GPSMAP® 78s
The highly sensitive GPSMAP 78s handheld receiver is an ergonomically shaped floating device featuring a 3-axis electronic compass, barometric altimeter, world map basemap with shaded reliefs and microSD ™ card slot for additional maps.
The highly sensitive GPSMAP 78s handheld receiver is an ergonomically shaped floating device featuring a 3-axis electronic compass, barometric altimeter, world map basemap with shaded reliefs and microSD ™ card slot for additional maps.
Features and performance
Thanks to the bright 2.6 '' transflective color LCD display and the high sensitivity GPS receiver with the exclusive quick coupling system of the HotFix® satellites, the GPSMAP 78 series represents a new benchmark in the portable device market. Being a highly sensitive device, the GPSMAP 78s locates the position quickly and accurately and guarantees an optimal reception level in any environmental condition. The GPSMAP 78s is IPX7 waterproof, has 1.7GB internal memory and is equipped with a microSD ™ card slot for loading additional maps and a dedicated MOB (Man Over Board) key.
Perfect orientation
The GPSMAP 78s has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, which allows you to orient yourself towards the cardinal points even when you are not moving and without necessarily keeping the device in a horizontal position. The barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure indicating the precise altitude. Additionally, you can use this device to track barometric pressure over time and observe any changes in weather conditions.
Adding maps
A worldwide basemap with shaded reliefs is already installed in the device and can be optimized with the addition of optional cartography and features. With 3.5GB internal memory and microSD slot, you can use topographic maps, insert BlueChart® g2 marine cards, or City Navigator NT® road data to create a turn-by-turn route. The GPSMAP 78s also supports the BirdsEye ™ functionality for the integration of satellite images (by subscribing to the relevant subscription). In addition, this device is compatible with the free Custom Maps software, which can transform paper maps into electronic maps that can be downloaded to the device.
Wireless sharing
The GPSMAP 78s allows you to share waypoints, tracks and routes wirelessly with other compatible Garmin devices.
New applications
The GPSMAP 78s software is compatible with the Garmin Birds Eye ™ service, which allows access by subscription to the largest database of satellite images in the world, and is designed for the management of raster cartography generated by scanning paper maps through the application. Custom Maps.