Garmin GPS 76 Handheld
GPS
The GPS 76 is designed to provide precise GPS positioning using
correction data obtained from the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). This
unit features a built-in quad helix antenna for superior reception and can
provide position accuracy to less than three meters when receiving WAAS
corrections.
The GPS 76 provides 1 megabyte of internal user memory to be
used for storing downloaded Points of Interest data. This 1 megabyte of storage
area is preloaded from the factory with worldwide cities (populations greater
than 200,000) and nautical navigation aids such as lights, buoys, sound signals
and day beacons, and is perfect for downloading points of interest detail from
Garmin's line of MapSource® CD-ROMs. The GPS 76 is also preloaded with tide data
for the United States (unit is only compatible with USA tidal
stations).
An extra-large display measuring 1.6"W x 2.2"H gives users a
clear view of information, while a waterproof case means the GPS 76 will keep
working well even if it's been submerged in water. Even more amazing, this unit
will actually float if accidentally dropped in the water.
(Are you having trouble setting your unit's date? Please see our
important FAQ.)
Suggested Retail Price:
$228.56 U.S.D. (for domestic US
market only)
Moving Map Features
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Database:
Factory preloaded with Marine Point Database (Americas)
MapSource®: Accepts up to 1 megabyte of data from the optional
MapSource Points of Interest CD
Navigation
Features
Waypoints/icons: 500 with name and
graphic symbol, 10 nearest (automatic), 10 proximity
Routes: 50 reversible
routes with up to 50 points each, plus MOB and TracBack® modes
Tracks: Automatic track log; 10 saved tracks let you retrace
your path in both directions
Trip computer: Current speed, average speed, resettable max.
speed, trip timer and trip distance
Alarms: Anchor drag, approach and arrival, off-course, proximity
waypoint, shallow water and deep water
Tables: Built-in celestial tables for best times to fish and
hunt, sun and moon rise, set and location
Map datums: More than 100 plus user datum
Position format: Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, Maidenhead, MGRS, Loran TDs
and other grids, including user grid
GPS Performance
Receiver: WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver
continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites to compute and update your
position
Acquisition times:
Warm: Approximately 15 seconds
Cold: Approximately 45
seconds
AutoLocate®: Approximately 2 minutes
Update rate: 1/second,
continuous
GPS accuracy:
Position: < 15 meters, 95% typical*
Velocity: 0.05
meter/sec steady state
WAAS accuracy:
Position: < 3 meters, 95%
typical*
Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state
Dynamics: 6 g's
Interfaces: RS232 with NMEA 0183, RTCM 104 DGPS data format and
proprietary Garmin®
Antenna: Built-in quadrifilar, with external antenna connection
(MCX)
Differential: DGPS (USCG and WAAS capable)
Power
Source: Two "AA" batteries (not included)
Battery Life: Up to 16 hours
Physical
Size: 2.7"W x 6.2"H x 1.2"D (6.9 x 15.7 x 3.0 cm)
Weight: 7.7 ounces
Display:
1.6"W x 2.2"H (4.1 x 5.6 cm)
180 x 240 pixels, high-contrast
FSTN with bright backlighting
Case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic
alloy, waterproof to IEC 529 IPX7 standards
Temperature range: 5°F to 158°F (-15°C to 70°C)
User data storage: Indefinite, no memory battery
required
Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
* Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the United
States Department of Defense-imposed Selective Availability Program.
**These units are also able to transfer waypoints, routes, and
tracks between the PC and GPS using MapSourceª.
