The Marine Friendly Garmin Handheld GPS 76
2016/7/16 16:39:54
In the past few years navigation devices have made some major changes. Today they are more compact that ever. The Garmin GPS 76 Marine Friendly Receiver is a result of one of those changes. It weights only 7.7 oz which include the batteries. It is so small that it is worn on your arm just like a wrist watch. Its measurements are W x H x D, 2.7 in. x 6.2 in. x 1.2 in. (6.9 x 15.7 x 3.0 cm).
The Garmin Handheld GPS 76 contains a viewable screen size of 1.6 in. wide x 2.2 inches high. It is a level 4 gray LCD and uses 180 x 240 pixels for enhanced viewing. The Garmin GPS 76 also uses the newer technology called WAAS, allowing for accuracy within 3 meters anywhere on the planet.
The Garmin GPS 76 only requires 2 AA batteries for powering the GPS 76 up to 16 hours. You can carry extra batteries for extended use since 2 AA batteries are so small.
The Garmin GPS 76 can interface with your home PC or your laptop using a serial cable. This feature allows you to enter up to 500 points of interest, lodging, etc. You also can input your camping spot or where your car is parked. The Garmin GPS 76 comes preloaded with maps of cities, and streets worldwide. It also includes marine navigation aids including buoys, beacons and other points of interest.
You can add up to 2,048 points of interest on 10 saved tracks and 50 different routes. The GPS 76 floats if dropped in water and is waterproof and impervious to moisture. This GPS 76 unit truly is marine friendly and can handle a sportsman's environment.
Hunters and fisherman like enjoy the features if the Garmin GPS 76. The GPS 76 contains tidal information as well as celestial data. With it's calender you can see when sunrise or sunset is for each day. Others in your party can keep up with your whereabouts by a dotted trail to you if they have a Garmin GPS unit.
If you are entered in a timed competition, such as a race or fishing tournament you can activate the timer from the easy access side buttons, and the timer will begin counting down.
It would benefit everyone no matter whether you are using the Garmin GPS76 Marine Friendly Reciever for your outdoors activities or over the road. You will always have a helping hand with one of these systems strapped to you. Your owners manual and the quick reference guide will always be a great help in learning how to operate a Garmin Handheld GPS Reciever.
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