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The GPSMAP 296 builds on the
tradition of Garmin aviation handhelds like the GPSMAP 196 and
GPSMAP 295. New features like terrain cautions and alerts, sectional
chart-like topographic data, a built-in obstacle database of
the U.S., and a transparent navigation arc view for course,
speed, and distance information lead the list of advances. The
GPSMAP 296 also features USB data transfer, faster processing
speed, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. Press a
button, and you have your choice of the unit's automotive or
marine modes.
An automatic logbook also calculates
your flight time and automatically records departure and arrival
locations. When used with Garmin's free logbook software—FlightBook—this
feature makes light work of maintaining your logbook. Your flight
information will be stored in the unit and can be downloaded
to this exclusive Flightbook software at any time.
Garmin delivers terrain awareness
in an intuitive Terrain mode on the GPSMAP 296. The unit combines
GPS position, GPS altitude and topographical mapping to give
pilots a vivid depiction of potential terrain hazards.
Pilots gain terrain awareness
in a number of ways:
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Terrain and obstacle information
By using visual cues and tone alerts, pilots can be aware
of potentially dangerous terrain or obstacle conflicts along
the current flight path. The unit also offers a configurable
look-ahead warning function which gives the pilot additional
time to make critical decisions.
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Configurable buffer zones
The pilot can set the minimum limits to receive terrain
cautions. The unit then presents potential hazards in yellow
(to indicate ground proximity of 500-1000 feet) and red
(to indicate ground proximity of 100 feet or less).
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Obstacles database
Users can view the elevation or relative altitude of any
obstacle (towers, buildings, etc.) within the unit’s built-in
database. (This feature is only available with the Americas
version.)
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Pop-up alerts
Terrain proximity cautions and alerts pop up as digital
thumbnail images in the lower left-hand corner of any page
whenever a potential hazard conflict looms ahead.
The GPSMAP 296 is designed to
move seamlessly between an aircraft, vehicle, or boat:
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Automotive Mode
Provides automatic route generation, turn-by-turn guidance,
and voice prompts, plus a built-in worldwide database of
borders and major cities. The optional Auto Kit includes
two mounts, a cigarette-lighter adapter with speaker output,
a 128-MB data card, and a MapSource® City Select® CD-ROM
for detailed mapping and address lookup capabilities.
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Marine Mode
Features a worldwide marine database and U.S. tide data.
When coupled with the optional Marine Kit (64-MB data card
and MapSource BlueChart® CD-ROM), the unit displays such
information as depth contours, inter-tidal zones, spot soundings,
wrecks, navaids, port plans, restricted areas, cable areas,
anchorages, and much more.
GPS 296 FEATURES
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WAAS-capable GPS receiver
for enhanced lateral/vertical guidance
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Crisp, high-resolution display
(480 x 320 pixel count), 256-color TFT display (3.8 inches
diagonally)
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3.8"-diagonal display; 480
x 320 pixels
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5.7" W x 3.2" H x 1.9" D
unit dimensions
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200-MHz processor for fast
redraw and routing
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Up to 15 hours battery life
(typical use backlight conditions); 8 hours full backlight
brightness
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Rechargeable lithium-ion
battery pack
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GA 26C remote antenna
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Automotive and marine modes
for easy navigation in a vehicle or boat
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Detailed basemap includes
highways, major roads, borders, rivers, lakes, and tide
stations
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Accepts data from Garmin’s
MapSource products (City Select for driving, BlueChart for
saltwater, and Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots®
for freshwater)
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15/11 (text/voice) languages
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Waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7
standards (submersible in 1 meter of water for up to 30
minutes)
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Weighs just 12 ounces
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50 reversible routes (300
waypoints each), 15 saved tracks (700 trackpoints each),
TracBack® technology, 3000 waypoints with graphical icon
identification
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Adjustable quad-helix receiving
antenna with remote antenna capability
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Voice prompt guidance when
the 12-volt / speaker cable is connected
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Separate serial and USB interfaces;
2 RS-232 serial ports
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
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GPSMAP® 296 receiver
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One basemap below:
Americas Autoroute basemap
Atlantic Autoroute basemap
Pacific Autoroute basemap
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Adjustable yoke mount
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Automotive mount
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Cigarette-lighter adapter
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AC power adapter
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USB-PC interface cable
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Low-profile remote GPS antenna
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Carrying case
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Free Jeppesen® update certificate
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Trip & Waypoint Manager software
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Owner’s manual
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Quick-reference guide
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