Garmin Gpsmap 76s

Garmin GPSMAP 76 Waterproof Handheld GPS | Portable Handheld GPS

Feature Marine-friendly handheld GPS with 8MB Memory floats in water and is IPX7 waterproof WAAS enabled Global positioning system (GPS) receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites 8 MB memory for downloading data from optional Garmin MapSource CD-ROMs Trip computer with current/average speed, timer, and trip distance Basemap of principle cities, interstates, highways, roads, and marine navigation aids Description

The key to success in life is knowing where you are, where you’ve been, and where you’re going. Garmin’s full-featured GPSMAP 76 puts all of that information in the palm of your hand, mapping your movements off-road or on–and even afloat. Plus, its extensive features, PC connectivity, and extensive add-on map options make it powerful enough for practically any need.

About the size of a small paperback book and weighing less than 8 ounces, the GPSMAP 76 fits comfortable in the palm of your hand, but is a bit big to carry in a shirt pocket. Using the unit requires almost no setup. Just put in two AA batteries, turn it on, go outside, and wait. In about a minute or so it will determine your location. It’s accurate to about three meters, thanks to the unit’s support of WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System), which augments GPS signals for even greater accuracy.

Knowing your longitude, latitude, and altitude doesn’t mean much without a little context. That’s where GPSMAP 76′s backlit LCD display comes in, displaying your location on detailed maps. The unit comes with a built-in basemap that includes major roads, railroads, rivers, and lakes for the U.S. and Canada, as well as a high-level worldwide map. The unit also has 8 MB memory for storing maps from optional CD-ROMS; available maps include topographical maps, BlueChart marine cartography maps, as well as city maps with detailed information on city streets and points of interest.

The eight buttons, directional rocker thumbpad, and menu-based interface made it simple to access all of the unit’s features and customize the display. For instance, it’s a simple matter to use the buttons to set and name waypoints and build planned routes. Extra features include information on tides, sunrise and sunset, and a trip computer for seeing how far you’ve traveled and your average speed.

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