Garmin GPS 152 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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If the Garmin DGPS format is selected, additional elds are provided to control a GARMIN
differential beacon receiver directly from your GPS 152. You may have the unit automatically scan
for the DGPS beacon signal or you can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate on the unit and the
information will be used to tune the beacon receiver.
To have the unit automatically scan for a frequency:
1. With the unit set to Garmin DGPS, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Beacon eld
and press ENTER/MARK.
2. Highlight Scan and press ENTER/MARK. The numbers in the Frequency eld will change as the
unit scans from 284 kHz to 325 kHz, 200 bit rate, then 100, at 6-second intervals.
To restart the scan:
1. Press MENU, highlight Restart Scan and press ENTER/MARK.
To manually enter a frequency and bit rate:
1. With the unit set to Garmin DGPS, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Beacon eld
and press ENTER/MARK.
2. Highlight User and press ENTER/MARK.
3. Highlight the Frequency or Bit Rate eld, press ENTER/MARK, then enter a frequency or bit
rate and press ENTER/MARK when done.
The Status eld will show one of the following:
Tuning Unit is attempting to tune to the speci ed frequency and bit rate.
Scanning Unit is automatically scanning through the frequencies and bit rates.
Receiving Unit is receiving DGPS signal and ready for operation.
Check Wiring Unit is not making connection with DGPS receiver.
When the unit is receiving a DGPS signal, the SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) and Distance elds
will show data. The SNR range is 0dB to 30dB, with 30 being the best. The Distance eld may or
may not show data, depending upon the signal being broadcast from the DGPS site.
You may also manually enter a frequency and bit rate.
Status
Field
SNR and Distance will show data when signal is received.
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