Garmin 96 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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BaSIc operatIon >
Nearest Pages Overview
In Aviation Mode, the Nearest function is accessed
by pressing and holding DIRECT TO
D
, providing
detailed information on the nearest airports, airport
weather sources, VORs, NDBs, intersections, and
user waypoints within 200 miles of your present
position. You can also access information regarding
the ve nearest FSS (flight service station) and center
(ARTCC) points of communication, along with their
associated frequency(s).
In Marine and Automotive Modes, DIRECT TO
D
operates as a Find key, opening the Find Menu so you
can easily search the stored Waypoints, Cities,
Aviation, and Recent Find. Loading MapSouce data
provides additional search options.
Airport—nine nearest with identier, bearing to
and distance, length of longest runway, and common
trafc advisory (CTAF) or tower frequency.
Wx (Airport Weather Sources)—nine nearest
airport weather information sources, including
AWOS, ASOS, and ATIS.
VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Radio Beacons)—nine
nearest with identier, facility type (symbol), bearing
to and distance, and frequency.
NDB (Non Directional Beacons)—nine nearest
with identier, facility type (symbol), bearing to and
distance, and frequency.
INT (Intersection)—nine nearest with identier,
bearing to and distance.
User (Waypoints)—nine nearest with name, bearing
to and distance.