Garmin GPSMap 79S Portable Marine Navigation Device

Garmin GPSMap 79S Marine Portable Navigation Device

The Garmin GPSMAP 79s is a marine portable device, ideal for navigation, fishing, and water exploration. It features an integrated world base map and extensive compatibility with custom maps. This model offers precise navigation, water resistance, and extended battery life. The sunlight-readable color screen and rugged construction make it perfect for use in tough environments. It is compatible with paperless geocaching and includes dedicated functions for outdoor and marine activities.

Physical Features and Performance:

• Lens material: chemically strengthened glass;
• Physical dimensions: 6.77x17.40x4.23cm;
• Weight: 282g with batteries;
• Water resistance: IPX7;
• MIL-STD-810: yes (thermal, impacts, water); device only;
• Display type: transflective, 65K color TFT;
• Display size: 3.8x6.3cm; 3" diag (7.6cm);
• Display resolution: 240x400 pixels;
• Battery: 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or lithium recommended;
• Battery life: up to 19h;
• Internal memory: 8GB;
• Interface: high-speed microUSB, compatible with NMEA 0183.

Maps and Memory:

• Preloaded maps: none;
• Ability to add maps: yes;
• Base map: yes;
• Automatic routing: yes (with optional routing for detailed roads);
• Map segments: 15,000;
• Detailed hydrographic features: yes (via Garmin Express);
• Searchable points of interest: yes (via Garmin Express);
• Display of parks and wilderness areas: yes (via Garmin Express);
• Storage and power: yes (microSD card up to 32GB, not included);
• Waypoints/favorites/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 with automatic routing;
• Rinex log recording: yes.

Sensors:

• GPS;
• Galileo;
• QZSS;
• SBAS;
• Electronic compass: yes (3-axis, tilt compensation);
• High-sensitivity receiver;
• GPS compass (while moving).

Outdoor Functions:

• Point-to-point navigation;
• Area calculation;
• Fishing forecast;
• Geocaching: yes (paperless);
• Compatible with custom maps;
• Image viewer.