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GPSMAP 196

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.

Features

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 to receive voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions to addresses and points of interest. 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.

Specification

• 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: VFR

• 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: 1,000
• Routes: 50

• 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