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Gps 90 capabilities, Introduction – Garmin GPS 90 User Manual

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Designed for easy operation, the GARMIN GPS 90 offers powerful features

that help make aviation navigation come alive in the palm of your hand.

Precision Performance

• MultiTrac-8

TM

receiver tracks and uses up to 8 satellites simultaneously for

fast, accurate positioning

• Differential-Ready for accuracy to 5 meters with optional beacon receiver

• Waterproof, dry nitrogen filled case and backlit LCD display

• Up to 20 hours of battery life on 4 AA batteries in battery saver mode

Advanced Navigating and Plotting

• Large, moving map display with Auto Zoom and SUA boundaries

• Internal Jeppesen

®

database includes detailed airport information, includ-

ing runway length, surface and lighting, airport position and elevation,
communication frequencies and fuel services. Valuable information about
VORs, NDBs and Intersections is also available. See page 17 for basic
database coverage.

• 250 user waypoints with alphanumeric names up to six characters long

• 20 routes with up to 29 legs each

• One-touch GOTO navigation

• List of nine nearest airports, SUAs, VORs, NDBs, INTs or user waypoints

GPS 90 Capabilities

Introduction

Capabilities

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