Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx Expandable Color Hand Held GPS Receiver

NOTE: This listing is for the Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx (Color eXpandable). For other configurations and models, see below.

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The Garmin GPSMAP 60Cx has all the features of the GPSMAP 60C, with two important differences. It uses a new SiRFstarIII high-sensitivity GPS receiver, which gives you GPS coverage even under dense foliage and in deep canyons. The GPSMAP 60Cx also does away with internal memory. It comes with a 64MB microSD flash memory card, so you can use multiple cards for navigation, or order a larger card to fit a bigger map segment in your unit. You can use the included USB cable to load your maps from your PC.

GPSMAP 60Cx Features:

• New high-sensitivity WAAS-capable GPS receiver by SiRF
• Built-in quad-helix receiving antenna with remote antenna capability
• Unit dimensions: 2.4" W x 6.1" H x 1.3" D
• Display: 1.5" W x 2.2" H, 2.6"-diagonal, 256-color, transflective TFT (160 x 240 pixels)
• Weight: 7.5 ounces with batteries (not included)
• microSD card slot allows for storage of optional MapSource detail (64 MB microSD included)
• LED backlit display and keypad
• Battery life: up to 30 hours using two AA alkaline batteries
• Includes a built-in Americas autoroute basemap with automatic routing capabilities, including highways, exits, and tide data (U.S. only)
• Internal memory is preloaded with a marine point database
• 1,000 user waypoints with name and graphic symbol; 50 reversible routes
• Position formats include Lat/Lon, UTM, Loran TDs, Maidenhead, MGRS, user grid, and more
• Audible alarms for anchor drag, arrival, off-course, proximity waypoint, and clock
• Large-numbers option for easy viewing; dual-position display mode
• Trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more
• Navigation instructions can be shared with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots using NMEA protocols through the dedicated serial port.
• 10,000-point automatic track log; 20 saved tracks (500 points each) let you retrace your path in both directions
• Built-in celestial tables for sun and moon calculations and the best times to fish and hunt
• Compatible with most MapSource products including BlueChart, City Navigator, U.S. TOPO 24K, U.S. TOPO, and Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots
• Water resistant: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards

Package Includes:

• GPSMAP 60Cx unit
• 64 MB microSD card
• Belt clip
• USB interface cable
• MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager CD
• Lanyard
• Owner's Manual
• Quick-Start Guide

GPSMAP 60Cx Specifications

Navigation features

• Waypoint/icons: 1000 with name and graphic symbol, 10 nearest (automatic), 10 proximity
• Routes: 50 reversible routes with up to 250 points each, plus MOB and TracBack modes®
• Tracks: 10K point automatic track log; 20 saved tracks 500 points each let you retrace your path in both directions
• Trip computer: Current speeed, average speed, resettable max. speed, trip timer and trip distance
• Alarms: Anchor drag, approach and arrival, off-course, proximity waypoint, shallow water and deep water
• Tables: Built-in celestial tables for best times to fish and hunt, sun and moon rise, set and location
• Map datums: More than 100 plus user datum
• Position format: Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, Maidenhead, MGRS, Loran TDs and other grids, including user UTM grid only

GPS Performance

• Receiver: 12 channel SiRFstar III - high-sensitivity GPS receiver (WAAS-enabled) continously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites to compute and update your position
  
  
• Acquisition times:
  • Warm: < 1 sec
  • Cold: <38 sec
  • AutoLocate: <45
• Update rate: 1/second, continuous
• GPS accuracy:
  • Position: <10 meters, typical
  • Velocity: .05 meter/sec steady state
• DGPS (WAAS) accuracy:
  • Position: <5 meters, typical
  • Velocity: .05 meter/sec steady state
• Protocol messages: NMEA 0183 output protocol
• Antenna: Built-in quad helix receiving antenna, with external antenna connection (MCX)

Moving map features

• Basemap: Detailed routable basemap with cities, highways, interstates, exit info, rivers lakes; preloaded with worldwide cities
• Uploadable maps: Accepts downloaded or plug-in microSD map detail from a variety of optional MapSource media (64 MB microSD card included)
• Electronic Compass feature: (GPSMAP 60CSx only)
• Accuracy: +/- 2 degrees with proper calibration (typical); +/-5 degrees extreme northern and southern latitudes
• Altimeter feature: (GPSMAP 60CSx only)
• Resolution: 1 foot
• Range: -2,000 to 30,000 feet
• Elevation computer: Current elevation, resettable minimum and maximum elevation, ascent/descent rate, total ascent/descent, average and maximum ascent/descent rate
• Pressure: Local pressure (mbar/inches HG)

Power

• Source: Two "AA" batteries (not included)
• Battery Life: 18 hours, typical; up to 30 with battery saving

Physical

• Size: 2.4W x 6.1H x 1.3D inches
• Weight: 7.5 oz. (213 g) est.
• Display: 1.5 x 2.2 inches (38.1mm x 56mm) 256-color transflective TFT (160 x 240 pixels) (160 x 240 pixels)
• Case: Waterproof to IPX-7 standards
• Temp. range: 5ºF to 158ºF (-15ºC to 70ºC)