Garmin 225B, 225, 225A User Manual

GTR 225/225A/225B

Pilot’s Guide

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WARNING: For safety reasons, GTR 225 operational procedures must be
learned on the ground.

CAUTION: The Garmin GTR 225 does not contain any user-serviceable
parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center.
Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and
the pilot’s authority to operate this device under FAA/FCC regulations.

CAUTION: The GTR 225 display uses a lens coated with a special anti­reflective coating that is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive
cleaners. CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL HARM THE ANTI­REFLECTIVE COATING. It is very important to clean the lens using a clean,
lint-free cloth and an eyeglass lens cleaner that is specified as safe for
anti-reflective coatings.

NOTE: Do not use outdated database information. Databases used in the
system must be updated regularly in order to ensure that the information
remains current. Pilots using an outdated database do so entirely at their
own risk.

NOTE: Garmin recommends that if flying in a region with 8.33 kHz COM
channel spacing, the radio should remain in 8.33 kHz mode. This will prevent
the loss of stored user and recent frequencies.

NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including
screen images of the GTR 225 bezel and displays, are subject to change
and may not reflect the most current GTR 225 software. Depictions of
equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

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harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
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NOTE: Canadian installations: In accordance with Canadian Radio
Specifications Standard 102 (RSS 102), RF field strength exposure to
persons from an antenna connected to this device should be limited to 60
V/m for controlled environment and 28 V/m for uncontrolled environment.

NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of

the FCC limits for Class B digital devices. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Furthermore, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful

interference, the user is encouraged to try

to correct the interference by relocating the
equipment or connecting the equipment to a
different circuit than the affected equipment.

Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified

avionics technician for additional help if these

remedies do not correct the problem.

Operation of this device is subject to the
following conditions: (1) This device may

not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

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or stolen unit tracking. Please, have the serial

web site (www.garmin.com) and look for our

anti-reflective coating which is very sensitive to
skin oils, waxes and abrasive cleaners. It is very

important to clean the lens using an eyeglass

lens cleaner which is specified as safe for anti-

reflective coatings and a clean, lint-free cloth.

To obtain accessories for your unit, please

contact your Garmin dealer.

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number of your unit handy, connect to our

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The display surface is coated with a special

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Product Registration and Support

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Contents

Product Registration and Support .....................................................................iv

1 Getting Started ....................................................................................1-1

1.1 Product Description .............................................................................. 1-1

1.2 Pilot Controls ....................................................................................... 1-2

1.2.1 Power/Com Volume/Squelch Knob ......................................... 1-2

1.2.2 Tuning LARGE/SMALL Concentric (Cursor) Knobs ................... 1-3

1.2.3 FLIP/FLOP Key ....................................................................... 1-3

1.2.4 Com Key ............................................................................... 1-3

1.2.5 MEM Key .............................................................................. 1-3

1.2.6 ICS Key ................................................................................. 1-3

1.2.7 CLR (Clear) Key ..................................................................... 1-3

1.2.8 ENT (Enter) Key ..................................................................... 1-3

1.2.9 FUNC (Function) Key.............................................................. 1-4

1.2.10 MON (Monitor) Key ............................................................... 1-4

1.3 USB Port .............................................................................................. 1-4

2 Basic Operation ....................................................................................2-1

2.1 Power On ............................................................................................2-1

2.2 Com Radio ..........................................................................................2-1

2.2.1 Selecting a Com Frequency .................................................... 2-1

2.2.2 Monitoring the Standby Com Channel ...................................2-2

2.2.3 Saving a Com Channel ..........................................................2-2

2.2.4 Com Database Look-Up ......................................................... 2-4

2.2.5 Emergency Channel ............................................................... 2-4

2.2.6 Stuck Mic .............................................................................. 2-5

2.2.7 Frequency Database Reverse Look-Up .................................... 2-5

2.2.8 Remote Frequency Selection Control ...................................... 2-5

3 Functions ..............................................................................................3-1

3.1 Functions Description ........................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Com Frequencies .................................................................................3-2

3.2.1 Recent Com Frequencies ........................................................ 3-2

3.2.2 Com User Frequencies ........................................................... 3-3

3.2.2.1 Viewing the Com User Frequency ........................................... 3-3

3.2.2.2 Deleting the Com User Frequency ..........................................3-3

3.2.2.3 Editing a Com User Frequency ...............................................3-4

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3.2.3 Com Database Frequencies .................................................... 3-5

3.2.4 Com Nearest Airports (APT) ................................................... 3-6

3.2.5 Com Nearest Area Control Center (ACC) Frequencies .............3-6

3.2.6 Com Nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) Frequencies ............. 3-7

3.2.7 Com Nearest Weather (WX) Frequencies ................................ 3-8

3.3 ICS Configuration ................................................................................3-9

3.3.1 Adjust Intercom ..................................................................... 3-9

3.3.2 Aux Audio ........................................................................... 3-10

3.3.3 Intercom On/Off ..................................................................3-11

3.3.4 Speaker On/Off .................................................................... 3-11

3.4 System Configuration ......................................................................... 3-12

3.4.1 Com Spacing ....................................................................... 3-12

3.4.2 Display Brightness ...............................................................3-13

3.4.3 Display Contrast .................................................................. 3-14

3.4.4 Database Info ...................................................................... 3-14

3.4.5 Load Database ....................................................................3-15

3.4.6 Software Version .................................................................3-16

3.4.7 Serial Number .....................................................................3-16

3.5 Timers ...............................................................................................3-17

3.5.1 Setting Up the Count Down Timer ........................................ 3-17

3.5.2 Setting Up the Count Up Timer ............................................ 3-18

3.5.3 Viewing Timers in the Com Display .......................................3-18

4 Appendix ..............................................................................................4-1

4.1 Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Updating the Frequency Database ........................................................ 4-3

4.2.1 Downloading the Frequency Database ................................... 4-3

4.2.2 Updating the GTR 225 Frequency Database ........................... 4-3

4.3 Messages ............................................................................................ 4-4

Index .....................................................................................................Index-1

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1 GETTING STARTED

1.1 Product Description

The GTR 225 Com Radio series provides a powerful VHF communications

transceiver in a small footprint at a very affordable price. Besides traditional Com
features, the GTR 225 series also incorporates workload-reducing functions
such as most-used frequency storage in memory.

The GTR 225 series has the ability to monitor the standby Com frequencies.

The GTR 225 (10 watt) Com radio operates in the aviation voice band, from

118.000 to 136.975 MHz, in 25 kHz steps (default). For European operations,
the additional Com radio configuration of 8.33 kHz steps is provided with the
GTR 225A (10 watt) and GTR 225B (16 watt).

Photo Sensor

Power On/Off,

Com Volume,

Squelch On/Off

Frequency

Monitor Key

Press To Return To

Com Display

Press To View Recent or User Freq

Press To Select Intercom Function

Figure 1-1 GTR 225 Front Panel Description

Locking

Screw

Frequency Transfer

(FLIP/FLOP) Key

USB Port

LARGE and
SMALL Knobs
(Frequency
Adjust)

Enter Key

Clear Data Key

Function Selection

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1.2 Pilot Controls

The GTR 225 controls have been designed to simplify operation of the

system and minimize workload and the time required to access sophisticated
functionality. Controls are comprised of dual concentric knobs for frequency
tuning, Com volume/squelch knob, and bezel keys.

1.2.1 Power/Com Volume/Squelch Knob

The Power/Com Volume/Squelch knob located in the top left

corner of the bezel controls audio volume for the Com radio.
Rotating the knob clockwise past the detent turns power on
and counter-clockwise turns power off. When the Com radio is
active, press the Power/Com Volume/Squelch knob to toggle
automatic squelch control On/Off for the Com radio.

Com Mode

Annunciator

Squelch, TX, or RX

Annunciator

Active Frequency

Annunciator

Com Volume Bar Graph

Figure 1-2 Com Volume and Squelch Display Description

Standby Frequency
Annunciator

The Com radio features an automatic squelch to reject many localized noise

sources. You may override the squelch function by pressing the

Volume/Squelch

knob. This facilitates listening to a distant station or setting

Power/Com

the desired volume level.

To override the automatic squelch, press the

knob momentarily. Press the

Power/Com Volume/Squelch

Power/Com Volume/Squelch

knob again to
return to automatic squelch operation. A “SQ” indication appears to the left of
the active Com frequency window in the upper left corner of the display when
automatic squelch is overridden.

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1.2.2 Tuning LARGE/SMALL Concentric (Cursor)

Knobs

The LARGE right and

frequencies and data entry.

LARGE, Outer Knob

SMALL right

knobs are used for tuning

SMALL, Inner Knob

1.2.3 FLIP/FLOP Key

Press and release the FLIP/FLOP key to switch between the

active (left-most) and standby (right-most) frequency. Switching
between Com frequencies is disabled while you are transmitting.

1.2.4 Com Key

Press the COM key to return to the Com radio mode.

1.2.5 MEM Key

Press the MEM key to recall and toggle between the Com Recent

and User Frequency lists.

1.2.6 ICS Key

Press the ICS key to toggle display of the ICS settings for Intercom

On/Off, AUX Audio, or the Intercom settings.

1.2.7 CLR (Clear) Key

Pressing the CLR key erases information, cancels entries, and

resets timers.

1.2.8 ENT (Enter) Key

Press the ENT key to save selected values, to confirm a prompt,

or to save the Standby frequency.

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1.2.9 FUNC (Function) Key

The FUNC (Function) key accesses function categories for

the following: the Com Radio, ICS Configuration, System
Configuration, and Timer. Pressing the FUNC key once displays
the Function mode. Pressing the FUNC key a second time exits
the Function mode.

1.2.10 MON (Monitor) Key

The MON (Monitor) key will engage the monitor function where

the Standby frequency may be monitored while still listening to
the Active frequency.

1.3 USB Port

The USB port is used to update the frequency database in the GTR 225.

NOTE: Garmin recommends the use of a USB 2.0 compatible USB flash
drive for updating the database.

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2 BASIC OPERATION

2.1 Power On

Turn the GTR 225 on by either turning the Power/Com Volume/

Squelch knob clockwise to turn the power on or, if installed,

turning on the master switch that powers the radios.

2.2 Com Radio

2.2.1 Selecting a Com Frequency

New frequencies are first selected as a Standby frequency and then toggled to
the Active side with the FLIP/FLOP key. While viewing the Standby frequency
display, use the LARGE and SMALL knobs on the right side of the GTR 225 to
select the desired frequency.

1. Press COM, if necessary, to reach the Com radio function. The

COM annunciator on the top line of the display will show.

2. Turn the LARGE knob to change the values in one MHz
increments. The MHz selection range is between 118 and 136
in one MHz steps.

3. Turn the SMALL knob to change the values in 25 kHz or 8.33
kHz increments. The kHz selection range is between 000 and
975 kHz in 25 kHz steps or 000 and 990 kHz in 8.33 kHz steps.

4. Turn the LARGE and SMALL knobs clockwise to increase and
counterclockwise to decrease the frequency values. Standby
frequency selection is not inhibited during transmit.

5. When connected to a position source, nearby station identifiers
will be shown for the selected frequency. Frequencies with
multiple types will have an asterisk next to the identifier.

Asterisk Indicates Multiple Types

Exist For The Selected Frequency
Identifier and Type Shown For
The Selected Frequency

Figure 2-1 Com Frequency Selection

6. Press and release the FLIP/FLOP key to toggle the Standby
frequency to the Active frequency.

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2.2.2 Monitoring the Standby Com Channel

The Frequency Monitoring function allows you to monitor the Standby

frequency for activity, while listening to the Active frequency.

Press the MON key in the Com function to listen to the standby

frequency. A small “MN” will replace the “STB” to the left of the
Standby frequency.

Monitor

Annunciation

Figure 2-2 Com Frequency Monitor Annunciation

Standby
Frequency Being
Monitored

When the Active frequency receives a signal, the unit will switch automatically
to the Active frequency. The Active frequency quality is not affected. The
Frequency Monitor function is turned off by pressing the MON key again.

2.2.3 Saving a Com Channel

The current Standby frequency may be saved into the Com User Frequency
database from the Com display or the Com User Function. The Com User
Frequency database can hold up to 15 frequencies.

NOTE: When switching from 8.33 kHz to 25 kHz mode, any 8.33 kHz­specific user frequencies will be deleted from the user frequency list. This
only affects the user frequencies within the 8.33 kHz spectrum.

1. Press ENT. The Standby frequency is selected and the Waypoint

name field will be active.

2. Turn the SMALL knob to select characters.

3. Turn the LARGE knob to move the cursor.

Number of
Frequencies Saved

Turn Small Knob To
Select Character

Press the ENT Key to Save
the Displayed Value

Figure 2-3 Com User Frequency Name Selection

Press the CLR Key To Revert
to the Previous Value

Turn Large Knob To

Move Cursor

4. After selecting the desired characters, press ENT.

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5. Turn the LARGE knob to select the waypoint Type.

6. Turn the SMALL knob to select the Type from the list.

Selected Wpt Type

Figure 2-4 Com User Frequency Type Selection

Frequency Type Symbol Description

TWR Tower
GND Ground
ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service
AWS Automated Weather Observing System

ATF Aerodrome Traffic Frequency

ARR Arrival

APPR Approach

DEP Departure
CLR Clearance

CTAF Common Traffic Advisory Frequency

FSS Flight Service Station
RFS Remote Flight Service Station

MF Mandatory Frequency

UNI Unicom

Blank None

Table 2-1 - Com Frequency Type List

7. After making a selection, press ENT.

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