Garmin GPSMAP 178C Sat Nav System is a device much useful in marine navigation. This waterproof device has dimensions of 16.0 x 12.5 x 7.1cms and weight of 553 grams. It displays locations on a 256 colour CSTN screen of resolution 320 x 320 pixels. The device is WAAS enabled with 12 channels and features Tide prediction and Depth display.
There is a base map and offers the ability to store more maps with 3000 waypoints and 50 routes. It accepts Garmin data cards. Some of the features of this Garmin satellite navigation system are DSC support, 256-color CSTN, Audible alarms, Tide tables, Sun and moon information, Dual-frequency sonar capable, Split-screen zoom, Split-screen sonar, See-thru technology, Whiteline, Adjustable depth line, Bottom lock and Water temperature log and graph.
Its audible features are Proximity Alarm, Anchor Alarm, Arrival Alarm, Off-Course Alarm, Clock Alarm, Fish Alarm, Shallow/Deep Alarm, Low Battery/Voltage Alarm and Water Temperature Alarm. The trip calculator measures moving average, total average, maximum speed and provides Odometer and Trip Timers. Grids used in the device are Lat/Lon, MGRS, UTM, Loran TD position format and Maidenhead. Garmin GPSMAP 178C Marine Sat Nav System locates destinations at 200 kHz frequency, transmitting an RMS power of 400W and peak-to-peak power of 3200Watts. The maximum depth to which the device locates target is 900 ft at cone angles of 20°. Its 200 kHz transducer is perfect to conduct fishing and treasure hunting in shallow waters off the coast or in inland lakes and bays.
Software included in the package are Marine Cartography, City Navigation Maps and North American Maps. It complies with environmental protection factors with IPX7 Waterproof Standard and High Impact Plastic Alloy Body. It has an acquisition time of 45 sec while cold and 15 sec in hot conditions. The manufacturer offers a warranty of 1 year for this device. All these features make it the best tool for marine navigation.
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin GPSMAP 178C Sat Nav System |
| Mapping display | 2D |
| Weight | 553 grams |
| Dimensions | 16.0 x 12.5 x 7.1cms |
| Portable or fixed | Portable |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Memory | |
| Expansion Type | Garmin Data Cards |
| Additional Features | |
| DGPS Ready | Yes |
| Trip calculator | Yes |
| Waypoint Icons | Yes |
| Tide Prediction | Yes |
| Depth Display | Yes |
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