Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx

Description: The Garmin GPSMAP 76CSX is a 12-channel, multi purpose global positioning device.Compared to other multi purpose GPS receivers on the market, it is midpriced at around $325.

Pros: Is capable of storing 50 routes, which is more than some similarly priced GPS receivers.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.Waterproof receiver stands up to the elements.System includes MapSource trip & waypoint manager.

Cons: Has a 2.6 in screen size.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is less favorable than the average GPS receiver on the market today.

Suitability: A variable-use GPS receiver, suited for a variety of activities.Has an internal antenna which is desirable for activities where an external antenna would get in the way.This unit is somewhat heavy, weighing in at 7.6 oz.

Value: In general, this GPS receiver has good features for the money.Also note this unit is able to store up to 1000 waypoints.This is significantly more than the average GPS device.

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: 010-00469-00

• General

• Width 2.7 in
• Depth 1.4 in
• Height 6.2 in
• Weight 7.6 oz

• 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 UTM, MGRS, User, Lat/Lon, Loran TDs, Maidenhead
• Connectivity USB, Serial
• Interface NMEA 0183, RTCM SC-104 DGPS
• GPS Functions / Services Elevation, Electronic compass, Ascent/descent rate, MOB (Man Overboard)
• Antenna Built-in
• Features Custom POIs, Preinstalled POIs, Barometric altimeter
• Built-in Memory 115 MB
• Supported Memory Cards microSD
• Maps Included Africa, Europe, Middle East, Western Russia
• Software Included MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager
• Compatible GPS Software MapSource US TOPO, MapSource BlueChart, MapSource US TOPO 24K, MapSource City Navigator, MapSource Fishing Hot Spots, MapSource Recreational Lakes

• Navigation

• Waypoints 1000
• Navigation tracks 20
• Tracklog points 10000
• Navigation routes 50
• Waypoints per route 250
• Trip computer TracBack, Trip timer, Average speed, Maximum speed, Trip distance, Sun/moon positions, Sunrise/sunset times

• Built-in Display

• Type LCD
• Resolution 160 x 240
• Diagonal Size 2.6 in
• Display Illumination Yes
• Color Support Color

• Connections

• Connector Type Serial - RS-232, Serial - USB, Antenna - MCX

• Battery

• Battery size AA type
• Battery required qty 2
• Mfr estimated battery life 20 hour(s)

• Miscellaneous

• Included GPS accessories Lanyard, USB cable, 128 MB microSD Card
• Waterproof Yes
• Waterproof standard IPX7

• 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