Garmin 215 manuel d'utilisation

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Software Version 2.12 or above Internal Database Version 3.00 © 1998-2000 GARMIN Corporation G-chart™ cartridge data is copyrighted and may not be copied or used for any other purpose without permission. GARMIN Corporation, 1200 E. 151 st Street, Olathe, KS 66062 USA Tel: 913.397.8200 Fax: 913.397.8282 GARMIN (Europe) Ltd., Unit 5, The Quadrangl[...]

ii CAUTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the United States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The sys- tem is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GPSMAP is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID c[...]

iii GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. The customer is, however, respo[...]

The following optional accessories are available for your GPSMAP system: • G-chart Electronic Chart Cartridges • 110/220 Volt AC Adapter • Flush Mounting Kit • Cigarette Lighter Adapter • MapSource™ PC Software • PC Interface Cable • GA23 H-Field DGPS Antenna • GBR 21/23 DGPS Receivers • Antenna Extension Cable • Second Mounti[...]

v P AR T ONE: INTRODUCTION Forewor d.......................................................................................................i Cautions .......................................................................................................ii Limited W arranty & Registration .........................................................[...]

Section 5: W aypoints .........................................................................28-33 Creating, editing and using waypoints; using the W A YPTS softkey Section 6: MARK Key ..............................................................................34 Marking present position and tar get cursor position Section 7: GOTO/MOB Keys ....[...]

Designed for detailed electronic charting and simple operation, the GARMIN GPSMAP system is a powerful navigation device that can help guide you in waterways around the world: Precision Perfor mance • 16-color active-matrix TFT screen (GPSMAP 225) • 3-Gray FTN LCD screen (GPSMAP 215) • PhaseT rac12 TM receiver tracks up to 12 satellites simul[...]

The GPSMAP system uses a set of on-screen ‘softkeys’ M to perform route, waypoint and setup functions. These softkeys allow you to perform many navigation functions and custom setups right from the map display. viii L The ZOOM key changes the map display scale to one of 16 avail- able settings, or the highway display scale to one of five settin[...]

The GPSMAP system is designed as an aid to navigation, and is not intended to replace the use of government-approved charts and tradi- tional navigation practices. Make sure you read and understand the mariner’s acknowl- edgement before using the unit. 1 The GARMIN GPSMAP is a powerful electronic charting/navigating system that provides detailed [...]

I The GPSMAP system does not actively track satellites in the simulator mode. Never use the simulator mode for actual navigation. Any waypoints, routes and track logs you create while simulating navigation will be saved in memory, and are available for use when using the unit in normal operating mode. 2 Once you’ve acknowledged the mariner’ s w[...]

Use the K KEYPAD to choose letters, numbers, spaces and symbols in a data field. Only the appropriate characters will be available for a particular data entry window. 3 Now that you are back at the Satellite Status Page, let’ s enter a starting posi- tion for our tour . Entering names and numbers in the GPSMAP system is done through data entry wi[...]

The Data Window (at the right side of the screen) and the Softkey Menu Display (at the bottom of the screen) may be turned off for a full page display of cartography: • To turn the Data Window off, press B . • To turn the Softkey Menu off, press G . 4 The GPSMAP system is built around a powerful graphical Map Page. The Map Page combines digital[...]

The destination field, located at the top of the data window , shows your bearing (BRG) and distance (DIS) to a destination waypoint or to the cursor . It also displays your crosstrack err or (XTK) and turn (TRN) heading to an active destination. The XTK value is the distance you are of f a desired course (left or right), while TRN represents the d[...]

As you move the cursor, the distance and bearing from your present position to the cursor will be displayed in the destination field (at the top right of the screen). The cursor’s position coordinates will be dis- played in the position field (below the speed and course field). While in cursor mode, the boat icon will continue to move, and may go[...]

The GPSMAP system stores over 1900 alphanumeric waypoints, with selectable graphic icons and a user-defined comment field. If you mark a navaid position that appears on a G-chart electronic cartridge, the default comment will automatically select the navaid text associated with the marker. 7 T o continue the tour , let’ s mark our simulated prese[...]

Whenever the cursor comes in close proximity to an on-screen waypoint or navaid, it will ‘snap’ to and highlight its on-screen icon. Once an on-screen marker has been high- lighted, destination and position information will be displayed in the data window. This feature makes it easy to review waypoint positions right from the map display. 8 Now[...]

9 Now add the final waypoint to the route: 1. Use the K keypad to move the arrow cursor as close as possible to the following coordinates: N24º21.777’, W077º51.424. 2. Press the C key to save the waypoint position. 3. Press C to confirm the default waypoint name, symbol and comment. W e now have a thr ee waypoint route fr om our present positio[...]

The Simulator SOG/COG window lets you specify the speed and course for the simulator mode. By leaving the COG field value at the default setting, the GPSMAP system will automatically set a course directly to your destination. If you choose to enter your own course over ground, highlight the COG field and enter the desired course. To reset the simul[...]

11 Y ou are now underway towar d the first waypoint in your route. Whenever there is an active r oute in use for navigation, the GPSMAP will display route waypoint and leg information on the Active Route Page. T o view the Active Route Page from the Highway Page: 1. Press the I key. The Active Route Page shows each waypoint of the active route in s[...]

12 As you approach a destination waypoint, an audible alert and on-scr een message will indicate when you are one minute fr om your destination. T o acknowledge the message: 1. Press the C key. Whenever you’re finished navigating a r oute with the GPSMAP system, you’ll need to clear the Active Route to stop navigation guidance to the last route[...]

13 The GPSMAP will now provide you with steering guidance to your new waypoint. T o stop navigation to a GOTO destination, clear the active GOTO: 1. Press the D key. 2. Press the CLR GOTO softkey. (Note that in simulator mode, navigation will continue along the previously defined course over ground.) Congratulations! Y ou’ve now gone thr ough the[...]

REFERENCE SECTION 1 – SA TELLITE ST A TUS P AGE 2 – MAP P AGE 3 – HIGHW A Y P AGE 4 – ACTIVE ROUTE P AGE 5 – W A YPOINTS 6 – MARK KEY 7 – GOTO/MOB 8 – ROUTES 9 – AUXILIAR Y MENU 10 – G-CHAR T CARTRIDGES 14 215225manb.qxd 4/27/00 9:22 AM Page 14[...]

In this example, satellites 5, 21, 23, 25 and 29 are currently being tracked, with the corresponding signal strength bars indicating the relative strength of the signals. Satellites 3, 9, 15, 30 and 31 (shown with numbers highlighted) are visible, but are not currently being tracked. Satellite 8 is being received (as indicated by a hollow bar), but[...]

Whenever your GPSMAP is operating with a DGPS beacon receiver, the position window will be replaced by a beacon receiver status window. This window will display the beacon receiver status, the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and the distance from your beacon receiver to the DGPS transmitter.( If available) GPSMAP 215/225 units purchased without the in[...]

The GPSMAP Map Page provides a compr ehensive display of electronic cartography , plotting and navigational data. It is the primary page used for navigating with the GPSMAP system. The Map Page can be broken down into three main sections: map display , data window and softkey menu. The map display shows your boat on an electronically generated char[...]

18 The map display uses the cursor keypad and a set of hard keys to contr ol most map display functions. The L , A , C and E keys, combined with the K keypad lets you select zoom ranges, move the cursor and display chart outlines. T wo basic map operating modes determine what cartography is shown on the map display: boat mode and cursor mode. Boat [...]

19 The cursor allows you to pan away from your pr esent position and scroll to other map areas ar ound the world (even outside of your current G-chart TM coverage). As you pan past the edge of the current map display , the screen will actively scroll forwar d to provide continuous map coverage wher ever you move the cursor . T o move the cursor: 1.[...]

20 The map display has 16 available range scales from 1/8th to 4096 n.m. (1/4 to 7500km). The map scale is controlled by the L key , with the current scale displayed at the bottom of the data window . T o select a map scale: 1. Press the arrow icon on the right or left side of the L key to zoom in or out. The GPSMAP will display cartography as long[...]

21 The second section of the Map Page is the data window , located at the right side of the screen display . The data window pr ovides a digital display of navigation data in relation to your present position, the cursor position or a particular waypoint. The top area of the data window includes the destination fields, which display the bearing and[...]

The last section of the Map Page is the softkey menu, which is displayed across the bottom of the scr een. The first two softkeys provide quick access to route and waypoint functions fr om any GPSMAP page. The AUX softkey provides instant access to the Auxiliary Menu. For instructions on using these softkeys, refer to the section dedicated to each [...]

23 The GARMIN GPSMAP system features a graphic map display with 16 zoom scales from 1/8th to 4096 n.m. (1/4 to 7500km). By using G-chart TM inland and offshor e chart cartridges, the map display can show a wide variety of chart details such as depth contours, shorelines, marinas and navigation aids. The MAP CFG softkey allows you to determine what [...]

Note that geographic names and navaid text can’ t be displayed simultane- ously at range scales greater than 2 n.m. (4 km) and that navaid text is always available in the review window by highlighting the navaid with the cursor . W aypoint names and lat/lon labels cannot be displayed unless the waypoints or lat/lon grid options have been selected[...]

25 The GPSMAP Highway Page provides a lar ge character display of navigation data and graphic steering guidance to an active waypoint via a highway display . The active destination waypoint is displayed at the top of the screen, with the ETE (estimated time enroute) and ET A (estimated time of arrival) based on your present speed and course at the [...]

current date and time as calculated fr om GPS satellites. The date and time for- mats may be changed through the system setup softkey (see Section 9), and the time may be set to display either UTC (Greenwich Mean T ime) time or the local time, based on a local offset enter ed in the system setup menu. The Highway Page’ s graphic highway display o[...]

27 The last page in the main sequence is the Active Route Page. The Active Route Page shows each waypoint of the active route (in or der), with the waypoint name, desired track, cumulative distance and ETE or ET A for each waypoint from the pr esent position. Y our current destination waypoint, the ‘active to’ waypoint, is marked with an arrow [...]

28 The GARMIN GPSMAP system stores over 1900 alphanumeric waypoints with a user -defined icon and comment available for each waypoint. W aypoints can be created, reviewed, moved or deleted right fr om the Map Page using the target cursor to select positions and waypoints, and ar e managed through the W A YPOINTS softkey . Once you ar e in the waypo[...]

29 Other graphic waypoint functions include reviewing and modifying on-screen waypoints. By moving the cursor close to an on-screen waypoint, you can “snap” to a specific waypoint. Once the target cursor snaps to a waypoint, the waypoint will be highlighted with a white circle, and the GPSMAP will display waypoint information in the data window[...]

30 The last two graphic waypoint functions allow you to move a highlighted on-screen waypoint or delete it fr om system memory using the map display . T o move an on-screen waypoint: 1. Use the K keypad to ‘snap to’ the on-screen waypoint. 2. Press the MOVE softkey. 3. Use the K keypad to move the arrow cursor to the new waypoint position. As y[...]

31 T o scroll thr ough and review the waypoint list: 1. Press the WAYPTS softkey (if you are not currently in the waypoints submenu). 2. Press the LIST softkey. 3. Use the K keypad to scroll through the list in either direction. 4. Press the C key to review the highlighted waypoint. 5. Highlight the OK prompt and press C to return to the waypoint l[...]

32 The CREA TE softkey lets you create new waypoints by entering a name and position, or by entering the distance and bearing from an existing (r eference) waypoint. T o create a new waypoint from the list submenu: 1. If the waypoints list isn’t currently displayed, select it by pressing the WAYPTS softkey, followed by the LIST softkey. 2. Press [...]

33 T o create a new waypoint using a reference waypoint: 1. Follow steps 1-5 (on page 32) for creating a new waypoint. 2. Highlight the reference waypoint field and press the SCAN softkey. 3. Use the K keypad to scan the waypoint list and find the desired reference waypoint. Press C to confirm the reference waypoint. 4. Press C to begin entry of th[...]

The GARMIN GPSMAP system features a F key that lets you quickly capture your present position or a tar get cursor position and create a new waypoint right from the map display . The F key will capture your present position when the cursor is not in use, or will give you the option of marking your present position or the cursor position when the cur[...]

35 The GPSMAP’ s GOTO command lets you select any stored waypoint or target cursor position as a destination and quickly set a course fr om your present position. Once a GOTO has been activated, the Highway Page will provide steering guidance to your destination. A GOTO may be activated on the map display using the cursor , or from any waypoint l[...]

36 Once a GOTO has been activated, the GPSMAP will keep the waypoint as your active destination and provide steering guidance until you stop the active GOTO. T o stop navigating to an active GOTO position: 1. Press the D key. 2. Press the CLR GOTO softkey. The GPSMAP’ s man overboard function (MOB) lets you mark and set an immediate course to a p[...]

Routes are broken down and navigated in smaller segments called ‘legs’. The waypoint you are going to in a leg is called the ‘active to’ waypoint, and the waypoint immediately behind you is called the ‘active from’ waypoint. The line connecting the ‘active to’ and ‘active from’ waypoint is referred to as the ‘active leg’. Wh[...]

38 All of the GPSMAP route functions ar e accessed through the ROUTES softkey , located at the far left of the softkey menu. T o create a route fr om the map display: 1. Press the ROUTES softkey to display the route list window. 2. Use the K keypad to select an empty storage route (routes 1-19) and press the C key. You can create a route in the act[...]

39 When the review mode is in use, the cursor may be used to highlight indi- vidual route legs. When a r oute leg is highlighted, the ‘active fr om’ and ‘active to’ waypoints will be displayed at the bottom of the data window , with the desired track (DTK) and distance (DIS) for the leg indicated below . The rest of the map review functions[...]

The next softkey in the route r eview mode allows you to modify a route by moving, inserting or removing r oute waypoints on screen or editing a r oute through a text r eview window . T o modify the on-screen route: 1. Select the route review mode for the desired route, as described on page 38. 2. Press the MODIFY softkey. Once you have pressed the[...]

41 The INSER T softkey allows you to add a waypoint before the first r oute waypoint or after the last route waypoint; or add a new r oute waypoint to an existing route leg. T o insert a new starting or ending route waypoint: 1. Use the K keypad to snap to and highlight the first or last route waypoint. 2. Press the INSERT softkey. 3. Use the K key[...]

T o remove a route waypoint: 1. Use the K keypad to snap to and highlight the waypoint you want to remove. 2. Press the REMOVE softkey. The ENT TEXT softkey will display a text editing window where you may add a route comment, insert or delete waypoints or r eview any waypoint of the on-screen r oute. Y ou can also activate or invert the r oute usi[...]

The Edit Route window will also let you scroll thr ough the list of r oute waypoints, review each waypoint, and change waypoint information. T o review a route waypoint: 1. Select the Edit Route window using either method described on page 42. 2. Use the K keypad to scroll through and select the waypoint to be reviewed. 3. Press the C key to displa[...]

The Select Route W aypoint window also lets you rename a r oute waypoint, or delete a waypoint from system memory (‘active to’ waypoints cannot be deleted). T o rename a route waypoint: 1. Press the RENAME softkey. 2. Use the K keypad to enter the new name. 3. Press the OK softkey to accept the new waypoint name. T o delete a route waypoint fr [...]

45 In addition to the graphic on-screen creation of r outes, the GPSMAP system also provides a data entry window for creating new r outes. T o create a route thr ough data entry: 1. Press the ROUTES softkey to display the route list window. 2. Use the K keypad to select an empty route and press the C key. 3. Press the TEXT CRT softkey to display th[...]

46 The GPSMAP’ s AUX softkey provides access to the various system, naviga- tion and interface setup menus used to customize your unit’ s operation. Once you have pressed the AUX softkey , you’ll see a complete list of available options listed by category . Each category on the list has its own submenu of setup options and functions which can[...]

47 When an Auxiliary Menu option is selected and displayed, you’ll see a complete listing of available functions, with the current setting for each option indicated. Once you’ve entered a submenu, you’ll use one of two data entry formats to enter most of your setup preferences: The option window provides you with a list of menu choices fr om [...]

Operational Mode lets you select between normal operation and simulator mode. The GPSMAP system does not track satellites in simulator mode, and should not be used for actual navigation. Waypoints and routes created in simulator mode are saved in memory and are available for use in normal mode. While the GPSMAP is acquiring satellites, an AutoLocat[...]

Position Format lets you select the coordinate system used to display position. You can select latitude/longitude in three display formats: degrees only (e.g., N37.25818º), degrees and minutes (e.g., N37º15.490) or degrees, minutes and seconds (e.g., N37º15’29.4”). Options are also available for UTM/UPS coordi- nates, British, Irish, New Zea[...]

The navigation setup submenu is also used to select map datums and adjust the built-in position and velocity filters. The GPSMAP system’ s default map datum is WGS 84, a worldwide map datum that’ s suitable for use with most government charts. Y ou should only change the map datum if the legend on the charts you are currently using specifies a [...]

Count Down timer controls an alarm to sound when an entered interval (up to 99:59:59) has expired. Enter a time interval in the time field and use the control field to the immediate right to run, stop or reset the timer. Elapsed Timer provides a running clock to 99:59:59. To run, stop or reset the elapsed time clock, highlight the control field to [...]

The GPSMAP interface setup submenu provides interface settings for con- necting external NMEA electronic devices, a PC and/or a dif ferential GPS (DGPS) beacon receiver . The settings, listed at the top of the interface setup window , control a bi-directional I/O port with six (built in DGPS) or nine (optional, external DGPS) available interface fo[...]

53 The interface setup submenu also controls the built-in beacon r eceiver (if so equipped) or allows you to connect to an external beacon receiver (if purchased without the built-in beacon receiver). When using an external beacon receiver , three additional formats are pr ovided to accept R TCM input corrections: GARMIN DGPS (external DGPS only)us[...]

When equipped with a built-in beacon receiver or external DGPS receiver , the GPSMAP system can automatically scan for the DGPS beacon signal or you may manually enter a frequency and bit rate. DGPS status will be displayed on the Satellite Status Page (only when the unit is in 2D or 3D nav mode), along with the, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and dis[...]

The “Bcn Rcvr” field on the Status Page will show one of the following: • Tuning— unit is attempting to tune to the specified frequency and bit rate. • Scanning— unit is automatically scanning through the frequencies and bit rates. • Receiving— unit is receiving DGPS signal and ready for operation. • Check Wiring— unit is not ma[...]

If a proximity alarm circle overlaps with an existing alarm circle, a ‘proximity overlap’ warning will be displayed. As long as the over- lap exists, the overlap warning will be dis- played each time the GPSMAP is turned on. If you enter an alarm circle overlap, the GPSMAP will only inform you of the closest proximity waypoint. 56 The next subm[...]

57 The GPSMAP system features a r oute planning window that will calculate and display the desired track and distance to r oute waypoints, along with the total fuel required and estimated time enr oute (ETE). T o use the route planning mode: 1. Highlight the Route Trip Planning option from the Auxiliary Options window and press the C key. 2. Use th[...]

58 The GPSMAP’ s point-to-point planning feature lets you calculate the desired track, trip distance, fuel usage, ETE and ET A between any two waypoints or your present position and a stored waypoint. The planning mode will also pr o- vide sunrise and sunset data at your destination on the specified arrival date. T o use the point-to-point planni[...]

Recording Status lets you define how track plot memory will be used: Off– no track plot will be recorded. (NOTE: Selecting ‘Off’ will prevent you from using the TracBack feature.) Fill– a track plot will be recorded until track memory is full. Wrap (default)– a track plot will be continuously recorded, wrapping through the available memor[...]

SECTION 9 AUXILIARY MENU Track Recording TracBack Start TracBack allows you to retrace your path using the track plot automatically stored in the receiver’s memory. This eliminates the need to manually store way- points along the way. A track plot is an electronic breadcrumb trail, showing the path you have travelled. Your GPSMAP can be set to au[...]

61 SECTION 9 AUXILIARY MENU On-Screen Glossary Viewing Messages The last listing on the auxiliary options menu is the glossary function. The GPSMAP’ s on-screen glossary contains basic information on general navigation terms and abbreviations, as well as helpful hints on using your unit. T o use the on-screen glossary: 1. Highlight the Glossary o[...]

The GARMIN GPSMAP system uses G-chart™ digital cartography to display nautical charts on-screen. G-chart™ inland and of fshore cartridges are installed in the card slot located at the bottom right of the GPSMAP unit. G-chart™ car- tridges may be installed or removed at any time, whether the unit is on or of f. T o install a G-chart™ cartrid[...]

63 Once a G-chart cartridge has been inserted, the map coverage outlines for the cartridge will automatically appear on screen. Keep in mind that the display will not automatically scroll to the map ar ea or zoom to a level where you can see the coverage outlines. If you do not immediately see the outlines, scroll the cursor to the broad geographic[...]

Some G-chart™ cartridges include port services information, which lists available services and facilities for the selected area. When this information is available, a port services ‘information’ icon will appear on the map display (typically at lower scale settings only). T o view port ser vices infor mation: 1. Use the K keypad to place the [...]

Y our GPSMAP system includes the following har dware components: GPSMAP Unit Gimbal Mount Bracket (with knobs) GPS Antenna with 30’ cable Power/Data Cable 2-amp in-line fuse (included with Power/Data cable) Antenna Combiner (for GPSMAP purchased with built-in DGPS) Antenna Coupler and Whip Antenna (for GPSMAP purchased with built-in DGPS) If you [...]

T o begin installation, you’ll need to select a suitable mounting position for the antenna(s) and the GPSMAP unit. Once you’ve identified the best mounting locations for your application, install the antenna(s) and its cable(s) first, then the unit and power/data cable. Mounting the antenna(s) The GPS antenna should be mounted in a location tha[...]

Antenna connection for GPSMAP system with built-in DGPS Antenna connection for GPSMAP system without built-in DGPS: GPSMAP systems without the built-in DGPS beacon receiver do not include the antenna combiner and antenna coupler . The GPS antenna is connected directly to the BNC connector on the back of the unit. DGPS capability can be added, as an[...]

Mounting the GPSMAP unit The GARMIN GPSMAP’ s fully gasketed and sealed case is suitable for mount- ing in exposed locations or at the nav station. The unit comes with a gimbal bracket that can be used for surface or overhead mounting. When choosing a location for the display unit, make sure you consider the following conditions: • There should[...]

69 Connecting the power/data cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP system to a 10-40 volt DC power source and pr ovides interface capabilities for connecting NMEA devices, an external beacon receiver (if not equipped with built-in DGPS), and an external alarm (see section 9 for interface operation details). The color code in the diagram be[...]

Complete information concerning NMEA formats and sentences is available for purchase from NMEA at: NMEA PO Box 3435 New Bern, NC 28564-3435 252-638-2626 252-638-4885 F AX. 70 The following interface formats are supported by the GPSMAP system for connection to up to three NMEA devices (GPSMAP units with built-in DPGS do not support R TCM DGPS correc[...]

GPSMAP Specifications PHYSICAL Case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy Size: 5.8”H x 9”W x 3”D (14.7 x 22.9 x 7.6 cm) Weight: Less than 3 lbs. (1.4 kg) Temperature Range: -4º to 158ºF (-20º to 70ºC) PERFORMANCE Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel Acquisition Time: Approx. 15 seconds (warm) Approx. 45 seconds (cold) Ap[...]

The GPSMAP system uses an on-screen message field to alert you to important information. Whenever a message appears, press the C key to confirm the message. There are two types of messages: temporary messages and condition messages. Temporary messages are cleared from the message page after viewing, while condition messages remain in the message wi[...]

73 Memory Battery Low — The internal lithium battery that maintains waypoint, route and track plot memory (when the unit is off) needs to be replaced. Take your unit to an authorized GARMIN service center for installation of a new battery. No DGPS Position — Not enough data is being received to compute a DGPS position or unit has lost DGPS sign[...]

74 Received Invalid Waypoint — A waypoint was received during upload transfer that has an invalid identifier. Receiver Failed — A failure in receiver hardware has been detected. If this message persists, do not use the unit and take it to an authorized dealer for repair. Route is Full — You have attempted to add more than 50 waypoints to a ro[...]

75 The chart below gives an approximate UTC(Universal Time Coordinate) time offset for the various longitudinal zones. Check with local charts for more detailed informa- tion. If you are in daylight savings time, add one hour to the offset. Longitudinal Zone Offset W180.0º to W172.5º -12 W172.5º to W157.5º -11 W157.5º to W142.5º -10 W142.5º [...]

76 Adindan Adindan- Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal, Sudan Afgooye Afgooye- Somalia AIN EL ABD ‘70 AIN EL ANBD 1970- Bahrain Island, Saudi Arabia Anna 1 Ast ‘65 Anna 1 Astro ‘65- Cocos I. ARC 1950 ARC 1950- Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Swaziland, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe ARC 1960 Kenya, Tanzania Ascnsn Isld ‘58 Ascension Island ‘58- Ascension Island[...]

77 Cape Cape- South Africa Cape Canavrl Cape Canaveral- Florida, Bahama Islands Carthage Carthage- Tunisia CH-1903 CH 1903- Switzerland Chatham 1971 Chatham 1971- Chatham Island (New Zealand) Chua Astro Chua Astro- Paraguay Corrego Alegr Corrego Alegre- Brazil Djakarta Djakarta (Batavia)- Sumatra Island (Indonesia) Dos 1968 Dos 1968- Gizo Island (N[...]

78 Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua) NAD27 CONUS North Am. 1927- Mean Value (CONUS) NAD27 Cuba North American 1927- Cuba NAD27 Grnland North American 1927- Greenland (Hayes Peninsula) NAD27 Mexico N. American 1927- Mexico NAD27 San Sal North American 1927- San Salvador Island NAD83 North American 1983[...]

79 Almanac Data — Satellite constellation information (including location and health of satellites) that is transmitted to your receiver from every GPS satellite. Almanac data must be acquired before GPS navigation can begin. Bearing — The compass direction from your position to a destination. Course Over Ground (COG) — Direction of movement [...]

Turn (TRN)— The difference and direction in degrees between the bearing to your destination and your course over ground. The TRN value is used to indicate what direction and how many degrees to turn to get back on course. Universal Time Coordinated (UTC)— The time of day at the prime meridian (0º longitude) in Greenwich, England. Universal Tra[...]

81 SECTION H APPENDIX Loran TDs 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 acr onym for "LOng RAnge Navigation". The LORAN system covers the entire United States and the U.S. Coastal Confluence Zone. From the perspective of a mariner[...]

82 SECTION H APPENDIX Loran TDs information will reflect those changes. Since the GPSMAP unit does not rely on the LORAN signal for navigation, it can reference a dif ferent GRI chain and/or secondary stations and still navigate to the location stored in memory . The LORAN Position Format field is located in the Navigation Setup Menu. After the &ap[...]

A Activating Routes ........................................39 Active Route ..................................11, 27, 37 Active Route Page .................................11, 27 Active Waypoints ...........................25, 27, 37 Alarm Setup................................................51 Anchor Alarm .........................................[...]

G G-chart Cartridges .................................62-64 Glossary ..........................................59, 79-80 GOTO Key ...............................viii, 12, 35-36 Grid Coordinates ........................................49 Ground Speed............................................79 H Heading Selection ..................................[...]

P Packing List .................................................iv PAGE Key ..................................................viii Physical Specifications ................................71 Point-to-Point Planning ..............................58 Port Services Information ...........................64 Position Entry ................................[...]

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