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FOREWORD
A Word to the Owner of the GP-170
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO GP-170 GPS Navigator. We are confident you
will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and
dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our ex-
tensive global network of agents and dealers.
Your equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine envi-
ronment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless properly installed and
maintained. Please carefully read and follow the operation and maintenance procedures set forth
in this manual.
We would appreciate feedback from you, the end-user, about where we are achieving our purpos-
es.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Features
The main features of the GP-170 are as shown below.
• High-resolution color LCD
• Comprehensive navigation data displays
• A DGPS beacon receiver (internal or external) can be connected to the GP-170 to add DGPS
capability.
• Storage for 1,000 waypoints, 100 routes (99 for creating, one for external input), 1,000 tracks
and 2,000 marks
• External USB flash memory capability
• Notices: Arrival/Anchor, XTE (Cross-track Error), Ship speed, Trip
• Alerts: Warning, Caution
• Man overboard feature records position at time of man overboard and provides continuous up-
dates of range and bearing when navigating to the MOB position.
• Unique Highway display provides a graphic presentation of ship’s progress toward a waypoint.
• User-programmable nav data displays provide digital navigation data.
• Two dual differential GPS navigator systems are available.
• Ethernet port for connection to a LAN
Program No.
MAIN: 2051542-01.XX, GPS: 48504650XX,
BEACON: 2051544-01.XX (Requires internal beacon receiver.)
XX: Minor change
Open Source Acknowledgement
This product makes use of the following open source software:
b64: Base-64 Encoding Library (http://synesis.com.au/software/b64.html)
Portions of this software are copyright 2012 Synesis Software Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.
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