The GPSMAP 296 builds on the tradition of Garmin aviation
handhelds like the GPSMAP 196 and GPSMAP 295. New features like
terrain cautions and alerts, sectional chart-like topographic
data, a built-in obstacle database of the U.S., and a
transparent navigation arc view for course, speed, and distance
information lead the list of advances. The GPSMAP 296 also
features USB data transfer, faster processing speed, and a
rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. Press a button, and you
have your choice of the unit's automotive or marine modes.
Garmin delivers terrain awareness in an intuitive Terrain
mode on the GPSMAP 296. The unit combines GPS position, GPS
altitude and topographical mapping to give pilots a vivid
depiction of potential terrain hazards.
Pilots gain terrain awareness in a number of ways:
- Terrain and obstacle information
By using visual cues and tone alerts, pilots can be aware of
potentially dangerous terrain or obstacle conflicts along the
current flight path. The unit also offers a configurable
look-ahead warning function which gives the pilot additional
time to make critical decisions.
- Configurable buffer zones
The pilot can set the minimum limits to receive terrain
cautions. The unit then presents potential hazards in yellow
(to indicate ground proximity of 500-1000 feet) and red (to
indicate ground proximity of 100 feet or less).
- Obstacles database
Users can view the elevation or relative altitude of any
obstacle (towers, buildings, etc.) within the unit’s built-in
database. (This feature is only available with the Americas
version.)
- Pop-up alerts
Terrain proximity cautions and alerts pop up as digital
thumbnail images in the lower left-hand corner of any page
whenever a potential hazard conflict looms ahead.
The GPSMAP 296 is designed to move seamlessly between an
aircraft, vehicle, or boat:
- Automotive Mode
Provides automatic route generation, turn-by-turn guidance,
and voice prompts, plus a built-in worldwide database of
borders and major cities. The optional Auto Kit includes two
mounts, a cigarette-lighter adapter with speaker output, a
128-MB data card, and a MapSource® City Select® CD-ROM for
detailed mapping and address lookup capabilities.
- Marine Mode
Features a worldwide marine database and U.S. tide data. When
coupled with the optional Marine Kit (64-MB data card and
MapSource BlueChart® CD-ROM), the unit displays such
information as depth contours, inter-tidal zones, spot
soundings, wrecks, navaids, port plans, restricted areas,
cable areas, anchorages, and much more.
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