Garmin GPS Receiver 182 182C User Manual

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INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL  
The Basic Operation section provides you with detailed  
information and step-by-step directions for features such as using  
the Find Menu, navigating a route, and using waypoints.  
INTRODUCTION  
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Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 182/182C. Take  
a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the  
packing list on the outside of the box. If any pieces are missing,  
contact your Garmin dealer immediately.  
The Main Pages section provides detailed explanations about each  
page in the GPSMAP 182/182C and step-by-step directions on  
using the pages.  
Before you begin working with the GPSMAP 182/182C, review  
the installation instructions listed in the Appendix. If you have any  
question about installing your chartplotter, contact Garmin Product  
Support or a professional installer.  
The Main Menu section provides detailed explanations about the  
Main Menu and how to use it to configure your unit.  
The Using Sonar section contains information on optional sonar  
capablities.  
The GPSMAP 182/182C Quick Reference Guide contains helpful  
tips on using the unit and performing various navigation tasks. It is  
a good idea to keep the Quick Reference Guide nearby whenever  
you are operating your new GPSMAP 182/182C.  
The Appendix contains installation instructions, specifications,  
optional accessories, and maintenance information. You can also  
find warranty and FCC information in the Appendix. Read the  
Safety Information to learn how to install and use your Garmin  
GPSMAP 182/182C safely and responsibly.  
About This Manual  
To get the most out of your new navigation system, take time to  
read this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit in  
detail. This manual is organized into the following sections.  
An Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference.  
The Introduction section contains the Table of Contents and  
GPSMAP 182/182C care information.  
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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Table of Contents  
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INTRODUCTION > CARE INFORMATION  
Immersing the Unit in Water  
Care Information  
The GPSMAP 182/182C is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529  
IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30  
minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit. After  
submersion, be certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse.  
Cleaning the Unit  
The GPSMAP 182/182C is constructed of high quality materials  
and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean  
the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution  
and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can  
damage plastic components.  
To resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this manual,  
contact Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. at 800/800-1020 or  
Garmin Europe at 44/0870-8501241.  
Storing the GPSMAP 182/182C  
Do not store the GPSMAP 182/182C where prolonged exposure to  
temperature extremes can occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as  
permanent damage can result. User information, such as waypoints  
and routes are retained in the unit’s memory without the need for  
external power. It is always a good practice to back up important  
user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC  
(transferring it to MapSource.)  
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BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE RECEIVER  
BASIC OPERATION  
Initializing the Receiver  
The first time you turn on the GPSMAP 182/182C, the receiver  
must be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and  
establish its present location. To ensure proper initialization, the  
GPSMAP 182/182C is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate  
mode.  
Before you initialize, make sure the GPSMAP 182/182C unit and  
antenna have been correctly installed on your vessel according to  
the instructions in the Appendix. Install the antenna in a location  
with a clear and unobstructed view of the sky.  
To turn on the GPSMAP 182/182C:  
1. Press and hold the POWER key until the power tone  
sounds, and then release the POWER key. The Warning  
Page appears while the unit conducts a self-test.  
A full-screen GPS Information Page is displayed after you press  
ENTER to acknowledge the Warning Page. The page goes away  
after the unit gets a position fix or you press either ENTER  
or QUIT. The page can be disabled and enabled on the Main  
Menu—Pages tab (see page 63).  
2. When the self-test is complete, press ENTER to agree and  
acknowledge the warning.  
The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring  
satellites.  
To turn off the GPSMAP 182/182C:  
1. Press and hold the POWER key for approximately  
2 seconds, until the screen is blank.  
2. When the screen is blank, release the POWER key.  
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BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE RECEIVER  
To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 182/182C:  
1. Press MENU twice for the Main Menu. Press up or down  
on the ROCKER until the GPS tab is highlighted, and press  
MENU one time.  
2. Using the ROCKER, highlight Initialize Position, and press  
ENTER. The Initialize Position Page appears, prompting  
you to select your approximate location with the map  
pointer.  
3. Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer to your  
approximate location within 200 miles. If you have difficulty  
identifying your location, press and release the IN key to  
see the next lower map range.  
No signal strength bars—the receiver is looking for the  
satellites indicated.  
Hollow signal strength bars—the receiver has found the  
indicated satellite(s) and is collecting data.  
4. After you determine your approximate location on the map,  
press ENTER.  
Solid signal strength bars—the receiver has collected the  
necessary data and the satellite(s) are ready for use.  
NOTE: This does not calibrate the unit in any way, but rather  
helps to speed up the initial satellite acquisition. If the unit  
displays “Ready 2D or 3D” during this process, it is not  
necessary to initialize the unit.  
When the receiver has collected information from at least three  
satellites, the top of the screen displays either “Ready 2D or 3D”,  
and the GPSMAP 182/182C is ready for use.  
The GPSMAP 182/182C now begins searching for the appropriate  
satellites for your region and should acquire a fix within a few  
minutes. When viewing the GPS tab on the Main Menu, a signal  
strength bar for each satellite in view appears on the bottom of the  
page, with the appropriate satellite number under each bar.  
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BASIC OPERATION > SIMULATOR MODE  
Simulator Mode  
Simulator Mode turns the GPS receiver off for use indoors or  
practice. Any of the functions discussed in the following pages  
can be performed in Simulator Mode. While in Simulator Mode, a  
“Running Simulator” message appears after 2 minutes of inactivity.  
Keep in mind that the GPSMAP 182/182C does not track satellites  
in Simulator Mode, and this mode should never be used for actual  
navigation. All the waypoint and route planning completed in  
Simulator Mode is retained in memory for future use.  
NOTE: Do not attempt to navigate using Simulator Mode.  
When the unit is set to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is  
turned off. Any satellite signal strength bars displayed are only  
simulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellite  
signals.  
To place the GPSMAP 182/182C in Simulator Mode:  
1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu. Press up or  
down on the ROCKER until the GPS tab is highlighted, then  
press MENU.  
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Start Simulator, and press  
ENTER. Highlight No on the retail demonstration window,  
and press ENTER.  
3. Press ENTER to confirm the Running Simulator message  
that appears at the bottom of the display. Simulating  
appears at the top of each of the Main pages.  
4. To turn off the Simulator Mode, press MENU, and select  
Stop Simulator.  
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BASIC OPERATION > ADJUSTING THE BACKLIGHT  
To adjust the simulated speed and heading from the  
Pointer or Highway Pages:  
1. Press up on the ROCKER increase the speed in  
10 knot/kph/mph increments. Press down on the ROCKER  
to decrease the speed in the same increments.  
The Set Position,  
Track Control, Track  
and Speed fields  
only show while in  
Simulator Mode.  
2. Press left and right on the ROCKER to steer the boat.  
Adjusting the Backlight  
The GPSMAP 182/182C’s screen backlight is controlled with the  
POWER key, and can be adjusted from any page.  
To enter a simulated speed and heading from the  
Main Menu:  
1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu.  
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Systm tab, press  
right then down until the field below the word Speed is  
highlighted, and press ENTER.  
To adjust the backlight:  
1. Press and release the POWER key. The adjustment slider  
3. Use the ROCKER to enter a speed, and press ENTER.  
window appears.  
4. Use the ROCKER to highlight Track Control. Press  
ENTER, and select a heading.  
2. Press the POWER key again to start the user-defined  
backlight level. To adjust this level, press up or down on  
the ROCKER. If you press POWER one more time, the  
backlight is at the maximum setting.  
5. Press ENTER to finish, and QUIT until you return to the  
Map Page.  
3. Press ENTER or QUIT when finished.  
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BASIC OPERATION > INTERFACE KEYS  
Interface Keys  
NAV Key  
IN/OUT Zoom Keys  
Press and release at any time to view the  
Navigation menu.  
From the Map Page, press to zoom in or out.  
From any other page, press to scroll up or  
down a list.  
QUIT Key  
PAGE Key  
Press and release to cancel data entry or  
exit a page.  
Press to cycle through the Main pages.  
ROCKER Key  
Press to end an operation in progress and  
return to the main page.  
Press up/down or right/left to move through  
lists, highlight fields, on-screen buttons and  
icons, enter data, or move the map pointer.  
MENU Key  
Press and release to view options for a page.  
Press twice to view the Main Menu.  
FIND Key  
Press to search for points such as user  
waypoints, cities, and services.  
ENTER/MARK Key  
Press and release to enter highlighted options  
POWER Key  
and data or confirm on-screen messages.  
Press and hold to turn unit on or off.  
Press and release to adjust backlighting.  
Press and hold at any time to mark your  
current location as a waypoint.  
MOB Key  
Press and hold for MOB (Man OverBoard).  
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BASIC OPERATION > ENTERING DATA AND SELECTING OPTIONS  
Some pages contain on-screen buttons. As shown below, the New  
Waypoint Page has three function buttons: Map, Delete, and OK.  
To activate a function, highlight the button, and press ENTER.  
Entering Data and Selecting Options  
You can select and activate options, and enter data to customize the  
GPSMAP 182/182C to fit your requirements. Use the ENTER key  
and the ROCKER to select options, enter names and numbers in  
data fields, and start your selections.  
To select optional feature:  
1. With any page displayed, press MENU to display the  
options menu. The options menu displays a list of optional  
features that are specific for that page. To select an option  
requires movement of the cursor. This is referred to as  
highlighting, selecting, or choosing an item.  
Function Buttons  
2. Use the ROCKER to move the cursor (highlight) up and  
down a list or up, down, left, and right on menus.  
3. After you highlight the selection, press ENTER to start the  
feature, or press MENU to display a sub-menu or list with  
more feature options. Repeat this process to select an  
option from the list, or press QUIT to return to the previous  
setting.  
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BASIC OPERATION > USING THE MAP POINTER  
To pan the map:  
1. Use the IN/OUT keys to select a map scale.  
Using the Map Pointer  
Working from the Map Page centers around the use of the pointer.  
Controlled by the ROCKER, the pointer is an important tool that  
can be used to pan to other map locations, mark and edit waypoints  
and routes, and review location data of on-screen map items and  
waypoints.  
2. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer. A data field appears  
at the top of the display showing the bearing and distance  
from your boat to the pointer, along with the latitude and  
longitude of the pointer.  
3. Press QUIT to re-center your boat on the map.  
Distance  
Bearing  
Current  
Location  
nter Coordinates  
Map Pointer  
Map Scale  
The map display actively scrolls or pans, enabling you to explore  
areas around the world and create waypoints and routes. Pressing  
QUIT returns the map to your present location.  
NOTE: When the pointer reaches the edge of the map, the unit  
may pause as it loads new map data.  
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BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS  
ENTER/MARK Key  
Creating and Using Waypoints  
The GPSMAP 182/182C stores up to 3,000 alphanumeric  
waypoints with a user-defined symbol, comments, and depth  
available for each waypoint. Waypoints can be created using two  
basic methods.  
The GPSMAP 182/182C’s ENTER/MARK key quickly captures  
your present location to create a new waypoint. You must have  
a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to mark your present position.  
This can be determined by looking at the GPS tab on the Main  
Menu. When you move the pointer over a map item, a highlighted  
description of that item appears. You can also use this option to  
manually enter waypoint coordinates.  
ENTER/MARK Key—marks your present location, and provides  
options to select a map location or map item from the map display.  
You can also enter a new waypoint’s location coordinates manually.  
To mark your present position:  
Graphically—defines a new waypoint location from the map  
display using the ROCKER.  
1. Press and hold ENTER/MARK until the New Waypoint  
window appears, and release it. A default three-digit name  
and symbol is created for the new waypoint.  
2. To accept the waypoint with the default name and symbol,  
press ENTER to confirm the highlighted OK prompt.  
3. To enter a different name, highlight the name field and press  
ENTER, then use the ROCKER to enter the new letter/  
numbers, and press ENTER when finished. Use up to 10  
alphanumeric characters for the name.  
4. To select a different symbol, highlight the symbol field to the  
left of the name, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to  
highlight the new symbol, and press ENTER.  
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5. To enter optional comments or a depth, highlight the  
Comments or Depth field to the right of the location  
coordinates and press ENTER, use the ROCKER to enter a  
value, and press ENTER.  
To create a new waypoint graphically:  
1. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the map location.  
If you want to create the new waypoint at an on-screen map  
item, highlight the map item on the display.  
6. To manually enter a set of coordinates, highlight the  
coordinates and press ENTER, use the ROCKER to enter  
the new coordinates, and press ENTER when finished.  
2. Press and release ENTER/MARK to capture the pointer  
location. Do not hold the button down, as doing so marks  
your present location, not the map location.  
7. When finished, use the ROCKER to highlight OK, and press  
ENTER to save the waypoint into memory.  
If you are not using a map item to create a waypoint, go to  
step 4.  
3. Highlight Create Wpt or OK, and press ENTER.  
Creating Waypoints Graphically  
4. To accept the waypoint with the default name and symbol,  
Waypoints can also be created from the map display. To mark  
a map location or map item, select the location or item with the  
pointer and press ENTER/MARK. When selecting a location or  
map item, a description of the point, its distance and bearing from  
your current location and the latitude/longitude of the pointer are  
displayed along the top of the map.  
press ENTER.  
5. To change the name, symbol, or add a comment or depth,  
highlight the appropriate field, and press ENTER. Make  
your changes, and press ENTER when finished.  
6. After entering and confirming your changes, move the  
highlight back to OK, and press ENTER.  
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BASIC OPERATION > MAN OVERBOARD (MOB)  
When a MOB has been activated, a MOB waypoint with an  
international MOB symbol is created and the unit is on an active  
navigation to that point. Use any of the Navigation pages to guide  
you back to the MOB point. The MOB waypoint is stored in the  
waypoint list and you can delete or edit like any other waypoint.  
Man OverBoard (MOB)  
The GPSMAP 182/182C’s Man OverBoard (MOB) function  
simultaneously marks and sets a course to a location for quick  
response to emergency situations.  
The MOB function allows you to quickly activate  
navigation back to a location.  
To stop navigation, highlight  
Stop Navigation, and press ENTER.  
To activate the MOB function:  
1. Press the MOB key.  
2. Press ENTER to confirm and begin navigating to the MOB  
location.  
3. To stop navigation to the MOB location, press NAV,  
highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER.  
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BASIC OPERATION > REVIEWING AND EDITING WAYPOINTS  
3. From the Waypoint Edit Page, you can change the name,  
symbol, comment, location coordinates, or depth for the  
selected waypoint. When the changes are made, highlight  
Next, and press ENTER to save them, or press QUIT.  
Reviewing and Editing Waypoints  
When you have created and stored a waypoint, it can be reviewed,  
modified, renamed, moved, or deleted at any time through the  
Waypoint Edit Page. The Waypoint Edit Page is available for any  
stored waypoint by selecting the waypoint on the map, or selecting  
it from the waypoint lists under the Points tab on the Main Menu.  
Symbol  
Name  
Coordinates  
Comment  
Depth  
Sub Tabs  
Waypoint List  
Waypoint Edit Page  
To change the waypoint name:  
1. Highlight the waypoint name field, and press ENTER.  
To access the Waypoint Edit Page:  
1. Use the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint on the map.  
Or  
2. Use the ROCKER to enter a new name, and press ENTER  
when finished.  
Press MENU twice, highlight the Points tab, and then  
highlight a waypoint from the User or Proximity lists.  
2. Press ENTER to display the Waypoint Edit Page.  
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BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION  
To change the waypoint symbol:  
1. Highlight the waypoint symbol field to the left of the  
Navigating to a Destination  
Using the Nav Key  
waypoint name, and press ENTER.  
The NAV key provides three ways to navigate to a destination: Go  
To Point, Follow Route, and Follow Track (TracBack). When you  
are actively navigating, you see a straight line that runs from your  
current location to the destination. The Go To option is the easiest  
method for selecting a destination. A Go To allows you to select a  
destination point and quickly set a direct course from your present  
location. If you have a point highlighted on a list or the map or  
if you are already navigating to a point, Go To <point name>  
appears in addition to Go To Point. The Go To function can be  
accessed from any list of points or graphically from the map.  
2. Use the ROCKER to select a new symbol and press  
ENTER.  
To change the Comment, Location, Coordinates,  
or Depth:  
1. Highlight the field, and press ENTER.  
2. Use the ROCKER to edit/enter the data. To move to the  
next line, press right on the ROCKER.  
3. Press ENTER when finished.  
To move the waypoint on the map:  
1. From the Waypoint Edit Page, highlight Show Map and  
press ENTER.  
2. Highlight the waypoint, and press ENTER. A MOVE label  
now appears under the pointer arrow in addition to a  
distance, bearing, and coordinate window. You can also  
use the IN and OUT keys to zoom the map. The map scale  
appears in the lower right corner.  
3. Use the ROCKER to point to the new location, and press  
ENTER.  
4. To stop the move process, press QUIT.  
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To activate a Go To from a point list:  
1. Press the NAV key. Highlight Go To Point, and press  
ENTER.  
Selecting a Go To Graphically  
A graphical Go To can be used to select one of three items from  
the map display: an existing waypoint, on-screen map items such  
as roads, rivers, cities, and navaids, or a new map point. If you  
are selecting a map item as the Go To destination, the GPSMAP  
182/182C automatically uses the name of the map item, but the  
point is not stored in the waypoint list. See page 21 for creating  
waypoints using map items. If you are selecting a new map point  
(non-map item) as the Go To destination, the GPSMAP 182/182C  
automatically creates a waypoint at the pointer location.  
2. From the Find menu, highlight Waypoints, and press  
ENTER. (You can also choose to go to other points, such as  
Cities or Tide Stations from this list.)  
3. To select a waypoint from the waypoint lists, use the  
ROCKER to highlight either the By Name or Nearest tab,  
select a waypoint, and press ENTER.  
Or  
To select a waypoint from the map, highlight either the User  
or Nearest tab and press MENU. With Select From Map  
highlighted, press ENTER. Use the zoom IN and OUT keys  
and the ROCKER to select a waypoint, then press ENTER.  
To activate an existing waypoint or map item as a Go  
To from the map display:  
1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint or map item  
on-screen, and press NAV.  
2. Highlight Go To <waypoint name>, then press ENTER.  
Or  
1. Highlight the waypoint or map item, press ENTER.  
2. Highlight Go To from options at the bottom of the window,  
and press ENTER.  
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BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION  
To Go To a new map point (non-map item):  
1. Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer to a location.  
TracBack Navigation (Navigating a Track)  
The TracBack function allows you to retrace your path using the  
track log automatically stored in the receiver’s memory. This  
feature eliminates the need to store waypoints along the way.  
TracBack routes are created by reducing your track log into a route  
of up to 254 turns and activating an inverted route along those  
points. When activated, a TracBack route leads you back to the  
oldest stored track log point, so it’s a good idea to clear the existing  
track log before you start your current trip.  
2. Press NAV.  
3. With Go To MAP Point highlighted, press ENTER.  
You must save a track before using the Follow Track option.  
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To display the track on the Map and Highway Pages,  
highlight the check box to the left of Show on Map and  
Highway, and press ENTER.  
To clear the track log and define a starting point for a  
TracBack route:  
1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu.  
To view the track on the map, highlight Review on Map  
and press ENTER. Pressing MENU on this page activates  
the options to Measure Distance (see page 32) and Point  
to on Main Map. Press QUIT to return to the Save Track  
window.  
2. Using the ROCKER, highlight the Track tab, and highlight  
the Active sub tab to the right.  
3. Use the ROCKER to select the Erase option, and press  
ENTER.  
4. Highlight the OK field, and press ENTER.  
4. Highlight OK and press ENTER to save the track. Press  
QUIT to exit.  
You must first save the track log before you can use the Follow  
Track feature. The Save feature allows you to store up to 15 track  
logs from certain times and dates.  
Default Track Name  
To save a track log:  
1. From the Main Menu, use the ROCKER to highlight the  
Total number of points  
Track tab, and highlight the Active tab to the right.  
Total Distance  
Change color  
2. Use the ROCKER to select Save, and press ENTER.  
of track line  
3. From the Save Back Through window, highlight time, date,  
Check this box to  
display track  
or Entire Log and press ENTER When the track has been  
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saved, the Save Track window is displayed. The default  
name, distance, number of points (500 max), and color is  
displayed in the Save Track window.  
To change the name of the saved track, highlight the name  
field, and press ENTER. Then make your changes, and  
press ENTER.  
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If the track log interval is set to the Time option, the route  
can not follow your exact path. For best performance, keep  
the interval set to resolution.  
To activate a TracBack using the NAV key:  
1. Press NAV, highlight the Follow Track option, and press  
ENTER.  
2. Highlight the track you want to follow, and press ENTER.  
If the receiver is turned off or satellite coverage is lost during  
your trip, the TracBack draws a straight line between any  
point where coverage was lost and where it resumed.  
3. Choose Original to navigate from the start to the end of  
your trip, or choose Reverse to navigate from the end to the  
start of your trip, and press ENTER.  
If the track log’s changes in distance and direction are too  
complex, 254 waypoints may not mark your path accurately.  
The receiver then assigns the 254 waypoints to the most  
significant points of your track, and simplifies segments with  
fewer changes in direction.  
4. To stop TracBack navigation, press NAV, highlight Stop  
Navigation, and press ENTER.  
When a TracBack is active, the GPSMAP 182/182C takes the  
track log currently stored in memory and divides it into segments  
called legs. Up to 254 temporary turns (BEGIN, TURN 1, TURN  
2, TURN 3,...., TURN X, END) are created to mark the most  
significant features of the track log in order to duplicate your exact  
path as closely as possible. To get the most out of the TracBack  
feature, remember the following tips:  
For more information on setting up the Track options and saved  
tracks, see page 59.  
Always clear the track log at the starting point.  
The Record Mode option on the track log setup page must be  
set to Fill or Wrap.  
There must be at least two track log points stored in memory  
to create a TracBack route.  
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BASIC OPERATION > ROUTES  
To create a route using the Route Edit Map Page:  
1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu.  
Routes  
The last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user-defined  
route. The GPSMAP 182/182C allows you to create and store up  
to 50 reversible routes (numbered 1-50), with up to 254 waypoints  
each. Routes can be created and modified in two ways. The first  
method is to create the route using a map page. This method allows  
you to select points on the map and see each route leg as it is  
created. The second method is to enter the waypoint names as text  
on the Route Review Page. You to see a list of the waypoints as  
you create the route. All of the route functions are accessed through  
the Main Menu or the NAV key.  
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Route tab and press the  
MENU key to display the route options page, or highlight the  
first available blank route slot, and press ENTER. (Skip to  
step 4 if you use this method.)  
3. Select the New Route option, and press ENTER.  
4. To add an existing waypoint or map item to the route, use  
the pointer to select the waypoint or map item, and press  
ENTER. Map items do not appear in the waypoint list. To  
create a waypoint from a map item, see page 21.  
5. To add a new waypoint to the route, use the map pointer to  
select the map location, and press ENTER. Press ENTER  
again to confirm the new waypoint. You can also change the  
name and symbol of the new waypoint (see page 8).  
As you add each new waypoint to the route, the data  
window at the top of the map display shows the waypoint/  
map item name, bearing and distance from your location,  
and coordinates of the pointer. The bottom of the display  
shows the number of available and used points. A route line  
appears on the map to indicate each completed leg, and a  
dotted line appears indicating the distance and bearing to  
the arrow pointer from the last route waypoint.  
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have finished defining all  
route waypoints.  
Route Tab and Route Options Menu  
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7. When finished, press QUIT twice to return to the Route List  
Page. Highlight Edit as Text, and press ENTER to return to  
the Route Review Page.  
To create a route using text on the Route  
Review Page:  
1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu.  
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Route tab and press  
MENU to display the route options page, or highlight the  
first available blank route slot, and press ENTER. (Skip to  
step 4 if you use this method.)  
3. Select the New Route option, and press ENTER.  
4. Press MENU, select Edit as Text, and press ENTER.  
5. Use the ROCKER to highlight the first field under the word  
Waypoint, and press ENTER.  
ADD appears below the  
pointer as you insert points.  
Choose the category you want to  
add a route point from.  
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BASIC OPERATION > FIND  
6. From the Find menu, highlight Waypoints, and press  
ENTER. You can also choose from other categories, such  
as Cities or Tide Stations from this list. From either the  
By Name or Nearest tab lists, choose the waypoint you  
want and press ENTER. (See page 50 for searching for  
waypoints by name.)  
Find  
Use the FIND key to search the unit for user waypoints, map items  
and any BlueChart or MapSource information loaded to the unit  
or on a data card. Press FIND to display a list of available find  
categories. The default items are Waypoints, Cities, Tide Stations,  
and Transportation. If you press FIND and are in Pan Mode, the  
unit centers its search from the location where the map pointer is  
located.  
7. From the Waypoint Review Page, OK is automatically  
highlighted. You can use the Show Map option to view  
the point on the map, and then press QUIT when finished  
viewing to return to the Waypoint Review Page. Press  
ENTER to add the point to the route. The next field  
automatically highlights.  
8. Repeat steps 5-7 until all the route points are entered.  
Press QUIT to return to the Route List Page.  
Find Items List  
Choose a waypoint from either the  
By Name or Nearest tab list.  
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BASIC OPERATION > FIND  
The Find option also supports a “find from” feature that allows  
you to center your search around an item you have just found. For  
example, you search for “Restricted Areas” and you find a point  
named “Anchoring Prohibited.” If you press FIND again, “From  
Anchoring Prohibited” appears as the new search from the point.  
To Find an item from your current location:  
1. From any page, press FIND.  
2. Using the ROCKER, highlight the category from a list, and  
press ENTER.  
3. For Waypoints and Cities, search using By Name or  
Nearest. Use the ROCKER to highlight a sub tab. For By  
Name, use the top field to spell out the name or scroll down  
through the list. (See page 8 for steps on entering a name.)  
Also, use the Find feature to center your search from any waypoint,  
route list entry, map item, or tide station. Highlight the item you  
want to find from, and press the FIND key.  
To Find an item from other locations:  
1. From the Map page, use the ROCKER to pan to a location,  
and press FIND.  
Nearest To Boat—centers search from your boat’s current  
location.  
Nearest To Other—centers your search around another map  
location.  
2. Using the ROCKER, highlight a category from the list, and  
press ENTER.  
Nearest To Next—centers search from the next point of your  
active route.  
You can also Find  
from items found on  
the Find List.  
Nearest To Destination—centers search from the last point  
of your active route.  
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To Find an item using the Find options:  
From any page, press FIND.  
Additional Information  
1
Items located using the Find feature have information about the  
point available. The information varies depending on the type of  
data loaded on the optional data card. Tabs along the top of the  
detail window contain the information available for the item. Any  
additional options are displayed along the bottom.  
2. Using the ROCKER, highlight a category from the list, and  
press ENTER.  
3
From the search results list, press MENU, highlight an  
option, and press ENTER.  
To view additional information for a Find item:  
1. From the Find list, highlight an item, and press ENTER.  
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the individual tabs and show  
the information. To view all of the information, highlight the  
field, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to scroll through  
the text, or press MENU and choose a scroll option.  
Additional  
Information Tabs  
Distance,  
Bearing,and  
Coordinates of item  
Find Menu Options  
Additional Options  
Information Window  
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BASIC OPERATION > DSC  
information (such as who they are and the type of vessel) in their  
database while they are in transit to the caller’s location.  
DSC  
The DSC tab on the Main Menu allows you to control and set up  
the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) features on the GPSMAP 182/  
182C.  
A non-emergency DSC Position Report allows mariners to  
exchange and display the positions of one another. When a DSC  
position is received, the mariner can choose to create a waypoint or  
to show the received location on an electronic map.  
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and  
Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to transmit and  
receive location information. The chartplotter repeats the call  
properties received from the VHF radio on the chartplotter. The  
GPSMAP 182/182C requires input from a DSC enabled VHF radio  
to display position, and sound/display alerts from a Distress Call or  
Position Report. Conversely, the VHF radio requires input from a  
GPS to transmit position coordinates for a Distress Call or Position  
Report. For connection information, refer to “Connecting the  
Power and Data” on page 98.  
Anytime a vessel receives a DSC call, they can store and quickly  
navigate to that location using a Go To. This makes DSC a time  
saver, especially in an emergency situation. To use DSC, a user  
must first register their VHF radio with the FCC and receive a  
Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number.  
For more information about Digital Selective Calling and Maritime  
Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) numbers, refer to page 103 in the  
“Appendix.”  
An emergency DSC Distress Call allows a vessel in trouble  
to transmit a substantial amount of information in a single  
transmission or call, without the need for voice communication.  
When any nearby rescuer receives the DSC signal, an alarm sounds  
and they immediately receive the location of the caller. The rescuer  
can then choose to navigate to the caller’s location to assist, or  
forward the call on to the Coast Guard. When the Coast Guard  
receives the call, they can immediately access the caller’s  
Understanding Distress Calls  
When the GPSMAP 182/182C receives a Distress Call from  
a connected DSC-enabled VHF radio, an alert message and  
notification page appear, and an alarm tone sounds. Distress Calls  
are shown in the DSC Call List and Log with a checkered symbol.  
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When a Distress Call or Position Report is placed in the Call List  
and Log, the information on the Notification Page is retained.  
To review a DSC call or log entry, highlight the entry, and  
press ENTER. The DSC Entry Review Page is identical to the  
Notification Page with one exception, the entry can be deleted.  
Understanding Position Reports  
A Position Report is similar to a Distress Call except no alarm is  
sounded. Position Reports are not broadcast to all DSC users and  
are shown with a boat symbol.  
DSC Entry Review Page  
Receiving DSC Calls  
Each time you receive a Distress Call or Position Report, a  
Notification Page appears, and the call is placed in the DSC Call  
List and Log. The Notification Page contains information about  
the call including the type of call (distress or position report),  
the MMSI number of the caller, a user definable name, the time  
and date of the call, the Bearing and Distance from your current  
position, and the coordinates of the caller. To see the caller’s  
location on a map, select the Show Map button. To create a  
waypoint at the caller’s location, select the Create Wpt button. To  
close the Notification Page, press the QUIT key.  
To review a call or log entry:  
1. Press Menu twice.  
2. Open the Call List or Log from the DSC tab.  
3. Press up or down on ROCKER to highlight the call you want  
to review.  
4. Press ENTER to open the DSC Entry Review Page.  
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BASIC OPERATION > DSC  
3. Enter the MMSI number, a Name, and any comments.  
DSC Call List  
The DSC Call List displays the 50 most recent calls, even if the unit  
is left unattended. The Call List displays the most recent call from a  
vessel. If a second call is received from the same vessel, it replaces  
the first call in the Call List. Press MENU to sort the list and delete  
entries.  
4. When finished, highlight OK, and press ENTER.  
DSC Log  
When DSC calls are received, they are automatically placed in the  
Log, with the most recent call at the top. The unit can log up to 100  
calls. When 100 calls are logged, the oldest log is removed when a  
new call is received. Press MENU to sort the list and delete entries.  
New Directory Item Page  
DSC Directory  
When a Distress Call, Position Report or Directory item is named,  
the name is attached to that particular MMSI number. If a name  
is used, all DSC entries of the same MMSI number will show the  
name.  
The DSC Directory acts much like a phone book and can hold up  
to 50 entries. Pressing MENU from this page displays options to  
add a New Item, Delete a highlighted entry, or Delete All entries.  
To add a new Directory entry:  
1. Open the DSC Directory in the Main Menu.  
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the first blank space in the  
directory list, and press ENTER.  
Or  
Press MENU, highlight New Item, and press ENTER.  
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BASIC OPERATION > DSC  
Navigating to a Position Report or Distress Call  
After a Position Report or a Distress Call is received, navigation  
can be quickly set to the call location.  
Setting up DSC  
The DSC Setup sub tab allows you to turn DSC On and Off.  
This Setup tab also allows you to simulate Distress Calls and  
Position Reports while the unit is in Simulator Mode (see page 3).  
Simulating calls is helpful for practice before connecting to the real  
system. The Distress Call simulator also helps to check if alarms  
are working properly.  
To navigate to Position Report or Distress Call:  
1
Press the NAV key.  
2. With Go To (MMSI/Name) highlighted, press ENTER.  
Or  
1. Highlight the call on the Call List or Log, and press NAV.  
2. With Go To (MMSI/Name) or (DSC) highlighted, press  
ENTER.  
DSC Setup  
Navigating to a DSC Call  
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MAIN PAGES > OVERVIEW  
MAIN PAGES  
Five main display pages are always available: Map Page, Pointer Page, Numbers Page, Highway Page, and Active Route Page. You can  
cycle through these pages by pressing either PAGE or QUIT. If you have an external Sonar Module with transducer connected to the  
GPSMAP 182/182C, a Sonar Page is inserted between the Map Page and Pointer Page. For more information on the Sonar Page, refer to  
the “Using Sonar” section on pages 78-91.  
With the Map Page displayed, press PAGE several times. Each time you press PAGE the next main page is appears. Do the same with the  
QUIT key. QUIT acts the same as PAGE, except the pages are displayed in a reverse sequence.  
Each main page has an options menu. Options menus contain the setup options and functions that apply to that page. Press MENU to  
display the options menu. Use the ROCKER to select an item from the options menu and press ENTER. Many of the menus in the  
GPSMAP 182/182C are arranged in a tab layout. Use the ROCKER to move left or right from tab to tab.  
Notice that either PAGE or QUIT stops the current function and returns you to the main page. If you find yourself lost in a menu or you  
start a function you do not want, press PAGE or QUIT.  
Pointer Page  
Numbers Page  
Map Page  
Highway Page  
Active Route Page  
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MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE  
Data Fields  
Map Page  
The Map Page provides a comprehensive display of electronic  
cartography, plotting, and navigational data. When in the BlueChart  
data coverage area or using optional MapSource software, the  
map display shows your boat on a digital chart, complete with  
geographic names, map items, navaids, and a host of other chart  
features. It also plots your track and displays any routes and  
waypoints you create. A map pointer allows you pan and scroll to  
other map areas, determine the distance and bearing to a location,  
and perform various route and waypoint functions.  
Land  
User Waypoint  
Map Item  
Water  
Position Triangle  
Navaids  
Geographic  
Name  
Map Scale  
When the pointer is active, an additional data window appears  
below the data fields to indicate the location, range, and bearing  
to the pointer, a selected waypoint, or map item. The map scale  
displays at the bottom right of the page.  
Map Page  
The GPSMAP 182/182C system starts in the Position Mode,  
with your location centered on the map display. When sufficient  
map coverage is not available to keep your location centered, the  
position triangle moves toward the edge of the display.  
The Zoom IN and OUT keys combined with the ROCKER, allow  
you select zoom ranges and move the pointer. Two basic map  
operating modes, Position Mode and Pointer Mode, determine what  
cartography is shown on the map display. Position Mode moves the  
cartography to keep the present position marker within the display  
area. Pan Mode moves the cartography to keep the map pointer  
within the display area.  
Pan Mode starts when the ROCKER is pressed. The pointer  
is moved over the map display using the ROCKER. When the  
pointer reaches the edge of the display, the map scrolls forward  
under the pointer.  
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MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE  
Using the Map Pointer  
Additional  
The pointer pans away from your present location (even outside  
of your current detail coverage.) As you pan past the edge of the  
current map display, the screen actively scrolls forward to provide  
continuous map coverage. An hourglass symbol appears by the  
pointer while the unit is busy drawing new map details.  
Information Tabs  
Pressing ENTER while  
highlighting a map item  
brings up additional  
details and options.  
Additional Options  
To select an on-screen waypoint or map item with the  
map pointer:  
1. Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer to a waypoint or  
map item. (If there are several waypoints grouped closely  
together, zoom in closer for a better view.)  
Move the pointer  
over an item  
on the map to  
highlight it.  
2. When a waypoint or map item is selected, it is highlighted  
on-screen, with the name and location displayed. Press  
ENTER to show details of the map item. When in the  
BlueChart coverage area or using optional MapSource  
data, additional information tabs appear. Use the ROCKER  
to highlight the individual tabs, and display additional  
information and options.  
As you move the pointer, the distance and bearing from your  
present location to the pointer is displayed in the data window,  
along with the pointer’s location coordinates. Keep in mind that  
when the pointer is stationary, the distance and bearing from your  
present position changes as your location moves. The pointer can  
also be used to view on-screen waypoint and map item properties  
directly from the map display.  
3. Press QUIT to re-center your location on-screen.  
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MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE  
Use the pointer to create new waypoints directly from the map.  
Selecting Map Zoom Range  
The map display has 28 available zoom ranges from 20 ft to 800 mi  
(5 m to 1200 km.) The map scale is controlled by the IN and OUT  
keys, with the current scale displayed at the bottom right of the  
data window.  
To create a waypoint with the pointer:  
1. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the map location.  
2. Press ENTER. The New Map Waypoint window appears.  
(If the pointer is on a map item, you can access details  
about the item by pressing ENTER.)  
To select a map zoom range:  
3. Press ENTER while Create Wpt is highlighted.  
Press the OUT key to zoom out and the IN key to zoom in.  
4. Press ENTER to confirm the new waypoint using the default  
NOTE: The scale value represents the distance from one end of  
the scale bar to the other.  
three-digit name and symbol.  
For more information about waypoints, see page 8.  
Using Built-In Basemap  
Using BlueChart/MapSource Data  
Overzoom, no additional data is available  
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MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE  
The GPSMAP 182/182C’s system has a built-in worldwide  
database to 20 mi, with more detailed coverage available through  
the use of the BlueChart or MapSource data. The GPSMAP  
182/182C displays cartography as long as there is chart information  
available for the range you have selected. Map coverage conforms  
to the following conditions:  
Map Page Options  
Many features of the GPSMAP 182/182C are menu driven. Each  
main page has an options menu, allowing you to customize the  
corresponding page to your preferences and/or select special  
features that specifically relate to that page. The data window,  
located at the top of the main pages, provides a user-selectable  
layout of various types of useful data. Each data field can be  
configured to display any one of several data options. The data  
window layout can be configured to display additional data fields  
and change the size of the data displayed.  
When the selected zoom range is covered by the internal  
database, BlueChart, or MapSource data, cartography is  
displayed.  
When the selected zoom range is covered by both  
the internal database and BlueChart/MapSource data,  
cartography is displayed using the data with the best  
resolution.  
The Map Page provides access to functions and features relating to  
the Map Page and layout options.  
To display and select the Map Page options:  
1. Press MENU.  
When the selected zoom range exceeds the resolution of the  
data in use, an Overzoom warning appears below the scale.  
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight an option, and press ENTER.  
The available options are Full Screen Map/Show Data, Change  
Numbers, Measure Distance, Show Sonar (If equipped with an  
external Sonar Module, see the “Using Sonar” section on  
pages 78-91 for details on this feature,) Set Up Map and Turn  
Declutter on/off. Following are details on using each of these  
options.  
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MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE  
Change Numbers—specifies the type of data displayed in each  
data field used on the map display.  
To change a data field:  
1. From the menu, use the ROCKER to highlight the Change  
Numbers option, and press ENTER.  
2. Move the field highlight to the data field you want to change,  
and press ENTER.  
3. Move up or down on the list using the ROCKER to highlight  
the data you want to display, and press ENTER. To exit,  
press QUIT.  
Map Page Options  
Full Screen Map/Show Data—toggles between a Map Page  
without or with data fields on the map display.  
To maximize the map/show data fields:  
1. Highlight Full Screen Map, and press ENTER. The Map  
Page is now maximized with no data fields.  
2. To show the data fields again, press MENU, highlight Show  
Data, and press ENTER.  
NOTE: Pointer, Highway, Location, and Sonar field options  
are only available on medium and large sized data fields.  
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3. Move the pointer to the end measurement point. The  
bearing and distance from the reference point and pointer  
coordinates appear in the data window at the top of the  
display. Press QUIT to finish.  
You can also choose to merge the four medium default data fields  
to a single, large field for better readability or you can split any or  
all of the default data fields to show four small data fields.  
Single, large data  
field  
Pointer  
Coordinates  
Default, medium  
fields  
Distance and  
Bearing  
Split, small  
fields  
Map Pointer  
Measure Distance—measures the bearing and distance between  
any two points on the map display.  
Full screen map shown.  
To measure the bearing/distance between two points:  
1. Highlight Measure Distance, and press ENTER. An  
on-screen pointer labeled ENT REF appears on the map  
display at your present location.  
2. Move the pointer to a reference point (the point that you  
want to measure from), and press ENTER.  
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MAIN PAGES > POINTER PAGE  
Set Up Map—configures the map display preferences, including  
map detail, map orientation, automatic zoom, and various map  
items and points. Refer to “Main Menu Map Tab” on page 64 for  
more information.  
Pointer Page  
The Pointer Page provides graphic steering guidance to a  
destination waypoint, with an emphasis on the bearing to your  
destination and current direction of travel. The middle of the  
page features a rotating compass ring that shows your course  
over ground (track) while you are moving, and a bearing pointer  
that indicates the direction of the destination (bearing) relative  
to the course over ground. The compass ring and pointer arrow  
work independently to show—at a glance—the direction of your  
movement and the direction to your destination. For instance, if  
the arrow points up, you are going directly to the waypoint. If the  
arrow points any direction other than up, turn toward the arrow  
until it points up—then continue in that direction.  
Defaults—restores settings back to factory settings for the  
tab highlighted.  
All Map Defaults—restores settings back to factory settings  
for all tabs.  
To change a map setup feature:  
1. From the Map Page menu, highlight Set Up Map, and press  
ENTER.  
2. Press left or right on the ROCKER to highlight a tab, press  
up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the setting you  
want to change, and press ENTER.  
The current speed, distance to the next waypoint, turn angle and  
current location are displayed at the top of the screen. This page  
provides better steering guidance when traveling at slower speeds  
and/or when making frequent directional changes. When you are  
not navigating to a waypoint, the compass ring shows the current  
direction of travel but the arrow does not appear.  
3. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight to a setting,  
and press ENTER. To exit, press QUIT.  
Turn Declutter On/Off—toggles between showing BlueChart spot  
soundings and map outlines for easier viewing.  
NOTE: The bearing pointer, bearing bug, and compass ring  
may point in various directions when you are stationary or at  
very low speeds. When you start moving, the pointer is correct.  
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MAIN PAGES > NUMBERS PAGE  
Numbers Page  
The Numbers Page allows for precision navigation to 1 degree of  
steerage. The default page displays three large numbers fields. You  
can customize the Numbers Page to display the size and number  
of fields along with the type data you want to see. See page 31 for  
instructions on changing the data fields.  
Current  
Go To  
Destination  
Data  
Fields  
Bearing  
Bug  
The Numbers Page provides a quick reference for the important  
data you want to display. By default, the page displays three large,  
user-selectable data fields showing a compass ribbon, speed, and  
current location coordinates. You can also choose to show the three  
data fields in large lettering for better readability or you can split  
any or all of the data fields to show four smaller data fields. See  
page 31 for detailed instructions on changing the data fields and  
layout of the Numbers Page.  
Compass  
Ring  
Bearing  
Pointer  
The Pointer Page features a menu page that provides access to  
layout and data field options. The data window, located at the top  
of the page, provides a user-selectable layout of various types of  
useful data. Each data field can be configured to display several  
data options. The data window layout can be configured to display  
additional data fields and change the size of the data displayed.  
To display and select the Pointer Page options:  
1. Press MENU.  
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight an option, and press ENTER.  
For detailed instructions on changing the data fields and  
layout of the Pointer Page, see page 31.  
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MAIN PAGES > HIGHWAY PAGE  
Highway Page  
The Highway Page provides graphic steering guidance to a  
destination waypoint, placing greater emphasis on your straight-  
line course, and the distance and direction you are off course.  
As you head toward your destination, the middle of the screen  
provides visual guidance to your waypoint on a moving graphic  
highway. Your present location is at the bottom center of the  
highway display. The line down the middle of the highway  
represents your course. As you navigate toward a waypoint, the  
highway moves—indicating the direction you are off course. To  
stay on course, steer toward the center of the highway.  
Numbers Page  
shown with middle  
data field split into  
four fields  
To split the data fields:  
1. Press MENU, and press ENTER.  
2. Highlight a data field, and press MENU.  
3. Highlight Split Numbers, and press ENTER. Four new data  
fields appear. Press QUIT to finish.  
Steer toward  
the center of the  
highway or toward  
the black vertical  
bar on the compass  
ribbon to get back  
on course.  
4. To return to the original configuration, repeat steps  
1 and 2, but instead of Split Numbers, select either Merge  
Numbers or Defaults. Press QUIT to finish.  
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The four data fields at the top of the page provide additional  
user-selectable guidance information. Additionally, a compass  
ribbon shows your current heading along with a dark, vertical bar  
that indicates the direct bearing to the navigation point. When the  
dark, vertical indicator (or arrow) lines up with the lighter red bar  
in the middle, you are heading directly to the navigation point.  
Use the Highway Page as your primary navigation page in lieu of  
the Pointer Page when your main concern is following a defined  
course.  
You can zoom in or out on the Highway display for a smaller or  
larger view. Five available settings range from 1X to 16X, with a  
default setting of 8X. The current scale appears in the bottom right  
of the display.  
To zoom in or out on the highway display:  
Press either the IN or OUT key to increase or decrease the  
zoom scale.  
Highway Page Options  
The Highway options page defines the data fields and selects the  
waypoints and tracks that are displayed. The data window, located  
at the top of the page, provides a user-selectable layout of various  
types of data. Each data field can be configured to display several  
data options. The data window layout can be configured to display  
additional data fields and change the size of the data displayed.  
Current  
Waypoint  
Data Fields  
Course  
To display and select the Highway Page options:  
1. Press MENU.  
2. Using the ROCKER, highlight an option, and press ENTER.  
Present  
Location  
Zoom  
Scale  
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MAIN PAGES > ACTIVE ROUTE PAGE  
Active Route Page  
Check or uncheck  
the options you  
want to show/not  
show on the  
The Active Route Page shows each point of the active route, with  
the point name, distance and choice of Course, ETA, Fuel, Leg  
Distance, Leg Fuel, Leg Time, Sunrise, Sunset, or Time To for each  
point from your present location. The current destination point is  
marked with an arrow icon. As you navigate a route, the waypoint  
list automatically updates to indicate the next active point first. The  
Active Route and Route Review Pages share many of the same  
features and options. For more information on the Active Route  
Page, see page 17.  
Highway Page.  
Preview Window  
NOTE: The Active Route Page appears when the unit is  
navigating to a destination using a route, TracBack, or Go To.  
Highway Page Set Up  
The following options are available from the Highway Page menu:  
Set Up Highway—allows you to select what waypoints and  
tracks are shown on the Highway display. Use the ROCKER and  
ENTER keys to select/deselect options.  
Change Numbers—specifies the type of data displayed in each  
data field used. For detailed instructions on changing the data fields  
and layout of the Highway Page, see page 31.  
Active Route Page  
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Re-evaluate—reactivates the current route and selects the route  
leg closest to your current location as the active leg. The active leg  
defines the current from and to waypoints.  
Active Route Page Options  
The following options are available from the Active Route Page:  
Hide/Show Numbers—see page 31 for instructions (same  
as Map Page option).  
To re-evaluate an active route:  
1. From the Active Route Page, press MENU.  
Change Numbers—see page 31 for instructions.  
Edit on Map—see page 17 for instructions.  
Add Before—see page 17 for instructions.  
Remove—removes points from a route.  
Invert—reverses the direction of the route.  
Re-evaluate—recalculates and reactivates the current route.  
Invert—reverses the route.  
2. Using the ROCKER, highlight Re-evaluate, and press  
ENTER to recalculate.  
To invert an active route:  
1. From the Active Route Page, press MENU.  
2. Using the ROCKER, highlight Invert, and press ENTER to  
reverse the route.  
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MAIN MENU > GPS TAB  
To select a Menu tab from the Main Menu:  
MAIN MENU  
1. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight a tab. The  
information for the highlighted tab automatically appears  
to the right. If you want to select any of the sub tab items,  
press right on the ROCKER, and press up or down to select  
individual items.  
The Main Menu provides access to various waypoint, system,  
navigation, interface management, and setup menus. The 19 Menu  
tabs are divided into categories by function. The Main Menu is  
available from any page in the system, and is accessed by pressing  
MENU twice. See page 6 for additional instructions on changing  
settings and entering data.  
2. Either press MENU for additional submenu options, or press  
ENTER to make changes to the highlighted item. Press left  
on the ROCKER to get back to the Main Menu tabs list.  
Sub Tabs  
3. Press QUIT to return to the Main Menu.  
Main Menu  
Tabs  
Main Menu  
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MAIN MENU > GPS TAB  
GPS Tab  
Receiver  
Status  
The GPS tab provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition,  
receiver status, and accuracy. The status information provides  
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  
satellites are visible to the receiver and whether or not they are  
being tracked. The signal strength is shown on a bar graph for each  
satellite, with the satellite number below. As the receiver locks onto  
satellites, a signal strength bar appears for each satellite in view.  
The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages:  
Accuracy  
Sky View  
DOP  
Differential  
Status  
Signal Strength  
Bars  
No signal strength bars—the receiver is looking for the  
satellites indicated.  
The status field indicates a 2D or 3D, when the GPSMAP  
182/182C has collected the necessary data from satellites to  
calculate a fix. The unit then updates the location, date, and time.  
Light signal strength bars—the receiver has found the  
satellite(s) and is collecting data.  
You can use the sky view to help determine if any satellites  
are being blocked, and whether you have a current location fix  
(indicated by a 2D, 2D Differential, 3D, or 3D Differential in  
the status field). The sky view shows a bird’s-eye view of the  
position of each satellite relative to the receiver’s last known  
location. The outer circle represents the horizon (north up), the  
inner circle 45º above the horizon, and the center point a position  
directly overhead. You can also set the sky view to a Track Up  
configuration, causing the top of the sky view to align along your  
current track heading.  
Dark signal strength bars—the receiver has collected the  
necessary data and the satellite(s) are ready for use.  
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MAIN MENU > GPS TAB  
WAAS satellites are numbered 33 or higher when viewing the sky  
view on your GPSMAP 182/182C. Initial reception of the WAAS  
signal can take up to 15-20 minutes, then 1-2 minutes afterwards.  
When WAAS differential correction has been received for GPS  
satellites (numbers 32 or below), a D appears in the signal bar of  
the sky view and 2D or 3D Differential appears in the receiver  
status. To learn more about the WAAS system, its satellite positions  
and current state of development, visit the FAA web site  
(http://gps.faa.gov). Because WAAS requires CPU resources of the  
GPSMAP 182/182C to search for and track the satellites, you can  
disable the WAAS feature to improve unit performance if WAAS  
reception is not available in your area. Refer to the “Appendix” for  
more information.  
WAAS Capability  
The GPSMAP 182/182C is capable of receiving WAAS (Wide  
Area Augmentation System) satellite signals. WAAS is an FAA  
(Federal Aviation Administration) funded project to improve the  
overall accuracy and integrity of the GPS signal for aviation use,  
but land/sea based users can also benefit from this system. At this  
time, the system is still in the development stage and is not fully  
operational.  
There are currently two WAAS satellites that can be received in  
the U.S.A., one over the Atlantic Ocean and one over the Pacific  
Ocean, in a geo-stationary orbit over the equator. Effective use  
of the WAAS satellite signal may be limited by your geographic  
location in relation to those satellites, now in developmental  
service. WAAS satellite signal reception requires an absolute  
clear view of the sky and works best when there are no nearby  
obstructions such as buildings and mountains.  
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AutoLocate—the receiver is looking for any satellite whose  
almanac has been collected. This process can take up to five  
minutes.  
To Disable/Enable WAAS capability:  
1. From the GPS tab, press MENU.  
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight WAAS Off or WAAS On, and  
press ENTER.  
Acquiring Satellites—the receiver is looking for and  
collecting data from satellites visible at its last known or  
initialized position, but has not collected enough data to  
calculate a fix.  
2D—at least three satellites with good geometry have been  
acquired and a 2 dimensional position fix (latitude and  
longitude) is being calculated. “2D Differential” appears  
when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D mode and a  
D shows on the strength bar of satellites being corrected.  
3D—at least four satellites with good geometry have been  
acquired and your location is now being calculated in  
latitude, longitude and elevation. “3D Differential” appears  
when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode and a  
D shows on the strength bar of satellites being corrected.  
Highlight WAAS Off, and press ENTER  
to disable the WAAS capabilities.  
Poor GPS Coverage—the receiver is no longer tracking  
enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix.  
Receiver Not Usable—the receiver is unusable, possibly  
due to interference or abnormal satellite conditions. Turn the  
unit off and back on to reset it.  
Simulating—the receiver is in Simulator Mode.  
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MAIN MENU > TIDE TAB  
The Differential Receiver status shows one of the following:  
GPS Tab Options  
The GPS tab features an options page that provides access to  
functions and features relating to the GPS Info display.  
Off—No optional beacon receiver attached or enabled in the  
Comm menu or WAAS off.  
Searching For WAASWAAS is enabled and receiver is  
searching for WAAS signal  
To display and select the GPS Tab options:  
1. Press MENU.  
2. Using the ROCKER, highlight an option, and press ENTER.  
Using WAASWAAS capability enabled and unit receiving  
WAAS corrections.  
NOTE: If a DGPS receiver is attached to the unit and Garmin  
DGPS, RTCM In/NMEA Out, or Other DGPS is enabled on  
Port 2, WAAS is automatically disabled (WAAS off). It is not  
possible for the GPSMAP 182/182C to receive WAAS and  
DGPS corrections at the same time.  
No Beacon Signal—DGPS receiver attached, but not  
transmitting RTCM data to GPS.  
Tuning Beacon—receiver is tuning manual DGPS  
frequency.  
Receiving Beacon—unit is receiving DGPS corrections.  
Scanning Beacon—DGPS receiver is scanning for available  
frequency.  
The Differential SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) indicates, on a scale  
to 0-30db with 30db being the best, the strength of the DGPS signal  
being received. The SNR depends on the mounting of your DGPS  
receiver and the distance from the DGPS transmitting station. If no  
optional DGPS receiver is used with the GPSMAP 182/182C, the  
DGPS Rcvr field displays Off.  
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are in 4-hour increments, and the light, dotted vertical lines are in  
1-hour increments. A solid, vertical line (with the current time box  
at the top) indicates the time of day when using current date and  
intersects the tide graph to show their relationship.  
Tide Tab  
The Tide tab shows a graphical chart that displays tide station  
information in a 24 hour span starting at midnight station time. You  
can choose from different dates and more than 3,000 tide stations.  
Station  
Name  
Date  
You can select from  
a list of nearest  
stations.  
Tide  
Chart  
Event  
Times  
Local Time  
Max. Level  
Day  
Tide Tab  
Current Time Bar  
High Tide  
Curve  
Current Tide  
Height Bar  
The top of the page displays the tide station being referenced,  
below that the date. The top of the chart shows a 24-hour block of  
local time (LCL) for your location, with the reported station time  
(STA) appearing at the bottom. Daytime (light bar) and nighttime  
(dark bar) show across the time scale, with the time progressing  
from left to right. (Local time scales and sunrise/sunset info may  
not be available for a few stations). The solid, light vertical lines  
Low Tide  
Curve  
MLLW  
Night  
Min. Level  
Station Time  
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The tide curve shows as a shaded area, where higher tides are taller  
(blue) and lower tides are shorter (red). The solid, horizontal line  
(with the current tide box on the left) indicates the current tide  
height. The figure to the left of the line shows the current tide level  
in feet. The Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) appears as a solid,  
horizontal line near the bottom of the chart (This line only appears  
if the tide ranges to the zero value or below). The numbers directly  
below/above LCL and STA indicate the maximum/minimum levels,  
respectively. The four data fields below the chart, indicate event  
times and levels the tide changes starting in the upper left field,  
going downward, then to the upper right and down again.  
You can automatically search for the nearest station using a variety  
of search locations. You must select a location within 100 nm of  
a tide station. If you are not within this range, you see a message  
“None Found.” Use the Nearest To Other Find option and select a  
location closer to a tide station.  
To select the nearest tide station from you current  
location:  
1. From the Tide tab, highlight the At field, and press ENTER.  
2. Highlight a tide station on the list, and press ENTER twice.  
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Move the time bar on the tide chart in 5 minute increments to show  
tide heights at various times on the chart.  
To select a tide station from the map:  
1. When the search results appear, press FIND, and highlight  
Tide Stations.  
To see tide heights at various times on the chart:  
1. Press MENU, highlight Move Cursor, and press ENTER.  
2. Press ENTER, and then press MENU.  
3. Highlight Nearest To Other, and press ENTER.  
4. Select a location on the map, and press ENTER.  
2. Press left or right on the ROCKER to change the time.  
Press QUIT when finished or press MENU, highlight Stop  
Moving Cursor, and press ENTER.  
5. A list appears showing the nearest tide stations. Highlight  
a station, and press ENTER twice. If the None Found  
message appears, repeat steps 1-4 until you find a station.  
To change the date for the tide chart:  
1. Using the ROCKER, highlight the On field, and press  
ENTER.  
Move the pointer to  
see tide heights at  
different times. Tide  
data shows in a black  
box when in pointer  
mode.  
2. Enter the date, and press ENTER.  
To use the current date:  
Press MENU, highlight Use Today’s Date, and press  
ENTER.  
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MAIN MENU > CELES TAB  
Trip Tab  
Celes (Celestial) Tab  
The Trip tab displays the Trip Odometer, Moving Average speed,  
Total Average speed, Maximum Speed, Stopped Time, Moving  
Time, Total Time, and Odometer. To reset the data, choose from  
Reset Trip, Reset Max Speed, Reset Odometer, or Reset All, and  
press ENTER.  
The Celestial tab displays celestial data for sun and moon rise/set,  
moon phase, and approximate sky view location of the sun and  
moon. The moon phase displays the current visible portion of the  
moon as a light color. You can display this data for your current  
location, a location from the map, or a Find item location. Use the  
current data, or select a different date and time.  
Position  
Date/Time  
Sun/Moon  
Event Times  
Skyview  
Window  
Moon Phase  
Sun Position  
Moon  
Position  
Overhead (90°)  
Horizon (0°)  
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MAIN MENU > POINTS TAB  
To choose a position:  
1. From the Celes tab, highlight the At field, and press  
ENTER.  
2. From the Find list highlight any category, except Other  
Location, and press ENTER. If you want to reference a Find  
item, select from the Find list, and press ENTER.  
3. Select an item from the list or tab lists, and press ENTER.  
For a location from the map, choose Other Location, press  
ENTER, select a location on the map, and press ENTER.  
4. From the Find item detail page, highlight OK, and press  
ENTER.  
Celestial Tab Menu  
To change the time or date:  
The location the unit is using appears in the Date/Time/Position  
field. The time tables displayed are based on your current time  
zone. When using a position from another location outside of your  
time zone, you need to set the Time Zone for that location. See  
page 63 for more information on setting time zones.  
1. From the Celes tab, use the ROCKER to highlight the date  
or time, and press ENTER.  
2. Enter a new date or time, and press ENTER.  
To use current date and time:  
From the Celes tab, press MENU, use the ROCKER to  
highlight Use Current Date and Time, and press ENTER.  
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MAIN MENU > POINTS TAB  
To select the Points (Waypoint) sub tab:  
1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Points tab. A list of stored  
Points Tab  
The Main Menu Points tab features two waypoint sub tabs, User  
and Proximity, that allow you manage a large number of waypoints  
quickly and efficiently. The sub tabs also provide a continuously  
updated proximity waypoint alarm function that can be used to  
define an alarm circle around items such as submerged hazards or  
shallow waters.  
waypoints appear to the right of the Main Menu list.  
2. Press right one time on the ROCKER. The User tab is now  
highlighted.  
3. Press down on the ROCKER until a waypoint is highlighted.  
User Waypoint List  
The first waypoint sub tab list available from the Points tab is the  
User list, which displays a master list of all waypoints currently  
stored in memory. From the User list, you can review, edit, rename  
or delete individual waypoints, or delete all user waypoints. The  
total number of stored and available waypoints is displayed at the  
bottom of the User Page, with the stored waypoints arranged in  
numerical/alphabetical order.  
Sub Tabs  
Main Menu  
Tabs  
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The following options are available from the User sub tab of the  
Points tab:  
To display the waypoint menu options:  
Using the ROCKER, highlight the User tab, and press  
MENU.  
Create Waypoint—allows you to create a waypoint. (See  
page 8 for creating a waypoint)  
To scroll through and review the waypoint list:  
1. With the ROCKER, highlight the Points tab from the Main  
Menu, and then highlight User.  
Delete Waypoint—deletes the selected waypoint from the  
waypoint list and route.  
2. Use the ROCKER to scroll through the list.  
Delete By Symbol—deletes waypoints that uses the same  
symbol.  
3. Press ENTER to review the highlighted waypoint on the  
Waypoint Edit Page.  
Delete All—deletes all waypoints from the unit.  
4. Press ENTER to return to the list and automatically highlight  
the next waypoint.  
NOTE: When 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 manually.  
To search for a waypoint by name:  
1. Highlight the name field, and press ENTER.  
2. Use the ROCKER to select the first letter of the name.  
3. Move to the right, and enter the second letter, if you do not  
see the name in the list below.  
4. Repeat this until the name appears. Press ENTER when  
you see the name.  
5. Highlight the name on the list, and press ENTER again  
to review the waypoint. When finished, highlight OK, and  
press ENTER.  
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To delete an individual waypoint from the list:  
1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint to delete, and  
press MENU.  
To delete waypoints by symbol:  
1. From the User sub tab, highlight the waypoint to delete, and  
press MENU. Select Delete By Symbol, and press ENTER.  
2. Highlight Delete Waypoint, and press ENTER. You can  
also highlight the waypoint, press ENTER, then highlight  
Delete and press ENTER.  
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the symbol of the waypoint(s)  
to delete, and press ENTER.  
3. Press ENTER to confirm. To stop the deletion, choose  
Cancel, or press QUIT.  
3. Select OK, and press ENTER to confirm the deletion  
warning.  
To delete all waypoints or the entire waypoint list:  
1. Press MENU to select the options window.  
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Delete All, and press  
ENTER.  
3. Highlight OK, and press ENTER to confirm.  
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To add a proximity waypoint:  
Proximity Waypoint List  
1. Use the ROCKER to highlight an empty space on the  
Proximity list, and press ENTER. The Find screen appears.  
Highlight Waypoints, and press ENTER.  
The Proximity list allows you to define an alarm circle around a  
stored waypoint location, and can be used to help you avoid reefs,  
rocks, or restricted waters. Up to 10 waypoints can be listed, with  
a maximum alarm radius of 99.99 nautical or statute miles or  
kilometers. If a proximity alarm circle overlaps with an existing  
alarm circle, a “Proximity Overlaps Another Proximity Waypoint”  
message appears. Because the unit only alerts for one of the  
overlap points, use caution when navigating in these areas. If you  
enter an alarm circle overlap, you are only alerted to the closest  
proximity waypoint.  
2. To select a waypoint from the list, use the ROCKER to  
highlight a waypoint from the User or Nearest tab.  
To select a waypoint from the map, highlight either the  
User or Nearest tab, and press MENU. With Select From  
Map highlighted, press ENTER. Use the zoom In and Out  
buttons and the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint.  
3. Press ENTER to confirm. The distance field is now  
highlighted.  
4. Press ENTER to begin entry of the proximity radius.  
5. Use the ROCKER to enter a distance value (to 99.99 units),  
and press ENTER.  
Proximity Waypoint  
Proximity Circle  
A dashed circle  
appears showing  
the alert boundary  
for the proximity  
waypoints.  
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MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB  
To turn on or off proximity alarms:  
1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the field below Proximity  
Alarm, and press ENTER.  
Routes Tab  
The Route List Page displays all the routes currently stored in  
memory, along with a descriptive name for each route. When a  
route has been created, it can be activated and used for navigation  
with the NAV key. A route can be followed in the same sequence as  
it was originally created, or you can invert the route and navigate  
from the end waypoint back to the beginning waypoint. From  
the Route list menu, you can choose New Route (page 17), Copy  
Route, Delete Route, or Delete All.  
2. Select the ON or OFF setting, and press ENTER.  
To display the waypoint menu options:  
Using the ROCKER, highlight the Proximity tab, and press  
MENU.  
To clear one or all proximity waypoint(s) from the list:  
1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the proximity waypoint, and  
press MENU.  
To start a route with the NAV key:  
2. To clear a single alarm, highlight Delete Alarm, and press  
ENTER.  
1. From any page, press NAV, using the ROCKER, highlight  
Follow Route, and press ENTER. If you highlight a route  
from the Route List or Route Review Page, and press  
NAV. The window automatically shows Follow <the route  
name>.  
3. To clear all proximity waypoints, select the Delete All  
option, and press ENTER.  
4. Use the ROCKER to highlight OK, and press ENTER.  
2. Highlight the route you want to navigate, and press ENTER.  
The following options are available from the Proximity sub tab of  
the Points tab:  
3. Choose Activate or Invert and Activate, and press  
ENTER. Activate uses the route as is. Invert and Activate  
reverses and starts the route.  
Delete Alarm—removes selected waypoint from proximity  
list.  
Delete All—removes all waypoints from proximity list.  
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MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB  
Route Review Page  
After you create a route, use the Route Review Page to review and  
modify the route displayed.  
If you highlight a route  
name from the Route  
List and press NAV,  
the name automatically  
appears.  
To show the Route Review Page:  
1. Press MENU twice, highlight the Route tab.  
2. Highlight the route you want to review, and press ENTER.  
To stop navigation of a route:  
Press NAV, highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER.  
To copy or delete a route:  
1. From the Route List, highlight the route you want to copy or  
delete using the ROCKER, and press MENU.  
2. Choose either Copy Route or Delete Route and press  
ENTER. With OK highlighted, press ENTER again to  
confirm a deletion. Copy uses the same route name with  
an additional number, starting at 1, at the end of the route  
name.  
Route List Menu  
To delete all routes:  
1. From the Route List, press MENU.  
2. Highlight Delete All and press ENTER. With OK  
highlighted, press ENTER again to confirm the deletion.  
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MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB  
When you are on the Route Review Page, you can review the route  
points (waypoints or map items) one at a time from the list.  
Route Name  
Data Fields  
Route Points  
Data Totals  
To review individual route points:  
1. Highlight a point, and press ENTER.  
2. On the waypoint review window, you can choose Next  
(highlight the next point on the route list), Show Map (show  
the point on a map window), or Delete (permanently delete  
the waypoint from the unit), and press ENTER.  
When you are back on the route point list, the next point in the  
route is automatically highlighted. This allows you to review each  
point on the route by pressing ENTER repeatedly.  
The Route Review Page also allows you to enter your own 15-  
character name for any listed route. By default, the name includes  
the first and last waypoints in the route.  
To enter a custom route name:  
1. From the Route Review Page, highlight the name field, and  
press ENTER to begin editing.  
2. Use the ROCKER to enter a name. Press ENTER when  
finished.  
Route Review Options Menu  
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Edit on Map—allows you to review and modify the route  
displayed for each point (waypoint or map item) on a map page.  
Use the pointer to insert a new route point on a route leg, review  
the waypoint, or map item.  
Route Review Menu Options  
Menu options available from the Route Review Page are Edit on  
Map, Add Before, Remove, and Trip Planning.  
To edit the route on the map:  
From the Route Review Page, press MENU, highlight  
Edit on Map, and press ENTER.  
To edit a route point:  
Use the ROCKER to highlight a route waypoint, and press  
MENU.  
To review a route point:  
Highlight the point, and press ENTER. Press ENTER again  
when finished.  
A pop-up menu of editing choices appear, with options for  
removing, moving (user waypoints only), or adding turns to the  
beginning or end of the route.  
Highlight a point, and press ENTER to review it.  
To remove a route waypoint:  
Highlight the Remove option, and press ENTER.  
To move a route waypoint:  
1. Highlight the Move option, and press ENTER.  
2. Move the pointer to the new map location, and press  
ENTER.  
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MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB  
Add Before—inserts a waypoint into the list of route points or add  
a point(s) onto the end of the route.  
To add turns at the beginning or end of the route:  
1. Select the first (to add waypoints to the beginning of the  
route) or last (to add waypoints to the end of the route)  
route waypoint with the map pointer, and press MENU.  
To insert a point into the route, or add a point to  
the end:  
2. Highlight the Add option and press ENTER.  
1. From either the Route Review or Active Route Pages, use  
the ROCKER to highlight the point you want to insert the  
new point before (to add a point to the end, highlight the  
blank field at the bottom of the list), and press MENU.  
3. Move the pointer to the new point or location, and press  
ENTER.  
4. If you are not inserting an existing waypoint, press ENTER  
to confirm the new waypoint.  
2. Highlight Add Before, and press ENTER.  
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to insert additional waypoints, or  
3. From the Find menu, highlight Waypoints, and press  
ENTER. (You can also choose from other points, such as  
Cities or Tide Stations from this list.) From either the User  
or Nearest From Current Location tab lists, choose the  
waypoint you want and press ENTER twice. (See page 50  
for searching for waypoints by name.)  
press QUIT to finish.  
The GPSMAP 182/182C’s route edit mode also allows you to insert  
a new route waypoint in any route leg using the map pointer.  
To insert a new waypoint between two existing route  
waypoints:  
Or  
1. Use the ROCKER to select the leg you want to insert the  
new waypoint in (the route line is now highlighted and a  
dotted line appears when the leg is selected), and press  
ENTER.  
To select a waypoint from the map, highlight the User or  
Nearest tab, and press MENU. With Select From Map  
highlighted, press ENTER. Use the zoom IN and OUT keys  
and the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint on the map, and  
press ENTER.  
2. Move the pointer to the new map location, existing  
waypoint, or map item (ADD is displayed below the arrow  
and the route lines move with the arrow), and press ENTER.  
3. If you are not inserting an existing point, press ENTER to  
confirm the new waypoint.  
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MAIN MENU > ROUTES TAB  
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 To (point).  
Drag the route  
leg to an existing  
waypoint (shown),  
map item, or a  
blank spot on the  
map to create a  
new route point.  
To use the Trip Planning feature:  
1. To select a planning field, highlight a route from the Route  
List, and press ENTER to display the Route Review Page.  
2. One of nine available planning fields appears to the right of  
each route waypoint and its distance. Press left or right on  
the ROCKER to select an item.  
Remove—removes a point (waypoint or map item) from a route.  
This option is available from both the Route Review and Active  
Route Pages.  
3. To enter planning information, from the Route Review  
Page only, press MENU, and select Trip Planning from  
the options list. Enter the figures for Speed, Fuel Flow,  
Departure Time, and Departure Date. Press QUIT to return  
to the Route Plan Page.  
To remove a point from a route:  
1. From either the Route Review or Active Route Pages, use  
the ROCKER to highlight the point to remove, and press  
MENU.  
2. Highlight Remove, and press ENTER.  
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MAIN MENU > TRACK TAB  
Track Tab  
The Track tab allows you specify whether or not to record a track  
log, define how it is recorded, or save track log data for future use.  
The Track tab also provides an indicator of the memory used for  
the active track log and options to clear the track memory or start a  
TracBack route. See page 14 for TracBack information. The Track  
tab is divided in two sub tabs: Active and Saved.  
Trip  
Planning  
Data Fields  
Active Sub Tab  
The Active sub tab is for the active log (the log currently being  
recorded). It displays track memory used and current settings.  
NOTE: Fuel flow rates on your unit are measured in units  
per hour. System setting changes for units of measure (statute,  
nautical or metric) do not affect the fuel flow measure. You  
should enter fuel flow rates based on available information  
for your vehicles (operators manual, or performance  
specifications.) Make note of the units of measure (gallons or  
liters.)  
Delete Route—deletes a route from the Route List. Waypoints and  
map items are not deleted from unit memory.  
To delete a route:  
1. From the Route Review Page, press MENU.  
2. Highlight Delete Route, press ENTER, and press ENTER  
Active Sub Tab  
again to confirm the deletion.  
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For the Active sub tab, the following settings are available:  
Saved Sub Tab  
The Saved sub tab displays and manages a list of any saved track  
logs, allows for TracBack activation, and map display of saved  
logs. The active log stores up to approximately 2,500 track log  
points, based on the criteria specified in the Track settings. Up to  
15 track logs can be saved in memory, with up to 500 track log  
points in each saved log. A TracBack can be activated from any of  
the saved tracks on this tab.  
Record Mode—contains three track recording options:  
Off—the track log is not recorded. Selecting the off setting  
prevents you from using the TracBack feature.  
Fill—a track log is recorded until the track memory is full.  
Wrap—records the track log continuously. After the  
available memory is full, the oldest track data is replaced  
with the newest track data.  
Interval—defines the frequency the track plots are recorded. Three  
interval settings are available:  
Distance—records track based on a user-defined distance  
between points.  
Time—records track plot based on a user-defined time  
interval.  
Resolution—records track plot based on a user-defined  
variance from your course over ground. The resolution  
option is the default setting and is recommended for the most  
efficient use of memory and TracBack performance. The  
distance value (entered in the value field) is the maximum  
error allowed from the true course before recording a track  
point.  
Saved Sub Tab  
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MAIN MENU > DSC TAB  
Value—defines the distance or time used to record the track  
log.  
You can use the Review On Map option to display a saved track on  
a Track Map Page.  
Save—saves the current active track log.  
To activate a TracBack from the Saved tab list:  
1. Using the ROCKER, highlight a track, and press NAV.  
Erase—clears the active track log stored in memory.  
For the Saved sub tab, the following menu options are available:  
2. The Follow <track name> automatically appears  
highlighted. Press ENTER.  
Review On Map—displays the saved track log on a Track  
Map Page.  
3. Choose either Original, which navigates you from the end  
to the start of your trip, or Reverse, which navigates you  
from the start to the end of your trip, and press ENTER.  
Delete Track—deletes the highlighted saved track log from  
memory.  
Delete All—deletes all saved track logs from memory.  
The track name  
automatically  
appears when  
highlighted on the  
Saved list and  
NAV is pressed.  
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MAIN MENU > CARD AND TIME TABS  
DSC Tab  
Card Tab  
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global  
Positioning System (GPS) technologies to transmit and receive  
location information. DSC is used by mariners to assist them in two  
major areas: Distress Calls and Position Reporting. See page 22  
and the “Appendix” for more information on DSC and using it with  
your GPSMAP 182/182C.  
The Card tab contains options for saving waypoints, routes and  
tracks to a data card. When data is saved to a data card, it can be  
exchanged with other compatible units and Garmin’s MapSource  
PC program.  
To transfer data to/from a data card:  
1. Insert the data card. From the Card tab, select the check  
box next to each type of item you want to transfer.  
2. Highlight Save To Card, and press ENTER to save the  
selected items to the data card.  
3. If transferring data from the card to the unit, highlight Merge  
From Card, and press ENTER to combine the selected  
items with those of your GPS. Highlight Replace From  
Card, and press ENTER to overwrite all selected items on  
your GPS.  
4. A Transfer Complete message appears after the data is  
transferred. Press QUIT.  
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MAIN MENU > PAGES TAB  
Time Tab  
Pages Tab  
The 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 saving time.  
The Pages tab allows you to turn on or off any of the main pages or  
Jump To a particular page. You can also set the page that appears  
first when you turn on the unit or enable/disable the GPS Info on  
the initial screen.  
The following options are available:  
To select or deselect a main page:  
1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the box to the left of the  
page name.  
Time Format—choose from 12 or 24 hour (military) time  
format.  
Time Zone—choose your correct time zone to show correct  
local time or enter a UTC Offset. The UTC (also called  
Greenwich Time) offset is how many hours you are ahead or  
behind the time line.  
2. Press ENTER to selects or deselects that page. When a  
page is selected a check mark appears in the box. You must  
leave at least one page selected.  
To set the first page:  
1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the First page option, and  
Daylight Savings Time—choose from Auto, On, or Off to  
adjust for daylight saving time.  
press ENTER.  
2. Highlight the page you want to appear first, and press  
ENTER.  
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MAIN MENU > MAP TAB  
You can also press Menu, choose from one of the following, and  
press ENTER:  
Map Tab  
The Map tab changes the display properties of the Map Page.  
The following pages contain descriptions of the Map tab’s eight  
sub tabs.  
All Pages—selects all pages.  
Chartplotter Only—selects the Map Page only.  
Nav Tools Only—selects the Pointer, Numbers, Highway,  
General Sub Tab  
and Active Route Pages only.  
Basic Fishfinder—selects the Garmin Sonar Page only if  
equipped with an external Sonar Module.  
Defaults—selects all pages.  
Detail—Most, More, Normal, Less, Least: controls how  
much map detail appears. This setting only applies to map  
features set to Auto. Features that have a specified scale or  
are turned off are unaffected by this setting.  
First Page  
Option  
Orientation—North Up: fixes the top of the map display to  
a north heading. Track Up: fixes the top of the map display  
to the current track heading. Course Up: fixes the map so the  
direction of navigation is always up.  
Pages Tab  
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AutoZoom—On, Off: when on, the map automatically  
adjusts the map scale to a lower scale as you approach your  
destination point.  
To display the Map Information Page:  
1. Highlight the Detail option box, and press ENTER.  
2. Use the ROCKER to scroll through the list of maps.  
3. To select or deselect a map, highlight the check box to the  
left of the name of a map.  
Color Mode—Water Mode, Land Mode: lightens the shade  
of the water areas in Water Mode and land in Land Mode.  
This option is only available on the GPSMAP 182.  
4. Press ENTER to select/deselect the map. The map is  
selected and appears on the Map Page when a check mark  
appears in the box adjacent to that map.  
Source Sub Tab  
5. To display detailed information and notes for each area,  
highlight a name and press ENTER. To view the notes for  
that area, choose Show Notes. To scroll through the notes,  
highlight the notes, press ENTER, and use the ROCKER to  
scroll up, down, left, and right, or press MENU and choose  
a scroll option.  
Basemap—On/Off: turns on or off the built-in basemap.  
Data Card Maps—On/Off: turns on or off all BlueChart or  
MapSource data loaded in the unit or on the data card.  
Built-in Maps—On/Off: turns on or off all built-in  
BlueChart maps.  
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MAIN MENU > MAP TAB  
Waypoints Sub Tab  
Points Sub Tab  
The Waypoints and Active Route options each contain adjustments  
for Text and Zoom.  
The Spot Soundings, Tide Stations, and Services options each  
contain adjustments for Text and Zoom.  
Text—None, Small, Medium, and Large: controls the screen  
Text—None (except Spot Snd.), Small, Medium, and Large:  
size of the name.  
controls the screen size of the name.  
Zoom—Auto, Off, 120 ft-800 mi: sets the maximum scale  
features should appear on the Map Page. Some types of data  
only show up at specific zoom scales.  
Zoom—Auto, Off, 120 ft-800 mi: sets the maximum scale  
features should appear on the Map Page. Some types of data  
only show up to specific zoom scales.  
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MAIN MENU > MAP TAB  
Navaids Sub Tab  
Nav Line Sub Tab  
Symbol Set—Auto, Garmin, NOAA, International: controls  
the navaid symbol set.  
Heading Line—On/Off: draws an extension from the end of  
the boat icon in the direction of travel.  
Text Size—Small, Medium, and Large: controls the screen  
size of the name.  
Bearing Line—On/Off: toggles the black/white line that  
points to the current navigation point.  
Light Sectors—Off, Auto, On: controls the drawing light  
sectors on the map.  
Course Line—Auto, Off, 120 ft-800 mi: sets the maximum  
zoom scale that the course line appears on the screen.  
Track Sub Tab  
The Saved Tracks and Track Log options each contain adjustments  
for Zoom.  
Zoom—Auto, Off, 120 ft-800 mi: sets the maximum scale  
the feature should appear on the Map Page. Some types of  
data only show up to specific zoom scales.  
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MAIN MENU > HIWAY, TEMP, AND SONAR TABS  
Other Sub Tab  
Hiway (Highway) Tab  
The Highway tab contains display settings for the Highway Page.  
Refer to the “Highway Page” section on page 35.  
Temp (Temperature) Tab  
The Temperature tab displays the water temperature log. The  
temperature log requires input from a temperature transducer/  
sensor. The most recent temperature measured displays on the far  
right side of the chart with the history trailing to the left. The dotted  
lines within the chart indicate intervals in the temperature scale and  
the duration of time.  
Accuracy Circle—On/Off: toggles the circle on and off. The  
circle represents the approximate accuracy of the unit based  
on EPE, DOP, and basemap quality. Your location is within  
the circle.  
Lat/Lon Grid—Text—None, Small, Medium, and Large:  
controls the screen size of the name. Zoom—Auto, Off, 120  
ft-800 mi: sets the maximum scale the feature should appear.  
The following settings are available:  
Temperature Scale—controls the temperature range for  
displaying the log. Select Auto to have the unit automatically  
determine the best range, or select a span of 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10  
degrees.  
Map Outlines—On/Off: toggles the coverage boxes for  
BlueChart/MapSource data on and off.  
Time Duration—controls the number of temperature  
readings displayed on the log. Shorter time durations display  
a greater the number of log points. Use longer time durations  
to detect temperature trends, instead of immediate readings.  
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MAIN MENU > SYSTM TAB  
Sonar Tab  
Systm (System) Tab  
The Sonar tab contains setup options for the Sonar Page. The Sonar  
Page is not active if you do not have an external Sonar Module  
with transducer. Refer to the “Using Sonar” section on pages 78-91  
for more information on sonar setup options.  
The System tab controls system setting for beeper, speed filter,  
languages, system mode, and simulator controls, restores factory  
settings, displays the software version, and prepares software  
update cards.  
The following settings are available:  
Beeper—Off, Alarms Only, Key and Alarm: controls audible  
beeps for keys and alarms.  
Speed Filter—Off, Auto, On: averages speed-readings.  
Language—displays the on-screen display languages.  
System Mode—sets Normal or Simulator Mode.  
Set Position*—sets your location while in Simulator Mode.  
See page 3 for additional instructions.  
Track Control*—Auto Track, User Track: controls your  
heading in Simulator Mode.  
Track*—sets your heading in Simulator Mode.  
Speed*—sets your speed in Simulator Mode.  
Transducer*—sets a transducer type.  
* These fields are only available when the unit is in Simulator Mode.  
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MAIN MENU > UNITS TAB  
The following option is also available from the Systm tab:  
Units Tab  
The Unit tab defines the Position Format, Map Datum, Heading,  
Distance, Speed, Elevation, Depth, and Temperature units.  
System Information—displays the unit’s software, basemap  
version, and electronic serial number.  
The following settings are available:  
Press MENU to access the following options:  
Defaults—restores settings on Systm Page to default values.  
Position Format—changes the coordinate system. You  
should only change the position format if you are using a  
map or chart that specifies a different position format or want  
to use a format with which you are familiar.  
All Unit Defaults—restores all settings to Garmin’s original  
setup values for the entire unit.  
For additional information on Loran TD setup, see page 108.  
NOTE: The Units tab settings affects how navigation  
information is displayed on the GPSMAP 182/182C. When in  
doubt, seek assistance.  
If you are using a map or chart in conjunction with your GPS,  
make sure the settings under the Units tab of the GPSMAP 182/  
182C match that of the map or chart. This information should  
be displayed somewhere on the map or chart. If the information  
is not present, contact the map or chart maker to determine  
what position format, datum, heading and units of measure are  
being used for the map or chart.  
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Map Datum—sets the datum reference used to determine  
a given location. The default setting is WGS 84. The  
unit automatically chooses the best datum depending on  
your chosen position format. Datums are used to describe  
geographic locations for surveying, mapping, and navigation.  
You should only change the datum if you are using a map or  
chart that specifies a different datum.  
Heading—selects 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 that are automatically determined from  
your current location. True provides headings based on a  
true north reference. Grid provides headings based on a grid  
north reference (and is used in conjunction with the grid  
position formats described on page 70). User Mag Var allows  
you to specify the magnetic variation at your current location  
and provides magnetic north heading references based upon  
the variation you enter.  
WARNING: Selecting the wrong map datum can result in  
substantial position errors. Unless otherwise specified by  
the navigation documentation you are using, use the default  
WGS 84 datum for best overall performance.  
To enter a user defined magnetic variation:  
1. With the Heading field set to User Mag Var, highlight the  
heading reference field (immediately to the right), and press  
ENTER.  
2. Use the ROCKER to enter the magnetic variation at your  
current location, and press ENTER.  
WARNING: If User Mag Var is selected, you must periodically  
update the magnetic variation as your location changes. Using  
this setting, the unit does not automatically calculate and  
update the magnetic variation at your present location. Failure  
to update this setting can result in substantial differences  
between the information displayed on your unit and external  
references, such as a magnetic compass.  
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MAIN MENU > COMM TAB  
Comm (Communications) Tab  
The Communications tab controls the input/output format used  
when connecting your GPSMAP 182/182C to external NMEA  
devices, such as an external Sonar Module, a DGPS beacon  
receiver, a personal computer, or another Garmin unit.  
Manually enter a  
magnetic variation.  
NOTE: If a DGPS receiver is used, WAAS capability is  
automatically turned to off. See pages 98 and 99 for wiring and  
NMEA version information.  
The unit supports two input/output ports.  
Distance, Speed and Elevation—select the units of measure  
for distance, speed, and elevation readouts in nautical  
(nm, kt, m), statute (mi, mh, ft), or metric (km, kh, m) terms.  
Port 1  
Garmin Data Transfer—is the proprietary format used  
to upload/download MapSource data, exchange waypoint,  
route, track, almanac, and proximity data with a PC or  
another Garmin unit. When you select Garmin Data Transfer,  
there are 11 Transfer Modes to choose from: Host, Request  
Almanac, Request Proximity, Request Routes, Request  
Tracks, Request Waypoints, Send Almanac, Send Proximity,  
Send Routes, Send Tracks, and Send Waypoints.  
Depth—select units of measurement for depth in feet (ft),  
fathoms (fa), or meters (m).  
Temperature—select the units of measure for temperature  
in Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C).  
Garmin Remote Sonar—supports a Garmin external Sonar  
Module interface.  
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MAIN MENU > COMM TAB  
NMEA In/NMEA Out—supports the input/output of  
standard NMEA 0183 data, and sonar NMEA input support  
for the DBT, DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences.  
None—provides no interfacing capabilities.  
Port 2  
Garmin Remote Sonar—supports a Garmin external Sonar  
Module interface.  
Garmin DGPS—supports connections with a Garmin DGPS  
beacon receiver.  
Other DGPS—supports DGPS input using a standard  
RTCM format, without any output capabilities.  
When transferring data between two Garmin  
units, always set one to Host and use the other  
unit to either Send or Request data.  
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. You can also adjust  
the NMEA output.  
To select an input/output format:  
1. Select the Port tab, highlight the Serial Data Format field,  
and press ENTER.  
RTCM In/NMEA Out—supports Differential GPS (DGPS)  
input using a standard RTCM format and also provides  
NMEA 0183 output.  
2. Use the ROCKER to select the setting, and press ENTER.  
None—provides no interfacing capabilities.  
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MAIN MENU > COMM TAB  
To select a transfer mode:  
1. Use the ROCKER to select Garmin Data Transfer in the  
To adjust the NMEA output:  
1. From the Comm tab, press MENU, highlight NMEA Setup,  
Serial Data Format field.  
and press ENTER.  
2. Highlight the Transfer Mode field, and press ENTER.  
3. Use the ROCKER to select the setting, and press ENTER.  
2. Highlight an option, and press ENTER.  
3. Use the ROCKER to select the setting, and press ENTER.  
Press QUIT to return to the Comm tab.  
Advanced NMEA settings to adjust the NMEA output are available  
if you have one of the ports set to NMEA In/NMEA. Advanced  
NMEA settings enable/disable certain sentences and adjust the  
number of Lat/Lon output precision digits. Settings affects both  
Port 1 and Port 2 NMEA outputs.  
Advanced NMEA Output  
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MAIN MENU > COMM TAB  
To restore the Serial Data Format settings back to the  
default Garmin Data Transfer:  
From the Comm tab, press MENU, highlight Defaults, and  
press ENTER.  
Status Field  
If Garmin DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out format is selected,  
additional fields are provided to control a Garmin differential  
beacon receiver directly from your GPSMAP 182/182C. The  
unit can automatically scan for the DGPS beacon signal, or you  
can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate on the unit and the  
information is used to tune the beacon receiver.  
SNR and  
Distance shows  
data when signal  
is received.  
To have the unit automatically scan for a frequency:  
1. With the unit set to Garmin DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out,  
use the ROCKER to highlight the Beacon field, and press  
ENTER.  
NOTE: The DGPS beacon transmitters are operated by  
the U.S. Coast Guard (or similar government agency in  
other countries), and are 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  
2. Highlight Scan, and press ENTER. The numbers in the  
Frequency field change as the unit scans from 284 kHz to  
325 kHz, 200 bit rate, then 100 at 6-second intervals.  
http://www.uscg.mil/.  
To restart the scan:  
Press MENU, highlight Restart Scan, and press ENTER.  
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MAIN MENU > ALARM TAB  
To manually enter a frequency and bit rate:  
1. With the unit set to Garmin DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out,  
use the ROCKER to highlight the Beacon field, and press  
ENTER.  
Alarm Tab  
The Alarm tab allows you to define the alarm settings. The Alarm  
tab is divided into three sub tabs: System alarms, Nav alarms, and  
Sonar alarms.  
2. Highlight User, and press ENTER.  
System Sub Tab  
3. Highlight the Frequency or Bit Rate field, press ENTER,  
enter a frequency or bit rate, and press ENTER when  
finished.  
Clock—provides an alarm for the system clock. Enter a  
time in the time field, and turn the alarm on and off from  
the control field menu. Remember to enter alarm times in  
the same time format (UTC or local) you are using for your  
system. The unit must be on for the clock alarm to work.  
The Status field shows one of the following:  
Tuning—the unit is attempting to tune to the specified  
frequency and bit rate.  
Battery—sets an alarm to sound when the battery is  
reaching a critical state of discharge.  
Scanning—the unit is automatically scanning through the  
frequencies and bit rates.  
DGPS and Accuracy—DGPS alarm sounds when the unit  
loses a differential fix. The accuracy alarm sounds when the  
GPS position accuracy falls outside the user-set value.  
Receiving—the unit is receiving DGPS signal and ready for  
operation.  
Check Wiring—the unit is not making connection with  
Nav Sub Tab  
DGPS receiver.  
Anchor Drag—sets an alarm to sound when you have  
When the unit is receiving a DGPS signal, the SNR (Signal to  
Noise Ratio), and Distance fields show data. The SNR range is  
0dB to 30dB, with 30 being the best. The Distance field is based on  
the signal broadcast from the DGPS site.  
exceeded a specified drift distance. Enter a value in the  
distance field, and use the control field to turn the alarm on  
and off.  
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Arrival—sets an alarm to sound when at specified distance  
or time away from a destination waypoint. Enter a distance  
radius or time for sounding the alarm and use the control  
field to set the alarm to Off, Dist (Distance), or Time.  
To set an alarm:  
1. Use the ROCKER to highlight a sub tab.  
2. Highlight the field you want, and press ENTER.  
3. Change the mode to the setting, and press ENTER.  
Off Course—sets an alarm to sound when you are off course  
by a specified distance. Enter a distance in the distance field  
and use the control field to turn the off course alarm on and  
off.  
4. Highlight the next field to the right, press ENTER, enter the  
settings, and press ENTER to finish.  
5. If you want the alarm to display and beep until  
acknowledged, highlight the Persist box, and press  
ENTER.  
Sonar Sub Tab  
You must be receiving sonar NMEA data for these functions to  
work. See “Using Sonar” pages 78-91 for more information.  
Shallow Water/Deep Water—set alarms to sound when  
you enter an area of specified depth that is too shallow or too  
deep. Enter a depth in the distance fields and use the control  
fields to turn the alarms on and off.  
If Persist is checked,  
an alarm stays active  
until acknowledged.  
Press ENTER to  
acknowledge an  
alarm.  
Water Temperature—sets an alarm to sound when the  
transducer reports a temperature either above, below, inside,  
or outside the specified values.  
Fish—sets alarm to sound when unit detects a fish of the  
specified symbol size.  
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Sonar Page  
USING SONAR  
The Sonar Page is where your GPSMAP 182/182C Sounder  
becomes a powerful fishfinder/flasher. Fish appear as colored  
arches or as fish icons. Both fish icons and arches appear in three  
different sizes. Thermoclines are shown as shades of blue. The area  
of strongest sonar return is displayed as solid white (if Whiteline  
is active. Typically, the bottom is the primary whiteline. A thin  
whiteline indicates a soft bottom and a thick whiteline follows the  
contour of the bottom and show any objects of reasonable size.  
This section covers the additional sonar options for the  
GPSMAP 182/182C when used in conjunction with a Sounder  
Module. Read the Installation Instructions to properly install the  
Sounder Module.  
NOTE: You MUST have a Sounder Module installed and  
connected to your GPSMAP 182/182C to use the sonar  
features.  
When a Sonar Module, such as the GSD 20, and a transducer are  
connected to the GPSMAP 182/182C, the Sonar Page is added to  
the page sequence. To view the Sonar Page, press PAGE or QUIT  
repeatedly until it appears.  
Adjustment  
Menu  
Sonar Page  
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2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select the option, and  
press ENTER to access the adjustment window.  
Using the Adjustment Menu  
The Adjustment window gives you direct access to the settings  
and features most commonly used on the Sonar Page. The option  
selected currently appears in the upper left of the display.  
3. To exit any of the adjustment options, press QUIT.  
To change an Adjustment Menu setting:  
1. Select an adjustment option to change using one of the  
two methods described previously. The adjustment window  
automatically times out and disappears when the unit is idle  
for 20 seconds.  
Press MENU and  
highlight  
Adjustments to see  
a list of all options  
and their current  
settings.  
2. Press the ROCKER up or down to place the pointer  
or setting bar at the setting, range, or percentage  
(off, 1-100%).  
3. Press ENTER or QUIT to exit the adjustment window,  
or press left or right on the ROCKER to view another  
adjustment window.  
To select an adjustment option from the Sonar Page:  
1. Press the ROCKER left/right to scroll through the options in  
the upper left of the display.  
To change a setting back to Normal or Auto:  
1. While on the adjustment window for the option, press  
MENU.  
2. Press ENTER to access the option’s adjustment window.  
2. Select the setting, and press ENTER.  
Or  
1. Press MENU, highlight Adjustments, and press ENTER. A  
list of all options and their current settings appears, with the  
selected option highlighted.  
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Zoom Adjustment  
Range Adjustment  
4X Split Zoom Display (Dual Frequency Mode)  
Range—sets the display depth range used for viewing. The unit  
can be set to automatically track the bottom or set to a user-  
specified depth range. Auto Mode displays the most information  
possible while continuously showing the bottom.  
2X Split—shows two reduced-size sonar pictures at the  
same time. The right half of the display screen shows the  
complete sonar picture at its original scale. The left half  
shows a portion of the original picture at 1/2 depth scale.  
Zoom—used to quickly select a display zoom scale or split  
the display. When a scale other than No Zoom is selected, the  
Adjustment Menu displays a new selection labeled View. The  
Zoom setting is divided into six display levels:  
2X Zoom—displays the 2X zoomed picture on the full  
screen and does not show the original depth scale.  
4X Split—shows two reduced pictures; the right at the  
original depth scale and the left at 1/4 the original depth  
scale.  
4X Zoom—displays only the 4X zoomed picture on the full  
screen. However, if Dual Frequency Display is set to Split,  
then a 50/200kHz split screen appears.  
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Btm (Bottom) Split—shows two reduced pictures; the right  
at the original depth scale and the left showing sonar returns  
from the bottom up. All target depths read as a distance from  
the bottom.  
Gain—controls the sensitivity of the unit’s  
receiver. This provides some flexibility in  
what is seen on the display. To see more  
detail, increase the receiver sensitivity by  
selecting a higher gain percentage. If there is  
too much detail or if the screen is cluttered,  
lowering the sensitivity can increase the  
clarity of the display.  
Btm (Bottom) Lock—displays only the Bottom Lock  
picture (returns from the bottom up) on the full screen.  
However, if Dual Frequency Display is set to Split, then a  
50/200kHz split screen appears.  
Gain Adjustment  
When selected, the zoomed picture becomes the Sonar Page  
display. Cycle through the sonar zoom display levels by pressing  
the IN or OUT keys. The Zoom function can be deselected by  
pressing the OUT key until the No Zoom setting appears.  
Target Level—adjusts how dark or  
light a return (or target) is displayed  
on-screen. A Color Bar (see page 86)  
appears on the right side of the screen  
as you adjust this setting. The higher  
the percentage, the darker the return  
appears. This setting does not increase  
or decrease the unit gain.  
View/Span—available when a Zoom scale  
other than No Zoom is selected. The View or  
Span setting is used to change the viewing  
range of a zoomed display. If the Zoom is  
set to 2X split or 4X split, only the zoomed  
portion on the left side of the screen is  
Target Level Selection  
affected by the change. If the Zoom is set to  
Bottom Split or Bottom Lock, Span adjusts  
how far off the bottom the unit displays data.  
View Adjustment  
In Zoom mode, you can control the view of  
the left side of the split.  
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Whiteline—controls how the unit displays  
Depth Line—adds a horizontal depth line across  
the display that is used to measure the depth of  
underwater objects. The depth of the line appears  
in a box on the right side of the line. Press up or  
down on the ROCKER to control the position of  
the line on the graph. The depth is displayed in a  
window on the right side of the line. To turn the  
Depth Line off, press the ROCKER up until the  
setting bar is all the way at the top of the range  
and reads off.  
information about the bottom type (hard or soft).  
With the Whiteline off, the bottom return displays  
as red and contains no information on bottom  
hardness. With Whiteline set at Normal or 1-100%,  
the bottom return becomes white with a red line  
indicating where the water meets the bottom. To  
turn the Whiteline off, press the ROCKER down  
until the setting bar is all the way at the bottom of  
the range and reads off. See page 91 for more detail  
on this feature.  
Depth Line  
Adjustment  
Whiteline  
Adjustment  
Noise Reject—helps filter unwanted noise from  
the graph. The Noise Reject tool can be turned off,  
set to Normal (automatically adjusts for optimum  
viewing), or to a fixed 1-100% setting. When  
setting the Noise Reject tool, the HIGHER the  
noise rejection setting, the less likely the unit is  
to NOT show fish or structure. To turn the Noise  
Reject off, press the ROCKER down until the  
setting bar is all the way at the bottom of the range  
and reads off.  
Frequency—allows you to choose a transducer  
frequency. Frequency refers to the pitch of the  
sound that the transducer sends and receives.  
Choose between 200kHz, 50kHz, or Dual  
frequency.  
Frequency  
Adjustment  
Noise Reject  
Adjustment  
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Scroll—adjusts the rate that the graph scrolls from  
right to left. If you are sitting still or the graph is  
moving too fast, slowing the scroll rate or pausing  
it can be beneficial.  
To display the Sonar Page options:  
Press MENU.  
To select a menu option:  
Use the ROCKER to highlight the option, and press  
ENTER.  
The following options are available:  
Adjustments—lists the Adjustment Menu options and their current  
settings (see page 79).  
Scroll  
Adjustment  
To change an Adjustment setting:  
1. While on the Adjustment options list, use the ROCKER to  
Sonar Page Options  
The GPSMAP 182/182C’s Sonar Page features a menu page that  
provides access to additional functions and to layout and data field  
options.  
highlight the option, and press ENTER.  
2. Use the ROCKER to make the change, and press ENTER.  
Show/Hide Pointer—allows you to reference sonar items and  
mark underwater waypoints. This makes it easier to find and use  
an object such as a stump for a future fishing location. When using  
this feature, the Sonar Page pauses. The pointer does not move off  
the paused display and cannot show an area that has scrolled off  
the screen. The depth is updated while the display is paused, but  
the unit does not show any new sonar data until the standard Sonar  
Page is resumed. You can see a discontinuity from where the sonar  
information stops to where it starts again.  
Sonar Page Menu Options  
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4. To change the name, symbol or depth, highlight the  
appropriate field, and press ENTER. Make your changes  
and press ENTER when finished.  
Data Window  
5. When finished, highlight OK, and press ENTER.  
6. To return to the standard Sonar Page, press QUIT, or press  
MENU, highlight Hide Pointer, and press ENTER.  
Pointer  
Show/Hide Numbers—toggles showing/hiding the data fields on  
the sonar display.  
Show Pointer Option  
To mark an underwater waypoint:  
1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU, highlight Show  
Pointer, and press ENTER to pause the screen movement.  
2. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer onto the target, such  
as underwater drop offs and stumps, you want to mark. The  
data window at the top of the screen displays the pointer’s  
depth, coordinates, bearing, and distance from your current  
position.  
Show Numbers Option  
3. Press ENTER/MARK. The New Waypoint Page appears  
with the waypoint’s coordinates, default three-digit name,  
and pointer depth automatically filled in.  
Change Numbers—allows you to specify the type of data  
displayed in each data field. For detailed instructions on changing  
the data fields, see page 31.  
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Size Split—enables width adjustment of the Sonar Page split  
screen. This option is available only when a split screen zoom scale  
is selected. Adjust the size of the split window anywhere from 1/4  
to 3/4 width of the right half of the Sonar Page.  
Fish Symbols—determines how the Sonar Page displays  
underwater targets and background information. If you select off,  
the unit does not show fish symbols. If you select fish symbols,  
the Sonar Page shows only the information related to that symbol.  
Actual fish returns do not always appear as perfect arches (like  
in Simulator Mode), due to the speed, fish orientation, or other  
conditions.  
Double-Arrow  
Fish Symbols Off.  
Suspended targets displays as fish symbols. Background  
information is displayed.  
Size Split Menu Options  
Same as above with the target depth attached.  
Suspended targets display as fish symbols. No background  
information is displayed.  
Resizing the Split Sonar Display  
Same as above with target depth attached.  
Sonar Tab Options  
To access and change a setting on the Sonar tab:  
1. Press MENU twice to access the Main Menu. Use the  
ROCKER to highlight the Sonar tab.  
Water Type—because sound waves travel through Fresh and Salt  
water at different rates it is necessary to select the Water Type to  
ensure accurate readings on the unit.  
2. Using the ROCKER, highlight the field, and press ENTER.  
3. Highlight the setting, and press ENTER.  
4. Press QUIT to return to the Sonar Page or previous page.  
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Depth Number—controls the efficiency of the digital depth update  
rate. Fast Update updates more quickly and is recommended for  
low-noise, deeper water (>50 ft). Auto is best for shallow water or  
high noise areas, and produces a slower screen update. Use Auto  
when you travel a wide variety of depths.  
Color Bar—shows a gradient scale of the current Target Level  
setting (see page 81).  
Depth Scale (Overlay)  
NOTE: If the unit is unable to track the bottom for any reason,  
the digits in the depth window flash on and off to alert you that  
the unit is not tracking the bottom.  
Color Bar  
Flasher  
Flasher—with the Flasher active, a graphic Flasher representation  
is displayed on the far right side of the graph. This graphic Flasher  
displays structure and bottom returns much the same as a true  
Flasher. This feature is particularly useful when using fish symbols.  
Main Menu—Sonar Tab  
Scale—controls the depth Scale displayed vertically along the right  
side of the graph. The depth Scale can be configured to display four  
different ways: as an Overlay, in the Corners, with Basic, or No  
Scale.  
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Keel Offset—controls offset the surface reading for the depth of  
a keel. This makes it possible to measure depth from the bottom  
of your keel instead of from the transducer’s location. Enter a  
positive number to offset for a keel, or enter a negative number to  
compensate for a large vessel that can draw several feet of water.  
The Keel Offset reflects in the depth reading.  
Background Color—sets the background color on the Sonar Page  
to Black, Blue, or White.  
Calibrate Water Speed—is only available if you are using  
a speed-capable transducer/sensor. Calibration is required to  
ensure the Water Speed displayed on your unit is accurate. The  
unit automatically use the GPS ground speed, if it is available,  
for comparison on the calibration. If a GPS ground speed is not  
available, use either your boat’s speedometer reading (not always  
accurate) or a stopwatch to determine your speed over a certain  
distance (distance / time = speed). It is recommended that the  
calibration take place in water having little or no current.  
Keel Offset:  
Transducer at  
Surface Enter (+)  
positive number to  
show depth from  
bottom of keel  
Keel Offset: Transducer  
at Bottom of Keel Enter  
(-) negative number to  
show depth from surface  
Calibrating the  
Speed Sensor  
Map Split Sonar Detail—controls Map Page sonar split range  
scale. Full Range shows the entire scale of 2X or 4X left side split  
of Sonar Page. Maximum Detail displays what is shown on the left  
side of a split sonar screen.  
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To calibrate the water speed:  
1. On the Sonar tab, use the ROCKER to highlight Calibrate  
NOTE: If the boat is not moving fast enough or the speed  
sensor is not outputting a speed, the message “Boat Is Not  
Moving Fast Enough To Calibrate” appears at the bottom of  
the screen. Either verify the speed sensor wheel is moving, or  
safely increase boat speed. If there is a problem with the speed  
sensor/unit, or if a speed senor is not installed, a “Water Speed  
Sensor Is Not Working” message appears at the bottom of the  
screen. Check connections of speed sensor cables.  
Water Speed, and press ENTER.  
2. Bring the boat to a cruising speed. The top ground and  
uncalibrated water speeds are shown at the bottom of the  
calibration window. Note your top water speed, stop the  
boat, and press ENTER.  
3. By default, the top ground speed automatically displays  
in the What was your top water speed? field. If a ground  
speed is not available, the top uncalibrated water speed is  
used instead. If the new speed is correct, highlight OK, and  
press ENTER. If you want to manually enter a calibration,  
press ENTER on the speed field, enter a new speed, and  
then press ENTER.  
Page Defaults—restores the Sonar Page settings to the original  
factory setup.  
To restore default settings to the Sonar Tab:  
1. Press MENU.  
2. Highlight Page Defaults, and press ENTER.  
4. You can also press MENU on the calibration screen and  
choose Use Top Ground Speed to default back to ground  
speed or Use No Calibration to use the speed sensor’s  
uncalibrated speed.  
To restore default settings to the Sonar Tab:  
Press MENU. With Page Defaults highlighted, press  
ENTER.  
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Understanding the Sonar Display  
Understanding Sonar  
One of the first things to understand about sonar is that the  
transducer sends a beam down to the bottom of the water, much  
like the beam of a flashlight. The beam starts small near your  
vessel and expands as it gets to the bottom. Refer to “Transducer  
Coverage” for more detailed information.  
The transducer mounted on your vessel transmits sound waves  
toward the bottom of a lake, stream, or seabed in a cone-shaped  
pattern. When a transmitted sound wave strikes an underwater  
object—such as the bottom, a piece of structure, or a fish—sound  
is reflected back to the transducer. The transducer collects  
the reflected sound waves and sends the data to the GPSMAP  
182/182C to be processed and displayed. The underwater data is  
shown on the Sonar display in the order that it is returned: first  
returned is the first on the display.  
The Sonar Page does not display a three-dimensional representation  
of the underwater environment; the display is in two-dimensions,  
much like if you took a picture of an aquarium. Only the depth of  
the item in the water is displayed. The Sonar display does not show  
you where an item is located horizontally in the water, as shown in  
the drawings below. The fish is not directly above the tree in reality,  
but it can look like they are on the Sonar Page.  
Generally speaking, if the only thing between the transducer and  
the bottom is water, the first strong return comes from the bottom  
directly below the transducer and sets the bottom level. Weaker  
secondary returns provide the detailed data. Stronger returns  
display in darker colors, with red being the strongest return.  
Fish  
1'  
10'  
Tree  
Tree  
20'  
Aerial View of the Water  
Sonar Display  
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Transducer Coverage  
The area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined  
by the cone angle of the transducer and the water depth. The wide  
cone angles (40°) associated with low frequencies (50 kHz) provide  
a large coverage area for finding fish within a coverage width that  
is approximately 2/3 of the water depth. However, this also means  
that wide cone angles produce less bottom detail and resolution.  
As shown in the drawing on the near right, the 40° cone angle  
produces a coverage area of approximately a 20-foot diameter  
circle at a 30-foot depth.  
Depth  
Coverage  
Diameter  
Coverage  
Diameter  
Depth  
The narrow cone angles (10°) associated with the high frequencies  
(200 kHz) provide better bottom resolution and crisper detail, but  
cannot show a large coverage area for finding fish. The 10° cone  
angle provides a coverage width that is approximately 2/10 of the  
water depth. As shown in the drawing on the far right, the 10° cone  
angle produces a coverage area of approximately a 6-foot diameter  
circle at a 30-foot depth.  
40° Cone Angle (50 kHz) 10° Cone Angle (200 kHz)  
Dual frequency mode combines both frequencies to get the best  
coverage area and contour/depth readings.  
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USING SONAR > UNDERSTANDING SONAR  
Whiteline  
Thermoclines  
The Sounder Module can help you determine whether the bottom is  
hard or soft. When the sonar sound waves are reflected back by the  
bottom, a hard bottom returns a stronger signal than a soft bottom.  
A thin whiteline indicates a softer bottom, while a thick whiteline  
indicates a harder bottom. Normally, a red line is used to show the  
point where water meets the bottom. This line follows the bottom  
contour, along with any significant objects lying on the bottom.  
The unit uses the whiteline function to make the bottom layer  
information easier to distinguish.  
A rough definition of a thermocline is a break in water where  
the water temperature changes faster than the water above it.  
Thermoclines are shown as the weakest colors.  
One of the unique features offered by Garmin is See-Thru®  
technology, which allows the GPSMAP 182/182C to hear both  
weak and strong signals simultaneously so as to identify fish  
returns under the toughest conditions, such as suspended in  
thermoclines or even hiding near structures. See-Thru technology  
allows the Sounder Module to see through thermoclines and locate  
fish.  
Thick  
Whiteline: Hard  
bottom  
Thermocline  
Whiteline On  
Whiteline Off  
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APPENDIX > SPECIFICATIONS  
Update Rate: 1/second, continuous  
GPS Accuracy:  
APPENDIX  
Specifications  
Physical Specifications  
Position: <15 meters (49 feet), 95% typical*  
Velocity: 0.05 meters/sec steady state  
DGPS (USCG) Accuracy:  
Size: 182: 6.18" H x 6.30" W x 2.64" D (15.7cm x 16.0cm x 6.7cm)  
182C: 6.18" H x 6.30" W x 2.64" D (15.7cm x 16.0cm x 6.7cm)  
Position: 3-5 meters (10-16 feet) with optional Garmin  
Weight: Less than 2.0 lb (0.763Kg)  
DGPS receiver, 95% typical*  
Display: 182: 5.5" diagonal (14.1cm)  
Velocity: 0.05 meters/sec steady state  
DGPS (WAAS) Accuracy:  
182C: 5.0" diagonal (12.7cm) 16-color TFT display with  
backlighting (234 x 320 pixels)  
Position: <3 meters (10 feet), 95% typical*  
Velocity: 0.05 meters/sec steady state  
Dynamics: 6g's  
Case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IEC  
529-IPX-7  
Temp. Range: 5°F to 158°F (-15°C to 70°C)  
* Subject to accuracy degradation to 100 m 2DRMS under the U.S. DOD-  
imposed Selective Availability Program.  
Performance  
Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS capable  
Power  
Source: 182: 8-35 V DC  
receiver  
182C: 10-35V DC  
Acquisition Times:  
Usage: 182: 4 watts max. at 13.8 vDC  
Warm: Approx. 15 seconds  
Cold: Approx. 45 seconds  
182C: 10 watts max. at 13.8vDC  
Fuse: AGC/3 AG-2.0 Amp  
AutoLocate: Approx. 2 minutes  
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APPENDIX > INSTALLING THE GPSMAP 182/182C  
Installing the GPSMAP 182/182C  
The GPSMAP 182/182C must be properly installed according to  
the following instructions to get the best possible performance.  
If you have the GPSMAP 182/182C with the built-in internal  
bail mount antenna, you can skip this section and proceed to the  
next page. For units purchased with the remote antenna, follow  
the instructions below. To complete the installation, you need the  
appropriate fasteners and a 1" x 14-thread marine antenna mount  
available at most marine dealers.  
Suggested locations for mounting the external antenna.  
The Garmin antenna screws directly onto any standard 1" x 14-  
thread antenna mount. If you need to raise the antenna to avoid  
shading, try using a 1" x 14-thread extension mast available at most  
marine dealers.  
Mounting the GPS Antenna  
The antenna should be mounted in a location that has a clear,  
unobstructed view of the sky in all directions to ensure the best  
reception. Avoid mounting the antenna where it is shaded by the  
boat’s superstructure, a radome antenna, or mast. Sailboat users  
should avoid mounting the antenna high on the mast to prevent  
inaccurate speed readings caused by excessive heeling. Most  
marine VHF and LORAN antennas should not seriously degrade  
the GPS antenna’s reception. Never paint the antenna or clean it  
with harsh solvents.  
NOTE: It is possible to route  
the coaxial cable either through,  
or outside the antenna mount. It  
is possible to remove the BNC  
connector on the coaxial cable  
and the coaxial cable shortened  
to ease installation, however,  
doing so voids the antenna  
warranty. If the BNC connector  
is removed, it must be replaced  
with a new solder-on or crimp  
BNC connector.  
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APPENDIX > MOUNTING THE GPSMAP 182/182C UNIT  
To install the GPS antenna:  
1. Screw the antenna directly onto the 1 x 14-thread mount.  
Mounting the GPSMAP 182/182C  
The GPSMAP 182/182C’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 location for the display unit, consider  
the following conditions:  
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2. Route the cable to the mounting location of the display unit.  
Use the appropriate tie-wraps, fasteners, and sealant to  
secure the cable along the route and through any bulkhead  
or deck.  
3. After the GPSMAP 182/182C unit is installed, connect the  
cable to the antenna connector on the back of the display  
unit. Make sure that you turn the antenna cable connector  
1/4 turn clockwise to lock the cable into place.  
There should be at least a 3" (7 cm) clearance behind the  
case to allow connection of the antenna (external antenna  
only), power/data cables.  
The mounting surface should be heavy enough to support the  
unit and protect it from excessive vibration and shock.  
For GPSMAP 182/182C units with the built-in internal  
bail mount antenna, it should be mounted in a location that  
has the clearest, most unobstructed view of the sky in all  
directions to ensure the best reception. Avoid mounting the  
unit where it is blocked by the boat’s superstructure, a radar  
arch, or mast.  
NOTE: The temperature range for the GPSMAP 182/182C  
is 5°F to 158°F (-15°C to 70°C). Extended exposure to  
temperatures exceeding this range (in storage or operating  
conditions) can cause failure of the display. This type of  
failure and related consequences are NOT covered by the  
manufacturers limited warranty.  
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APPENDIX > MOUNTING THE GPSMAP 182/182C UNIT  
5. Screw the two mounting knobs through the bracket and into  
the display case.  
6. Connect the power/data and antenna cables (external  
antenna only) to the back of the unit, making sure the  
locking rings are fully tightened on both connectors.  
The GPSMAP 182/182C with external antenna can be flush  
mounted on a flat panel of .08-.52" thickness using the cam lobe  
feature on its gimbal mounting bracket. When flush mounting  
the GPSMAP 182/182C, be sure to choose an appropriately sized  
location for the unit (see unit dimensions on page 93) and leave  
1.25" (32 mm) clearance below the data card slot for inserting or  
removing data cards.  
To install the GPSMAP 182/182C unit:  
1. Select the location of the mounting bracket.  
2. Mark and drill the four mounting holes for the fastener you  
are using.  
3. Fasten the bracket to the surface using the appropriate  
fastener.  
4. Insert the GPSMAP 182/182C into the mounting bracket.  
The bracket is designed for a tight fit to provide additional  
support when swiveling the unit.  
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APPENDIX > MOUNTING THE GPSMAP 182/182C UNIT  
The GPSMAP 182/182C, with external antenna, can be flush  
mounted on a flat panel using its existing mounting bracket.  
To flush mount the GPSMAP 182/182C unit using the  
gimbal mounting bracket:  
1. Cut a 4.33 x 4.33" (110 x 110 mm) hole in the panel.  
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To flush mount the GPSMAP 182/182C:  
1. Remove the four M5 screws from the back of the unit and  
remove the mounting bracket.  
2. Place the GPSMAP 182/182C into the hole from the front  
until the flange rests against the mounting surface.  
3. From the back of the panel, loosely attach the bracket so  
the slot in the ratchet area points away from the mounting  
panel (figure 1).  
2. Using the mounting bracket as a template, outline the  
center relief area and mark the location of the four screw  
holes centers on your bulkhead or other surface (figure 2).  
4. Rotate the bracket downward until the panel is pinched  
tightly between the unit’s flange and bracket lobe (figure 1).  
3. Cut the relief hole from the panel and drill the four 0.20"  
(5.08 mm) screw holes.  
5. Tighten the knobs and connect the power/data and antenna  
cables.  
4. Place the GPSMAP 182/182C into the relief hole until it  
rests flush against the mounting surface.  
NOTE: if the panel is too thick to allow use of the supplied  
knobs, use two M6 screws to secure the bracket.  
5. Secure the unit to the mounting surface using the M5  
screws. Do not try to force the screws deeper into the holes  
than the holes allow. For thick mounting surfaces, insert  
the M5 screws directly thru the drilled holes (figure 3). For  
thin panels, place the mounting bracket on the back side  
of the panel for more support. Connect the power/data and  
antenna cables.  
Figure 1  
Pull gimbal bracket  
down until cam lobe  
contacts surface.  
Figure 2  
Figure 3  
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APPENDIX > INSTALLING THE FERRITE BEAD CLAMP  
The clamp should not need to be replaced under normal use.  
Contact your Garmin dealer or Garmin Product Support if you have  
any questions or require a replacement filter clamp.  
Installing the Ferrite Bead Clamp  
In order to filter Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) radiation  
that could possibly interfere with items such as televisions, radios,  
or other marine electronics operating in close proximity to the  
GPSMAP 182/182C with the remote antenna, a ferrite bead filter  
clamp and neoprene foam strip are included for attachment to the  
unit’s antenna cable. The clamp attaches to the antenna cable near  
the point it connects to the back of the GPSMAP 182/182C. The  
foam strip has adhesive on one side and is used to keep the clamp  
stationary on the cable.  
Ferrite Bead  
Filter  
Foam Strip  
To install the ferrite bead clamp:  
1. Choose a location where there is no more than two inches  
(5 cm) from the back of the GPSMAP 182/182C.  
Figure 2  
2. Remove the backing from the adhesive foam strip. Place  
the strip at an angle to the cable with adhesive facing  
towards the cable. Snugly spiral wrap the foam strip around  
the antenna cable. (Figure 1)  
Figure 1  
3. Open the filter clamp by slightly pulling on the latch and  
opening the filter halves.  
4. Position the clamp (Figure 2) and squeeze it shut around  
the cable until the latch is securely fastened. If the clamp is  
difficult to close, you can want to remove some of the foam  
strip.  
Installed filter  
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APPENDIX > CONNECTING THE POWER/DATA CABLE  
Connecting the Power/Data Cable  
The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 182/182C to a DC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices.  
The color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections. Replacement fuse is a AGC/3AG - 2.0 Amp fuse. For  
wiring the GPSMAP 182/182C to a GSD 20 Sonar Module, refer to the GSD 20 Installation Guide.  
 
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PIN 5 (white) RTCM/NMEA IN (Com 2 RX)  
PIN 6 (green) NMEA OUT (Com 2 TX)  
PIN 7 (yellow) Alarm Low  
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APPENDIX > INTERFACING  
The GPSMAP 182/182C also includes NMEA input with support  
for the WPL sentence and sonar NMEA input with support for  
the DPT (Depth), MTW (Water Temp) and VHW (Water Speed  
& Heading) sentences. If connecting to COM 2 for sonar NMEA  
input, the unit interface must be set to NMEA In/NMEA Out. If  
connecting to COM 1, the unit must be set to NMEA In/NMEA  
Out.  
Interfacing  
The following formats are supported for connection of external  
devices:  
Garmin proprietary Differential GPS (DGPS), NMEA 0183  
versions 3.0, ASCII Text Output, RTCM SC-104 input (vs. 2.0).  
The following are the sentences for NMEA 0183, vs. 3.0 output:  
You can download a copy of Garmin’s proprietary communication  
protocol on the Help and Support section of our Web site at  
www.garmin.com.  
Approved sentences—GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV,  
GPGLL, GPBOD, GPRTE, and GPWPL.  
Proprietary sentences—PGRME, PGRMZ, and PSLIB. The  
GPSMAP 182/182C accepts NMEA input with support for the  
DBT, DPT, DSC, MTW, and VHW sentences.  
Complete information regarding NMEA and RTCM formats is  
available for purchase at www.nmea.org  
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APPENDIX > INSTALLING AND REMOVING DATA CARDS  
To remove a data card:  
1. Open the card door by pressing together on the two handles  
Installing and Removing Data Cards  
The GPSMAP 182/182C uses optional Garmin marine BlueChart  
and MapSource data cards to display digital charts and maps  
on-screen. Data cards are installed in the card slot located at the  
bottom right of the unit. Data cards can be installed or removed at  
any time, whether the unit is on or off.  
at the bottom of the door and lifting it up and open.  
2. Grasp the card handle at the bottom and pull down firmly.  
3. If the unit is on, a confirmation tone sounds when the data  
card has been removed.  
To install a data card:  
1. Open the card door by pressing together on the two handles  
at the bottom of the door and lifting it up and open.  
2. Insert the card, with the label facing front and the handle  
bottom, into the slot.  
3. Firmly push the card into the unit. It in not necessary to  
force the card and about 1/2 is still exposed when it is  
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properly inserted. If the unit is on, a confirmation tone  
sounds and a message displays on-screen noting the card  
details when the card is properly installed and accepted.  
4. Close the cover.  
The first time you insert a data card, the unit takes a few seconds to  
read the card.  
If you insert a data card and get a “card format not recognized”  
message, try removing the card and reinserting it. If the card is still  
not recognized, contact Garmin Product Support or your Garmin  
dealer for assistance. Data cards are not waterproof and should  
not be exposed to moisture or excessive static charges. Data cards  
should be stored in the case supplied with the card.  
After the data card is read, a summary screen appears. Press  
ENTER to acknowledge.  
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APPENDIX > SATELLITE INFORMATION  
Satellite Strength Indicator Bars  
Satellite Information  
The Satellite Strength Indicator Bars show the strength of the  
signal being received, and the status of the signal. The bars are  
either shaded or filled. The gray bar means the GPS is in the  
process of storing orbital data it is receiving from the satellite  
signal. When the bar turns solid, the GPS is using the satellite  
signal for navigation. A “D” in or above the bar means that  
differential corrections (WAAS or DGPS) are being applied to that  
satellite.  
Center dot - 90°  
above the horizon  
90°  
Inner ring- 45°  
above the horizon  
Outer ring -  
the horizon  
45°  
Satellite Sky View  
Date, Time, and Current Location  
The GPS gets date and time information from the satellite’s on-  
board atomic clock. When the GPS receiver has achieved a 2D or  
3D GPS location, the current location is displayed in the selected  
location format.  
Satellite Location  
The location of each available satellite is displayed over two  
location rings on the Satellite Information Page. The outer ring  
represents the horizon, the inner ring represents 45° above the  
horizon, and the center represents directly overhead. When the unit  
is using a satellite for navigation, the satellite number is highlighted  
on the location rings. The unit can be set to display satellite  
location with North or your current track at the top of the display.  
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APPENDIX > WHAT IS A WAAS AND DGPS?  
What is WAAS?  
What is Differential GPS (DGPS)?  
The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is an F.A.A. funded  
project to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal. It is  
a space-based system that broadcasts integrity information and  
correction data as determined by ground reference stations. WAAS  
testing completed in September of 2003 confirmed an accuracy of 2  
to 3 vertical meters throughout the majority of the continental U.S.  
and portions of Alaska. For more information, go to  
The U.S. and Canadian governments (among others) have set up  
Differential GPS (DGPS) stations to transmit correction signals.  
They are operational in coastal areas and on many navigable river  
systems. The DGPS system is available for use without a fee.  
Refer to the U.S. Coast Guard’s Web site,  
http://www.uscg.gov/ for locations and the status of the differential  
sites. Using DGPS requires additional equipment.  
http://gps.faa.gov/Programs/WAAS/waas.htm.  
NOTE: If you are using the GPSMAP 182/182C outside of the  
U.S.A., we recommend you turn off WAAS for the most accurate  
location fix.  
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APPENDIX > WHAT IS MMSI?  
U.S Non-Federal User: Commercial users, or those who travel  
outside the U.S. or Canada, must apply for a ship station license, or  
an amendment to a ship station license. To find out if you require  
a Ship Station license contact: http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/  
fctsht14.html. If your vessel requires licensing by the FCC you  
obtain a MMSI during the application/licensing process when you  
file FCC Forms 159 and 605.  
What is a Maritime Mobile Service Identity  
(MMSI)?  
Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) basically allows a VHF  
radio to act like a phone. In order to make a “call” on a phone,  
you first need a phone number to dial. The 9 digit MMSI number  
acts like a phone number when used in a Position Report and as a  
unique identifier to the Coast Guard when used in an emergency  
Distress Call. In order to obtain a Maritime Mobile Service Identity  
(MMSI) number, users must register their VHF radio with the FCC  
(Form 605). Garmin does not supply this number!  
U.S. Federal User: Federal users can obtain MMSI assignments  
from their agency radio spectrum management office. These  
procedures are currently under review by the NTIA (National  
Telecommunications and Information Administration).  
How are MMSI Assignments Obtained?  
Non-commercial users (for example, 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  
authorized some second and third party vendors to assign MMSI  
numbers. This service is limited to registering recreational vessels  
only. To receive information on how to obtain a recreational MMSI  
number contact: http://www.uscg.mil/rescue21/links/mmsi.htm or  
http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/.  
Outside the U.S.: Users can obtain an MMSI assignment from their  
telecommunications authority or ship registry, often by obtaining or  
amending their ship station license.  
In Canada: Industry Canada is responsible for assigning MMSI  
numbers to commercial and recreational vessels. Information is  
available at the following web site: http://apollo.ic.gc.ca/english/  
mmsi.html.  
For information regarding MMSI’s visit:  
http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/marcomms/gmdss/mmsi.htm.  
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APPENDIX > NAVIGATION TERMS  
ETA at Destination—the time you estimate to reach a Go To  
destination or the final waypoint in a route.  
Navigation Terms  
Avg Speed—the average of all second-by-second speed readings  
since last reset.  
ETA at Next—the time you estimate to reach a Go To destination  
or the next waypoint in a route.  
Bearing (BRG)—the compass direction from your current location  
to a destination.  
Fuel—the fuel required to travel from current location to the  
indicated route waypoint.  
Course—the course between the active from and to waypoints.  
GPS Accuracy—estimated accuracy of the GPS position.  
Leg Dist—the distance between two route waypoints.  
Depth—the depth below transducer. This field is active only if a  
transducer is connected to the GPSMAP 182/182C.  
Leg Fuel—the fuel required to travel from a route waypoint to the  
Distance (Dist)—the distance from the current location to a  
next waypoint (in sequence) in the route.  
destination.  
Leg Time—the time required to travel from a route waypoint to the  
Dist to Destination—the distance from the current location to a Go  
next waypoint (in sequence) in the route.  
To destination, or the final waypoint in a route.  
Max Speed—the maximum second-by-second speed recorded  
Dist to Next—the distance from current location to a Go To  
since last reset.  
destination, or the next waypoint in a route.  
Moving Average Speed—average speed while the unit is moving.  
Moving Trip Timer—total time the unit has been moving.  
DOP (Dilution of Precision)—reflects the quality of the GPS  
signals and satellite geometry.  
Elevation—height above mean sea level (MSL).  
Odometer—a running tally of distance travelled, based on the  
distance between second-by-second position readings.  
ETA (Estimate Time of Arrival)—the time you estimate to reach  
your destination waypoint, based on current speed and track.  
Off Course—the distance you are off course in either direction,  
left or right.  
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APPENDIX > NAVIGATION TERMS  
Pointer—an arrow pointing to your destination.  
Total Average Speed—average speed of unit for both moving and  
stopped speeds since last timer reset.  
Speed—the current velocity at which you are travelling, relative to  
a ground position. Also referred to as ground speed.  
Total Trip Timer—total time the unit has been in operation since  
last reset of the trip timers.  
Sunrise—the current day’s time of sunrise.  
Sunset—the current day’s time of sunset.  
Time Of Day—the current time.  
Turn—the angle difference between the bearing to your destination  
and your current track. “L” indicates you should turn left; “R”  
indicates you should turn right.  
Time To—the estimated time required to reach a Go To  
destination, or the next waypoint in a route. Also known as  
“estimated time en route.”  
VMG (Velocity Made Good)—the speed you are closing in on a  
destination along a course. Also referred to as the vector velocity to  
your destination.  
Time to Dest—the estimated time required to reach a Go To  
Voltage—current voltage reading being received by unit.  
destination, or the final waypoint in a route.  
Water Speed—the speed through the water. This field is only  
active if the GPSMAP 182/182C is receiving speed readings from a  
NMEA device.  
Time to Next—the estimated time required to reach a Go To  
destination, or the next waypoint in a route.  
To Course—the recommended direction to steer to reduce course  
error or stay on course. Provides the most efficient heading to get  
back to the course and proceed along your route.  
Water Temp—the water temperature. This field is only active if  
the GPSMAP 182/182C is receiving speed readings from a NMEA  
device.  
Track—the direction of movement relative to a ground position.  
Waypoint Destination—the final waypoint in the route, or the  
Also referred to as “ground track.”  
destination waypoint.  
Trip Odometer—a running tally of distance travelled since last  
Waypoint Next—the next waypoint in the route.  
reset. See also “Odometer.”  
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APPENDIX > MESSAGES  
No Diff GPS Location—RTCM is selected but no DGPS data is  
being received.  
Messages  
Approaching Turn—you are nearing a turn in a route.  
No Tide Stations for that Area—no tide stations within 100 miles  
of the area.  
Arriving at Destination—you are nearing your destination.  
Batteries Low—you have less than 10 minutes of battery left.  
None Found—no data matched the search criteria.  
Can’t Unlock Maps—no applicable unlock code for one or more  
maps was found.  
Off Course—you are off course the distance set in the “Off  
Course” alarm.  
Cannot display all found, use city or postal code—the unit found  
too many items to display. Narrow the search using the city or  
postal code.  
Proximity Memory Full—no additional proximity waypoints can  
be saved.  
Proximity Radius Overlaps—the radii of two proximity  
waypoints overlap.  
Database Error—internal problem with the unit. Contact your  
dealer or Garmin Product Support to have the unit repaired.  
Route Already Exists—you have entered a route name that  
already exists.  
Deep Water—the water is deeper than the amount set in the Deep  
Water Alarm.  
Route Memory Full—no additional routes can be saved.  
Dragging Anchor—the distance set in the Anchor Alarm is  
exceeded.  
Route Truncated—uploaded route from another device has more  
than 254 waypoints.  
Lost Satellite Reception—the unit is unable to continue receiving  
satellite signals.  
Route Waypoint Memory Full—no additional route waypoints  
can be saved.  
Memory Full—unit memory is full; no further data can be saved.  
Near Proximity Point—you are nearing a proximity waypoint.  
Shallow Water—the water is shallower than the depth set in the  
Shallow Water Alarm.  
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APPENDIX > MESSAGES  
Track Already Exists—a saved track with the same name already  
Track Truncated—a complete uploaded track does not fit in  
exists.  
memory. The oldest track log points have been deleted.  
Track Memory Full—no more track data can be stored without  
Transfer Complete—data transfer has been completed.  
deleting old data.  
Waypoint Already Exists—a waypoint with the same name  
Track Log Full—the track log is full and track recording has been  
turned off. To record more track points, you need to clear the track  
log and turn track recording on. This is only displayed when the  
track recording setting is set to “Stop When Full.”  
already exists.  
Waypoint Memory Full—the unit has stored the maximum  
number of waypoints.  
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APPENDIX > LORAN TD SYSTEM  
LORAN TD Feature  
LORAN TD System  
The LORAN TD (Time Delay) feature eases the transition from  
using LORAN to using GPS. The GPSMAP unit automatically  
converts GPS coordinates to LORAN TDs for those who have a  
collection of LORAN fixes for favorite fishing spots and other  
waypoints recorded as TDs. You can display your position as a TD  
or enter waypoints as TDs. The accuracy to be expected from this  
conversion is approximately 30 meters. When the unit is placed  
in the LORAN TD format mode, it simulates the operation of a  
LORAN receiver. Position coordinates can be displayed as TDs,  
and all navigation functions can be used as if the unit was actually  
receiving LORAN signals.  
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 Confluence  
Zone. From the perspective of a mariner, the system is used for  
ocean and coastal navigation. It can be used as a supplemental  
system for harbor and harbor approach navigation, and it is used  
for inland navigation by recreational vehicles.  
Using the LORAN TD Format  
When creating new waypoints using LORAN TD coordinates,  
you must set the correct LORAN chain number and secondary  
stations in the Setup TD field before storing the waypoint. After  
the waypoint is stored in unit memory, it always references the  
LORAN chain number and secondary stations currently selected in  
the Setup TD field. If you enter a different LORAN chain number  
or change the secondary stations or offsets in the Setup TD field,  
the active waypoint information reflects those changes. Because  
the GPSMAP 182/182C does not rely on the LORAN signal for  
navigation, it can reference a different GRI chain and/or secondary  
stations and still navigate to the location stored in memory.  
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tab on the Main Menu.  
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APPENDIX > LORAN TD SYSTEM  
The LORAN Position Format field is located on the Setup–  
Location tab on the Main Menu. The LORAN TD Setup window  
contains the fields to select the Loran GRI-Chain Number, Primary  
and Secondary Stations, and TD Offsets.  
If the active GRI Chain, secondary stations, or offsets were  
changed since the waypoint was created, the waypoint now  
references the active GRI-chain and secondary stations. You must  
adjust the TD coordinates accordingly. Remember that the GPS  
is not relying on the LORAN signal for navigation and actually  
converts the TD coordinate to a useful LAT/LON coordinate before  
storing the waypoint to memory or using it for navigation. Because  
of this, the unit can navigate to a TD coordinate anywhere in the  
world.  
To set up Loran TD from the Main Menu:  
1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu.  
2. Using the ROCKER, highlight the Position Format field on  
the Units tab, and press ENTER.  
3. Highlight Loran TD and press ENTER  
.
You must know your GRI chain number and secondary stations  
to create a LORAN TD position. For more information, read  
our LORAN TD Position Format Handbook, available from the  
Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com/support/userManual.jsp.)  
4. Highlight Setup and press ENTER.  
5. To change the settings of any of the five fields, highlight  
the field, press ENTER, select/enter the setting, and press  
ENTER.  
6. When finished, highlight Save, and press ENTER.  
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APPENDIX > OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  
Programmable Data Cards—blank data cards are available  
in 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, and 256 MB sizes.  
Download street-level map detail, points of interest, business  
addresses and phone numbers, marine data, topographical  
information, and more from MapSource CD-ROMs to a data card,  
either directly through your GPSMAP 182/182C using the PC  
Interface Cable, or with the Data Card Programmer.  
Optional Accessories  
The following optional accessories are designed to enhance the  
operation of the GPSMAP 182/182C.  
To obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your  
Garmin Dealer, Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. at  
800-800-1020, or Garmin Europe at 44-0870-8501241.  
WARNING: Garmin accessories have been designed and  
specifically tested for use with Garmin products. Accessories  
offered by other manufacturers have not been tested or  
approved for use with Garmin products. Use of such  
accessories could cause damage to the GPSMAP 182/182C and  
void the warranty.  
USB Data Card Programmer—programs blank data cards at high  
speed through a PC.  
Pre-Programmed Data Cards—data cards pre-programmed with  
either Garmin BlueChart or Fishing Hot Spots map data.  
A/C Adapter—powers the unit using a standard AC house current.  
MapSource Software CD-ROMs—enhances the basemap,  
create waypoints and routes from your PC. MapSource offers  
several detailed mapping options that are compatible with the  
GPSMAP 182/182C, including MetroGuide, Recreational Lakes  
with Fishing Hot Spots, and Minnesota LakeMaster ProMap.  
PC Interface Cable with vehicle Power Adapter—connects the  
GPSMAP 182/182C to a vehicle’s electrical system on one end,  
and a PC, beacon receiver, marine autopilot, or other compatible  
device on the other end.  
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APPENDIX > SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION  
Software License Agreement  
Product Registration  
BY USING THE GPSMAP 182/182C, YOU AGREE TO BE  
BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE  
FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE  
READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.  
Help us better support you by completing our online registration  
today! Have the serial number of your GPSMAP 182/182C handy  
and connect to our Web site (http://www.garmin.com). Look for the  
Product Registration link on our Home page.  
Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded  
in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the  
normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and  
intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in  
Garmin.  
Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on  
the back of the box) in case your GPSMAP 182/182C unit is lost,  
stolen, or needs service. Be sure to keep your original sales receipt  
in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual.  
Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___  
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and  
is protected under the United States of America copyright laws  
and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge  
that the structure, organization, and code of the Software are  
valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source  
code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree  
not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse  
engineer, or reduce to human readable form the Software or any  
part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software.  
You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country  
in violation of the export control laws of the United States of  
America.  
Contact Garmin  
If you should encounter any difficulty while using your  
GPSMAP 182/182C, or if you have any questions, in the U.S.A.  
contact Garmin Product Support by phone: 913-397-8200 or 800-  
800-1020, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time, or by e-mail  
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at 44-0870.8501241.  
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APPENDIX > LIMITED WARRANTY  
packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package.  
The unit should then be sent, freight charges prepaid, to any Garmin warranty  
service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of  
purchase for warranty repairs.  
Limited Warranty  
This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or  
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period,  
Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in  
normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the  
customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for  
any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse,  
misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs.  
Garmin International, Inc.  
1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A.  
Tel. 913/397.8200  
Fax. 913/397.8282  
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE  
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS  
OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING  
UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS  
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS  
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY  
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.  
Garmin (Europe) Ltd.  
Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL  
U.K.  
Tel. 44/0870.8501241  
Fax 44/0870.8501251  
Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through online auctions are not  
eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin. Online auction  
confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification. To obtain warranty  
service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is  
required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package  
purchased through an online auction.  
IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,  
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER  
RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS  
PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not  
allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above  
limitations may not apply to you.  
International Purchases: A separate warranty is provided by international  
distributors for units purchased outside the United States. This warranty is  
provided by the local in-country distributor and this distributor provides  
local service for your unit. Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of  
intended distribution. Units purchased in the United States or Canada must  
be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United  
States, Canada, or Taiwan for service.  
Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software  
or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH  
REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR  
ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. To obtain warranty service, contact your  
local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for shipping  
instructions and an RMA tracking number. The unit should be securely  
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APPENDIX > FCC COMPLIANCE  
The Garmin GPSMAP 182/182C has no user-serviceable parts. Should you  
ever encounter a problem with your unit, please take it to an authorized  
Garmin dealer for repairs.  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to  
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning  
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one of the following measures:  
The GPSMAP 182/182C is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open  
the case to change or modify the unit in any way will void your warranty and  
may result in permanent damage to the equipment.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and the  
receiver.  
FCC Compliance  
The GPSMAP 182/182C complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME  
OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician  
for help.  
The GPSMAP 182/182C does not contain any user-serviceable  
parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin  
service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in  
permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and  
your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.  
Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1)  
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device  
must accept any interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will  
not occur in a particular  
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APPENDIX > SAFETY INFORMATION  
MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide  
customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available  
to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private  
data sources, which we identify as required in product literature and copyright  
messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain  
inaccurate or incomplete data to some degree. This is particularly true outside  
the United States, where complete and accurate digital data is either not  
available or prohibitively expensive.  
Safety Information  
CAUTION: Use the GPSMAP 182/182C at your own risk. To reduce the  
risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this  
Owner’s Manual—and thoroughly practice operation using Simulator Mode  
prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the  
GPSMAP 182/182C to all available navigation sources, including information  
from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always resolve  
any discrepancies before continuing navigation.  
WARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) 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 182/182C is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any  
NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted, and therefore become unsafe.  
CAUTION: IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS  
PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED  
ONLY AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY  
PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION,  
DISTANCE, LOCATION OR TOPOGRAPHY. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD  
NOT BE USED TO DETERMINE GROUND PROXIMITY FOR  
AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION.  
WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain  
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,  
or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with  
California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional  
information, please refer to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65.  
CAUTION: The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is designed to  
facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not replace them. Only  
official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information  
needed for save navigation—and, as always, the user is responsible for their  
prudent use.  
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INDEX  
Anchor Drag Alarm 76  
Arrival Alarm 77  
DSC Directory Item 24  
Depth Line 82  
DGPS 102  
Alarm 76  
Differential GPS 102  
Dilution of Precision 104  
Distance 60  
Distress Calls 22, 2225  
DOP 104  
DSC 22  
G
INDEX  
Gain 81  
Garmin Data Transfer 72  
Go To 13  
Distress Call 25  
Position Report 25  
GPS Tab 40  
Options 43  
B
Symbols  
2D Differential 42  
2D GPS Location 89, 101  
3D Differential 42  
3D GPS Location 101  
BackLight 4  
Base Map 65  
Battery Alarm 76  
Bearing Line 67  
Bottom Split 81  
GSD 20 78  
A
C
Accessories 110  
Accuracy 40  
Accuracy Alarm 76  
Accuracy Circle 68  
Active Route Page 37  
Options 38  
H
Call List 24  
Directory 24  
Log 24  
Card Tab 62  
Heading Line 67  
Highway Page 35  
Options 36  
Setup 37  
Celestial Tab 47  
Cleaning iv  
Setting Up 25  
DSC Tab 62  
Clock Alarm 76  
Color Mode 65  
Communication Tab 72  
Correction Signals 102  
Course Line 67  
Course Up 64  
Highway Tab 68  
Alarms  
E
Edit  
Accuracy 76  
Anchor Drag 76  
Arrival 77  
I
Initializing 1  
Installation 93  
Interface Keys 5  
Interfacing 99  
In Zoom Key 5  
Route 56  
Waypoint 11  
Enter/Mark Key 5, 8  
Battery 76  
D
Clock 76  
DGPS 76  
DSC 25  
Fish 77  
Data Cards 100  
Data Entry 6  
Data Fields  
F
FCC Compliance 113  
Features 5  
K
Change Numbers 31  
Show 31  
Split Fields 35  
Date/Time 101  
Daylight Saving Time 63  
Delete  
Keel Offset 87  
Keypad Usage 5  
Key Beeps 69  
Find 19  
Off Course 77  
Shallow/Deep Water 77  
Temperature 77  
Alarm Tab 76  
Additional Information 21  
Find Key 5, 19  
Fish Alarm 77  
Flasher 86  
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INDEX  
Power Key 5  
Power On/Off 1  
Proximity Waypoints 52  
Simulator Mode 3, 114  
Sonar 78  
L
N
Language 69  
License Agreement 111  
LORAN TD 108  
NAV/MOB Key 5, 12  
Navaids 67  
Depth Line 82  
Gain 81  
Noise Reject 82  
Understanding 89  
View/Span 81  
Whiteline 82  
Navigating 12  
Distress Call 25  
Go To 13  
Q
Quit Key 5  
M
Magnetic Variation 71  
Main Menu 39  
Main Pages 26  
Man OverBoard 10  
MapSource 62  
Position Report 25  
Routes 53  
R
Receiving a DSC Call 25  
Replace From Card 62  
Review  
Sonar Page 78  
Adjustment Menu 79  
Bottom Split 81  
Options 83  
TracBack 14  
Navigation Terms 104  
Nav Key 5  
DSC Call 23  
Waypoints 11  
Rocker Key 5  
Routes 17  
Map Data Information 114  
Map Datum 71  
Map Detail 64  
Map Information Page 65  
Map Page 27  
NMEA 74  
Sonar Tab 69  
Noise Reject 82  
North Up 64  
Numbers Page 34  
Options 85  
Specifications 92  
Speed Filter 69  
Spot Sounding 66  
Storage iv  
System Information 70  
System Tab 69  
Copy 54  
Create 17  
Delete 54  
Delete All 54  
Edit 56  
Options 30  
Setup Map 33  
O
Off Course Alarm 77  
Orientation 64  
Out Zoom Key 5  
Overzoom 29  
Map Pointer 7, 28  
Map Scales 29  
Map Tab 64  
Maritime Mobile Service Identity 103  
Mark Key 5  
Measure Distance 32  
Menu Key 5  
Merge From Card 62  
Messages 106  
MMSI 22, 103  
MOB 10  
MOB Key 5  
Routes Tab 53  
Route Review Page 54  
Options 56  
T
P
Temperature Scale 68  
Temperature Tab 68  
Thermoclines 91  
Tide Stations 44  
Tide Tab 44  
RTCM 75  
Pages Tab 63  
Page Key 5  
S
Pointer Page 33  
Options 34  
Points Tab 49  
Position Format 70  
Position Reports 23  
Safety Information 114  
Satellite Location 101  
Satellite Sky View 101  
Selecting Options 6  
Shallow/Deep Water Alarm 77  
Time Format 63  
Time Tab 63  
Time Zone 63  
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TracBack 14  
Activate 16  
Track Logs  
Clear 15  
Proximity 52  
Reviewing 11  
Underwater 84  
Waypoint Lists  
Save 15  
Track Tab 59  
Active 59  
Proximity 52  
User 49  
Whiteline 82, 91  
Wide Area Augmentation System 41,  
Saved 60  
Track Up 64  
Transducer 90  
Trip Planning 58  
Trip Tab 47  
Wiring Installation 98  
Z
Zoom Keys 5  
Zoom Range 29  
Zoom Settings 29  
U
Underwater Waypoints 84  
Units Tab 70  
Unit Defaults 70  
W
WAAS 41, 102  
Disable/Enable 42  
Waterproof iv  
Water Speed 87  
Water Temperature Alarm 77  
Waypoints  
Creating 8  
Creating Graphically 9  
Editing 11  
Enter/Mark 8  
Move 12  
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Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com.  
© Copyright 2005 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries  
Garmin International, Inc.  
1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.  
Garmin (Europe) Ltd.  
Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K.  
Garmin Corporation  
No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan  
www.garmin.com  
Part Number 190-00584-00 Rev. A  
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