Garmin GPSMAP 3005C - GPS receiver

Description: The Garmin GPSMAP 3005C is a 12-channel, maritime global positioning device.Compared to other marine GPS receivers on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,035.

Pros: Has a 5 in screen size.This is more favorable than the average GPS receiver on the market today, but is to be expected for a GPS receiver of this price.Utilizes WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) technology to achieve an error margin of 3 meters or less.Share information, update database maps, and add programs using this receiver's serial computer connection.Tracklog function automatically creates a record of the path traveled and stores it as a series of points for later use.Its removable memory allows for almost unlimited storage of routes and other data.Waterproof receiver stands up to the elements.System includes Garmin worldwide marine basemap.

Cons: Uses a proprietary card to store routes and data which is less versatile than standard storage media.

Suitability: For boaters and water enthusiasts who desire the special safety options associated with a marine receiver.Its backlit keypad makes this unit ideal for nighttime excursions.

Value: Overall, this GPS receiver's features seem a bit weak for its price, compared to most other GPS receivers.Also note this unit is able to store up to 4000 waypoints.This is significantly more than the average GPS device.

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• Manufacturer: Garmin
• Part Number: 010-00402-00

• General

• Width 7.8 in
• Depth 3 in
• Height 4.7 in
• Weight 1.8 lbs

• Acquisition Times

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

• GPS System

• Recommended Use Marine
• Receiver 12 channel
• SBAS WAAS
• DGPS DGPS ready
• Accuracy Position - 15 m, Velocity - 0.05 m/sec, Position - 3 m ( With DGPS )
• Update Rate 1/second
• Grids UTM, MGRS, User, Lat/Lon, Loran TDs, Maidenhead
• Connectivity Serial
• Interface NMEA 0183
• Features Alarm, Backlit keypad, XM weather support
• Supported Memory Cards Garmin Data Card
• Software Included Garmin Worldwide Marine Basemap
• Compatible GPS Software MapSource BlueChart, MapSource Recreational Lakes

• Navigation

• Waypoints 4000
• Navigation tracks 15
• Tracklog points 10000
• Navigation routes 50
• Waypoints per route 300
• Trip computer Sun/moon positions, Sunrise/sunset times

• Built-in Display

• Type LCD
• Resolution 640 x 480
• Diagonal Size 5 in
• Display Illumination Yes
• Color Support Color

• Connections

• Connector Type Serial, Garmin Marine Network

• Miscellaneous

• Included GPS accessories Mounting bracket, Power/data cable, Protective cover
• Waterproof Yes
• Waterproof standard IPX7

• Environmental Parameters

• Min operating temperature 5 °F
• Max operating temperature 122 °F

Garmin

Manufacturer profile

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