Mar 03 2010
Garmin GPSMAP 546s GPS
Garmin GPSMAP 546s Sat Nav System with extensive marine features such as Tide Prediction, Depth Display, Chart Plotter and Sonar / Sounder, will assist you. 3D Map Viewing is another feature which makes this Sat Nav system unique and distinctive. It has a size of 5.9 x 2.9 x 6.4 inches and weighs 1.75 lbs.
The fixed waterproof Sat Nav system comes with internal Map cartridges. This WAAS enabled Sat Nav system features keypad input methods. It supports 12 channels. Easy viewing and selection of functions are possible with the 5” display of 640 x 480 pixels resolution. With audible features such as Anchor Alarm, Arrival Alarm, Off-Course Alarm, Clock Alarm, Accuracy Alarm, Fish Alarm, Shallow/Deep Alarm, Low Battary/Voltage Alarm and Water Temperature Alarm, the user is warned properly.
For carrying out various tasks and applications easily, it comes bundled with Marine Cartography software. SD Card Slot is the expansion slot available and it is integrated with an antenna. It offers 38 sec Acquisition Time in cold weather and 1 sec in hot conditions. The featured update rate is 1 per second continuous.
Compatible with GXM 51 for XM Satellite Radio and XM WX Satellite Weather, this device becomes superior to other Sat Nav systems. High-speed processor is included which ensures faster screen redraws and smooth panning. Target visibility is possible with Auto Gain technology and the weak and strong returns are simultaneously shown with See-Thru technology.
Maximum horizontal accuracy is < 49 feet and the enhanced position accuracy is < 10 feet. It features 100 routes and 3000 waypoints for better navigation purposes.
Source: satellitenavigation.org.uk
