Garmin GPSMAP 276C GPS Navigator
November 1, 2007
The importance of navigational needs have made people to go behind GPS navigators. These products function by receiving signals from satellites. To receive the signals promptly, GPS receiver is fixed with the unit. Garmin, a well known navigators manufacturing company has introduced Garmin GPSMAP 276C GPS Navigator which offers navigational features like TFT 256 colour display, built-in base map, 3000 way points, 15 tracks, trip calculator, WAAS, 12 channels, backlit etc.
It is better to hold the unit as 0.05 meter to get GPS accuracy. The velocity rate of the unit is measured as 15 meters for getting 95% GPS accuracy. DGPS accuracy can be achieved by holding it around 3 meters. It is suggested to position the unit within 0.05 meters to enjoy DGPS accuracy. As the device has the stuff to offer WAAS facility and 12 channels. You can have up to 300 way points per route. You can get information about a maximum of 15 tracks.
Display is a prominent requirement which is designed in 3.8 inches diagonally. There is no need to worry about getting external connection, as it has featured with USB and NMEA serial ports. ‘External antenna port’ can also be used for additional connectivity apart from the above mentioned two. It has also featured with a removable quad-helix antenna.
The primary advantage of using Garmin GPSMAP 276C GPS Navigator is getting frequent voice alerts while you travel. Speakers have equipped to assist in this regard. The device has come with ‘heading calculated compass’ feature. Suppose while a boat veers, the unit will indicate to take deviation with the help of ‘course deviation indicator’. This portable device has come with alarm facility to indicate:
• Anchor drag
• arrival
• Way points
• Off-course
Garmin GPSMAP 276C GPS Navigator has come loaded with a detailed database map of:
• cities
• highways
• roads
• exit info
• rivers
• lakes
• tide data
It is simple to get power source from rechargeable lithium battery. The battery life of the unit may vary on the basis of back light settings. Back light setting always consumes more power. You can view high quality maps on the screen with the help of 480 x 320 pixels. You can enjoy colour feature through 256 TFT colour. When you require additional map, you can store by using optional data cards. 5.7 x 3.2 x 1.9 is the smart dimensions of the portable device which represents width, height and depth.
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