Garmin GPSCOM 190 - Manual (Page 76)

Nearest Airports
The last listing on the setup menu is nearest airports,
which allows you to define the type and minimum length
of runway used to calculate the nearest airports. The
options for runway surfaces are:
• Any: (Default setting) any runway, regardless of
surface type, including water landing facili­
ties.
• Hard Only: Only runways with a concrete, asphalt
or similar sealed surface.
• Hard or Soft: All runways except water landing.
• Water Only: Only water landing facilities.
To select a runway surface:
1. Highlight the runway surface field and press'
2. Select the surface and press'
The nearest airport page allows you to designate a
minimum runway length used to determine the nine
nearest airports. The default setting is zero feet.
To enter a minimum runway length:
1. Highlight the 'Minimum Length' field and press
2. Enter the desired runway length and press
Updating the GPS COM 190 Database
The GPSCOM 190’s internal worldwide Jeppesen
database may be updated from a PC computer using
GARMlN’s optional PC Database Update Software and an
interface cable. Updates are available from Jeppesen or
GARMIN on a subscription or one time basis.
Information describing the update instructions is provid­
ed wath each GARMIN PC softw^are kit.
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Runway
Surface:
Any
Minimum
Length:
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Sdectiiag a minimum run-
Wily length.
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EFFECTIUE
20 JUN 96
TO
18 JUL 96
AJt£r the database update is
completed, the GPSCOM
190 will automatically dis­
play the database page.