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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 95
1.1 CAPABILITIES
The GPS 95 provides a host of powerful capabilities which were previously
found only in much larger systems:
· Performance: MultiTrac
TM
receiver tracks and uses up to eight
satellites with high sensitivity, fast first fix, and continuous navigation
updates.
· Portability: Goes anywhere - air, sea or land. Built-in simulator for
trip planning or practicing navigation skills anywhere.
· Ease of Use: Graphic screens and intuitive guidance from the display
offer ease of operation.
· Navigation: Stores 500 alphanumeric user waypoints; 20 reversible
routes of 30 waypoints each. GOTO function sets instantaneous
course to waypoint of your choice. AutoStore
TM
function builds routes
as you go. A flashing message annunciator keeps you fully informed
of your navigation status.
· Personalized: Customize your unit by selecting distance and speed
units, Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) sensitivity, keypad and display
features, map datums, and interface options.
· Low Power Consumption: Battery Saver operation draws less than
1.5 watts; provides up to four hours of continuous operation with the
AA battery pack.
· Trip Planning: Analyze distance, time, and fuel requirements for your
trip. Compute time of sunrise/sunset at your destination. Calculate
density altitude before you take off and true airspeed as you fly.
Vertical navigation guides you to your cruising altitude and puts you in
the traffic pattern before landing.
· Alarms: An alarm clock and timer allow the GPS 95 to watch the clock
for you. Arrival and CDI alerts help you safely navigate your aircraft.
· Interfaces: Interface with PC-based moving map programs using
NMEA 0183 output, with Differential GPS (DGPS) receivers using
RTCM (SC-104 version 2.0) input, or with marine autopilots and
