Garmin GPSMap 76 Handheld GPS Navigator
List Price: Brand: Garmin
Features:
* WAAS enabled Global positioning system (GPS) receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites
* Preloaded maps of rivers, lakes, worldwide cities, navaids, and tide data
* Trip computer with current/average speed, timer, and trip distance
* Programmable alarms and tables; 500 waypoints
* 8 MB memory for downloading data from optional Garmin MapSource CD-ROMs
Sales Rank: 2257
The GPSMAP 76 is designed to provide precise GPS positioning using correction data obtained from the Wide Area Augmentation System. This unit features a built-in quad helix antenna for superior reception and can provide position accuracy to less than three meters when receiving WAAS corrections.The GPSMAP 76 has an internal memory capacity of eight megabytes. In addition, it comes with a built-in basemap of cities, coastlines, lakes, rivers, interstates, and interstate exit information and a database of nautical navaids.This unit has eight megabytes of internal user memory for storing optional MapSource - detailed maps, including marine cartography. This memory is preloaded from the factory with worldwide cities (populations greater than 200, 000) and nautical navigation aids such as lights, buoys, sound signals and day beacons. The GPSMAP 76 is also preloaded with tide data for the United States.An extra-large display measuring 1.6"W x 2.2"H gives users a clear view of information, while a waterproof case means the GPSMAP 76 will keep working well even if it has been submerged in water. Even more amazing, this unit will actually float if accidentally dropped in the water.
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Very useful and versitile
I bought the GPSMap 76 because of its quad helix antenna. Reviews of other GPS receivers frequently complained that the satellite signal was lost in trees or under heavy cloud cover. I have yet to lose the signal when outdoors. It can even usually get the signal in my wood frame house.
I originally just wanted an odometer for hiking but decided to get some mapping capability. I have used the GPSMap 76 for hiking, driving and biking. It's not optimized for any of those uses but is pretty good as an all-around unit. If I need a street navigator on a regular basis I would get a unit that specializes in that function. The GPSMap 76 does not calculate routes but you can use the path tool in Google Earth to draw trails, convert them to GPX files with KML2GPX then download them to the GPS receiver. I have found this invaluable when hiking or offroading in unfamiliar areas. It also traces your path which you can upload to your computer and view exactly where you went in Google Earth. When on a long drive I mount it in front of my speedometer and it becomes a map, electronic speedometer and altimeter.
I got the topo maps (pre 2008). Even though these maps are about 30 years old, the streets shown are usually useful for driving. However, when zoomed-out they are very slow to load and too cluttered (the 2008 topo map has very inaccurate street maps). I often use the built-in map for driving but that leave out some major roads.
It's a little large and could really use an SD card slot to save trails. Otherwise it's a good GPS receiver.
