Garmin GPSMAP GPSMAP 196, Pilot'S Manual & Reference

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Introduction
Features
Designed for detailed electronic mapping capability, the Garmin GPSMAP 196 is a powerful naviga-
tion device suitable for use in aircraft, motor vehicles and marine vessels:
Navigating and Mapping Features
• Built-in Americas, Atlantic or Pacifi c Jeppesen database includes worldwide airports and VORs,
plus regional NDBs, intersections, airspace boundaries, runway data and communication
frequencies
• 1000 alphanumeric waypoints with selectable icons and comments
• Built-in Americas, Atlantic or Pacifi c basemap includes detailed ocean, river and lake coastlines,
tide stations, cities, interstates, state highways, and local thoroughfares
• 50 reversible routes with up to 50 waypoints each
• Automatic turn-by-turn road routing
• Enhanced mapping available by using optional MapSource™ City Select, MetroGuide™, Road &
Recreation, Topo or Fishing HotSpots™ PC products
• Coordinates: Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, Loran TD, plus 24 grids, including Maidenhead
• TracBack route feature which allows you to quickly retrace your track log to a starting position
• Built-in simulator mode for training or at-home fl ight planning
Operating Mode Features
• Aviation Mode with graphic HSI and airspace warnings
• Land Mode with turn-by-turn road route, graphic RMI and turn-by-turn instructions
• Water Mode for marine navigation, with graphic RMI and reverse map shading
• Independent units of measure and map settings for each mode
To quickly switch between operating modes, press and hold the
PAGE key. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the desired
mode and press ENTER . See page 7 for more information on
operating modes.
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