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GARMIN GPSMAP 196 Handheld Flight Portable GPS  

The GPSMAP 196 is a powerful aviation portable that acts like a panel but goes from cockpit to land to water without missing a beat. With its crisp, grayscale screen, the 196 is an affordable introduction to Garmin's portable aviation products.

The WAAS-capable GPSMAP 196 has detailed map graphics, HIS steering guidance, Jeppesen database and all the other pilot-friendly features you’ve come to expect from Garmin.
Steering guidance is clearly presented through a graphic HSI with VNAV indicator offering a full range of horizontal and vertical awareness. Extended runway centerlines help orient pilots to the runway.
The 196 even supports a comprehensive U.S. database of obstacles (upgradeable via the Internet) to help you see and avoid high-rise structural hazards in the vicinity of your flight path.

GPSMAP 196 features a 320 x 240 pixel, 12-level grayscale display with exceptional resolution and contrast.
This display with backlighting showcases crisp graphics which redraw with incredible speed thanks to a fast processor.

A built-in logbook tracks your flying hours and automatically records departure and arrival locations.
When used with Garmin's free logbook software FlightBook, this feature simplifies record keeping.
Flightbook software allows you to create, manage, analyze, save and print flight data from GPSMAP 196's logbook.

Simply press a button to switch GPSMAP 196 to automotive or marine mode.
The 196 comes with a built-in routable basemap. Add optional MapSource detailed street maps for street navigation.
Or, for a great day on the water, customize the waterproof 196 with optional marine cartography.
Easily add detailed maps with plug and play Garmin data cards.

GPSMAP 196: Go from plane to boat to automobile without missing a beat

Package contents:
GPSMAP 196
One basemap below:
Americas Autoroute basemap
Atlantic Autoroute basemap
Pacific Autoroute basemap
Free Jeppesen update certificate
Yoke mount
Automotive mount
Vehicle power cable
Low-profile remote GPS antenna
Owner's manual
Quick reference guide

Specifications:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:  6.18"W x 3.4"H x 2.25"D (15.7 x 8.6 x 5.7 cm) 
Display size, WxH:  3.02"W x 2.27"H (7.7 x 5.8 cm); 3.8" diagonal 
Display resolution, WxH:  320 x 240 pixels 
Display type:  12 gray high-contrast FSTN LCD with backlighting 
Weight:  24 ounces (680.4 g) 
Battery:  four "AA" batteries 
Battery life:  up to 16 hours (Battery Saver mode, no backlighting) 
Voltage range:  10-40 
Receiver:  12 channel 
IFR or VFR:  

Maps, Databases & Memory:
Basemap:  yes 
U.S. Terrain and Obstacles database:  yes (obstacles only) 
Jeppesen database:  yes 
Types of Jeppesen databases:  full and ARTCC, FSS frequencies and final approach waypoints 
Jeppesen database coverage areas:  Americas, Atlantic International or Pacific International 
SafeTaxi airport diagrams:  no 
AOPA Airport Directory:  no 
Preloaded maps:  no 
Ability to add maps:  yes 
Accepts data cards:  yes (Garmin data cards) 
Built-in memory:  internal solid state 
Waypoints/favorites/locations:  1,000 
Routes:  50 

Features:
Moving map:  yes 
Instruments page:  yes 
Built-in VHF Comm:  no 
External VHF Comm:  no 
Built-in HSI:  yes 
Traffic Information Services (TIS) alerts compatible:  no 
Audible terrain alerts:  no 
Smart Airspace Feature (generates and displays altitude-sensitive alerts):  no 
Separate serial and USB interfaces:  no 
Automatic logbook:  yes 
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."):  no 
3D map view:  no 
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route):  no 
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation):  yes 
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road):  yes 
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.):  yes 
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):  no 
XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. compatible:  no 
Automotive-friendly:  yes 

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