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Garmin Gps 152 - marine receiver Owner's Manual And Reference Manual
Summary of Gps 152 - marine receiver
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Zoom owner’s manual and reference guide gps trackplotter gps 152.
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I introduction foreword garmin ® , autolocate ® , and tracback ® are registered trademarks and mapsource tm is a trademark of garmin corporation and may not be used without the express permission of garmin corporation. © 2001 garmin corporation garmin international, inc., 1200 east 151 st street, ol...
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Ii introduction preface and registration preface congratulations on choosing one of the easiest-to-use fi xed-mount gps trackplotters available!.
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Iii introduction warnings, precautions and fcc compliance statement the gps system is operated by the united states government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all gps equipment. Althoug...
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Iv introduction warranty and serial number the garmin gps 152 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 gps 152 is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the u...
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V introduction capabilities designed for detailed electronic trackplotting capability, the garmin gps 152 is a powerful navigation device that can give you the navigation information you need: precision performance • high-contrast, four-level gray, fstn display with adjustable backlighting • 12-chan...
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Vi packing list introduction before installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, please contact your garmin dealer immediately. Standard package: • gps 152 unit • ga 29 external antenna and 30’ cable* • p...
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-viii foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I preface and registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ii warnings and precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iii warranty and serial number . . . . . ...
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Viii introduction “how to” index the list to the right is provided to help you quickly fi nd some of the more important procedures you will use on your new gps 152. H to do this: see page(s): turn the unit on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 6, 17 in...
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1 getting started keypad usage out in page always press and release a key to perform its primary function. Pressing and holding the enter/mark or nav/mob keys will activate their secondary function. Enter mark menu quit nav mob zoom arrow keypad power key the out key the out key adjusts the map scal...
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2 getting started selecting options how to select options and enter data before moving ahead into the features of the gps 152, you will need to learn basic operations. We strongly encourage you to take the getting started tour before using your unit for actual navigation. You can select and activate...
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3 getting started entering data naming a waypoint or placing any sort of data that has not been predefi ned requires the use of both the arrow keypad and the enter/mark key. To enter a name or number in a data fi eld: 1. Once you have accessed a page with programmable data fi elds (i.E. ‘ waypoint edit...
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4 initializing the receiver getting started the gps 152’s keypad system is designed to allow for fast, convenient selection of navigation options and data entry. The getting started tour will introduce you to the keypad and provide a ‘hands-on’ lesson in using the gps 152. The gps 152 quick referenc...
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5 getting started initializing the receiver i to graphically initialize the gps 152: 1. Press the menu key twice for the main menu. Press up or down on the arrow keypad until the ‘gps’ tab is highlighted, then press the menu key once. 2. Using the arrow keypad , highlight ‘initialize position’ and p...
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6 getting started power on/screen contrast gps 152 getting started tour the garmin gps 152 is a powerful electronic navigation system that provides convenient control of many advanced features right from the screen display. This tour is designed to take you through the basic pages and functions of t...
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7 getting started backlighting/ simulator mode to turn on and adjust the backlighting: 1. Press power and the light and contrast window will appear. 2. Press power again and the user-defi ned level of backlighting will activate. You may adjust this level by pressing up or down on the arrow keypad . I...
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8 getting started main pages/ map page there are fi ve main pages used in the gps 152’s system. The fi ve main pages are the map page, compass page, highway page, active route page and numbers page . All fi ve pages are linked together in a simple chain, which allows you to scroll through the pages in ...
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9 getting started map cursor using the map cursor working from the map page is a simple process that centers around the use of the cursor. Controlled by the arrow keypad , the cursor is an important tool that can be used to pan to other map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review p...
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10 getting started marking waypoints to mark your present position: 1. Hold down the enter/mark key until the ‘new waypoint’ window appears then release the key. The window will show a default three-digit waypoint name/number (001), symbol (dot), and position. You can leave the name as the auto-assi...
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11 getting started using the nav/mob key going to a destination gps is all about marking positions as waypoints and navigating to them using the receiver’s steering guidance and map displays. We’ve already seen how to use the enter/mark key to store our present position, so it’s time to move on to t...
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12 getting started simulated tour let’s give it a try by activating the practice route stored in memory for navigation: 1. Press nav/mob. The option list page will appear. (if we were selecting a single waypoint to navigate to rather than a route, we could highlight the waypoint on the map, press na...
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13 getting started reviewing/creating map waypoints you’ll now have a clearer picture of the route you are navigating. Press the in key to zoom in to the 2 nm scale. Now that you’ve zoomed in a little closer to your route, you can pan ahead of your vessel with the cursor to review map items and crea...
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14 getting started compass/highway navigation pages now that we’re navigating to an actual destination, let’s move on to the gps 152 navigation pages by pressing the page key. The gps 152 features two different navigation pages: compass and highway. The compass page is fi rst. This page provides grap...
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15 getting started highway/active route/ numbers pages a route), along with a pointer arrow which points the next waypoint and the compass track you are heading. Use the highway page as your primary navigation page (in lieu of the compass page) when your main concern is following a defi ned course. I...
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16 getting started data fields/ main menu page the main pages’ (except the active route page) data fi elds may also be confi gured to display any of 27 different information categories (see page 22 for the complete list). On the numbers page, let’s change the ‘pointer’ fi eld to ‘position’. To change a...
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17 getting started deleting track logs/ powering off unit to get a feel for how the main menu page works, let’s clear out the track log you created during the simulated tour. This will ensure that you have a clean slate once you start navigating in your home waters. To select the track submenu tab: ...
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18 reference map page map page the gps 152’s map page provides a display of plotting and navigational data. The unit is preloaded from the factory with a worldwide database of cities greater than 200,000 in population and marine navaids, for the americas only. It also plots your track and displays a...
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19 reference map page cursor using the cursor the cursor allows you to pan away from your present position and scroll to other map areas around the world. As you pan past the edge of the current map display, the screen will actively scroll forward to provide continuous map coverage. To move the curs...
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20 reference map page cursor and options selecting map scales the map display has 24 available range scales from 120 ft. To 800 mi. (30 mt. To 1200 km). The map scale is controlled by the in and out keys, with the current scale displayed at the bottom right of the data window. To select a map scale:...
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21 reference map page options • full screen map on/full screen map off — toggles between a map page without or with data fi elds on the map display. To maximize the map/show data fi elds: 1. Highlight the ‘full screen map on’ option and press enter/mark . The map page will now be maximized with no dat...
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22 reference map page options • change data fields — allows you to specify the type of data displayed in each data fi eld used on the map display. The following options are available for the map, highway, compass, and numbers page data fi elds: • altitude – altitude above/below msl (mean sea level) • ...
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23 reference map page options to change a data fi eld: 1. From the menu, use the arrow keypad to highlight the ‘change data fields’ option and press enter/mark . 2. Move the fi eld highlight to the data fi eld you want to change and press enter/mark . 3. Move up or down on the arrow keypad to highlight...
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24 reference map page options orientation— north up— fi xes the top of the map display to a north heading; track up— fi xes the top of the map display to the current track heading; course up— fi xes the map so the direction of navigation is always “up” and turns the navigation leg line vertical on the ...
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25 reference compass page compass ring compass page menu options compass page the gps 152 features two different navigation pages: compass and highway. Whenever a nav/ mob , follow track (tracback) or follow route have been activated, the gps 152’s compass page will guide you to your destination wit...
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26 reference highway page desired track line highway page whenever a nav/mob , tracback or route has been activated, the gps 152’s highway page will provide digital and graphic steering guidance to the destination with the navigation page. The right side of the highway page features user-selectable ...
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27 reference highway/active route/ numbers pages active route page numbers page- small numbers the following options are available from the highway page menu: • show/hide tracks— toggles the display of track lines on/off. • big numbers— allows you to change the text size that will be displayed in th...
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28 reference creating waypoints creating and using waypoints the garmin gps 152 stores up to 500 alphanumeric waypoints with a user-defi ned icon and depth available for each waypoint. Waypoints can be created using three basic methods: • enter/mark key– used primarily for marking your present positi...
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29 reference creating waypoints 5. To enter an optional depth, highlight the “depth” fi eld to the right of the position coordinates and press the enter/mark key, then use the arrow keypad to enter a value and press enter/mark . If you are receiving valid sonar nmea input (pg. 79) , the depth fi eld w...
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30 reference creating and editing waypoints creating waypoints by text entry waypoints may also be created by manually entering a position’s through the ‘wpt’ tab on the main menu page. To create a new waypoint by manually entering its coordinates: 1. Press menu twice to display the main menu page. ...
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31 reference editing waypoints from the waypoint edit page, you may change the name, symbol, position coordinates, or depth for the selected waypoint. Once the changes have been made, highlight ‘ok’ and press enter/mark to save them. To change the waypoint name: 1. Highlight the waypoint name fi eld ...
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32 reference waypoint options waypoint submenus the gps 152’s main menu page features three waypoint submenu tabs, ‘by name’, ‘nearest’, and ‘proximity’, that let you manage a large number of waypoints quickly and effi ciently. The submenu tabs also provide a continuously updated nearest waypoints li...
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33 reference waypoint options to display the waypoint menu options: 1. Using the arrow keypad , highlight the ‘by name’ tab and press the menu key. To scroll through and review the waypoint list: 1. With the arrow keypad , highlight the ‘wpt’ tab from the main menu page and then highlight ‘by name’....
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34 reference nearest/proximity waypoint lists nearest waypoint list the second waypoint submenu list available from the ‘wpt’ tab is the ‘nearest’ list, which shows the ten nearest waypoints that are within 100 miles of your present position. The nearest waypoints are continuously updated to your pr...
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35 reference proximity waypoints to display the waypoint menu options: 1. Using the arrow keypad , highlight the ‘proximity’ tab and press the menu key. To add a proximity waypoint: 1. Use the arrow keypad to highlight ‘add waypoint’ and press enter/mark . The ‘select waypoint’ screen appears. 2. To...
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36 reference going to a destination going to a destination using the nav/mob key, the gps 152 provides four ways to navigate to a destination: go to waypoint, follow route, follow track (tracback), and mob (man overboard) navigation. Once you are actively navigating, you will see a straight line tha...
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37 reference going to a destination selecting a ‘go to’ graphically a graphical ‘go to’ may be used to select one of three items from the map display: an existing waypoint, an on-screen map item (roads, rivers, cities, navaids, etc..), or a new map point (non-map item). If you are selecting a map it...
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38 reference tracback navigation tracback navigation (follow track) the second method of navigating to a destination is by using the tracback feature. The tracback function allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receiver’s memory, which will eliminate the nee...
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39 reference tracback navigation to activate a tracback using the nav/mob key: 1. Press the nav/mob key, then highlight the ‘follow track’ option and press enter/mark . 2. Highlight the track you wish to follow and press enter/mark . 3. Choose either ‘original’, which will navigate you from the end ...
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40 reference mob: man overboard mob the gps 152’s man overboard function (mob) lets you simultaneously mark and set a course to a position for quick response to emergency situations. To activate the mob function: 1. Press and hold the nav/mob key or press the nav/mob key twice. 2. Press the enter/ma...
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41 reference creating routes routes the last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user-defi ned route. The garmin gps 152 system lets you create and store up to 20 reversible routes (numbered 1-20), with up to 30 waypoints each. Routes can be created and modifi ed in two ways. The fi rst way...
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42 reference creating routes to create a route graphically from the route edit map page: 1. Press the menu key twice to display the main menu page. 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the ‘rte’ tab and press the menu key to display the route options page. 3. Select the ‘new route’ option and press ...
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43 reference route list page route list page the gps 152 route list page displays all the routes currently stored in memory, along with a descriptive name for each route. Once a route has been created, it can be activated and used for navigation with the nav/mob key. A route may be followed in the s...
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44 reference route review page route review page once you have created a route, the route review page allows you to review and modify the route displayed. To get to the route review page: 1. Press menu twice, highlight the ‘rte’ tab. 2. Highlight the name of the route you wish to review and press en...
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45 reference editing routes edit on map— this option allows you to review and modify the route displayed through a pop-up window menu for each point (waypoint or map item) on a map page. You may also use the cursor to insert a new route point on a route leg, review the waypoint or map item. To edit ...
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46 reference editing routes the gps 152’s route edit mode also allows you to insert a new route waypoint in any route leg using the map cursor. To insert a new point between two existing route waypoints: 1. Use the arrow keypad to select the leg you want to insert the new waypoint in (the route line...
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47 reference editing routes invert— the invert function will reverse the route you choose. This option is available from both the route review and active route pages. To invert a route: 1. From the route review or active route page, press menu . 2. Using the arrow keypad , highlight ‘invert’ and pre...
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48 reference active route page active route page whenever you have activated a route in the gps 152 system, the active route page shows each point (waypoint or map item) of the active route, with the point name, distance and choice of course, eta, fuel (to point), leg distance, leg fuel, leg time, s...
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49 reference main menu tabs main menu page the gps 152’s main menu page provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus in an easy to use “tab” format. The main menu page is available from any page in the gps 152’s system, and is accessed through the...
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50 reference main menu: track tab • map— sets up map page features, zooms, and text size. See pages 20-24. • sys—system tab defi nes beeper and simulator, restores setup, and displays software version. • units— defi nes position format, datum, heading, and distance and speed units. • com—communication...
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51 reference main menu: track tab • interval— defi nes the frequency at which the track plot is recorded. Three interval settings are available: time— records track plot based on a user-defi ned time interval. Resolution— records track plot based upon a user-defi ned variance from your course over grou...
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52 reference main menu: trip, time and pages tabs trip tab— displays trip odometer, moving average speed, total average speed, maximum speed, stopped time, moving time, total time, and odometer. You may reset the data by pressing menu , then choosing from ‘reset trip’, ‘reset odometer’, ‘reset max s...
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53 reference main menu: systm (system) tab sys (system) tab— controls system setting for beeper, speed fi lter, languages, system mode, simulator controls, restores factory settings, and displays software version. The following settings are available: • beeper— controls audible beep. Select from ‘off...
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54 reference main menu: units tab units tab— defi nes position format, map datum, heading, distance, speed, altitude, depth and temperature. The following settings are available: • position format— is used to change the coordinate system in which a given position reading is displayed. You should only...
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55 reference main menu: units tab • heading— lets you select the reference used in calculating heading information. You can select from ‘auto mag var’, ‘true’, ‘grid’ and ‘user mag var’. ‘auto mag var’ provides magnetic north heading references which are automatically determined from your current po...
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56 reference main menu: com tab com (communications) tab— lets you control the input/output format used when connecting your gps 152 to external nmea devices, a dgps beacon receiver, a personal computer, another garmin gps 152, etc.. Eight format settings are available: • garmin data transfer— the p...
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57 reference main menu: com tab to restore the serial data format settings back to the default ‘garmin data transfer’: 1. From the com tab, press menu , highlight ‘restore defaults’ and press enter/mark . If ‘garmin dgps’ or format is selected, additional fi elds are provided to control a garmin diff...
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58 reference main menu: com and alrm tabs the dgps beacon transmitters are operated by the u.S. Coast guard (or similar government agency in other countries), which is responsible for their accuracy and maintenance. For dgps transmitter problems or to fi nd the most updated list of frequencies and co...
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59 reference main menu: celest (celestial) tab celes (celestial) tab— displays celestial data for sun and moon rise/set, moon phase, and approxi- mate skyview location of the sun and moon. The moon phase will display the current visible portion of the moon as a light color. You may display this data...
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60 45° 90° outer ring - the horizon inner ring- 45° above the horizon center dot - 90° above the horizon main menu: gps tab reference gps tab— provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition, accuracy, and receiver status, the status information will give you an idea of what the receiver is doi...
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61 reference main menu: gps tab pacifi c ocean, in a geo-stationary orbit over the equator. Effective use of the waas satellite signal may be limited by your geographic location in relation to those satellites, now in developmental service. Waas satellite signal reception requires an absolute clear v...
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62 position fi x (latitude and longitude) is being calculated. ‘2d differential navigation’ will appear when you are receiving dgps or waas corrections in 2d mode and a ‘d’ will show on the strength bar of satellites being corrected. • 3d navigation— at least four satellites with good geometry have b...
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63 the gps 152’s gps tab features an options page that provides access to functions and features relating to the gps tab. To display the gps tab options: 1. Press menu. To select a menu option: 1. Using the arrow keypad , highlight the desired option and press enter/mark . The following options are ...
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64 reference main menu: tide tab tide tab— shows a graphical chart which displays tide station information in a 24 hour span starting at midnight station time. You can choose from different dates and over 3000 tide stations around the usa coastline, alaska, hawaii, western canada and several of the ...
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65 reference main menu: tide tab to select the nearest tide station from you current location: 1. From the “tide” tab, press menu , then using the arrow keypad , highlight ‘nearest tide station’ and press enter/mark . The name of the closest station will appear in the “for” fi eld. You must be within...
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66 appendix a loran td 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 confl uence zone. Fro...
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67 appendix a loran td setup to setup loran td from the main menu: 1. Using the arrow keypad , highlight the “units” tab and then the “position format” fi eld press enter/mark . 2. Highlight ‘loran td’, press enter/mark , then highlight ‘setup’ and press enter/mark . 3. To change the settings of any ...
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68 appendix b time offsets the chart below gives an approximate utc (universal time coordinate) time offset for the various longitudinal zones. Check with local charts for more detailed information. If you are in daylight savings time, add one hour to the offset. Longitudinal zone offset w180.0º to ...
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69 appendix c messages the gps 152 uses an on-screen pop-up message system to alert you to unit operating characteristics. Press the enter key to acknowledge and return to the page you were viewing. Alarm clock— the alarm clock has sounded. Anchor drag alarm— you have drifted out of the specifi ed di...
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70 appendix c messages proximity alarm waypoint— you have entered the alarm radius for the proximity waypoint indicated. Proximity overlaps another proximity waypoint— the alarm radius specifi ed overlaps the area specifi ed for another proximity waypoint. Adjust distance. Route already exists: — you ...
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71 appendix d map datums 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, t...
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72 appendix d map datums kandawala kandawala- sri lanka kerguelen islnd kerguelen island kertau 1948 west malaysia, singapore l. C. 5 astro cayman brac island liberia 1964 liberia 1964- liberia luzon mindanao luzon- mindanao island luzon philippine luzon- philippines (excluding mindanao isl.) mahe 1...
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73 appendix e navigation terms altitude— height above mean sea level (msl). Avg speed— the average of all second-by-second speed readings since last reset. Bearing (brg)— the compass direction from your present position to a destination waypoint. Course— the desired course between the active ‘from’ ...
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74 appendix e navigation terms odometer— a running tally of distance travelled, based upon the distance between second-by-second position readings. Off course— the distance you are off a desired course in either direction, left or right. Also referred to as ‘cross-track error’ or ‘course error’. Spe...
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75 appendix f specifi cations physical specifi cations size: 5.0" w x 4.9" h x 2.5" d (13.4 x 12.5 x 6.1cm) weight: less than 1 pound. (454 g) display: 4.0" diagonal (10.2cm) high-contrast, 4-level gray fstn with adjustable backlighting (160 x 100 pixels) case: fully gasketed, high-impact plastic allo...
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76 appendix g antenna installation installing the gps 152 the gps 152 must be properly installed according to the following instructions to get the best possible performance. If you have the 152 with the built-in internal bail mount antenna (010-00227-10), you may skip this section and proceed to th...
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77 appendix g unit installation mounting the gps 152 unit the gps 152’s compact, waterproof case is suitable for mounting in exposed locations or at the nav station. The unit comes with a gimbal bracket and may be surface mounted or fl ush mounted. When choosing a location for the display unit, make ...
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78 appendix g unit installation the gps 152 with external antenna (010-00227-00) can be fl ush mounted on a fl at panel of .08-.52” thickness using the cam lobe feature on its mounting bracket to fl ush mount the gps 152 unit: 1. Cut a 4.25”w x 4.25”h (108 x 108 mm) hole in the panel. 2. Place the gps ...
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79 appendix g wiring and interfacing connecting the power/data the power/data cable connects the gps 152 to a 10-40 volt dc system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections. Replacement fuse ...
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80 appendix h index a accuracy ................................................62 accuracy circle ......................................24 active route page .............................27, 48 active route page options .....................48 alarms .....................................................
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81 appendix h index k keypad usage ........................................1 l language selection ..............................53 local time offset ...........................52, 68 loran td .............................................66 loran td setup ...................................67 m main ...
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82 appendix h index s satellite sky view ...............................5, 60 serial data format .................................56 serial number .........................................Iv shallow water alarm .............................58 signal strength bars ......................5, 60-61 simul...
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