Garmin GPSMAP 96 Pilot's Manual page 34

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3. With the runway surface field highlighted,
press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to select the
surface type, and press ENTER.
4. Highlight the minimum runway length field,
and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to enter
the minimum acceptable runway length. Press
ENTER.
NOTE: Use caution when changing the nearest
airport criteria. In an emergency, a short runway
is still typically preferable to an off-field landing.
If you set the runway length too high or exclude
many runway surfaces, you may not be alerted to
a nearby airport that otherwise would be listed.
Any—shows any runway, regardless of surface type.
Hard Only—shows only runways with a concrete,
asphalt or similar surface.
Hard or Soft—shows all runways except water
landing facilities.
Water Only—shows only water landing facilities.
Minimum Runway Length—allows you to enter a
specific length for the shortest runway allowed.
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Viewing Communication Frequencies
The Nearest Pages list up to five nearest flight service
station (FSS) and air route traffic control center
(ARTCC) points of communication. The closest
communication point—along with frequency(s),
bearing to and distance—is shown first, with
additional points available when selected. For duplex
operation, the corresponding VOR is listed (by
identifier) and the transmit and receive frequencies are
denoted by a TX and RX respectively.
Communications
Frequencies Page
96/96C Owner's Manual