Garmin GPSMAP 198C Sounder User Manual Page 1

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4 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > ADJUSTING THE BACKLIGHTThe Set Position, Track Control, Track and Speed fields only show whil

94 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > MOUNTING THE GPSMAP 198C SOUNDERTo install the GPS antenna:1. Screw the antenna directly onto the

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 95APPENDIX > MOUNTING THE GPSMAP 198C SOUNDERTo install the GPSMAP 198C Sounder:1. Select a location for the m

96 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > INSTALLING THE TRANSDUCERInstalling the TransducerThe transducer acts as the eyes and ears of your

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 97APPENDIX > INSTALLING THE TRANSDUCERTransom Mount TransducerThe following diagram is for mounting the transdu

98 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > CARE INFORMATIONCare InformationCleaning the UnitThe GPSMAP 198C Sounder is constructed of high qu

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 99APPENDIX > CONNECTING THE POWER/DATA CABLEConnecting the Power/Data CableThe power/data cable connects the GP

100 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > INTERFACINGInterfacingThe following formats are supported for connection of external devices:Garm

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 101APPENDIX > INSTALLING AND REMOVING DATA CARDSInstalling and Removing Data CardsThe GPSMAP 198C Sounder uses

102 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > SATELLITE INFORMATIONSatellite InformationSatellite Sky View45°90°Outer ring -the horizonInner ri

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 103APPENDIX > WHAT IS A WAAS AND DGPS?What is WAAS?The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is an F.A.A. funded

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 5BASIC OPERATION > INTERFACE KEYSInterface KeysPOWER Key• Press and hold to turn the unit on or off.• Press a

104 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > WHAT IS MMSI?What is a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)?Maritime Mobile Service Identity (

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 105APPENDIX > NAVIGATION TERMSNavigation TermsAvg Speed—the average of all second-by-second speed readings sinc

106 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > NAVIGATION TERMSPointer—an arrow pointing to your destination. Speed—the current velocity at whic

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 107APPENDIX > MESSAGESMessagesApproaching Turn—you are nearing a turn in a route.Arriving at Destination—you ar

108 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > MESSAGESTrack Already Exists—a saved track with the same name already exists.Track Memory Full—no

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 109APPENDIX > LORAN TD SYSTEMLORAN TD SystemLORAN C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the Un

110 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > LORAN TD SYSTEMThe LORAN Position Format field is located under the Setup–Location tab in the Main

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 111APPENDIX > OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESOptional AccessoriesThe following optional accessories are designed to enhanc

112 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND PRODUCT REGISTRATIONSoftware License AgreementBY USING THE GPSMAP

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 113APPENDIX > LIMITED WARRANTYLimited WarrantyThis Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in mater

6 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > ENTERING DATA AND SELECTING OPTIONSEntering Data and Selecting OptionsYou can select and sta

114 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > FCC COMPLIANCEFCC ComplianceThe GPSMAP 198C Sounder complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 115INDEXINDEXSymbols2D Differential 422D GPS Location 89, 1023D Differential 423D GPS Location 102AAccessories

116 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualINDEXLLanguage 69License Agreement 112LORAN TD 109MMagnetic Variation 71Main Menu 39Main Pages 26Man Over

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 117INDEXTracBack 14Activate 16Track LogsClear 15Save 15Track Tab 59Active 59Saved 59Track Up 64Transducer

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GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 7BASIC OPERATION > USING THE MAP POINTERUsing the Map PointerWorking from the Map Page centers around the use o

8 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTSCreating and Using WaypointsThe Garmin GPSMAP 198C Sounder store

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 9BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS5. To enter optional comments or a depth, highlight the Commen

10 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > MAN OVERBOARD (MOB)Man OverBoard (MOB)The GPSMAP 198C Sounder’s Man OverBoard function (MOB

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 11BASIC OPERATION > REVIEWING AND EDITING WAYPOINTSReviewing and Editing WaypointsWaypoints are reviewed, modifi

12 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATIONTo change the waypoint symbol:1. Highlight the waypoint symbol

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 13BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATIONTo start a Go To from a point list:1. Press NAV. Highlight Go

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14 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATIONTo Go To a new map point (non-map item):1. Use the ROCKER to mo

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 15BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATIONTo clear the track log and define a starting point for a TracBack

16 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATIONTo start a TracBack using the NAV key:1. Press NAV, highlight t

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 17BASIC OPERATION > ROUTESRoutesYou can create and store up to 50 user-defined reversible routes (numbered 1-50)

18 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > ROUTES6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have finished defining all route waypoints.7. Whe

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 19BASIC OPERATION > FIND6. From the Find menu, highlight Waypoints or another menu item, and press ENTER. Fro

20 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > FINDTo Find an item from your current location:1. From any page, press FIND.2. Using the

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 21BASIC OPERATION > ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONTo Find an item using the Find options:1 From any page, press FIND.

22 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > DSCDSCThe DSC Page of the Main Menu controls and sets up the Digital Selective Calling (DSC

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 23BASIC OPERATION > DSCUnderstanding Position ReportsA Position Report is similar to a Distress Call except no

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual iINTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUALINTRODUCTIONThank you for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 198C Sounder. The GPSMA

24 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > DSCDSC Call ListThe DSC Call List shows the 50 most recent calls, even if the unit is left

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 25BASIC OPERATION > DSCNavigating to a Position Report or Distress CallAfter a Position Report or a Distress Ca

26 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN PAGES > OVERVIEWMAIN PAGESThere are five main pages that are always available: Map, Sonar, Compass, Numbe

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 27MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGEMap PageThe GPSMAP 198C Sounder’s Map Page provides a comprehensive screen of electronic

28 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN PAGES > MAP PAGEUsing the Map PointerThe pointer pans away from your present location (even outside of y

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 29MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGEUse the pointer to create new waypoints directly from the map.To create a waypoint with

30 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN PAGES > MAP PAGEThe GPSMAP 198C Sounder’s system has a built-in worldwide database to 20 mi, with more d

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 31MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGEMap Page OptionsFull Screen Map/Show Data—toggles between the Map Page without or with d

32 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN PAGES > MAP PAGEYou can also merge the four medium default data fields to a single, large field for better

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 33MAIN PAGES > COMPASS PAGESet up Map—configures the Map Page preferences, including map detail, map orientation

ii GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualINTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTSTable of ContentsIntroduction ...

34 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN PAGES > NUMBERS PAGEBearing PointerCompass RingData FieldsCurrent Go ToDestinationBearing BugThe GPS

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 35MAIN PAGES > HIGHWAY PAGENumbers Page shown with middle data field split into four fieldsTo split the data field

36 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN PAGES > HIGHWAY PAGEThe four data fields at the top of the page provide additional user-selectable guidan

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 37MAIN PAGES > ACTIVE ROUTE PAGEPreview WindowHighway Page Set upCheck or uncheck the options you want to show

38 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN PAGES > ACTIVE ROUTE PAGEActive Route Page OptionsThe following options are available from the Active Ro

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 39MAIN MENU > GPS TABMAIN MENUThe GPSMAP 198C Sounder’s Main Menu provides access to various waypoint, system,

40 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > GPS TAB• No signal strength bars—the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated.• Light

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 41MAIN MENU > GPS TABOcean, in a geo-stationary orbit over the equator. Effective use of the WAAS satellite sig

42 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > GPS TAB• AutoLocate—the receiver is looking for any satellite whose almanac has been collected.

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 43MAIN MENU > TIDE TABGPS Tab OptionsThe GPS tab features an options page that provides access to functions and

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual iiiINTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTSAppendix ...

44 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > TIDE TABin 4-hour increments, and the light, dotted vertical lines are in 1-hour increments. A so

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 45MAIN MENU > TIDE TABAutomatically search for the nearest station using a variety of search locations. You mus

46 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > TRIP TABMove the time bar on the tide chart in 5 minute increments to show tide heights at variou

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 47MAIN MENU > CELES TABCeles (Celestial) TabThe Celestial tab shows celestial data for sun and moon rise/set, m

48 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > POINTS TABCelestial Tab MenuTo change the time or date:1. From the Celes tab, use the ROCKER to

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 49MAIN MENU > POINTS TABTo select the Points (Waypoint) sub tab:1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Points menu

50 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > POINTS TABTo show the waypoint menu options: Using the ROCKER, highlight the User tab, and press

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 51MAIN MENU > POINTS TABTo delete waypoints by symbol:1. From the User sub tab, highlight the waypoint to del

52 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > POINTS TABTo add a proximity waypoint:1. Use the ROCKER to highlight an empty space on the Prox

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 53MAIN MENU > ROUTES TABRoutes TabThe GPSMAP 198C Sounder Route List Page shows all the routes currently stored

iv GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualINTRODUCTION > WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSFailure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could res

54 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > ROUTES TABRoute Review PageAfter you create a route, the Route Review Page allows you to review a

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 55MAIN MENU > ROUTES TABWhen you are on the Route Review Page, you can review the route points (waypoints or ma

56 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > ROUTES TABEdit on Map—allows you to review and modify the route shown for each point (waypoint or

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 57MAIN MENU > ROUTES TABAdd Before—inserts a waypoint into the list of route points or add a point(s) onto the

58 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > ROUTES TABTrip Planning—the Route Review and Active Route Pages also show trip-planning informati

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 59MAIN MENU > TRACK TABTrack TabThe Track tab specifies whether or not to record a track log, define how it is re

60 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > TRACK TABFor the Active tab, the following settings are available:Record Mode—contains three trac

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 61MAIN MENU > DSC TABYou can use the Review On Map option to show a saved track on a Track Map Page.To start a

62 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > CARD AND TIME TABSCard TabThe Card tab contains options for saving waypoints, routes and tracks t

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 63MAIN MENU > PAGES TABPages TabThe Pages tab allows you to turn on/off any of the main pages or Jump To a part

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 1BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE RECEIVERBASIC OPERATIONInitializing the ReceiverThe first time you turn on t

64 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > MAP TABMap TabThe Map tab changes the show properties of the Map Page. The following pages conta

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 65MAIN MENU > MAP TABTo show the Map Information Page:1. Highlight the Data Card Maps option box, and press E

66 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > MAP TABPoints Sub TabThe Spot Soundings, Tide Stations, and Services options each contain adjustm

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 67MAIN MENU > MAP TABNav Line Sub Tab• Heading Line—On/Off: draws an extension from the end of the boat icon i

68 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > HIWAY, TEMP, AND SONAR TABSHiway (Highway) TabThe Hiway tab contains screen settings for the High

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 69MAIN MENU > SYSTM TABSystm (System) TabThe System tab controls system setting for beeper, speed filter, langua

70 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > UNITS TABUnits Tab The Unit tab defines the Position Format, Map Datum, Heading, Distance, Speed,

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 71MAIN MENU > UNITS TAB• Heading—selects the reference used in calculating heading information. You can selec

72 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > COMM TABComm (Communications) TabThe Comm tab controls the input/output format used when connecti

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 73MAIN MENU > COMM TABWhen transferring data between two Garmin units, always set one to Host and use the other

2 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualBASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE RECEIVERTo graphically initialize the GPSMAP 198C Sounder:1. Press MENU t

74 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > COMM TABTo adjust the NMEA output:1. From the Comm tab, press MENU, highlight NMEA Setup, and p

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 75MAIN MENU > COMM TABStatus FieldSNR and Distance shows data when signal is received. NOTE: The DGPS beacon t

76 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualMAIN MENU > ALARM TABAlarm TabThe Alarm tab allows you to define the alarm settings. The Alarm tab is divided

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 77MAIN MENU > ALARM TABTo set an alarm:1. Use the ROCKER to highlight a sub tab.2. Highlight the field you wan

78 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualUSING SONAR > SONAR PAGEUSING SONARThis section covers the additional sonar options for the GPSMAP 198C Sound

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 79USING SONAR > SONAR PAGEUsing the Adjustment MenuThe Adjustment Menu gives you direct access to the settings

80 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualUSING SONAR > SONAR PAGERange AdjustmentZoom AdjustmentRange—sets the screen depth range used for viewing. Th

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 81USING SONAR > SONAR PAGE• Btm (Bottom) Split—shows two reduced pictures; the right at the original depth sca

82 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualUSING SONAR > SONAR PAGEWhiteline—controls how the unit shows information about the bottom type (hard or soft

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 83USING SONAR > SONAR PAGESonar Page OptionsThe GPSMAP 198C Sounder’s Sonar Page features a menu that provides

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 3BASIC OPERATION > SIMULATOR MODESimulator ModeSimulator Mode turns the GPS receiver off for use indoors or pra

84 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualUSING SONAR > SONAR PAGETo mark an underwater waypoint:1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU, highlight Show Po

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 85USING SONAR > SONAR TAB OPTIONSResizing the Split Sonar PageDouble-ArrowSize Split Menu OptionsSonar Tab Opti

86 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualUSING SONAR > SONAR TAB OPTIONSDepth Number—controls the efficiency of the digital depth update rate. Fast Upd

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 87USING SONAR > SONAR TAB OPTIONSKeel Offset—used to offset the surface reading for the depth of a keel. This m

88 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualUSING SONAR > SONAR TAB OPTIONSTo calibrate the water speed:1. On the Sonar tab, use the ROCKER to highlight

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 89USING SONAR > SONAR TAB OPTIONSUnderstanding SonarThe transducer mounted on your vessel transmits sound waves

90 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualUSING SONAR > UNDERSTANDING SONARTransducer CoverageThe area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determ

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 91USING SONAR > UNDERSTANDING SONARWhitelineWhen the sonar sound waves are reflected back by the bottom, a hard

92 GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > SPECIFICATIONSAPPENDIXSpecificationsPhysical SpecificationsSize: 6.2" H x 6.30" W x 3.7&qu

GPSMAP 198C Sounder Owner’s Manual 93APPENDIX > INSTALLING THE GPSMAP 198C SOUNDERInstalling the GPSMAP 198C SounderThe GPSMAP 198C Sounder must b