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New
Operating Software for the 296 Now Available —
Version 2.60
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:
 | 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.
| 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).
| 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.)
| 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. |
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The GPSMAP 296 is designed to move seamlessly
between an aircraft, vehicle, or boat:
| 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.
| 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. |
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Expected Availability (U.S. version):
Now Shipping
GPSMAP 296 Suggested Retail
Price:
$1795.00 U.S.D. (for domestic US market only)
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GPSMAP 296
features
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| WAAS-capable GPS receiver for enhanced
lateral/vertical guidance
| Crisp, high-resolution display (480 x 320 pixel
count), 256-color TFT display (3.8 inches
diagonally)
| 3.8"-diagonal display; 480 x 320 pixels
| 5.7" W x 3.2" H x 1.9" D unit
dimensions
| 200-MHz processor for fast redraw and routing
| Up to 15 hours battery life (typical use
backlight conditions); 8 hours full backlight
brightness
| Rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack
| GA 26C remote antenna
| Automotive and marine modes for easy navigation
in a vehicle or boat
| Detailed basemap includes highways, major roads,
borders, rivers, lakes, and tide stations
| Accepts data from Garmin’s MapSource products
(City Select for driving, BlueChart for saltwater,
and Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots®
for freshwater)
| 15/11 (text/voice) languages
| Waterproof to IEC
60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in 1 meter
of water for up to 30 minutes)
| Weighs just 12 ounces
| 50 reversible routes (300 waypoints each), 15
saved tracks (700 trackpoints each), TracBack®
technology, 3000 waypoints with graphical icon
identification
| Adjustable quad-helix receiving antenna with
remote antenna capability
| Voice prompt guidance when the 12-volt / speaker
cable is connected
| Separate serial and USB interfaces; 2 RS-232
serial ports |
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