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Appendix D
Overview
The following features are now available on the radio:
•Remote frequency lists for departure, enroute, and arrival airports.
•Nearest VOR frequencies (SL30 only).
The aera can also directly tune a standby frequency.
The following are the Approved Sentences for NMEA 0183, version 3.01 output:
GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPGLL, GPBOD, GPRTE, and GPWPL. The following
are the Proprietary Sentences for NMEA 0183, version 3.01 output: PGRME, PGRMZ,
PGRMM, and PGRMH.
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Index
Garmin’s proprietary communication protocol is available from the Web site (www.
garmin.com).
Appendices
The following formats are supported for connection of external devices: NMEA 0180,
0182, 0183 (versions 1.5, 2.0, 2.3, 3.01), ASCII Text Output, and Garmin proprietary
formats for connecting to a Mode S transponder for TIS-A data, and to a Garmin
aviation NAV/COM radio.
Additional Features
INTERFACING
Hazard Avoidance
When connecting the aera to a USB port, the computer prompts you to locate the
destination of the drivers for the device (a USB drivers CD is included). Only install the
drivers once. After the drivers are installed, your computer always detects your aera
when it is connected. USB driver updates can be found at www.garmin.com.
Flight Planning
INFORMATION ABOUT USB DRIVERS
GPS Navigation
Selecting a standby comm frequency:
1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch WPT Info > Freq Tab
2) Touch the desired frequency from the list. The frequency is now tuned in
standby.
Or:
a) If the frequency has additional information (denoted with an *). Touch
the desired frequency from the list.
b) Touch the 'Tune' Button.