GPS 79s           GPS 79sc

GPSMap 79s - $599

GPSMap 79sc - $699

The difference between these 2 units is that the GPS79sc incldes charts for New Zealand and Australia and the GPS79s does not.

 Stay on course, and track more adventures with these rugged, floating handhelds.

  1. It's water-resistant, it floats, and it's fogproof, so it belongs on the water
  2. This GPS can remember up to 10,000 waypoints and more
  3. It's nice to have reliable positioning when you're out on the water.
  4. The built-in compass will point you in the right direction.
  5. Get the best data with optional BlueChart® g3 coastal charts
  6. Stay out longer with up to 19 hours of battery life in GPS mode.
Rugged handheld
This handheld is water-resistant IPX7 with a high-resolution colour display you can read in the sun. The glass is even scratch-resistant and fogproof.

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, 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.

Bluechart coverage
Preloaded BlueChart g3 coastal charts (GPSMAP 79sc only) give you leading-edge coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics data.

General
  • Dimension 6.77 x 17.40 x 4.23 cm
  • Display size 3.8 x 6.3 cm; diag 7.6 cm
  • Display resolution 240 x 400 pixels
  • Display type Transflective, 65K colour TFT
  • Weight 282g with batteries
  • Waterproof IPX7
  • Battery type - 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
  • Battery life Up to 19 hours
  • 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 - available on GPS79sc only
  • Ability to add maps
  • Basemap
  • Automatic routing - for outdoor activities with optional mapping for detailed roads
  • Map segments 15,000
  • External memory storage (microSD card - not included)
  • Waypoints/favorites/locations 10,000
  • 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 - paperless
  • Custom maps compatible
  • Picture viewer