vessel, and a blue flag indicates the last reported position of the vessel. 1 From a chart or 3D chart view, select MENU > Other 4 Select an option: To transfer data from the memory card to the chartplotter and combine it with existing user data, select Merge from Card . To transfer data from the memory card to the chartplotter and overwrite existing user data, select Replace from Card . 5 Select the file name. Vessels > DSC Trails . 2 Select the number of hours to show tracked vessels on the chart. For example, if you select 4 Hours, all trail points that are less than four hours old appear for all tracked vessels.
Individual Routine Calls When you connect the chartplotter to a Garmin VHF radio, you can use the chartplotter interface to set up an individual routine call. When setting up an individual routine call from your chartplotter, you can select the DSC channel on which you want to communicate. The radio transmits this request with your call. Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to a Memory Card 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot. 2 Select User Data > Manage Data > Data Transfer > Save to Card . 3 If necessary, select the memory card to copy data to. 4 Select an option: Selecting a DSC Channel NOTE:
The selection of a DSC channel is limited to those channels that are available in all frequency bands. The default channel is 72. If you select a different channel, the chartplotter uses that channel for subsequent calls until you call using another channel. 1 Select Navigation Info > Other Vessels > DSC List . 2 Select a vessel or a station to call. 3 Select Call with Radio > Channel . 4 Select an available channel. To create a new file, select Add New File , and enter a name. The file name is saved with an .adm extension. To add the information to an existing file, select the file from the list.
Selecting a File Type for Third-Party Waypoints and Routes You can import and export waypoints and routes from third-party devices. 1 Select User Data > Data Transfer > File Type . 2 Select GPX . To transfer data with Garmin devices again, select the ADM file type. Making an Individual Routine Call NOTE: When initiating a call from the chartplotter, if the radio does not have an MMSI number programmed, the radio will not receive call information. 1 Select Navigation Info > Other Vessels > DSC List . 2 Select a vessel or a station to call. 3 Select Call with Radio . 4 If necessary, select Channel , and select a new channel. 5 Select Send .
Sharing Waypoints and Routes Across Devices Before you can share waypoints and routes, you must connect the devices using a data sharing cable. The data sharing cable is an optional accessory you can purchase. You can share waypoint and route data between two compatible chartplotters installed on your boat. You must turn on user data sharing for both devices to share data. The chartplotter sends information about the call to the radio. 6 On your Garmin VHF radio, select Call . Select User Data > User Data Sharing > On on both devices. Making an Individual Routine Call to an AIS Target 1 From a chart or 3D chart view, select an AIS target. 2 Select AIS Vessel > Call with Radio .
3 If necessary, select Channel , and select a new channel. 4 Select Send . Copying Built-In Maps to a Memory Card You can copy maps from the chartplotter to a memory card for use with HomePort. 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot. 2 Select User Data > Manage Data > Data Transfer . 3 Select Copy Built-In Map . The chartplotter sends information about the call to the radio. 5 On your Garmin VHF radio, select Call . Chartplotter Data Management Backing Up Data to a Computer 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2 Select User Data > Manage Data > Data Transfer > Save Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks from HomePort to a Chartplotter Before you can copy data to the chartplotter, you must have the latest version of the HomePort software program loaded on your computer and a memory card installed in the chartplotter. to Card . 3 Select a file name from the list, or select Add New File . 4 Select Save to Card . Copy the data from HomePort to the prepared memory card. For more information, see the HomePort help file. The file name is saved with an .adm extension. 5 Remove the memory card, and insert it into a card reader attached to a computer. 6 Open the Garmin\UserData folder on the memory card.
7 Copy the backup file on the card and paste it to any location on the computer. Copying Data from a Memory Card 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot. 2 Select User Data > Manage Data > Data Transfer . 3 If necessary, select the memory card to copy data to. 18 Chartplotter Data Management