Garmin GPSMAP 440 - GPS receiver

Description: The Garmin GPSMAP 440 is a 12-channel, maritime global positioning device.Compared to other maritime GPS receivers on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $500.

Pros: Made from ABS plastic material.This is sturdier 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.Tracklog function automatically creates a record of the path traveled and stores it as a series of points for later use.Store trip history and map databases on a standard SD memory card.Its removable memory allows for almost unlimited storage of routes and other data.Waterproof receiver stands up to the elements.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: For boaters and water enthusiasts who desire the special safety options associated with a marine receiver.Rugged case design affords the durability needed in some settings.If you are going to be boating or participating in other marine activities, the man overboard (MOB) feature is a must-have.Has an internal antenna which is desirable for activities where an external antenna would get in the way.Convenient depth sounder feature is a bonus for boaters and anglers.

Value: In general, this GPS receiver's features are as expected for this price.This unit is able to store up to 1500 waypoints.This is significantly more than the average GPS device.

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• Manufacturer: Garmin
• Part Number: 010-00515-40

• General

• Width 5.7 in
• Depth 2.7 in
• Height 5 in
• Weight 1.3 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 WAAS )
• Update Rate 1/second
• Grids UPS, UTM, Lat/Lon, Loran TDs, Maidenhead
• Interface NMEA 0183
• GPS Functions / Services MOB (Man Overboard)
• Antenna Built-in
• Features Alarm, Depth sounder, 2D / 3D map perspective, Optional external GPS antenna connection
• Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card
• Maps Included USA
• Compatible GPS Software BlueChart g2 Vision

• Navigation

• Waypoints 1500
• Navigation tracks 20
• Tracklog points 10000
• Navigation routes 20
• Trip computer Sun/moon positions, Sunrise/sunset times

• Built-in Display

• Type LCD
• Resolution 240 x 320
• Diagonal Size 4 in
• Color Support Color

• Connections

• Connector Type Antenna

• Battery

• Battery size None

• Miscellaneous

• Body material ABS plastic
• GPS design features Rugged case
• 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 131 °F

Garmin

Manufacturer profile

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