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Garmin GPSMAP172C Colour with external antenna   GPSMAP 172C features   320 x 320-pixel, 256-color CSTN screen with adjustable CCFL backlight 3.2" W x 3.2" H (4.5" diagonal) viewing area 6.3" x 4.9" x 3.7" (W x H x D) unit dimensions State-of-the-art 200 MHz processor makes data acquisition, panning, and zooming virtually instantaneous User waypoints are automatically tagged with the date and time of creation 10,000 active track points and 700 saved track points; waypoints, routes, and tracks can be stored on removable data cards and transferred to a PC or another unit Sends, receives, and displays positioning data with DSC-equipped VHF radios TracBack™ mode helps guide you back to points along a route Tracklines can be color-coded for trolling or cruising applications   Specifications   Navigation features Waypoints/icons: 3,000 waypoints with name and graphic symbol, 10 nearest (automatic), 10 proximity Routes: 50 reversible routes with up to 50 points each, plus MOB and TracBack® modes Tracks: 10,000 point automatic track log; 15 saved tracks (up to 700 track points each) let you retrace your path in both directions Trip computer: Trip odometer, stopped time, moving average, moving time, total average, total time, maximum speed, odometer Alarms: Anchor drag, arrival, off-course, proximity waypoint and clock Tables: Built-in celestial tables for sun and moon by date and position Tides: Tide data (U.S.A. only) Map datums: More than 106 with user datum Position format: Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, Maidenhead, MGRS, Loran TDs and other grids  GPS Performance  Receiver: WAAS enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites to compute and update your position Acquisition times: Warm: Approximately 15 seconds Cold: Approximately 45 seconds AutoLocate™: Approximately 5 minutes Update rate: 1/second, continuous GPS accuracy: Position: < 15 meters,(49 feet) 95% typical* Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state Dynamics: 6 g’s Interfaces: NMEA 0183 (2 inputs), RTCM 104 DGPS corrections and outputs Antenna: Internal QuadHelix; External (GA 29 remote marine mount with 30’ cable) Differential: WAAS enabled USCG, RTCM-104 (Requires the purchase of optional beacon receiver)  Plotter/Moving Map Features Basemap: Built-in Worldwide Marine basemap to 32 nm Uploadable maps: Accepts pre-programmed or user programmed Garmin data cartridges containing detailed BlueChart® marine cartography Plotting scales:5 metres to 800 nm with dedicated pushbutton zoom control  Power Source: 700 mA from 12 vDC  Physical Size: 4.9” H x 6.3” W x 3.7” D (122.5 x 157.5 x 92.5 mm) Weight: Internal Antenna configuration: 15.9 oz. (.45 Kg) External Antenna configuration: 15.6 oz. (.44 Kg) Display: 3.2" W x 3.2" H color CSTN with adjustable backlighting (320 x 320 pixels) Case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IEC 529 IPX7 standards Temperature range: 5ºF to 158ºF (-15ºC to 70ºC) User data storage: Indefinite, no memory battery required Specifications are subject to change without notice. * Depth capacity is dependent on water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions.