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06th of September 2008





The GPSMAP 76CSx adds a whole new dimension to the mariner friendly 76 series navigators: a high sensitivity GPS receiver, barometric altimeter and electronic compass, microSD card slot, color TFT screen and turn by turn routing ? features that have made the 76CSx a mainstay among serious outdoor fans. The GPSMAP 76CSx features a greatly sensitive GPS receiver that locks onto satellites faster and allows you to track your place in hard conditions, like concentrated forests or deep canyons. It also incorporates a barometric altimeter for very correct elevation data, and an electronic compass that displays an correct heading while standing still. Load map data and move routes and waypoints through the unit's fast USB connection. Trip computer gives odometer, stopped time, moving average, total time, max speed and more 20 saved tracks 500 points each let you retrace your path in both directions Dual position display mode / Large numbers choice for easy looking at interior memory is preloaded with a marine point database auto routing turn by turn routing on roads /Electronic compass /Barometric altimeter /Geocaching mode / Outdoor GPS games / Hunt/fish calendar /Sun and moon info /Tide tables /Area calculation / Custom POIs ability to add extra points of interest Unit floats when dropped in the water and is compliant with IEC 60529 IPX7 standards Navigation information may be shared with repeaters, plotters and autopilots using NMEA protocols Battery two AA batteries not included / Battery life 18 hours, common Unit dimensions WxHxD 2.7 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches 6.9 x 15.7 x 3.0 cm


Aimed squarely at boaters and marine users, the Garmin GPSMap 76CSx is filled with features that seasoned mariners crave. The 7.6 ounce 76CSx now features an insanely correct, high sensitivity GPS receiver by SiRF that tracks your position in tree cover and canyons. Plus, you get a bright, sunlight readable color TFT display and an included a 128 MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail. Add all that to the 76CSx's integrated barometric altimeter and electronic compass, and you have got a greatly able unit. Simply put, the 76CSx is prepared to take you anywhere on the water. Landlubbers will find much to like about this unit, too, as it packs great GPS mapping potential into a compact device.

The 76CSx features a removable microSD card for in depth mapping memory and a waterproof, rugged housing. View bigger.

The GPSMap 76CSx features the powerful SiRF GPS navigation chip, also as an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter.

The trip computer gives odometer, stopped time, moving average, in general average, total time, max speed, and more.

you may be able to use the 76CSx's memory card slot with preprogrammed microSD cards from Garmin sold separately that supply topographic maps, city streets, and nautical charts. In fact, the unit is matched with most Garmin MapSource merchandise, as well as BlueChart, City Navigator, U.S. Topo 24K, and U.S. Topo and Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots. The unit comes preloaded with an Americas autoroute basemap that gives auto routing potential as well as highways, exits, and tide data. there is also a preloaded marine point database. you may be able to get turn by turn directions when you are driving, and an integrated trip computer gives odometer, stopped time, moving average, in general average, total time, max speed, and more.

The 76CSx's 2.6 inch, 256 color TFT color display is intended to present mapping and trip info obviously and precisely in any lighting conditions. Plus, the case is lightweight, rugged, and water tolerant to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards can be submerged in one meter of water for 30 minutes. Marine users will also like the fact that the 76CSx floats. When using two AA alkaline batteries, you will get up to 20 hours of battery life from the unit.

Another key feature of the 76CSx is the 10,000 point auto track log, 20 saved tracks 500 points each let you retrace your path in both directions. In the meantime, there is a big numbers choice for easy looking at, also as a dual position display mode. The unit also will include fitted celestial tables for best times to fish and hunt, plus sun and moon calculations. You also get audible alarms for anchor drag, arrival, off course, closeness waypoint, and clock. The unit's barometric altimeter system features auto pressure trend recording while giving current elevation, ascent/descent rate, minimum/maximum elevation, total ascent and descent, and average and maximum ascent and descent rate. In the meantime, the electronic compass lets you to get correct headings while standing still.

The 76CSx's trip computer gives odometer, stopped time, moving average, in general average, total time, max speed, and more. In the meantime, a fast processor lets the 60Cx to offer fast auto routing, turn by turn directions, and audio alerts when you use the optional MapSource software, which may be stored on the unit's included 128 MB microSD card. Downloading info is fast with the USB or serial port interfaces. Using the dedicated serial port, the 76CSx can share navigation information with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots.

If you like the features of the 76CSx but do not need an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter, check out the Garmin GPSMap 76Cx.


What's in the Box
76CSx unit, 128 MB microSD card, belt clip, USB interface cable, MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD, lanyard, holders manual, and quick start guide.




Garmin GPSMap 76CSx