Garmin GPSMAP 540s - GPS receiver

Description: The Garmin GPSMAP 540S is a 12-channel, maritime global positioning device.Compared to other maritime GPS receivers on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $715.

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.Tracklog function automatically creates a record of the path traveled and stores it as a series of points for later use.Uses a standard SD memory card to store routes and maps.Its removable memory allows for almost unlimited storage of routes and other data.Safe in all weather, this unit is waterproof.

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.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: 010-00615-01

• General

• Width 5.9 in
• Depth 2.9 in
• Height 6.4 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 WAAS )
• Update Rate 1/second
• Interface NMEA 0183
• Antenna Built-in
• Features Alarm, Depth sounder, 2D / 3D map perspective
• 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 5 in
• Color Support Color
• Features Adjustable brightness

• Connections

• Connector Type Antenna

• Battery

• Battery size None

• Miscellaneous

• GPS design features Rugged case
• Included GPS accessories Mounting bracket, Power/data cable, Protective cover, Transom mount transducer
• 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