Garmin GPSCOM 170 - Manual (Page 48)

Routes Definition Page
The GPSCOM 170 lets you create and store up to 20
routes of 30 waypoints each. Routes are created, copied
and edited through the route definition page, which is
accessed through the menu page.
To select the route definition page:
1. Press
P
until the menu page appears.
2. Highlight the ‘ROUTES’ option.
3. Press
E
to display the route definition page.
4. To return to the menu page, press
P
.
The route number field is displayed at the top of the
page, with a 16-character user comment below. If no user
comment is entered, the field will display the first and last
waypoint in the route. The waypoint list in the middle of
the page accepts up to 30 waypoints for each route, with
fields for desired track and distance between legs. The
total distance of the route is indicated below the
waypoint list.
The bottom of the route definition page features sev-
eral function fields which let you copy, clear, invert or
activate the displayed route. Routes 1-19 are used as stor-
age routes, with route 0 always serving as the active route
you are navigating. If you want to save a route currently
in route 0, be sure to copy it to another open route, as it
will be overwritten by the next route activation.
Route
Navigation
Reference
43
If you’re heading out with-
out a planned route, the
mark function can be used
to quickly create a route
back to your starting point.
Create a series of waypoints
along the way with the
mark key and save them to
an open route from the
mark position page. When
you’re ready to head back,
simply activate the route
you created in inverted
order.
Comment
Field
Desired
Track of Leg
Total
Distance
Route
Number
Copy Field
Function Prompts
Leg Distance
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