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Introduction – Garmin GPSMAP 130 User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Capabilities

Designed for detailed electronic charting and simple operation, the GARMIN

GPSMAP 130 is a powerful navigation device that can help guide you in water-
ways around the world:

Precision Performance

• High-contrast LCD screen
• PhaseTrac12

TM

receiver tracks and uses up to 12 satellites simultaneously

for fast, accurate positioning

• Differential-Ready— just add the optional GBR 21 beacon receiver for better

than 10-meter accuracy

• Waterproof, dry nitrogen-filled case for use in exposed locations

Advanced Navigating and Plotting

• 250 alphanumeric waypoints with selectable icons and comments
• Built-in worldwide database usable from 4096 to 64 nm scales
• 20 reversible routes with up to 30 waypoints each
• G-chart

TM

electronic charting with inland and offshore coverage

• On-screen point-to-point distance and bearing calculations
• TracBack

TM

route feature which allows you to quickly retrace your track log to

a starting position

• Built-in simulator mode

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