Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx User Manual

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PECIFICATIONS

Size: 6.2" H x 2.7" W x 1.4" D
Weight: 7.6 ounces (216 g) w/batteries installed.
Display: 1.5" W x 2.2" H, 256-color, high resolution, 

transreflective (160 x 240 pixels) with backlighting.

Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7
Temp Range: 5 to 158

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F (-15 to 70

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C)*

*The temperature rating of the GPSMAP 76CSx may exceed the usable range 

of some batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures.

Receiver: WAAS enabled
Acquisition Times*: 

Approx. 1 second (warm start) 

Approx. 38 seconds (cold start) 

Approx. 45 seconds (factory reset)

*On average for a stationary receiver with an open sky view.

Update Rate: 1/second, continuous
Antenna: Built-in quad helix, remote antenna capability.
Compass: Accuracy; +/- 5 degrees

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, resolution; 1 degree

Altimeter: Accuracy; +/- 10 feet*, resolution; 1 ft.

*Subject to proper user calibration.

Source:  Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, USB power, 12 V Adapter 

Cable, or up to 36 VDC external power

Battery Life:  Up to 18 hours (typical use)*

*Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as the 

temperature decreases. Use Lithium batteries when operating the GPSMAP 

76CSx in below-freezing conditions. Extensive use of screen backlighting, 

electronic compass, and audible tones significantly reduce battery life.

GPS: <10 meters (49 feet) 95% typical*

*Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD 

imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program when activated.

DGPS: 3-5 meters (10-16 feet) 95% typical* 

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WAAS accuracy in North America.

Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state
Interfaces:  NMEA 0183 version 2.3, and RS-232 and USB for 

PC interface

Data Storage Life: Indefinite: no memory battery required
Map Storage:  Dependant on the formatted capacity of the 

MicroSD Digital Card 

(A small portion of the card capacity has been used in formatting the card for use.)