Cast off confidently with the GPSMAP® 79s marine GPS handheld. This rugged, floating handheld features a sunlight-readable, highresolution colour display that is fogproof and scratch-resistant. You get access to a range of satellite constellations, so you get more reliable, accurate tracking around the world. Navigate wherever your adventures take you with the worldwide basemap or add optional BlueChart® g3 charts. With more memory than previous models, you can save and track 10,000 waypoints and 250 routes. Keep your bearings with the built-in compass.
RUGGED HANDHELD
This handheld is water-resistant IPX7 with a high-resolution colour 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, Beidou, 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.
Physical & Performance
Display Size | 3.8 x 6.3 cm; 3" diag (7.6 cm) |
Battery type | 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended |
Display Resolution | 240 x 400 pixels |
GPS | Yes |
Dimension | 6.77 x 17.40 x 4.23 cm |
Interface | High speed microUSB and NMEA 0183 compatible |
Water rating | IPX7 |
Weight | 282g with batteries |
Display Type | Transflective, 65K colour TFT |
Battery life | Up to 19 hours |
High-sensitivity receiver | Yes |