Canadian-owned and operated since 1999General
Rugged handheld
This handheld is water-resistant (IPX7) with a high-resolution color display you can read in the sun. The glass is even scratch-resistant and fogproof.
Designed To Float
If rough waters come and the handheld goes overboard, don’t worry. This device floats.
Battery Life
User-replaceable AA batteries (not included) provide up to 19 hours of battery life in GPS tracking mode.
Accurate Tracking
With support for multiple satellite constellations — such as GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and SBAS — you’ll get accurate, reliable tracking and positioning around the world.
Increased Memory
More memory than previous models means you can save and track 10,000 waypoints, 250 routes and 300 fitness activity files.
Built-In Compass
The 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass shows your heading — even while the boat is standing still.
Bluechart Coverage
Preloaded BlueChart g3 coastal charts (GPSMAP 79sc only) give you leading-edge coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics data.
General
Physical Dimensions
2.67'' x 6.85'' x 1.67'' (6.77 x 17.40 x 4.23 cm)
Display Size
1.5"W x 2.5"H (3.8 x 6.3 cm); 3" diag (7.6 cm)
Display Resolution
240 x 400 pixels
Display Type
transflective, 65K color TFT
Weight
9.95 oz (282g) with batteries
Battery Type
2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
Battery Life
up to 19 hours
Water Rating
IPX7
MIL-STD-810
yes (thermal, shock, water); bare unit only
High-Sensitivity Receiver
Yes
Interface
high speed microUSB and NMEA 0183 compatible
Memory/History
8 GB (user space varies based on included mapping on sc version)
Maps & Memory
Preloaded Maps
yes
Ability To Add Maps
Yes
Basemap
yes
Automatic Routing (Turn By Turn Routing On Roads) For Outdoor Activities
Yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
Map Segments
15 000
Includes Detailed Hydrographic Features (Coastlines, Lake/River Shorelines, Wetlands And Perennial And Seasonal Streams)
yes (downloadable from Garmin Express™)
Includes Searchable Points Of Interests (Parks, Campgrounds, Scenic Lookouts, And Picnic Sites)
yes (downloadable from Garmin Express™)
Displays National, State And Local Parks, Forests And Wilderness Areas
yes (downloadable from Garmin Express™)
External Memory Storage
yes (32 GB max microSD™ card, not included)
Waypoints/Favourites/Locations
10 000
Tracks
250
Track Log
20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities
Routes
250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing
Rinex Logging
yes
Sensors
GPS
Yes
Glonass
Yes
Galileo
Yes
QZSS
Yes
SBAS
Yes
Compass
Yes (tilt-compensated 3-axis)
GPS Compass (While Moving)
Yes
Outdoor Recreation
Point-To-Point Navigation
Yes
Area Calculation
Yes
Hunt/Fish Calendar
Yes
Geocaching-Friendly
Yes (paperless)
Custom Maps Compatible
Yes
Picture Viewer
Yes
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GPSMAP 79sc
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Lanyard
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USB cable
Documentation