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Description:
The GPS 76 is designed to provide precise GPS positioning using correction data obtained from the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). This unit features a built-in quad helix antenna for superior reception and can provide position accuracy to less than three meters when receiving WAAS corrections.The GPS 76 provides 1 megabyte of internal user memory to be used for storing downloaded Points of Interest data. This 1 megabyte of storage area is preloaded from the factory with worldwide cities (populations greater than 200,000) and nautical navigation aids such as lights, buoys, sound signals and day beacons, and is perfect for downloading points of interest detail from GARMIN's line of MapSource CD-ROMs. The GPS 76 is also preloaded with tide data for the United States.
Garmin GPSMAP 76 - 2.7 in. Handheld GPS Receiver
$399.99
Product Reviews
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pros: Very light and compact. Fast satellite acquisition. Great price for features. MapSource Great Lakes software
cons: Short battery life. Strange recurring screen freeze problem.
GPSMAP 76 developed an issue...
I get a single vertical line down an otherwise blank screen after the GPS successfully acquires sate... See Full Review
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pros: intuitive to use, link to PC is great
cons: Buttons stick out, get pressed accidentally when in a pocket, break off
buttons stick out, get pressed accidentally, break
It's a powerful tool for sailboat racing, as well as safety (I've used it twice to return safely in... See Full Review
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pros: The Garmin 76 GPS is an great GPS w/ Blue Charts(optional)
cons: The small metal negative battery tab broke off and requires a $175 Garmin repair.
Garmin 76 Battery tab
Garmin 76 is a great little GPS Unit, however, one battery is held in place on the (-) side with a s... See Full Review
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pros: Accurate. Reliable. Reasonably priced.
cons: None, really.
GPS 76 and 76Map
I own one of each of these models, the second purchased as an upgrade so I could use the older 76 as... See Full Review
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pros: Works well.
cons: But do you know for sure how well?
Undisclosed Locations
Back in my more naive days, I once went ahead with the purchase of a Garmin GPSMAP 76CS Receiver. Be... See Full Review
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pros: Easy to see screens, full complement of features, great reception.
cons: Expensive add on maps needed to achieve full functionality, uncomfortable ergo form factor.
Full featured GPSr, great screen
I've been using GPSr's for about 10 years and this is a recent upgrade from a Garmin 12CX. I bought... See Full Review
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pros: Great screen, rammed with features, configurable
cons: Closed map format, few and expensive maps; battery not as good as claimed
Good receiver but maps and accessories are expensive
My first receiver so I can't compare, however, it seems to do everything I could have imagined. The... See Full Review
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pros: Waterproof, can hold 8 mg memory. 500 waypoints and 50 routes
cons: Not for the Technically disadvantaged, that would be me.
GPSMAP 76 a Great Invention, Just Not For Me!
I received the Garmin GPSMAP 76 Versatile navigator for Christmas, what a surprise, since I am techn... See Full Review
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pros: Great Garmin support, rock solid design, one hand operation, tons of features.
cons: Does not come with a carrying case, would like to see an expandable memory slot.
76S is all you'll need
An awesome product with all the features even the advanced user would want. I've been using it while... See Full Review
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pros: Ease to use, great display, turn by turn directions.
cons: None. Maybe external data card?
Excellent Do it All GPS
SUMMARY: I was looking for a handheld GPS that would work for turn by turn navigating, off road 4 wh... See Full Review
Product Details
| Product MPN | |
| MPN | GPS 76 |
| Key Features | |
| Enhanced accuracy | WAAS enabled |
| Receiver Type | 12 Channels |
| Form Factor | Handheld |
| GPS Type | Marine |
| Screen Size | 2.7 in. |
| Map capabilities | Internal, Download maps |
| Display | |
| Display Size | 1.6 in. x 2.2 in. |
| Display Type | 4 Level Grayscale LCD Display |
| Technical Features | |
| Special Features | Waypoint Icons, Geocaching Mode |
| Grids | Lat/Lon, MGRS, User Grid, UTM, Loran TD position format, Maidenhead |
| Included Software/Maps | Marine Cartography |
| Trip calculator | Maximum speed, Current speed, Points-of-Interest (POI) |
| Audible Features | Proximity Alarm, Anchor Alarm, Arrival Alarm, Off-Course Alarm, Shallow/Deep Alarm |
| Other Features | |
| PC Interface | Serial RS-232 |
| Environmental Protection | IPX7 Waterproof Standard, High Impact Plastic Alloy Body |
| Built in memory | 1 MB |
| Antenna | Quadrifilar Helix, External Antenna Hookup |
| Brand | Garmin |
| GPS System | |
| Waypoints | 500 |
| Number of routes | 50 |
| Accuisition Time - Cold | 45 sec |
| Accuisition Time - Initial Time | 15 sec |
| Enhanced position accuracy | < 10 feet |
| Differential standards | DGPS Ready |
| Update rate | 1 per second, continuous |
| Max. Horizontal accuracy | < 10 feet |
| Battery | |
| Battery Life | Up to 16 Hours |
| Battery Type | 2 x AA Batteries |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight | 0.48 lb. |
| Width | 2.7 in. |
| Height | 6.2 in. |
| Depth | 1.2 in. |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Product ID | 109033 |
| Family Line | Garmin GPS |
| UPC | 753759029463 |
