Garmin 327 User Manual

Garmin 327 Transponder
Cirrus Transition Course
12/23/03

Garmin 327 Specifications

General

Brand	Garmin
Model	327
Category	Marine Radio
Language	English

Summary

Garmin 327 Transponder Overview

General Transponder Information

Mode A and Mode C Transponder

Details the Mode A and Mode C 4096-code transponder capabilities.

Integrated Timer Features

Explains the incorporation of timer features into the transponder interface.

Transponder Controls and Functions

IDENT Button Operation

Activates the Special Position Identification (SPI) signal for 18 seconds.

VFR Mode Selection

Describes VFR mode for selecting active code '1200' and reverting to previous code.

ON and STBY Modes

Explains engagement of reply to Mode A interrogations (ON) and halting ATCRBS responses (STBY).

FUNC Button and Display Cycles

Cycles through display functions like pressure altitude, flight time, and timers.

START/STOP and CRSR Controls

Details the START/STOP function and CRSR control for active field positioning.

Transponder Features

Automatic ALT/STBY Selection

Unit automatically selects ALT or STBY mode based on groundspeed thresholds.