For boaters and watersports enthusiasts who want to run with the
best, the rugged GPS 78sc includes preloaded U.S. coastal
charts and features a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter, crisp
color ping, a high-sensitivity receiver, new molded rubber
side grips, plus a microSD card slot for loading additional s.
And it floats!
GPS 78sc Colorful s, durability, and a buoyant
design--everything a mariner needs. GPS 78sc Altimeter
Barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your
precise altitude. GPS 78sc Interface Simple, intuitive user
interface. GPS 78sc GPS 78sc comes with built-in
worldwide base, so you can navigate anywhere with ease.
Everything a Mariner Needs
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Explore Coastal Waters
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GPS 78sc comes with built-in BlueChart g2 coastal charts and
a worldwide base with imagery--perfect for all your outdoor
pursuits. detail includes shorelines, depth contours,
navaids, harbors, marinas and more for the U.S. and Bahamas. And,
like the rest of the 78-series, 78sc is IPX7 waterproof and even
floats in water.
Get Your Bearings
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GPS 78sc has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic
compass, which shows your heading even when you're standing
still, without holding it level. Its barometric altimeter tracks
changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, and you
can even use it to plot barometric pressure over time, which can
help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.
Share Wirelessly
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With GPS 78sc you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes
and geocaches wirelessly with other compatible device users. Now
you can send the location of your favorite fishing spot to a
friend to find. Sharing data is easy. Just press "send" to
transfer your information to similar units.
Keep Your Fix
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With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix
satellite prediction, GPS 78sc locates your position quickly
and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover
and deep canyons. The advantage is clear--whether you're in deep
woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on
GPS 78sc to help you find your way when you need it the most.
Add s
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Adding more s is easy with Garmin's wide array of detailed
marine, topographic and road s, available on microSD card.
Conveniently plug in BlueChart g2 preloaded cards for a great day
on the water or City Navigator NT data for turn-by-turn
routing on roads (see s tab for compatible s). The card
slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you
don't have to worry about getting it wet. GPS 78sc also
supports BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (subscription required), that
lets you download satellite images to your device and integrate
them with your s. In addition, the 78 is compatible with
Custom s, free software that transforms paper and electronic
s into downloadable s for your device.
Get Connected
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You've been busy exploring and now you want to store and analyze
your activities. With a simple connection to your computer and to
the Internet, you can get a detailed analysis of your activities
and send tracks to your outdoor device using Garmin Connect. This
one-stop site offers an activity table and allows you to view
your activities on a using Google Earth. Explore other routes
uploaded by millions of Garmin Connect users and share your
experiences on Twitter and Facebook. Getting started is easy, so
get out there, explore, and share.
Find Fun
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GPS 78sc supports geocaching GPX files for downloading
geocaches and details straight to your unit. By going paperless,
you're not only helping the environment but also improving
efficiency. GPS 78sc stores and displays key information,
including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions,
which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper print
outs! Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting
for caches. Slim and lightweight, 78 is the perfect companion for
all your outdoor pursuits.
What's in the Box
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GPS 78sc, Wrist Strap, USB Cable, Quick Start Manual
- Marine-friendly handheld with high-sensitivity GPS receiver and 2.6-inch color TFT display.
- Perfect for boating/watersports--waterproof to IPX7 standards; floats in water.
- Built-in BlueChart g2 U.S./Bahamas coastal charts with shorelines, depth contours, navaids, harbors, marinas, and more.
- Built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass and barometric altimeter for heading/altitude/weather.
- Share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other compatible device user.