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Garmin GPSMAP 182 Owner's Manual

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Summary of GPSMAP 182

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    Owner’s manual and reference guide chartplotting receivers (gpsmap 232 and 182c shown) gpsmap 182/182c/232 182c cover.Indd 1 6/4/2003, 2:48:22 pm.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    I introduction foreword garmin ® , autolocate ® , gpsmap ® , tracback ® , dcg ® , see-thru ® , mapsource ® , and bluechart ® are registered trademarks of garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of garmin. © 2003 garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries garmin intern...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Ii introduction preface/registration/ software license agreement preface congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation systems available! The garmin gpsmap 182/182c/232 models utilize the proven performance of garmin gps and full featured mapping to create unsurpassed marine...

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    Iii introduction warnings and precautions 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. Although the garmin gpsmap 182/18...

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    Iv introduction warranty and serial number the garmin gpsmap 182/182c/232 has no user-service- able parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit, please take it to an authorized garmin dealer for repairs. The gpsmap 182/182c/232 is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the case...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    V introduction capabilities designed for detailed electronic charting capability, the garmin gpsmap 182/182c/232 is a pow- erful navigation device that can give you the information you need: precision performance • 16-color tft display with backlighting (gpsmap 182c only) • high-contrast, ten-level ...

  • Page 8: Packing List

    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: • gpsmap 182/182c/232 unit • ga 29 remote antenna and 30’ ...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-viii foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I preface/registration/software license . . . . . . . .Ii warnings and precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iii fcc compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 10: Introduction

    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 gpsmap 182/182c/232. + to do this: see page(s): turn the unit on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    1 getting started keypad usage always press and release a key to perform its primary function. Pressing and holding the enter/mark will activate the secondary function. Arrow keypad power key zoom in key the zoom in/in key adjusts the map scale to display a smaller area with more detail. (zooms in) ...

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    2 getting started selecting options how to select options and enter data before moving ahead into the features of the gpsmap 182/182c/232, you will need to learn basic operations. You can select and activate options and enter data to customize the gpsmap 182/182c/ 232 to fi t your requirements. You c...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    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...

  • Page 14: Initializing The Receiver

    4 initializing the receiver getting started the gpsmap 182/182c/232’s advanced 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 gpsmap 182/182...

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    5 getting started initializing the receiver to graphically initialize the gpsmap 182/182c/232: 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 positi...

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    6 getting started power on/screen backlighting gpsmap 182/182c/232 getting started tour the garmin gpsmap 182/182c/232 is a powerful electronic navigation system that provides detailed map coverage and convenient control of many advanced features right from the screen display. This tour is designed ...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    7 getting started backlighting/ simulator mode the backlight will now cycle through minimum, the user-defi ned, and maximum backlight levels by repeatedly pressing the power key. You may also adjust the screen contrast (gpsmap 182/232 monochrome only). To adjust the screen contrast: 1. Press power an...

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    8 getting started map page the map page is one of six main pages used in the gpsmap 182/182c/232’s system. The six main pages are the map page, sonar page (if equipped with gsd 20. For gsd 20 sonar related operations, refer to “gsd 20 sounder module with garmin chartplotters” (190-00241-03) ), compa...

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    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 po...

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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...

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    11 getting started using the nav 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 the f...

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    12 getting started simulated tour to activate the practice route stored in memory for navigation: 1. Press nav. 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 nav and then press enter/mar...

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    13 getting started reviewing/creating map waypoints you’ll now have a clearer picture of the route you are navigating. Keep in mind that whenever you do exceed the usable range of the built-in database or the optional mapsource or bluechart data in use, the range fi eld will display ‘overzoom’ to ind...

  • Page 24: Getting Started

    14 getting started compass/numbers navigation pages now that we’re navigating to an actual destination, let’s move on to the gpsmap 182/182c/232 navigation pages by pressing the page key. The compass page provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint, with an emphasis on the bearing t...

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    15 getting started highway page the gpsmap 182/182c/232’s highway page also provides graphic steering guidance to a destina- tion waypoint, placing greater emphasis on the straight-line desired course and the distance and direc- tion you are off course. As you head toward your destination, the middl...

  • Page 26: Getting Started

    16 getting started active route page/ main menu page the main pages’ data fi elds may also be confi gured to display several different information categories (see pages 22-23 for the complete list). On the highway page, let’s change the ‘time to next’ fi eld to ‘time of day’. To change a data fi eld: 1....

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    17 getting started deleting waypoints/ powering off unit to get a basic feel for how the main menu page works, let’s delete the two waypoints 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 points (waypo...

  • Page 28: Reference

    18 reference map page map page the gpsmap 182/182c/232’s map page provides a comprehensive display of electronic car- tography, plotting and navigational data. When using the unit with the optional bluechart data or mapsource software, the map display shows your boat on a digital chart, complete wit...

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    19 reference map page cursor • when the cursor is stationary, a fi xed coordinate position will appear in the position fi eld. Note that the distance and bearing will change as the boat’s position changes. • whenever you zoom in cursor mode, the cursor will be centered on screen. • to return to positi...

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    20 reference map page cursor and zooming to eliminate the cursor and re-center your position on-screen: 1. Press the quit key. The cursor may also be used to create new waypoints directly from the map. To create a waypoint with the cursor: 1. Use the arrow keypad to move the cursor to the desired ma...

  • Page 31: Reference

    21 reference map page options map page options many features of the gpsmap 182/182c/232 are menu driven. Each of the main pages have an options menu, allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your preferences and/or select special features that specifi cally relate to that page. The dat...

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    22 reference map page options choose the type of data you wish to display. • change numbers — allows you to specify the type of data displayed in each data fi eld used on the map display. This option is available from any of the main pages. To change a data fi eld: 1. From the menu, use the arrow keyp...

  • Page 33: Map Page Options

    23 map page options reference • total trip time – total travel time of trip, stopped and moving • track – current compass direction of travel • trip odometer – trip odometer • turn – directional amount of turn needed to match bearing • velocity made good – velocity made good to destination • voltage...

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    24 reference map page options • set up map— allows you to confi gure the map display to your preferences, including map detail, map orientation, automatic zoom, and various map items and points. The map set up option uses a ‘fi le tab’ feature, making it easier to organize the various settings for eas...

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    25 reference map page options source tab basemap— on/off: turns the built in base map on or off. Data card maps— on/off: turns all optional bluechart/mapsource data loaded on the data card on or off. The ‘data card maps’ option box shows a list of the optional bluechart/mapsource data loaded on the ...

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    26 reference map page options noaa - all maps are drawn using a symbol set similar to noaa/nima. International - all maps are drawn using a symbol set similar to the iala symbol set. Text size— small, medium, and large: controls the screen size of the name. Light sectors— off, auto, on: controls the...

  • Page 37: Reference

    27 reference compass page compass page the gpsmap 182/182c/232 features two different navigation pages: compass and highway. Whenever a nav, follow track (tracback) or follow route have been activated, the gpsmap 182/182c/232’s compass page will guide you to your destination with digital readouts an...

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    28 reference numbers/highway pages numbers page the numbers page provides a quick reference for the important data you want to display. The default page will display three large, user-selectable data fi elds showing a compass ribbon, speed and current position coordinates. You may also choose to show...

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    29 reference highway page options provides a user-selectable layout of various types of useful data. Each data fi eld may be confi gured to display several data options. The data window layout may also be changed to display additional data fi elds and change the actual size of the data displayed. The g...

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    30 reference creating waypoints creating and using waypoints the garmin gpsmap 182/182c/232 stores up to 3000 alphanumeric waypoints with a user- defi ned icon, comments and depth available for each waypoint. Waypoints can be created using two basic methods: • enter/mark key– used primarily for marki...

  • Page 41: Reference

    31 reference creating waypoints 5. To enter optional comments or a depth, highlight the “comments” or “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. 6. To manually enter a set of coordinates, highl...

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    32 reference editing waypoints reviewing and editing waypoints once you have created and stored a waypoint, it may be modifi ed, reviewed, renamed, moved or deleted at any time through the waypoint edit page. The waypoint edit page is available for any stored waypoint by highlighting the desired wayp...

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    33 reference editing waypoints to move the waypoint on the map: 1. From the waypoint edit page, highlight ‘show map’ and press enter/mark. Highlight the waypoint and press enter/mark. A ‘move’ label will now appear under the cursor arrow in addition to a distance, bearing, and coordinate window. You...

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    34 reference waypoint options once a waypoint is deleted from the list, it cannot be recovered from the unit. It is advisable to backup important waypoints to a computer using an optional pc cable and interface software or record them down manually. To display the waypoint menu options: 1. Using the...

  • Page 45: Reference

    35 reference proximity waypoint list 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight ‘delete all’ and then press enter/mark. 3. Highlight the ‘ok’ prompt and press enter/mark to confi rm. Proximity waypoint list the second waypoint submenu list available from the ‘points’ tab is the ‘proximity’ list, which lets...

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    36 reference proximity waypoint list the following options are available from the ‘proximity’ submenu of the ‘points’ tab: • delete alarm— removes selected waypoint from proximity list. • delete all— removes all waypoints from proximity list. To display the waypoint menu options: 1. Using the arrow ...

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    37 reference going to a destination going to a destination using the nav key, the gpsmap 182/182c/232 provides three ways to navigate to a destination: go to point, follow route and follow track (tracback). Once you are actively navigating, you will see a straight line that always runs from your cur...

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    38 reference going to a destination/ tracback navigation ‘go to map point’ allows you to navigate to a spot on the map which is not a waypoint or map item. Highlight ‘save’ and press enter/mark to save an active track log. 31 for creating waypoints using map items. If you are selecting a new map poi...

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    39 reference tracback navigation to save a track log: 1. From the main menu, use the arrow keypad to highlight the ‘track’ tab, then highlight the ‘active’ tab to the right. 2. Use the arrow keypad to select the ‘save’ option and press enter/mark. 3. From the ‘save back through’ window, highlight th...

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    40 reference tracback navigation/ mob: man overboard • if the track log interval is set to the ‘time’ option, the route may not follow your exact path (keep the interval set to ‘resolution’ for best performance). • if the receiver is turned off or satellite coverage is lost during your trip, the tra...

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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 gpsmap 182/182c/232 system lets you create and store up to 50 reversible routes (numbered 1-50), with up to 50 (254 on 182c) waypoints each. Routes can be created and modifi ed ...

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    42 reference creating routes to create a route using text from the route review page: 1. Press the menu key twice to display the main menu page. 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the ‘route’ tab and press the menu key to display the route options page or you may also highlight the fi rst available...

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    43 reference route list page route list page the gpsmap 182/182c/232 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 key. A route may be followed ...

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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 ‘route’ tab. 2. Highlight the name of the route you wish to review and press ...

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    45 reference editing routes route review menu options menu options available from the route review page are edit on map, add before, remove and trip planning. Edit on map— this option allows you to review and modify the route displayed for each point (waypoint or map item) on a map page. You may als...

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    46 reference editing routes the gpsmap 182/182c/232’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 waypoint between two existing route waypoints: 1. Use the arrow keypad to select the leg you want to insert the new waypoint in ...

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    47 reference editing routes trip planning— the route review and active route pages also display trip-planning information for each leg or the entire route. Available information includes course, eta, fuel (to point), leg distance, leg fuel, leg time, sunrise and sunset (at point location) and time t...

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    48 reference active route page active route page whenever you have activated a route in the gpsmap 182/182c/232 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, l...

  • Page 59: Reference

    49 reference find key find function the find key allows you to search the units for user waypoints, map items and any optional bluechart or mapsource information loaded on a data card. By pressing the find key, the unit will search for items from your current location by default or you may also sear...

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    50 reference find options find options using the find options, you may search from various map data and utilize variety of nearest criteria for all items, except waypoints. Available find options are: • nearest to boat— centers search from your boat’s current location • nearest to other— allows you ...

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    51 reference main menu tabs main menu page the gpsmap 182/182c/232’s main menu page provides access to various waypoint, system, naviga- tion and interface management, and setup menus in an easy to use “tab” format. The main menu page is available from any page in the system, and is accessed through...

  • Page 62: Reference

    52 reference main menu: gps tab gps tab— provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition, receiver status, and accuracy. The status information will give you 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 satellite...

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    53 reference main menu: gps tab best when there are no nearby obstructions such as buildings, mountains, etc. Waas satellites will be numbered 33 or higher when viewing the sky view on your gpsmap 182/182c/232. Initial reception of the waas signal may take up to 15-20 minutes, then 1-2 minutes after...

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    54 reference main menu: gps tab • 3d— at least four satellites with good geometry have been acquired and your position is now being calculated in latitude, longitude and elevation. ‘3d differential’ will appear when you are receiving dgps corrections in 3d mode and a ‘d’ will show on the strength ba...

  • Page 65: Reference

    55 reference main menu: gps tab to select a menu option: 1. Using the arrow keypad, highlight the desired option and press enter/mark. The following options are available: • start/stop simulator— toggles the unit simulator on or off. Retail demo mode will restore factory settings to the unit if left...

  • Page 66: Reference

    56 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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    57 reference main menu: tide tab to select the nearest tide station from you current location: 1. From the “tide” tab, highlight the ‘at’ fi eld and press enter/mark. 2. Highlight the desired station of the list and press enter/mark twice. If you are not within this range, you will see a message “non...

  • Page 68: Reference

    58 reference 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 choosing from ‘reset trip’, ‘reset odometer’, ‘reset max speed’, or ‘reset all’ and pressing enter/mark. Celes (cele...

  • Page 69: Reference

    59 reference active track tab track tab— lets you specify whether or not to record a track log (an electronic ‘breadcrumb trail’ recording of your path), defi ne how it is recorded, or save track log data for future use. The track logs page also provides an indicator of the memory used for the active...

  • Page 70: Reference

    60 reference main menu: track tab resolution— records track plot based upon a user-defi ned variance from your course over ground. The resolution option is the default setting and is recommended for the most effi cient use of memory and tracback performance. The distance value (entered in the value fi ...

  • Page 71: Reference

    61 reference 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 savings to show correct local time. The following options are available: • time format— choose from 12 or 24 hour (military) time format. • time zo...

  • Page 72: Reference

    62 reference main menu: systm (system) tab systm (system) tab— controls system setting for beeper, speed fi lter, languages, system mode, simu- lator controls, restores factory settings, and displays software version. The following settings are available: • beeper— controls audible beep. Select from ...

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    63 reference main menu: units tab units tab— defi nes position format, map datum, heading, distance, speed, elevation, 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 onl...

  • Page 74: Reference

    64 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...

  • Page 75: Reference

    65 reference main menu: comm tab • garmin remote sonar— supports the gsd 20 sonar module interface. • nmea in/nmea out— supports the input/output of standard nmea 0183 data, and sonar nmea input support for the dpt, mtw and vhw sentences. • none— provides no interfacing capabilities. Port 2— • garmi...

  • Page 76: Reference

    66 reference main menu: comm tab to restore the serial data format settings back to the default ‘garmin data transfer’: 1. From the comm tab, press menu, highlight ‘defaults’ and press enter/mark. If ‘garmin dgps’ or ‘rtcm in/nmea out’ format is selected, additional fi elds are provided to control a ...

  • Page 77: Reference

    67 reference main menu: comm and alarm tabs alarm tab— allow you to defi ne the alarm settings. The alarm tab is divided into three submenu tabs: system alarms, nav alarms and sonar alarms. System tab: • clock— provides an alarm for the system clock. Enter a time in the time fi eld and turn the alarm ...

  • Page 78: Appendix A

    68 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...

  • Page 79: Appendix A

    69 appendix a loran td setup the loran position format fi eld is located under the units tab in the main menu. The ‘loran td setup’ window contains the fi elds to select the loran gri-chain number, primary and secondary stations, and td offsets. To setup loran td from the main menu: 1. Using the arrow...

  • Page 80: Appendix B

    70 appendix b what is digital selective calling (dsc)? Digital selective calling (dsc) uses marine vhf radio and global positioning system (gps) tech- nologies to transmit and receive location information. Dsc is used by mariners to assist them in two major areas: distress calls and position reporti...

  • Page 81: Appendix B

    71 appendix b how are mmsi assignments obtained? Non-commercial users (e.G. Recreational users who remain in domestic waters and only carry vhf, epirb (emergency position indicating radio beacons), and radar) are not required to have a fcc ship station license. The fcc and coast guard have authorize...

  • Page 82: Appendix B

    72 digital selective calling (dsc) appendix b with the mmsi number attached to the call (if the user has dsc support). Any dsc-equipped mariner (on sea or land) within range can receive the call. When the garmin gpsmap 182/182c/232 is connected to a vhf with dsc support, the gps unit displays a call...

  • Page 83: Appendix B

    73 digital selective calling (dsc) appendix b dsc call list the dsc call list displays the current calls received. The gps can manage up to 50 calls. When ‘calls’ are received, they are updated constantly to give the most current information, even if the unit is left unattended. Any entry from the c...

  • Page 84: Appendix B

    74 appendix b digital selective calling (dsc) there are two ways to add a new entry into the directory. To add a new directory entry: 1. Press menu, then highlight ‘new item’ and press enter/mark. 2. Or, with the directory tab highlighted press the arrow keypad down, highlight an empty fi eld and pre...

  • Page 85: Appendix B

    75 appendix b digital selective calling (dsc) ful for practice before connecting to the real system. The distress call simulator also helps to check if alarms are working properly. To run a simulation: 1. Place the chartplotter into simulation (see pg. 7). 2. From the main menu, select the dsc tab, ...

  • Page 86: Appendix C

    76 appendix c 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 ...

  • Page 87: Appendix D

    77 appendix d messages the gpsmap 182/182c/232 uses an on-screen pop-up message system to alert you to unit operat- ing 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 th...

  • Page 88: Appendix D

    78 appendix d messages 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 have entered a route name that already exists in memory. Modify route name or delete the previous r...

  • Page 89: Appendix E

    79 appendix e 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...

  • Page 90: Appendix E

    80 appendix e map datums johnston island johnston island 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 ...

  • Page 91: Appendix F

    81 appendix f navigation terms 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’ and ‘to’ waypoints. Distance (dist)— the ‘gre...

  • Page 92: Appendix F

    82 appendix f 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...

  • Page 93: Appendix G

    83 appendix g specifi cations cleaning - the gpsmap 182c lens is coated with a special anti-refl ective coating which is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes and abrasive cleaners. Cleaners contain- ing ammonia will harm the anti-reflective coating. It is very important to clean the lens using an eyegla...

  • Page 94: Appendix H

    84 appendix h antenna installation installing the gpsmap 182/182c/232 the gpsmap 182/182c/232 must be properly installed according to the following instructions to get the best possible performance. If you have the gpsmap 182/182c/232 with the built-in internal bail mount antenna, you may skip this ...

  • Page 95: Appendix H

    85 appendix h unit installation mounting the gpsmap 182/182c/232 unit the gpsmap 182/182c/232’s compact, waterproof case is suitable for mounting 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 locati...

  • Page 96: Appendix H

    86 appendix h unit installation the gpsmap 182/182c/232 with external antenna can be fl ush mounted on a fl at panel of .08- .52” thickness using the cam lobe feature on its gimbal mounting bracket. When fl ush mounting the gpsmap 182/182c/232, be sure to choose an appropriately sized location for the ...

  • Page 97: Appendix H

    87 appendix h wiring and interfacing connecting the power/data the power/data cable connects the gpsmap 182/182c/232 to a dc system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram below indicates the appro- priate harness connections. Replacement fu...

  • Page 98: Appendix H

    Once the data card has been read, a summary screen will appear. Press enter/mark to acknowledge. 88 appendix h installing and removing data cards installing and removing data cards the gpsmap 182/182c/232 uses optional garmin marine bluechart and mapsource data cards to display digital charts and ma...

  • Page 99: Appendix H

    Foam strip 89 appendix h installing ferrite clamp installing the ferrite bead clamp (gpsmap 182c only) in order to fi lter radio frequency interference (rfi) radiation, which could possibly interfere with items such as televisions, radios, or other marine electronics that are operating in close proxi...

  • Page 100: Appendix I

    90 appendix i index a accuracy ...................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 accuracy circle ......................................26 active route page .......................16, 29, 48 active route page options .....................48 alarms ...........................

  • Page 101: Appendix I

    91 appendix i index installation .....................................84-89 interface formats .................................65 interfacing .....................................65, 87 j jump to page ....................................61 k keypad usage ........................................1 l l...

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    92 index appendix i routes- inverting .............................43, 48 routes- naming .....................................44 routes- trip planning ............................47 routes- remove points .....................45-46 routes- reviewing points .................43-45 s satellite sky view ...

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