Garmin GPSMAP 79s & 79sc

Name: Garmin GPSMAP 79s & 79sc – Garmin GPSMAP 79sc
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 16123
Availability: InStock

$369.95 – $429.95

The rugged, floating 79s & 79sc handhelds feature sunlight readable, high-resolution color displays that are fog proof and scratch-resistant.

Version

Clear

Extended warranty (optional)

SKU: N/A Categories: Devices, With Mapping, GPS Units, Marine, GNSS & GIS, Handhelds, Handhelds Tag: Extended Warranty

Cast off confidently with the GPSMAP 79s and GPSMAP 79sc marine GPS handhelds. These rugged, floating handhelds feature sunlight readable, high-resolution color displays that are fog proof 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 options for worldwide basemap or built-in BlueChart® g3 coastal 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 color display you can read in the sun. The glass is even scratch-resistant and fog proof.

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.

PRELOADED MAPS & BLUECHART COVERAGE INFORMATION

GPSMAP 79s includes a non-detailed worldwide basemap that is helpful for general reference but does not include detailed coastal charts.

GPSMAP 79sc has preloaded BlueChart g3 US coastal charts giving you leading-edge coverage, clarity and detail of the US coast with integrated Garmin and Navionics data.

If you are looking for Canadian coastal maps you will need to purchase a BlueChart g3 map for Canada.

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Brand	Garmin
Version	Garmin GPSMAP 79s, Garmin GPSMAP 79sc
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Specifications

Garmin GPSMAP 79s & 79sc Specs

Garmin GPSMAP 79s & 79sc Specifications (pdf)

General
DIMENSION	2.67” x 6.85” x 1.67” (6.77 x 17.40 x 4.23 cm)
DISPLAY SIZE	1.5″W x 2.5″H (3.8 x 6.3 cm); 3″ diag (7.6 cm)
DISPLAY RESOLUTION	240 x 400 pixels
DISPLAY TYPE	transflective, 65K color TFT
WEIGHT	9.95 oz (282g) with batteries
BATTERY TYPE	2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
BATTERY LIFE	up to 19 hours
WATERPROOF	IPX7
MIL-STD-810	yes (thermal, shock, water); bare unit only
INTERFACE	high speed microUSB and NMEA 0183 compatible
MEMORY/HISTORY	8 GB (user space varies based on included mapping on sc version)
Maps & Memory
PRELOADED MAPS	79s – Worldwide basemap: Non-detailed map for general reference. 79sc -is preloaded with BlueChart g3: Detailed charts for U.S. coastal waters.
ABILITY TO ADD MAPS	✔
BASEMAP	✔
AUTOMATIC ROUTING (TURN BY TURN ROUTING ON ROADS) FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES	Yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
MAP SEGMENTS	15000
INCLUDES DETAILED HYDROGRAPHIC FEATURES (COASTLINES, LAKE/RIVER SHORELINES, WETLANDS AND PERENNIAL AND SEASONAL STREAMS)	Yes (downloadable from Garmin Express™)
INCLUDES SEARCHABLE POINTS OF INTERESTS (PARKS, CAMPGROUNDS, SCENIC LOOKOUTS AND PICNIC SITES)	Yes (downloadable from Garmin Express™)
DISPLAYS NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL PARKS, FORESTS, AND WILDERNESS AREAS	Yes (downloadable from Garmin Express™)
EXTERNAL MEMORY STORAGE	yes (32 GB max microSD™ card, not included)
WAYPOINTS/FAVORITES/LOCATIONS	10000
TRACKS	250
NAVIGATION TRACK LOG	20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities
NAVIGATION ROUTES	250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing
RINEX LOGGING	✔
Sensors
HIGH-SENSITIVITY RECEIVER	✔
GPS	✔
GLONASS	✔
GALILEO	✔
QZSS	✔
SBAS	✔
COMPASS	Yes (tilt-compensated 3-axis)
GPS COMPASS (WHILE MOVING)	✔
Outdoor Recreation
POINT-TO-POINT NAVIGATION	✔
AREA CALCULATION	✔
HUNT/FISH CALENDAR	✔
GEOCACHING-FRIENDLY	Yes (Paperless)
CUSTOM MAPS COMPATIBLE	✔
PICTURE VIEWER	✔

Product Comparison

How is the GPSMAP 79 Series different from the GPSMAP 78 Series?

UPDATED DISPLAY: New scratch-resistant, bonded display provides improved contrast and eliminates fogging; 26% larger screen with 2.5 times the resolution of the past generation in a sunlight-visible color displa
GNSS: Reliable single-band GNSS supports multiple constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS and SBAS) to allow for access to data around the world
CARTOGRAPHY: Built-in BlueChart® g3 charts (sc model only)
MEMORY: Ability to track 10,000 waypoints (versus 2,000 in GPSMAP 78) and 250 routes (versus 200 in GPSMAP 78), 300 saved fitness activities, 8GB of internal memory (versus 1.7GB in GPSMAP 78s/sc)