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Dolphin Maritime Software Ltd.

GARMIN GPS Receivers

 

We supply and recommend the GARMIN range of GPS receivers. GARMIN receivers are reliable, compact and give very good performance at a reasonable price. We can supply all models in the Garmin range together with a range of accessories to fit the receiver into your vessel or vehicle and to connect the receivers to both PC and PSION computers.

 

THE GARMIN GPS II PLUS (Order Code GPS00002)

A high powered switchable handheld. The GPS II PLUS features a 12 parallel channel receiver for quick satellite acquisition and enhanced reception even in dense foliage and is designed for any over-the-road journey or offroad adventure.

This compact GPS features a state-of-the-art two-way screen display for vertical or horizontal orientation which makes it easier to go from your vehicle to the hiking trail. With an external antenna for impressive reception, the GPS II PLUS also boast dedicated zoom keys, waypoint symbols, diagonal panning, auto start/stop trip timer, and average and maximum speed recordings. Just four AA batteries will provide up to 22 hours of accurate and precise navigation.

Now the same pinpoint guidance used by pilots the world over is conveniently available to adventurers,regardless of their transportation means : 4x4, ATV, bicycle, motorcycle, snowmobile, boat or on foot.

THE GPS II PLUS offers the following features :-

  • Powerful PhaseTrac12, twelve parallel channel receiver,tracks and uses up to twelve satellites for fast, accurate positioning.
  • Versatile screen switches from horizontal to vertical orientation (and back again) with the press of a button.
  • User-friendly rocker keypad with diagonal movement, and sophisticated FTN LCD display with easy-to-read black pixel characters, full-featured moving map plotting and backlighting.
  • Adaptable navigation page with either compass or highway steering guidance,and user-selectable data fields.
  • User-selectable waypoint symbols enhance map display information.
  • Patented TrackBack feature lets you quickly navigate your track log back home without manually storing waypoints.
  • Trip odometer, average and maximum speed, and auto start/stop trip timer.
  • Dedicated keys for zooming map display from 0.2 to 320 miles.
  • Rugged construction with locking rubber battery cover.
  • Optional mounting bracket and remote antenna.

 

 

THE GARMIN GPS 31 (Order Code GPS00001)

Plug into the accuracy and performance of GPS navigation with the new GARMIN TracPac GPS 31. Designed to interface with any NMEA 0183 radar, plotter or fishfinder the GPS 31 is an intergrated antenna/GPS engine that provides accurate GPS position, speed and heading information to any compatable device, so you can get the most out of the equipment you already have on board. NMEA connections means it can interface with all our software designed to use GPS. Packed in the low-profile, waterproof housing, the GPS 31 runs on 10-32 volts DC and uses just one watt of power under typical conditions. The GPS 31 weighs less that eight ounces and mounts on any standard 1" x 14 antenna mount.

 

 

 THE GARMIN GPS 76 (Order Code GPS00011)

The GPS 76 is designed to provide precise GPS positioning using correction data obtained from the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). This unit features a built-in quad helix antenna for superior reception and can provide position accuracy to less than three meters when receiving WAAS corrections.

The GPS 76 provides 1 megabyte of internal user memory to be used for storing downloaded Points of Interest data. This 1 megabyte of storage area is preloaded from the factory with world-wide cities (populations greater than 200,000) and nautical navigation aids such as lights, buoys, sound signals and day beacons, and is perfect for downloading points of interest detail from Garmin's line of MapSource® CD-ROMs. The GPS 76 is also preloaded with tide data for the United States (unit is only compatible with USA tidal stations).

An extra-large display measuring 1.6"W x 2.2"H gives users a clear view of information, while a waterproof case means the GPS 76 will keep working well even if it's been submerged in water. Even more amazing, this unit will actually float if accidentally dropped in the water.

 

THE GARMIN GPS eTREX (Order Code GPS00003)

Truly a small wonder, the eTrex takes the best features of a 12 parallel channel GPS receiver and put them into a six ounce package that is only four inches high and two inches wide. The result is a unit that will literally fit in the palm of your hand.

Besides its small size, mariners and outdoorsmen will likely notice the sleek design of the eTrex. All buttons are located on either side of the unit, allowing for simple, one-handed operation that won't obstruct your view of the display. In fact, the eTrex features only five operator buttons for the ultimate in user-friendly design. Thanks to its bright yellow case, the eTrex will be hard to misplace and easy to find in any boat or backpack. The eTrex is completely waterproof so it can take an accidental splash or dunk in the water and still continue to perform.

Inside the eTrex, you will find the proven performance of a 12 parallel channel GPS receiver that will run for 22 hours on just two AA batteries. The eTrex will store up to 500 user waypoints with graphic icons and boasts Garmin's exclusive TracBack® feature that will reverse your track log and help you navigate your way back home. In addition, the eTrex uses animated graphics that will help you identify your marked waypoints quickly and easily.

DIMENSIONS GARMIN eTREX

  • Size: 4.4"H x 2.0"W x 1.2"D (11.2 x 5.1 x 3.0 cm)
  • Weight: 5.3 ounces (150 g) with batteries

ACQUISITION TIMES

  • Warm: approx. 15 seconds
  • Cold: approx. 45 seconds
  • AutoLocate®: approx. 5 minutes

INTERFACES

  • RS232 with NMEA 0183
  • RTCM 104 DGPS data format
  • Proprietary Garmin®

 

GARMIN GPS ACCESSORIES

Garmin GPS II Plus Mounting Bracket (Order Code GPSA00004)
For mounting the Garmin GPS II Plus onto a Boat Chart Table or Car Dashboard.

Garmin GPS II External Aerial (Order Code GPSA00005)
GA26 low profile remote antenna with 2 metre cable and magnetic and suction mountings.

Garmin GPS to Psion Series 5/3/3a/3c data cable (Order Code GPSA00006)
Connects a Garmin GPS to the Psion Series 5 and Series 3/3a/3c computers (Psiwin link cable required).

Garmin GPS to PC data cable (Order Code GPSA00007)
Connects a Garmin GPS to the serial port of an IBM PC or compatible computer.

Garmin GPS to Psion Series 5/3/3a/3c data cable with Cigarette Lighter Power Adaptor (Order Code GPSA00008)
Connects a Garmin GPS to the Psion Series 5 and Series 3/3a/3c computers and provides power to the GPS. (Cannot be used without power. Psiwin Cable required).

Garmin GPS to PC data cable with Cigarette Lighter Power Adaptor (Order Code GPSA00009)

 

 

(Please contact us (opens in a new window) for details of further Garmin Accessories and Cables for other makes of GPS.)

 

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