CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 100
1.1 GPS 100 CAPABILITIES
The GPS 100 provides a host of powerful capabilities which were previously
unavailable or found only in much larger and more expensive systems:
· Performance: State-of-the-art MultiTrac
TM
receiver tracks up to
eight satellites while providing high receiver sensitivity, fast first fix,
and continuous navigation updates.
· Portability: Goes where you go - on land, sea, or in the air. The built-
in simulator allows you to plan your next trip or hone your navigation
skills at home or in your office.
· Navigation: Illuminated keypad and display provide the navigation
information you need at a glance. Store up to 250 alphanumeric
waypoints and 10 reversible routes. The GOTO function sets an
instantaneous course to the waypoint of your choice. The AutoStore
TM
function helps you build routes as you go. A flashing Message
Annunciator and an audible message tone keeps you fully informed
of your navigation status.
· Personalized: Configure your unit the way you like by selecting
nautical units, Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) sensitivity, keypad
and display features, map datums, and interface options.
· Low Power Consumption: Battery Saver operation, which draws
less than 250 milliamps of current, provides 14 hours of continuous
operation with six AA size alkaline batteries. The QuickFix
TM
mode
provides on demand position fixes in as little as 15 seconds and over
100 hours of battery life at four fixes per hour.
· Trip Planning: Analyze distance, time, and fuel requirements for
your trip. Compute the time of sunrise and sunset at your destination.
Calculate density altitude before you take off, and true airspeed as you
fly. Vertical navigation guides you to your cruise altitude and puts you
in the traffic pattern before landing.
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