or a Distress Call is received, navigation can be quickly set to the call location. T o navigate to Position Report or Distress Call: 1 Press the NA V key . 2. With Go T o (MMSI/Name) highlighted, press ENTER . O[...]

26 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > O VERVIEW M AIN P AGES Five main display pages are always available: Map Page, Pointer Page, Numbers Page, Highway Page, and Active Route Page. Y ou can cycle through these pages by pressing either P AGE or QUIT . If you have an external Sonar Module with transducer connected to the GPSMAP 182/[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 27 M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Map Page The Map Page provides a comprehensive display of electronic cartography , plotting, and navigational data. When in the BlueChart data coverage area or using optional MapSource software, the map display shows your boat on a digital chart, complete with geographic names, map i[...]

28 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Using the Map Pointer The pointer pans away from your present location (even outside of your current detail coverage.) As you pan past the edge of the current map display , the screen actively scrolls forward to provide continuous map coverage. An hourglass symbol appears by the poin[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 29 M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Use the pointer to create new waypoints directly from the map. T o create a waypoint with the pointer: 1. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the map location. 2. Press ENTER . The New Map W aypoint window appears. (If the pointer is on a map item, you can access details about the [...]

30 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE The GPSMAP 182/182C’ s system has a built-in worldwide database to 20 mi, with more detailed coverage available through the use of the BlueChart or MapSource data. The GPSMAP 182/182C displays cartography as long as there is chart information available for the range you have select[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 31 M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Map Page Options Full Screen Map/Show Data —toggles between a Map Page without or with data fields on the map display . T o maximize the map/show data fields: 1. Highlight Full Screen Map , and press ENTER . The Map Page is now maximized with no data fields. 2. T o show the data[...]

32 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Y ou can also choose to merge the four medium default data fields to a single, large field for better readability or you can split any or all of the default data fields to show four small data fields. Single, large data field Default, medium fields Split, small fields Measure [...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 33 M AIN P AGES > P OINTER P AGE Set Up Map —configures the map display preferences, including map detail, map orientation, automatic zoom, and various map items and points. Refer to “Main Menu Map T ab” on page 64 for more information. • Defaults —restores settings back to factory settings for the ta[...]

34 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > N UMBERS P AGE Bearing Pointer Compass Ring Data Fields Current Go T o Destination Bearing Bug The Pointer Page features a menu page that provides access to layout and data field options. The data window , located at the top of the page, provides a user-selectable layout of various types of us[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 35 M AIN P AGES > H IGHW A Y P AGE Numbers Page shown with middle data field split into four fields T o split the data fields: 1. Press MENU , and press ENTER . 2. Highlight a data field, and press MENU . 3. Highlight Split Numbers , and press ENTER . Four new data fields appear . Press QUIT to finish. 4. [...]

36 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > H IGHW A Y P AGE The four data fields at the top of the page provide additional user-selectable guidance information. Additionally , a compass ribbon shows your current heading along with a dark, vertical bar that indicates the direct bearing to the navigation point. When the dark, vertical in[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 37 M AIN P AGES > A CTIVE R OUTE P AGE Preview Window Highway Page Set Up Check or uncheck the options you want to show/not show on the Highway Page. The following options are available from the Highway Page menu: Set Up Highway —allows you to select what waypoints and tracks are shown on the Highway display .[...]

38 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > A CTIVE R OUTE P AGE Active Route Page Options The following options are available from the Active Route Page: • Hide/Show Numbers —see page 31 for instructions (same as Map Page option). • Change Numbers —see page 31 for instructions. • Edit on Map —see page 17 for instructions. ?[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 39 M AIN M ENU > GPS T AB M AIN M ENU The Main Menu provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation, interface management, and setup menus. The 19 Menu tabs are divided into categories by function. The Main Menu is available from any page in the system, and is accessed by pressing MENU twice. See page 6 [...]

40 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > GPS T AB GPS T ab The GPS tab provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition, receiver status, and accuracy . The status information provides an idea of what the receiver is doing at any given moment. The sky view and signal strength bars give you an indication of what satellites are visib[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 41 M AIN M ENU > GPS T AB W AAS Capability The GPSMAP 182/182C is capable of receiving W AAS (W ide Area Augmentation System) satellite signals. W AAS is an F AA (Federal A viation Administration) funded project to improve the overall accuracy and integrity of the GPS signal for aviation use, but land/sea based [...]

42 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > GPS T AB T o Disable/Enable W AAS capability: 1. From the GPS tab, press MENU . 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight W AAS Off or W AAS On , and press ENTER . Highlight W AAS Off, and press ENTER to disable the W AAS capabilities. • AutoLocate —the receiver is looking for any satellite whose alman[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 43 M AIN M ENU > T IDE T AB The Differential Receiver status shows one of the following: • Off —No optional beacon receiver attached or enabled in the Comm menu or W AAS of f. • Searching For W AAS —W AAS is enabled and receiver is searching for W AAS signal • Using W AAS —W AAS capability enabled an[...]

44 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > T IDE T AB T ide T ab The T ide tab shows a graphical chart that displays tide station information in a 24 hour span starting at midnight station time. Y ou can choose from different dates and more than 3,000 tide stations. Tide T ab Station Name Date T ide Chart Event T imes The top of the page[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 45 M AIN M ENU > T IDE T AB The tide curve shows as a shaded area, where higher tides are taller (blue) and lower tides are shorter (red). The solid, horizontal line (with the current tide box on the left) indicates the current tide height. The figure to the left of the line shows the current tide level in feet[...]

46 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > T RIP T AB T o select a tide station from the map: 1. When the search results appear , press FIND , and highlight Tide Stations . 2. Press ENTER , and then press MENU . 3. Highlight Nearest T o Other , and press ENTER . 4. Select a location on the map, and press ENTER . 5. A list appears showing[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 47 M AIN M ENU > C ELES T AB T rip T ab The T rip tab displays the T rip Odometer , Moving A verage speed, T otal A verage speed, Maximum Speed, Stopped T ime, Moving T ime, T otal T ime, and Odometer . T o reset the data, choose from Reset T rip, Reset Max Speed, Reset Odometer , or Reset All, and press ENTER .[...]

48 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > P OINTS T AB T o choose a position: 1. From the Celes tab, highlight the At field, and press ENTER . 2. From the Find list highlight any category , except Other Location, and press ENTER . If you want to reference a Find item, select from the Find list, and press ENTER . 3. Select an item from [...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 49 M AIN M ENU > P OINTS T AB Points T ab The Main Menu Points tab features two waypoint sub tabs, User and Proximity , that allow you manage a lar ge number of waypoints quickly and efficiently . The sub tabs also provide a continuously updated proximity waypoint alarm function that can be used to define an a[...]

50 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > P OINTS T AB The following options are available from the User sub tab of the Points tab: • Create W aypoint —allows you to create a waypoint. (See page 8 for creating a waypoint) • Delete W aypoint —deletes the selected waypoint from the waypoint list and route. • Delete By Symbol —[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 51 M AIN M ENU > P OINTS T AB T o delete an individual waypoint from the list: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint to delete, and press MENU . 2. Highlight Delete W aypoint , and press ENTER . Y ou can also highlight the waypoint, press ENTER , then highlight Delete and press ENTER . 3. Select OK , and p[...]

52 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > P OINTS T AB Proximity W aypoint List The Proximity list allows you to define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location, and can be used to help you avoid reefs, rocks, or restricted waters. Up to 10 waypoints can be listed, with a maximum alarm radius of 99.99 nautical or statute miles[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 53 M AIN M ENU > R OUTES T AB T o turn on or off proximity alarms: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the field below Proximity Alarm , and press ENTER . 2. Select the ON or OFF setting, and press ENTER . T o display the waypoint menu options: Using the ROCKER , highlight the Proximity tab, and press MENU . T o cle[...]

54 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > R OUTES T AB If you highlight a route name from the Route List and press NA V , the name automatically appears. T o stop navigation of a route: Press NA V , highlight Stop Navigation , and press ENTER . T o copy or delete a route: 1. From the Route List , highlight the route you want to copy or [...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 55 M AIN M ENU > R OUTES T AB Route Points Data Fields Route Name Data T otals The Route Review Page also allows you to enter your own 15- character name for any listed route. By default, the name includes the first and last waypoints in the route. T o enter a custom route name: 1. From the Route Review Page, h[...]

56 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > R OUTES T AB Route Review Menu Options Menu options available from the Route Review Page are Edit on Map, Add Before, Remove, and T rip Planning. Highlight a point, and press ENTER to review it. Edit on Map —allows you to review and modify the route displayed for each point (waypoint or map it[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 57 M AIN M ENU > R OUTES T AB T o add turns at the beginning or end of the route: 1. Select the first (to add waypoints to the beginning of the route) or last (to add waypoints to the end of the route) route waypoint with the map pointer , and press MENU . 2. Highlight the Add option and press ENTER . 3. Move t[...]

58 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > R OUTES T AB Drag the route leg to an existing waypoint (shown), map item, or a blank spot on the map to create a new route point. Remove —removes a point (waypoint or map item) from a route. This option is available from both the Route Review and Active Route Pages. T o remove a point from a [...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 59 M AIN M ENU > T RACK T AB T rip Planning Data Fields NOTE: Fuel flow rates on your unit ar e measur ed in units per hour . System setting changes for units of measure (statute, nautical or metric) do not affect the fuel flow measur e. Y ou should enter fuel flow rates based on available information for you[...]

60 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > T RACK T AB Saved Sub T ab The Saved sub tab displays and manages a list of any saved track logs, allows for T racBack activation, and map display of saved logs. The active log stores up to approximately 2,500 track log points, based on the criteria specified in the T rack settings. Up to 15 tr[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 61 M AIN M ENU > DSC T AB • V alue —defines the distance or time used to record the track log. • Save —saves the current active track log. • Erase —clears the active track log stored in memory . For the Saved sub tab, the following menu options are available: • Review On Map —displays the saved [...]

62 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > C ARD AND T IME T ABS DSC T ab Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to transmit and receive location information. DSC is used by mariners to assist them in two major areas: Distress Calls and Position Reporting. See page 22 and th[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 63 M AIN M ENU > P AGES T AB T ime T ab The time tab displays the current time and date, allows you to adjust the 12 or 24 hour time format, enter a time zone, and adjust for daylight saving time. The following options are available: • Time Format —choose from 12 or 24 hour (military) time format. • Time Z[...]

64 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > M AP T AB Y ou can also press Menu , choose from one of the following, and press ENTER : • All Pages —selects all pages. • Chartplotter Only —selects the Map Page only . • Nav T ools Only —selects the Pointer , Numbers, Highway , and Active Route Pages only . • Basic Fishfinder ?[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 65 M AIN M ENU > M AP T AB • AutoZoom —On, Off: when on, the map automatically adjusts the map scale to a lower scale as you approach your destination point. • Color Mode —W ater Mode, Land Mode: lightens the shade of the water areas in W ater Mode and land in Land Mode. This option is only available on [...]

66 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > M AP T AB W aypoints Sub T ab The W aypoints and Active Route options each contain adjustments for T ext and Zoom. • T ext —None, Small, Medium, and Large: controls the screen size of the name. • Zoom —Auto, Off, 120 ft-800 mi: sets the maximum scale features should appear on the Map Pag[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 67 M AIN M ENU > M AP T AB Navaids Sub T ab • Symbol Set —Auto, Garmin, NOAA, International: controls the navaid symbol set. • T ext Size —Small, Medium, and Large: controls the screen size of the name. • Light Sectors —Off, Auto, On: controls the drawing light sectors on the map. Nav Line Sub T ab ?[...]

68 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > H IW A Y , T EMP , AND S ONAR T ABS Other Sub T ab • Accuracy Circle —On/Of f: toggles the circle on and off. The circle represents the approximate accuracy of the unit based on EPE, DOP , and basemap quality . Y our location is within the circle. • Lat/Lon Grid —T ext—None, Small, Med[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 69 M AIN M ENU > S YSTM T AB Sonar T ab The Sonar tab contains setup options for the Sonar Page. The Sonar Page is not active if you do not have an external Sonar Module with transducer . Refer to the “Using Sonar” section on pages 78-91 for more information on sonar setup options. Systm (System) T ab The Sy[...]

70 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > U NITS T AB The following option is also available from the Systm tab: • System Information —displays the unit’ s software, basemap version, and electronic serial number . Press MENU to access the following options: • Defaults —restores settings on Systm Page to default values. • All[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 71 M AIN M ENU > U NITS T AB • Map Datum —sets the datum reference used to determine a given location. The default setting is WGS 84. The unit automatically chooses the best datum depending on your chosen position format. Datums are used to describe geographic locations for surveying, mapping, and navigation[...]

72 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > C OMM T AB Manually enter a magnetic variation. • Distance, Speed and Elevation —select the units of measure for distance, speed, and elevation readouts in nautical (nm, kt, m), statute (mi, mh, ft), or metric (km, kh, m) terms. • Depth —select units of measurement for depth in feet (ft)[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 73 M AIN M ENU > C OMM T AB • NMEA In/NMEA Out —supports the input/output of standard NMEA 0183 data, and sonar NMEA input support for the DBT , DPT , MTW , and VHW sentences. • None —provides no interfacing capabilities. Port 2 • Garmin Remote Sonar —supports a Garmin external Sonar Module interface[...]

74 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > C OMM T AB T o select a transfer mode: 1. Use the ROCKER to select Garmin Data T ransfer in the Serial Data Format field. 2. Highlight the T ransfer Mode field, and press ENTER . 3. Use the ROCKER to select the setting, and press ENTER . Advanced NMEA settings to adjust the NMEA output are ava[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 75 M AIN M ENU > C OMM T AB T o restore the Serial Data Format settings back to the default Garmin Data T ransfer: From the Comm tab, press MENU , highlight Defaults , and press ENTER . If Garmin DGPS or R TCM In/NMEA Out format is selected, additional fields are provided to control a Garmin differential beacon[...]

76 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > A LARM T AB T o manually enter a frequency and bit rate: 1. With the unit set to Garmin DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out , use the ROCKER to highlight the Beacon field, and press ENTER . 2. Highlight User , and press ENTER . 3. Highlight the Frequency or Bit Rate field, press ENTER , enter a frequency[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 77 M AIN M ENU > A LARM T AB • Arrival —sets an alarm to sound when at specified distance or time away from a destination waypoint. Enter a distance radius or time for sounding the alarm and use the control field to set the alarm to Off , Dist (Distance), or Time . • Off Course —sets an alarm to sound [...]

78 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE U SING S ONAR This section covers the additional sonar options for the GPSMAP 182/182C when used in conjunction with a Sounder Module. Read the Installation Instructions to properly install the Sounder Module. NOTE: Y ou MUST have a Sounder Module installed and connected to your G[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 79 U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE Using the Adjustment Menu The Adjustment window gives you direct access to the settings and features most commonly used on the Sonar Page. The option selected currently appears in the upper left of the display . Press MENU and highlight Adjustments to see a list of all options and[...]

80 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE Range Adjustment Zoom Adjustment Range —sets the display depth range used for viewing. The unit can be set to automatically track the bottom or set to a user - specified depth range. Auto Mode displays the most information possible while continuously showing the bottom. Zoom ?[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 81 U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE • Btm (Bottom) Split —shows two reduced pictures; the right at the original depth scale and the left showing sonar returns from the bottom up. All target depths read as a distance from the bottom. • Btm (Bottom) Lock —displays only the Bottom Lock picture (returns from the[...]

82 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE Whiteline —controls how the unit displays information about the bottom type (hard or soft). W ith the Whiteline off, the bottom return displays as red and contains no information on bottom hardness. W ith Whiteline set at Normal or 1-100%, the bottom return becomes white with a [...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 83 U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE Scroll —adjusts the rate that the graph scrolls from right to left. If you are sitting still or the graph is moving too fast, slowing the scroll rate or pausing it can be beneficial. Sonar Page Options The GPSMAP 182/182C’ s Sonar Page features a menu page that provides acces[...]

84 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE Show Pointer Option Data Window Pointer T o mark an underwater waypoint: 1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU , highlight Show Pointer , and press ENTER to pause the screen movement. 2. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer onto the target, such as underwater drop offs and stumps, you [...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 85 U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE Size Split —enables width adjustment of the Sonar Page split screen. This option is available only when a split screen zoom scale is selected. Adjust the size of the split window anywhere from 1/4 to 3/4 width of the right half of the Sonar Page. Resizing the Split Sonar Display[...]

86 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > S ONAR T AB O PTIONS Depth Number —controls the efficiency of the digital depth update rate. Fast Update updates more quickly and is recommended for low-noise, deeper water (>50 ft). Auto is best for shallow water or high noise areas, and produces a slower screen update. Use Auto when yo[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 87 U SING S ONAR > S ONAR T AB O PTIONS Keel Offset —controls offset the surface reading for the depth of a keel. This makes it possible to measure depth from the bottom of your keel instead of from the transducer ’ s location. Enter a positive number to offset for a keel, or enter a negative number to compe[...]

88 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > S ONAR T AB O PTIONS T o calibrate the water speed: 1. On the Sonar tab, use the ROCKER to highlight Calibrate W ater Speed , and press ENTER . 2. Bring the boat to a cruising speed. The top ground and uncalibrated water speeds are shown at the bottom of the calibration window . Note your top [...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 89 U SING S ONAR > S ONAR T AB O PTIONS Understanding Sonar The transducer mounted on your vessel transmits sound waves toward the bottom of a lake, stream, or seabed in a cone-shaped pattern. When a transmitted sound wave strikes an underwater object—such as the bottom, a piece of structure, or a fish—soun[...]

90 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > U NDERST ANDING S ONAR T ransducer Coverage The area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by the cone angle of the transducer and the water depth. The wide cone angles (40°) associated with low frequencies (50 kHz) provide a large coverage area for finding fish within a cove[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 91 U SING S ONAR > U NDERST ANDING S ONAR Whiteline The Sounder Module can help you determine whether the bottom is hard or soft. When the sonar sound waves are reflected back by the bottom, a hard bottom returns a stronger signal than a soft bottom. A thin whiteline indicates a softer bottom, while a thick whi[...]

92 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > S PECIFICA TIONS A PPENDIX Specifications Physical Specifications Size : 182: 6.18" H x 6.30" W x 2.64" D (15.7cm x 16.0cm x 6.7cm) 182C: 6.18" H x 6.30" W x 2.64" D (15.7cm x 16.0cm x 6.7cm) W eight : Less than 2.0 lb (0.763Kg) Display : 182: 5.5" diagonal (14[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 93 A PPENDIX > I NST ALLING THE GPSMAP 182/182C Installing the GPSMAP 182/182C The GPSMAP 182/182C must be properly installed according to the following instructions to get the best possible performance. If you have the GPSMAP 182/182C with the built-in internal bail mount antenna, you can skip this section and [...]

94 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > M OUNTING THE GPSMAP 182/182C U NIT T o install the GPS antenna: 1. Screw the antenna directly onto the 1 " x 14-thread mount. 2. Route the cable to the mounting location of the display unit. Use the appropriate tie-wraps, fasteners, and sealant to secure the cable along the route and through[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 95 A PPENDIX > M OUNTING THE GPSMAP 182/182C U NIT T o install the GPSMAP 182/182C unit: 1. Select the location of the mounting bracket. 2. Mark and drill the four mounting holes for the fastener you are using. 3. Fasten the bracket to the surface using the appropriate fastener . 4. Insert the GPSMAP 182/182C in[...]

96 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > M OUNTING THE GPSMAP 182/182C U NIT T o flush mount the GPSMAP 182/182C unit using the gimbal mounting bracket: 1. Cut a 4.33 " x 4.33 " (1 10 x 1 10 mm) hole in the panel. 2. Place the GPSMAP 182/182C into the hole from the front until the flange rests against the mounting surface. 3.[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 97 A PPENDIX > I NST ALLING THE F ERRITE B EAD C LAMP Installing the Ferrite Bead Clamp In order to filter Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) radiation that could possibly interfere with items such as televisions, radios, or other marine electronics operating in close proximity to the GPSMAP 182/182C with the r[...]

98 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > C ONNECTING THE P OWER /D A T A C ABLE Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 182/182C to a DC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections. Replacemen[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 99 A PPENDIX > I NTERF ACING Interfacing The following formats are supported for connection of external devices: Garmin proprietary Differential GPS (DGPS), NMEA 0183 versions 3.0, ASCII T ext Output, R TCM SC-104 input (vs. 2.0). The following are the sentences for NMEA 0183, vs. 3.0 output: Approved sentences [...]

100 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > I NST ALLING AND R EMOVING D A T A C ARDS Installing and Removing Data Cards The GPSMAP 182/182C uses optional Garmin marine BlueChart and MapSource data cards to display digital charts and maps on-screen. Data cards are installed in the card slot located at the bottom right of the unit. Data car[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 101 A PPENDIX > S A TELLITE I NFORMA TION Satellite Information Satellite Sky View 45° 90° Outer ring - the horizon Inner ring- 45° above the horizon Center dot - 90° above the horizon Satellite Location The location of each available satellite is displayed over two location rings on the Satellite Informatio[...]

102 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > W HA T IS A WAAS AND DGPS? What is W AAS? The W ide Area Augmentation System (W AAS) is an F .A.A. funded project to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal. It is a space-based system that broadcasts integrity information and correction data as determined by ground reference stations. W [...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 103 A PPENDIX > W HA T IS MMSI? What is a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)? Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) basically allows a VHF radio to act like a phone. In order to make a “call” on a phone, you first need a phone number to dial. The 9 digit MMSI number acts like a phone number when used[...]

104 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > N A VIGA TION T ERMS Navigation T erms A vg Speed —the average of all second-by-second speed readings since last reset. Bearing (BRG) —the compass direction from your current location to a destination. Course —the course between the active from and to waypoints. Depth —the depth below tra[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 105 A PPENDIX > N A VIGA TION T ERMS Pointer —an arrow pointing to your destination. Speed —the current velocity at which you are travelling, relative to a ground position. Also referred to as ground speed. Sunrise —the current day’ s time of sunrise. Sunset —the current day’ s time of sunset. Time O[...]

106 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > M ESSAGES Messages Approaching T urn —you are nearing a turn in a route. Arriving at Destination —you are nearing your destination. Batteries Low —you have less than 10 minutes of battery left. Can’t Unlock Maps —no applicable unlock code for one or more maps was found. Cannot display a[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 107 A PPENDIX > M ESSAGES T rack Already Exists —a saved track with the same name already exists. T rack Memory Full —no more track data can be stored without deleting old data. T rack Log Full —the track log is full and track recording has been turned off. T o record more track points, you need to clear t[...]

108 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > L ORAN TD S YSTEM LORAN TD System LORAN C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard. The name LORAN is an acronym for “LOng RAnge Navigation.” The LORAN system covers the entire United States and the U.S. Coastal Confluence Zone. [...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 109 A PPENDIX > L ORAN TD S YSTEM The LORAN Position Format field is located on the Setup– Location tab on the Main Menu. The LORAN TD Setup window contains the fields to select the Loran GRI-Chain Number , Primary and Secondary Stations, and TD Of fsets. T o set up Loran TD from the Main Menu: 1. Press MENU[...]

1 10 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > O PTIONAL A CCESSORIES Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are designed to enhance the operation of the GPSMAP 182/182C. T o obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin Dealer , Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. at 800-800-1020, or Garmin Europe [...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 1 1 1 A PPENDIX > S OFTW ARE L ICENSE A GREEMENT AND P RODUCT R EGISTRA TION Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 182/182C, YOU AGREE T O BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEMENT . PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULL Y . Garmin grants you a limited license to us[...]

1 12 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > L IMITED W ARRANTY Limited W arranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. W ithin this period, Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacem[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 1 13 A PPENDIX > FCC C OMPLIANCE The Garmin GPSMAP 182/182C has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit, please take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs. The GPSMAP 182/182C is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in [...]

1 14 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > S AFETY INFORMA TION Safety Information CAUTION: Use the GPSMAP 182/182C at your own risk. T o reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner ’ s Manual—and thoroughly practice operation using Simulator Mode prior to actual use. When in actual [...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 1 15 I NDEX I NDEX Symbols 2D Differential 42 2D GPS Location 89, 101 3D Differential 42 3D GPS Location 101 A Accessories 1 10 Accuracy 40 Accuracy Alarm 76 Accuracy Circle 68 Active Route Page 37 Options 38 Alarms Accuracy 76 Anchor Drag 76 Arrival 77 Battery 76 Clock 76 DGPS 76 DSC 25 Fish 77 Off Course 77 Shall[...]

1 16 GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual I NDEX L Language 69 License Agreement 11 1 LORAN TD 108 M Magnetic V ariation 71 Main Menu 39 Main Pages 26 Man OverBoard 10 MapSource 62 Map Data Information 1 14 Map Datum 71 Map Detail 64 Map Information Page 65 Map Page 27 Options 30 Setup Map 33 Map Pointer 7, 28 Map Scales 29 Map T ab 64 Maritime Mobile[...]

GPSMAP 182/182C Owner ’s Manual 1 17 I NDEX T racBack 14 Activate 16 T rack Logs Clear 15 Save 15 T rack T ab 59 Active 59 Saved 60 T rack Up 64 T ransducer 90 T rip Planning 58 T rip T ab 47 U Underwater W aypoints 84 Units T ab 70 Unit Defaults 70 W W AAS 41, 102 Disable/Enable 42 W aterproof iv W ater Speed 87 W ater T emperature Alarm 77 W ay[...]

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