Garmin GPSMAP 296 Specifications

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Navigation featuresWaypoints:Total: 3000 with 10 characters (name and symbol)Nearest: Continuously updated; Airport, VOR, NDB, INT, user,ARTCC, FSS, airspace, WxRoutes: 50 reversible routes with up to 300 points each, plusTracBack® modes, Automatic turn-by-turn along-roadroutes with voice navigationTracks: 10,000 point automatic track log; 15 saved tracks; 700points per saved track; lets you retrace your path inboth directionsTrip computer: Trip odometer, stopped time, moving average, movingtime, total average, total time, maximum speed,odometerAlarms: Airspace, arrival, off-course, proximity waypoint, clockTables: Built-in celestial tables for best times to fish and hunt,sunrise and sunset, sun and moon by date and positionMap datums: More than 100 plus user datumPosition format: Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, Maidenhead, MGRS, Loran TDs andother grids, including user gridGPS performanceReceiver: WAAS enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receivercontinuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites tocompute and update your positionAcquisition times:Warm: Approximately 15 secondsCold: Approximately 45 secondsAutoLocate™ : Approximately 2 minutesUpdate rate: 1/second, continuousGPS accuracy:Position: < 15 meters, 95% typical*Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady stateDGPS (USCG) accuracy:Position: 3-5 meters, 95% typicalVelocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady stateDGPS (WAAS) accuracy:Position: < 3 meters, 95% typicalVelocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady stateDynamics: 6 g’sInterfaces: Two RS232 ports with NMEA 0183, RTCM 104 DGPSdata format and proprietary Garmin USB interfaceAntenna: Removable quad-helixDifferential: WAAS, marine beaconMoving map featuresBasemap: Built-in routable basemap (North America and SouthAmerica) contains state and country boundaries, lakes,rivers, streams, airports, cities, towns, coastlines, stateand interstate highways, local thoroughfares andsecondary roads within metro areas, federal interstatehighway exit information for services such as food,lodging and truck, RV and automotive service stationsDatabase: Built-in Jeppesen® database with terrain and obstacledata bases**. Includes worldwide airports and VOR’s,plus Americas, or Atlantic International, or PacificInternational NDB’s, intersections, special use andcontrolled airspace, runway data, plus airport, FSS, andARTCC frequenciesApproach waypoints: Jeppesen ® data also includes final approach sequencewaypoints for all published approachesUploadable maps: Accepts optional Garmin data cards for detailed mapsPowerSource: Rechargeable lithium batteryBattery life: 5-15 hours of use (depending on backlight settings)PhysicalSize: 5.7"W x 3.2"H x 1.9"D(14.47 x 8.12 x 4.82 cm)Weight: 13.3 ounces (377 g) with batteryDisplay: 3.8" diagonal (9.65 cm) 320 x 480 pixels, 256 colorsunlight readable TFT with adjustable backlightingCase: Fully gasketed, high impact plastic alloy, waterproofto IEC 60529 IPX7 standards***Temperature range: 5ºF to 158ºF (-15ºC to 70ºC)User data storage: IndefiniteAccessoriesStandard: Carrying case, Auto mount, USB interface cable, GA26C with suction mount, Portable antenna, Free singleJeppesen ® update, 12-volt adapter cable, Yoke mount,Owner’s manual, Quick reference guide, Wall chargerOptional: Automotive kit: Includes MapSource City Select®CD-ROM with full unlock included, 128 MB data card,12-volt adapter cable with speaker, Friction mount,Automotive mountMapSource CD-ROMsGarmin International, Inc.1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66062p: 913.397.8200 f: 913.397.8282Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate,Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. 44.1794.519944 fax 44.1794.519222Garmin Corporation, No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County,Taiwan 886.2.2642.9199 fax 886.2.2642.9099www.garmin.com © 2004 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries M02-10099-000304GPSMAP® 296 specificationsNow, terrain awareness doesn’t have to be so steep. Thanks tothe affordable Garmin GPSMAP 296 color portable withbuilt-in terrain mapping and alerting.Detailed sectional chart-style shaded mapping and an extensiveJeppesen ® database help you visualize your flight path inrelation to nearby navaids, terrain, SUAs, obstructions, etc.Plus, you can put the unit in “Terrain” mode for TAWS-likewarnings and alerts when proximity conflicts loom ahead.Since nearly 40 percent of all aircraft accidents are a result ofControlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT), the “look ahead” hazardalerting features of the GPSMAP 296 can provide that extramargin of safety you need to make timely terrain avoidancedecisions and maneuvers.For added versatility, optional MapSource® CD downloads anduser-selectable formats let you transfer this portable GPS fromplane to boat to automobile without missing a beat.Airways, highways or waterways – Garmin’s go-anywhereGPSMAP 296 is one world-class navigation value.Sectional-style chart displayPop-up Terrain Alert displayPanel displayMap screen (with HSI)compatibleSpecifications are preliminary and subject to changewithout notice.* Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMSunder the United States Department of Defense-imposed Selective Availability (SA) program.** Obstacle data available only for U.S.A.*** Up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.

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