GARMIN GPSMap 76S

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The GPSMAP 76S has been replaced by the GPSMAP 76CSx!

The GPSMAP 76S ("S" for sensors) offers a built-in electronic compass, barometric sensor, 24 megabytes of internal memory in addition to those features found in the popular GPSMAP 76. Electronic Compass: Unlike a traditional GPS, which requires movement to show a heading, the built-in electronic compass will give a heading while the user is standing still.

Barometric Altimeter: The barometric altimeter provides extremely accurate elevation and pressure information, which could assist in identifying weather trends and best fishing opportunities.
WAAS Enabled: The GPSMAP 76S is designed to receive correction data from the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) and position accuracy can be less than 3 meters!
Internal Memory: The unit has 24 megabytes of internal (non-expandable) user memory for storing optional MapSource detailed maps, including BlueChart marine cartography.
Built-in Basemap: The GPSMAP 76S comes with a built-in Americas Highway basemap of cities, coastlines, lakes, rivers, interstates and more.

Basemap: The version of the GPSMAP 76S sold in North America contains the Americas Highway basemap We are not able to supply units with the Atlantic or Pacific basemap; these are available only outside the Americas.

Features:

• WAAS enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver
• Built-in quad helix receiving antenna with remote antenna capability
• Electronic compass displays accurate heading while standing still
• Barometric sensor with automatic pressure trend recording
• Unit dimensions 6.2" high x 2.7" wide x 1.2" D
• Display: 1.6"W x 2.2"H, high resolution FSTN, 4 level grayscale (180 x 240 pixels)
• Weight: 7.6 ounces with batteries
• Backlit display and keypad
• Battery life: 10 to 12 hours (typical use), two AA alkaline batteries
• Permanent user data storage; no memory battery required
• Water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 (Submersible 1 meter @ 30 minutes) and it floats
• 1000 user waypoints with name and graphic symbol (Version 3.10 & later); 50 reversible routes
• Position formats include Lat/Lon, UTM, Loran TDs, Maidenhead, MGRS and user grid
• Audible alarms for anchor drag, arrival, off-course, proximity waypoint and clock
• Large numbers option for easy viewing
• Built-in basemap showing cities, interstates, coastlines and more
• 24-Mbyte internal memory for loading MapSource detail including BlueChart
• Trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed and more
• Elevation computer provides current elevation, ascent/descent rate, minimum and maximum elevation, total ascent and descent, average and maximum ascent and descent rate.
• 10,000 point automatic track log (V 3.10 & later); 10 saved tracks let you retrace your path in both directions (750 points/saved track, Version 3.10 & later)
• Course and speed filtering
• Built-in celestial tables for best times to fish and hunt, plus sun and moon calculations
• Compatible with most MapSource products, including BlueChart, Fishing Hot Spots, US Topo and MetroGuide.
• Area calculation feature: Calculates area of an enclosed track (click here for instructions).

SOFTWARE FOR GLIDERS Garmin GPS models with a barometric altimeter offer several software features intended to simplify navigation, competition and record keeping in a variety of gliding sports. By visiting the GARMIN web site customers with older systems may download this free software update for their eTrex Vista, GPSMAP 60CS, GPSMAP 76S, GPSMAP 76CS or VistaC. The Glide Ratio and Glide Ratio to Destination feature uses GPS altimeter functions to help competitors determine if they can reach their target without passing a point of no return. The Vertical Speed to Destination features uses GPS altimeter functions to recommend the optimal speed to reach a checkpoint in a gliding time trial. Additionally, the manual route transition feature helps users to maintain an active leg to a checkpoint. They will see an arrow pointing them in the direction they need to make their next checkpoint and also allow them to automatically or manually transition to the next checkpoint.

ENHANCING THE GPSMAP 76S DISPLAY: User "map features" can be created on a PC for download to enhance the display! Click here for suggestions.