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Unit Overview
The GPSMAP 396 is an all-in-one, versatile color aviation, automotive, and marine navigator-perfect for air, land, or water. This portable
GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT screen that is easy to read in bright sun, a built-in basemap, Jeppesen aviation database, and auto
routing to provide you with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions. With the included GXM 30 antenna and a subscription to XM
WX Satellite Weather, pilots have constant access to NEXRAD radar, lightning, METARs, TAFs, TFRs, and more. In addition, the GPSMAP
396 offers XM Satellite Radio capabilities, featuring more than 150 digital channels of commercial free music; more than 30 channels of
news, sports, talk and entertainment; and more than 20 dedicated channels of XM Instant Traffic & Weather.
Detachable GPS
antenna collapses
for storage. Be sure
the antenna is up
(as shown here)
to receive satellite
signals. Refer to
the Appendix,
page 162
, for
instructions on
removing the
antenna.
External power
connector under
weather cap
USB/GXM 30
connector under
weather cap
Slot for optional
data card
Battery pack. Press tab down to
remove battery pack for replacement,
if necessary. See the
section on
for more
information about the lithium-ion
battery pack.
Serial
number
Audio connector
under
weather cap
Backlit keypad for easy nighttime operation
GPS antenna
256-Color TFT screen
with backlighting
GPSMAP 396 Pilot’s Guide
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