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GETTINGSTARTEDK^'s and ControlsThe PAGE key scrolls through the main data pages in sequence and returns the display from a submenu pag
APPENDIX DMap DaiiimjiNAD27 Alaska NAD27 BahamasNAD27 CanadaNAD27 Canal Zone NAD27 CaribhnNAD27 CentralNAD27 CONUS NAD27 Cuba NAD27 GrnlandNAD27 Mexic
APPENDIX ETime Offset ChanTime Offset ChartReference the table below to tind the UTC-to-local time offset for your longitudinal zone. If you are
APPENDIX FAAccessories ...87Acquiring Satellites ...8Acti
APPENDIX FJJeppesen databaseKLithium Batter>^MMap Orientation . . Map Waypoints . . . Memory Changes . , Memory CommentsNNearest Airports
APPENDIX FSquelch ...6Standby Frequency ...11Status
GARMIN LIMITED WARRANTYGARMIN warrants this product to be free from defects m materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. GARMI
Guidance by^GARMINGflRIilN© 1996 GARMIN CORPORATION 1200 E. 151si Street, Olathe, KS USA 66062 GARMIN (Europe) LTDUnit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park I
GettingStartedIttííiflíí^ÍHg TheReceherImportantlMake sure you charge the Ni-Cad battery pack for 14 flours before using ^lour GPSCOM 190 t
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GettingStartedAcquirittgSatellitesilHB4TSEF061ft_121.50 130.75Once satellites have been found, hollow signal strengih bars will be displayed
GPSCOM 190 Takeoff TourThe takeoff tour is designed to quickly guide you through basic features and functions of the GPSCOM 190 using a simula
TakeoffTOURPage SequenceScrolling Throujgh the Main GPS PagesThe GPSCOM 190 features five main GPS pages in a continuous loop; satellite status, posit
The starting position of our simulated flight is Lockhart Municipal Airport (50R, the ICAO identifier), in Lockhart, Texas. Before we begin, le
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Navigation PageTakeoffTOURBearing to WaypointDiittincft to Wü}'pointTrack Over GroundRelative Bearing Pointer ~Estimated Time EnrouteBR&325^
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Software Version 2.03 or above© 1996 CARMIN Corporation1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, KS USA 66062CARMÍN (Europe) LTDUnit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park
TakeoffTOUR126.77 12^.90The moving map page can be broken down into three parts: the zoom, pan and configuration fields, located at the top of the
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To return to the map page, press again.Additional information, including the name, class, controlling agency and altitudes, is available from the key.
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The active and standby frequency fields appear at the top of every com page. These fields allow you to enter a frequency using the alphanumeric keys.T
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The map scale will zoom to the next lowest setting (i.e,, from 80nm to 40nm) whenever the map can fit both your present position and your destinati
Power OffPower OffCongratulations! You’ve now mastered some of the basic features of the GPSCOM 190 and you’re ready to take oft with a powerful
Internal DatabaseThe GPSCOM. 190 uses an imernal Jeppesen® database to provide position and facility information for thousands of airports, VORs,
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IMPORTANT!The Telecommunications Act of 1996, effective February 8, 1996, provides the FCC discretion to eliminate radio station licen
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The last airport page is the runway page, which features a diagram ol available runways, along with designations, length, surface and lighting
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The VOR page lists the identifier, facility name and city/state of at the top of the page, with the transmitting frequency of the facility listed belo
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The delete and rename prompts, located near the bottom of the user waypoint page, allow you to quickly remove a waypoint trom memory or chan
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The GPSCOM 190 is a 760'channel digital VHP aviation communication transceiver with the following features :•Transmits and receives on the VHF
R EF“ERENCECom Fimcifon PageThe GPSCOM 190 features three com pages in a continuous loop: com function, com frequency, and com menu. Try scrolling th
INTRODUCTIONGPSC0M190 OWNER’S MANUALPiidiing lisiBetöre getting started, check to see that your GARMIN GPSCOM 190 package includes the fo
when the GPSCOM 190 is scanning, it goes through the frequencies included in the scan, one by one, and stops on an active frequency. When
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From the com trequency page you can select a frequency and place it into the standby frequency field or into memor}tTo select a frequency and pla
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Stuck Microphone TiminfiThe stuck mic feature disables the transmitter after a selected length of time in the event of an open microphone o
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The memory setup submenu lets you manage the memory features of the GPSCOM 190 including locking out frequencies. Any frequency locked out
ReferenceFrcquenc}^SelectionHxei119.8B sTsvCHRH&E^ L INSERT'?msm^ :3_______Removing a frequency from memory.Memory Changes (cont.)To insert
One ol the many benefits of GPS navigation is the ability to fly directly to a waypoint or fly along a chain of waypoints without relying totally on g
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NTRODUCTIONCmUioiwaiTiONThe GPS system is operated by the government of the United States, which IS solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenanc
TracBack NavifiationAnother method of navigating to a destination is by using the TracBack function, TracBack allows you to quickly and easil
ReferenceTracBackNavigationThe TracBack function iii!ows}'ou to navigate your track log hack to the oltiest track point in memory.RCTIUE
The GP5COM 190 lets you create and store up to 20 routes of 30 waypoints each. Routes are created, copied and edited through the route definition
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Clearing a RouteThe route action fields, located near the bottom of the route definition page, allow you to clear, invert and activate the routes sto
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Reviewing & Editing RoutesOnce you've selected a waypoint from the route list, choose a menu function:1. To review the definition page for th
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Receiver status is displayed at the top left of the screen, with the current horizontal accuracy (estimated position error, in feet or
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NTRODUCTIONTable Of ContentsSECTION ONE Getting StartedUnit Description/Keys and Controls ...2-5Ini
Map PageZoom FiddPanning and Map Con/iguraiion FiddDistance to Wa_ypint Waypoint Identifier . Over GroundThe map page plots your course and rout
ReferenceBflsic Zooming & PmmiiigThe GPSCOM 190 #ts 12 zoom scales from 0.2 to 320 nm.L'it' the panriing mode to view the area su
Selecting Waypoints on ScreenFrom the zoom or pan fields, the cursor highlight may be moved into the map display by pressing the down key. The
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The next listing on the map configuration page is ‘AIRSPACE’ which provides access to the map airspace setup page. The map airspace setup pa
ReferenceMapConjigiirfliio«AutoZoom automatically uses the furgest scale which will show}it>ur current fiosition and the destination waypoint.Using
• If the map scale is manually changed to a setting higher than the current AutoZoom setting, automatic map scaling will be cancelled unless
Op. Mode Nav Units Pcsition/Daium Audio/Display Daie/Time Track Log Interface Nearest Apt.SUA Alarms Altitude Buffer Arrival Alarm GDI Alarm GDI Scale
The first setup page is the operational mode page, which is used to select the operating mode and set an initial position reference for initi
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GETTINGSTARTEDBNC Antenna ConnectorSquelchControlVolumeControlFiex Com AntennaAlphanumericKeypadSpeakerMicrophoneGH) GH) G3 CM? GS CH?f*” ÌThe GPSCOM
The next setup menu listing is Position/Datum. The default position setting is latitude and longitude in degrees and minutes (hddd^mm.m
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Countdown Timer (cont.)To set the countdown timer:1. Highlight the 'Timer' field and press2. Select the 'Down' setting and press
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The Interface Setup page lets you specify the interfacing formats for connecting external NMEA devices, a DGPS receiver, or a personal co
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Nearest AirportsThe last listing on the setup menu is nearest airports, which allows you to define the type and minimum length of runway used to c
ReferenceAlarm and GDI FunctionsAlarmsICDlThe second option available on the GPSCOM 190’s mam menu page is the Alarms/CDl submenu, which is used
3, If you have entered an SUA, a ^Inside SUA’ message will be displayed.4. If you are within 2 nm of an SUA and your current course will not take
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GETTINGSTARTEDThe backlight, frequency transfer, and push-to-talk buttons, along with the charger/AC adapter connector are located on the left side of
CDl Alarm & ScaleThe last section of the alarms/CDI page allows you to set a CDl/crosstrack alarm and define the course deviation indicator scale
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Route PlanningThe route planning function will calculate trip information for any programmed route and provide data on both the entire route
ReferenceVerticalNa\igationThe last option ieatured on the GPSCOM 190’s E6-B menu is the vertical navigation (VNAV) function, which lets you create a
To activate the VNAV function;1. Review the calculated vertical speed. If the calculated speed does not fit within the performance guidelines of your
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Routes SubmenuThe routes option is covered in the routes section on page 47,Messages PageThe message page displays all current messages in the GP5COM
APPENDIX AAccessofii's &. InstallationUniversal Yoke MountThe GPSCOM 190 includes an adjustable yoke mount that may be attached to the
To attach the yoke mount to the control yoke:1. Loosen the lower knob.2. Slide the clamp over the control yoke shaft just behind the control wheel.3
APPENDIX AAcccssones & InstaììaiionTo secure the GPSCOM 190 using the bracket holder:Note: The unit is most easily inserted and removed from the
GETTINGSTARTEDKe>s and Controlst0Use the two-speed arrow keypad to enter data. Press on a particular arrow key once to scroll through da
The cable which is hardw^ired to the adapter connects to the povver/data connector which is located on the right side of the GPSCOM 190.AdapterCableAP
APPENDIX AAcce.s.sories & InstallationRemote GPS AntennaThe GPSCOM 190 includes a GARMIN GA 27 remote GPS antenna which can be used to enha
A variety of other accessories are included with the GPSCOM 190:Carrying CaseA durable nylon carrying case comes with a belt attachment on
APPENDIX AAccessories & InstallationBattery Pack RemovalTo remove the Ni-Cad battery pack:1. Press down on the battery pack latch, pull down or th
Trickle Charger/AC AdapterThe trickle charger/AC adapter supplied with the GPSCOM 190 converts line voltage to the DC voltage necessary
APPENDIX В5jped/iciiiioiisThe GPSCOM 190 is constructed of high-quality materials and should not require user maintenance. Should your unit ever need
APPENDIX BSped/icfliioiisTransceiver Specifications (continued):Adjacent Channel Rejection: Channel Spacing:Audio Power:Audio Distortion;Transmitter O
APPENDIX СThe GPSCOM 190 uses a flashing on-screen message indicator to alert you to important information. Whenever the message indicator ap
APPENDIX CiMessAgesPoor GPS Coverage—The unit cannot acquire the necessary number of satellites to compute a position. Try another loca
APPENDIX DMap D«iu»i5The following list shows the map datums available for the GPSCOM 190. Menu page abbreviations are listed first, followed
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