Features
Enhance Situational Awareness
GPSMAP 396 comes with a detailed built-in Jeppesen® database along with terrain and U.S. obstacles databases. Using this information, the 396 provides detailed views of your flight route, displayed over realistic topography. For added safety, you can put the unit in Terrain mode for TAWS-like warnings and alerts when proximity conflicts loom ahead.
View Images in Sharp Detail
Viewing the display in any light is easy, thanks to the unit’s 256-color, high-resolution (320 x 480-pixel) sunlight-readable TFT display with adjustable backlighting. The 396 also features USB data transfer, fast processing speed and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack.
Add Weather, Radio and Traffic
Make informed decisions based on weather and traffic with optional sensors and services. With a subscription to XM WX Satellite Weather and the included GXM 30A smart antenna, you’ll have access to constantly-updated, high-resolution weather data for the U.S., right in the cockpit. Weather information includes Next Generation Radar (NEXRAD), Aviation Routine Weather Reports (METARs), Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs), Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), Lightning and Winds Aloft and can be laid directly over the 396’s map. With an additional monthly service fee, GXM 30A delivers XM Satellite Radio to your aircraft. Add a Garmin Mode S transponder, and the 396 can display TIS traffic alerts that identify surrounding air traffic.
Automate Your Logbook
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 396's logbook.
Navigate by Air, Land or Sea
Simply press a button to switch GPSMAP 396 to automotive or marine mode. The 396 comes with a built-in routable basemap. Add optional MapSource® detailed street maps and receive voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions to addresses and points of interest. For a great day on the water, customize the waterproof 396 with optional marine cartography. Easily add detailed maps with plug and play Garmin data cards.
Specification
Physical & Performance:
- Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 5.7"W x 3.2"H x 1.9"D (14.5 x 8.1 x 4.8 cm)
- Display size, WxH: 3.2"W x 2.1"H (8.1 x 5.3 cm); 3.8" diag (9.7 cm)
- Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 320 pixels
- Display type: 256 color TFT with backlighting
- Weight: 14.2 ounces (400 g)
- Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
- Battery life: up to 15 hours (Battery Saver mode, no backlighting)
- Voltage range: 11-40
- Receiver: 12 channel
- IFR or VFR: VFR
Maps, Databases & Memory:
- Basemap: yes
- U.S. Terrain and Obstacles database: yes
- Jeppesen® database: yes
- Types of Jeppesen databases: full and ARTCC, FSS frequencies and final approach waypoints
- Jeppesen database coverage areas: Americas
- 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: 3,000
- Routes: 50
Other:
- 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: yes
- Audible terrain alerts: yes
- Smart Airspace Feature (generates and displays altitude-sensitive alerts): no
- Separate serial and USB interfaces: yes
- Automatic logbook: yes
- Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): yes
- 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: yes
- Automotive-friendly: yes
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