Garmin GPS 72

Description: The Garmin GPS 72 is a 12-channel, general purpose global positioning device.Compared to other general purpose GPS receivers on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $115.

Pros: WAAS-ready GPS device accepts radio signals which can help increase accuracy of positioning data to within 3 meters.Serial computer interface makes it possible to add new programs and maps as well as store previous trips and data.Safe in all weather, this unit is waterproof.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A general purpose GPS receiver, suited for typical tracking and positioning tasks.Has an internal antenna which is desirable for activities where an external antenna would get in the way.This unit is somewhat heavy, weighing in at 7.9 oz.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this GPS receiver has great features for the money.Also note this unit is able to store up to 500 waypoints.This is in line with the average GPS device.

Suggestions: This GPS device has only internal memory.If you plan to store many trips or add base maps, you may wish to consider a unit that has removable storage media.

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• Manufacturer: Garmin
• Part Number: 010-00309-00

• General

• Width 2.7 in
• Depth 1.2 in
• Height 6.2 in
• Weight 7.9 oz

• Acquisition Times

• Cold acquisition times 45 sec
• Warm acquisition times 15 sec

• GPS System

• Recommended Use Hiking, Marine
• Receiver 12 channel
• SBAS WAAS
• DGPS DGPS ready
• Accuracy Position - 15 m, Position - 3 - 5 m ( With DGPS ), Position - 3 m ( With WAAS ), Velocity - 0.05 m/sec
• Update Rate 1/second
• Grids UPS, UTM, MGRS, User, Lat/Lon, Loran TDs, Maidenhead
• Connectivity Serial
• Interface NMEA 0183, RTCM SC-104 DGPS
• Antenna Built-in
• Built-in Memory 1 MB
• Maps Included North America, South America
• Compatible GPS Software MapSource Points of Interest

• Navigation

• Waypoints 500
• Navigation tracks 10
• Navigation routes 50
• Waypoints per route 50
• Trip computer TracBack, Trip timer, Average speed, Maximum speed, Sun/moon positions

• Built-in Display

• Type LCD
• Resolution 120 x 160
• Display Illumination Yes
• Color Support Monochrome

• Connections

• Connector Type DC power input

• Battery

• Battery size AA type
• Battery required qty 2
• Mfr estimated battery life 16 hour(s)

• Miscellaneous

• Included GPS accessories Wrist strap
• Waterproof Yes
• Waterproof standard IPX7

• Environmental Parameters

• Min operating temperature 5 °F
• Max operating temperature 158 °F

Garmin

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.garmin.com
• Address: 1200 East, Olathe, KS.
• Phone: 913-397-8200
• Fax: 913-397-8282