Garmin GPSMAP 76

Description: The Garmin GPSMAP 76 is a 12-channel, general purpose global positioning device.Compared to other general purpose GPS receivers on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $170.

Pros: Utilizes WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) technology to achieve an error margin of 3 meters or less.Serial computer interface makes it possible to add new programs and maps as well as store previous trips and data.Tracklog function automatically creates a record of the path traveled and stores it as a series of points for later use.Safe in all weather, this unit is waterproof.System includes Garmin marine point database (Americas) and Garmin Americas highway basemap.

Cons: Stores 2048 tracklogs, which is considerably fewer than some similarly priced GPS receivers.

Suitability: A general purpose GPS receiver, suited for typical tracking and positioning tasks.Has an internal antenna which is desirable for activities where an external antenna would get in the way.

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this GPS receiver has good features for the money.Also note this unit is able to store up to 500 waypoints.This is in line with the average GPS device.Device is covered by a 1 year warranty.

Suggestions: This GPS device has only internal memory.If you plan to store many trips or add base maps, you may wish to consider a unit that has removable storage media.

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• Manufacturer: Garmin
• Part Number: 0100024900

• General

• Width 2.7 in
• Depth 1.2 in
• Height 6.2 in
• Weight 16 oz
• Localization English

• Acquisition Times

• Cold acquisition times 45 sec
• Warm acquisition times 15 sec

• GPS System

• Recommended Use Hiking, Marine
• Receiver 12 channel
• SBAS WAAS
• DGPS DGPS ready
• Accuracy Position - 15 m, Position - 3 - 5 m ( With DGPS ), Position - 3 m ( With WAAS ), Velocity - 0.05 m/sec
• Update Rate 1/second
• Grids UPS, UTM, MGRS, Lat/Lon, Loran TDs, Maidenhead
• Connectivity Serial
• Interface NMEA 0183, RTCM SC-104 DGPS
• Antenna Built-in
• Built-in Memory 8 MB
• Maps Included USA, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, South America, Central America
• Software Included Garmin Americas Highway Basemap, Garmin Marine Point Database (Americas)

• Navigation

• Waypoints 500
• Tracklog points 2048
• Navigation routes 50
• Waypoints per route 50
• Trip computer TracBack

• Built-in Display

• Type LCD
• Resolution 240 x 180
• Display Illumination Yes
• Color Support Monochrome

• Battery

• Battery size AA type
• Battery Enclosure Type Internal
• Battery required qty 2
• Mfr estimated battery life 16 hour(s)

• Miscellaneous

• Waterproof Yes
• Waterproof standard IPX7

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & support type 1 year warranty

• Environmental Parameters

• Min operating temperature 5 °F
• Max operating temperature 158 °F

Garmin

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.garmin.com
• Address: 1200 East, Olathe, KS.
• Phone: 913-397-8200
• Fax: 913-397-8282