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Garmin GPSMAP 190-00683-00 User Manual

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Interface Sub Tab with Garmin DGPS Selected

Highlight

Scan

and press

ENTER.

Shows the

status of the

scan

The Status field shows one of the following:

Tuning—the unit is attempting to tune to the specified

frequency and bit rate.

Scanning—the unit is automatically scanning through the

frequencies and bit rates.

Receiving—the unit is receiving DGPS signal and ready for

operation.

Check Wiring—the unit is not making connection with

DGPS receiver.

To restart the scan:

1. Press

MENU.

2. Highlight

Restart Scan, and press ENTER.

To manually enter a frequency and bit rate:

1. With the unit set to

Garmin DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out,

highlight the

Beacon field, and press ENTER.

2. Highlight

User, and press ENTER.

3. Highlight the

Frequency or Bit Rate field, and press ENTER.

4. Enter a frequency or bit rate. Press

ENTER when finished

When the unit is receiving a DGPS signal, the Signal to Noise Ratio

(SNR) and Distance fields show data. The SNR range is 0 dB to 30

dB, with 30 being the best. The Distance field might or might not

show data, depending on the signal being broadcast from the DGPS

site.
The DGPS beacon transmitters are operated by the United States

Coast Guard (or similar government agency in other countries),

which is responsible for their accuracy and maintenance. For DGPS

transmitter problems or to find the most updated list of frequencies

and coverage areas, contact your local USCG or see their Web site at

www.navcen.uscg.mil/

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