Re: [Paddlewise] GPS & Electronic Charts

From: Dan Hagen <dan_at_hagen.net>
Date: Tue, 08 May 2001 06:45:23 -0700
Richard Smith wrote:

> Very interesting post... Which receiver do you recommend?

With mapping capability: Garmin GPSMAP 76 (~$310)
Without mapping capability: Garmin GPS 76 (~$200)

These have larger screens than most handheld receivers, are quite light
(less than 8 ounces with batteries--lighter than a Garmin 12), and are
reasonably compact. The specs listed on the Garmin website regarding
size and weight are misleading and/or wrong. While somewhat larger than
the Garmin 12, 12map, etc., they actually fit in most baggies, cases,
etc., that are designed for the Garmin 12 series. (I know because I have
a Garmin GPSMAP 76.)

Dan Hagen
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