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The GPS 72 is a low cost solution for land or marine navigation intended to offer exact GPS positioning using correction data acquired from the large Area Augmentation System WAAS. The GPS 72 can supply position accuracy to less than three meters when receiving WAAS corrections. This rugged, waterproof, unsinkable GPS receiver offers a big, 4 level grayscale screen. it is intended as the next generation in basic, entry level Garmin GPS.


The Garmin GPS 72 is a hard, low cost solution for land or marine navigation intended to offer exact GPS positioning using correction data acquired from the large Area Augmentation System WAAS. This handheld GPS unit can supply position accuracy to less than three meters, while being rugged, water resistant, and unsinkable making it perfect for fishing outings, if you're boating or hiking.

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The GPS 72 is a full function GPS with a factory loaded Marine Point Database that holds data for cities with a population of 200,000 or more global, nautical navaids for North and South America, and tide stations for the United States. Using MapSource and the fitted one MB of interior memory, you may be able to load and display a range of points of interest. This unit features a permanent user data storage, 500 user waypoints with name and graphic symbols that let up to 50 reversible routes, and audible alarms for anchor drag, arrival, off course, closeness to waypoint, and clock functions.

The GPS 72 includes course and speed filtering, an auto track log with up to ten savable tracks that allow you to retrace your path in both directions, and a trip computer that gives odometer, stopped time, moving and in general averages, total time, max speed, and more. And just to be sure your fishing trip is as successful as possible, the GPS 72 will include fitted celestial tables that tell you the best times for fishing in your area, also as showing you sun and moon place calculations.

The GPS 72 is a 12 channel, handheld GPS receiver with a fitted quad helix antenna. It has nine keys located on the front of the unit that let the user to swiftly access all of the unit's functions. The big 120 x 160 pixel, high contrast FSTN, four level gray monochrome backlit display and a large numbers looking at choice make it simple to view under variable lighting conditions. Powered by only two AA batteries, this unit will run for up to 16 hours.

intended with the outdoor user in mind, this Garmin GPS unit weighs a light 7.5 ounces and measures a pocket sized 2.7 x 1.2 x 6.2 inches WxDxH. The GPS 72 is waterproof to IPX7 standards, meaning it may be submerged down to one meter of water for up to 30 minutes, floats, and is rugged enough to endure the most trying use. The included wrist strap, owner's manual, and fast reference guide, joint with Garmin's friendly user interface, will let you to navigate in no time. And beyond the features and functionality, the GPS 72 gives that majority important of benefits peace of mind. With the GPS 72 you'll generally know where you're, where you have been, and where you're going. And since you'll generally know the way back home, you may be able to concentrate on what you set out to do explore the outdoors.


What's in the Box
GPS 60 receiver, global City Point database, PC/USB interface cable, wrist strap, belt clip with button, fast start guide, and owner's manual.




Garmin GPS 72