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GPS 73 Handheld GPS Navigator by Garmin | Electronics & Navigation at West Marine
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Garmin GPS 73 is a great product for boaters, anglers, and anyone else who needs a reliable GPS. It is easy to set up and use, with many features such as speed changes, and the digits are large enough to see from the helm. However, some users have experienced difficulty with the alarm features and the product is not always available.
GPS 73 Handheld GPS Navigator by Garmin | Electronics & Navigation at West Marine. An easy-to-use handheld GPS receiver for runabouts, sailboats or other small watercraft without a chartplotter. Great backup GPS for the boat: GPS 73 is also a great emergency navigation backup for all vessels. It has an intuitive user interface with dedicated backl…
GPS 73 Handheld GPS Navigator by Garmin | Electronics & Navigation at West Marine. An easy-to-use handheld GPS receiver for runabouts, sailboats or other small watercraft without a chartplotter. Great backup GPS for the boat: GPS 73 is also a great emergency navigation backup for all vessels. It has an intuitive user interface with dedicated backlit buttons for easy operation, with a high-contrast display thats easy to read in all lighting conditions. It features SailAssist, including useful sailing functions like virtual starting line, heading line, countdown timers and tack assist. Networks via NMEA 0183: GPS 73 is NMEA 0183 compatible. To transfer data to your device, it easily connects to your computer via USB cable or sends speed and position data to devices such as a chartplotter, computer, autopilot or radar, using the Power/Data Cable (sold separately). High Sensitivity Receiver: GPS 73s high-sensitivity GPS receiver quickly locks onto GPS signals and tracks your location even in challenging locations, such as deep canyons or under heavy tree cover. Mark important waypoints like a hot fishing spot or a lobster pot. You can mark and store your favorite locations (1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks) and easily navigate back to them. Sail-Specific Feature Set: SailAssist helps you sail more effectively with heading line and tack assist. Tack assist lets you know when to tack based on whether your boat is getting headed or lifted compared to the boat's optimal tacking angle. For those who like to race, theres virtual starting line and countdown timer to make sure you cross the starting line at the right time. Use on land or water - it floats! Specifications Display Type: Four-level grayscale LCD Display Size: 1 3/8"W x 2 1/8"H (2 5/8" diagonal) Screen Resolution: 128 x 160 pixels Dimensions: 2 5/8"W x 6"H x 1 3/16"D Weight: 7.2oz. with AA batteries Battery: Two AA batteries (sold separately) Batttery Life: over 18 hours Included Equipment: GPS 73, Lanyard, Quick start manual Waterproof Rating: IPX7 and it floats High-Sensitivity Receiver: Yes NMEA Interface: Serial (NMEA 0183) and USB Whats in the Box GPS 73 Lanyard Quick start manual Owners Manual
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Garmin GPS 73 is a great product for boaters, anglers, and anyone else who needs a reliable GPS. It is easy to set up and use, with many features such as speed changes, and the digits are large enough to see from the helm. However, some users have experienced difficulty with the alarm features and the product is not always available.
Pros
- Easy to set up and use
- Large, easy-to-read digits
- Rugged unit
- Accurate measurements
Cons
- Alarm volume not audible
- Slow response during field work
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Description
GPS 73 Handheld GPS Navigator by Garmin | Electronics & Navigation at West Marine. An easy-to-use handheld GPS receiver for runabouts, sailboats or other small watercraft without a chartplotter. Great backup GPS for the boat: GPS 73 is also a great emergency navigation backup for all vessels. It has an intuitive user interface with dedicated backlit buttons for easy operation, with a high-contrast display thats easy to read in all lighting conditions. It features SailAssist, including useful sailing functions like virtual starting line, heading line, countdown timers and tack assist. Networks via NMEA 0183: GPS 73 is NMEA 0183 compatible. To transfer data to your device, it easily connects to your computer via USB cable or sends speed and position data to devices such as a chartplotter, computer, autopilot or radar, using the Power/Data Cable (sold separately). High Sensitivity Receiver: GPS 73s high-sensitivity GPS receiver quickly locks onto GPS signals and tracks your location even in challenging locations, such as deep canyons or under heavy tree cover. Mark important waypoints like a hot fishing spot or a lobster pot. You can mark and store your favorite locations (1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks) and easily navigate back to them. Sail-Specific Feature Set: SailAssist helps you sail more effectively with heading line and tack assist. Tack assist lets you know when to tack based on whether your boat is getting headed or lifted compared to the boat's optimal tacking angle. For those who like to race, theres virtual starting line and countdown timer to make sure you cross the starting line at the right time. Use on land or water - it floats! Specifications Display Type: Four-level grayscale LCD Display Size: 1 3/8"W x 2 1/8"H (2 5/8" diagonal) Screen Resolution: 128 x 160 pixels Dimensions: 2 5/8"W x 6"H x 1 3/16"D Weight: 7.2oz. with AA batteries Battery: Two AA batteries (sold separately) Batttery Life: over 18 hours Included Equipment: GPS 73, Lanyard, Quick start manual Waterproof Rating: IPX7 and it floats High-Sensitivity Receiver: Yes NMEA Interface: Serial (NMEA 0183) and USB Whats in the Box GPS 73 Lanyard Quick start manual Owners Manual
Specifications
| Additional Features | SailAssist, virtual starting line, heading line, countdown timers, tack assist |
| Battery life | over 18 hours |
| Brand | Garmin |
| Compatibility | NMEA 0183 compatible devices |
| Connectivity | Serial |
| Display | Four-level grayscale LCD |
| Display Resolution | 128 x 160 pixels |
| Display Size | 1 3/8"W x 2 1/8"H |
| Ease of Use | intuitive user interface with dedicated backlit buttons |
| Features | high-sensitivity GPS receiver, floats, IPX7 waterproof rating, 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks storage |
| on | Handheld |
| Length | 6"H x 1 3/16"D |
| Model | GPS 73 |
| Navigation | GPS navigation with speed and position data output |
| Power Source | Two AA batteries |
| Screen Resolution | 128 x 160 pixels |
| Sensors | GPS receiver |
| Size | 2 5/8"W x 6"H x 1 3/16"D |
| Storage | 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks |
| Sturdiness | IPX7 waterproof rating and floats |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Type | Handheld GPS Navigator |
| Voice Guidance | No |
| Voice Navigation | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 and floats |
| Water resistance | IPX7 and floats |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Waypoints | 1,000 |
| Fi Connectivity | No |