GPS Central (Canada) 'Garmin GPSMap 176' Page

The GPSMAP 176 provides full-featured navigation and quick map draws using a high speed RISC processor. The GPSMAP 176's 10-level grayscale display measures 3.75 inches diagonal and delivers a crisp picture thanks to a pixel count of 320 x 240.

This model is equipped with a built-in Americas Highway basemap and tide data for the United States. Additional detail can also be downloaded to GARMIN data cards from MapSource CD-ROMs and plugged into the GPSMAP 176.

• WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver
• Adjustable quad-helix receiving antenna with remote antenna capability.
• Large numbers option for easy viewing.
• Backlit display and keypad.
• Waterproof to IPX7 standards; can be immersed in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes (as long as you don't push the buttons).
• Weighs approximately 1.5 lbs with batteries (only 14.5 ounces without the mounting bracket!)
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5" x 3.5" x 1.5" (handheld for those with large hands!)
• Stores up to 3000 waypoints with name and graphic symbol, and comments, as well as proximity support
• 50 reversible routes with 254 waypoints/route, plus MOB and TracBack modes
• 2500-point automatic track log; 15 saved tracks; 500 points per track let you retrace your path in both directions.
• Area Calculation: Saved track area calculation (added in version 2.07)
• Built-in celestial tables provide for sun and moon by date and position
• Operates on four AA batteries for up to 15 hours (without backlighting), use a power/data cable to hardwire to a DC power source, or choose the option with an included cigarette lighter adapter for simple power supply in a vehicle.