GARMIN Gpsmap 6208

Suggested Maps and Software:

	Inland Lakes Comprehensive coverage of thousands of freshwater lakes throughout the continental U.S. and parts of Canada.
	BlueChart g2, g3 Vision Highly detailed offshore marine maps, plus satellite imagery, enhanced 3-D maps, Auto Guidance technology, aerial photographs and coastal roads with points of interest.
	BlueChart g2, g3 on micro SD card with adapter Detailed offshore BlueChart g2 marine maps to help you navigate — plus enhanced 3-D maps and rich detail and content. Maps are conveniently recorded on a micro SD card for the easy computer-free installation. Compatible with the most chartplotters and handhelds with an SD card slot.
	Garmin Extras Additional maps and software
	LakeVu HD Displays points of interests, including docks, designated fishing areas, campgrounds, boat ramps, marinas and bridges. Shows interstates, highways and general roads. Shows underwater features, such as riverbeds, bridges, roads, fish attractors and potential hazards. Offers Safety Shading, which lets you input and shade a minimum depth to help you avoid running aground. Many lakes with many with 1' contours throughout

Contents of the package

Features

Unleash a new level of power across your helm with the GPSMAP 6208. This premier chartplotter is the next evolution in Garmin’s series of full-featured marine products. The GPSMAP 6208 comes standard with preloaded BlueChart® g2 maps of the U.S. coast as well as video-quality resolution on an 8.4” VGA display. The GPSMAP 6208 also provides total system integration – allowing support for the addition of sonar, radar, weather and more. For additional enhanced features, you can add the optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® card.

View Detailed Graphics and Video
The GPSMAP 6208 features highly detailed BlueChart g2 marine cartography of the coastal United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and the Bahamas. And for more detail, you can easily add maps with the SD™ card slot without having to connect to a computer. The GPSMAP 6208’s high-speed processor draws maps quickly, and its simple intuitive interface makes navigating easy. To keep tabs on your engine room or other area of your boat, you can also connect a live video feed with the GPSMAP 6208’s video input and output options. The GPSMAP 6208 also comes standard with a wide range of brightness options - from sunlight-readable to low-light conditions, you can adjust the setting to match the your conditions.

Add Extras with BlueChart g2 Vision
With the optional BlueChart g2 Vision SD card, you can add a whole new dimension of exceptional features to your chartplotter.

• MarinerEye view and FishEye view provide you a 3-dimensional perspective of map information, both above and below the waterline.
• High-resolution satellite images and aerial photographs help you orient yourself in unfamiliar areas.
• Auto Guidance technology searches through all relevant charts to create a route you can actually follow — one that avoids obstacles, shallow water, buoys and other obstructions.

Connect to your network
The GPSMAP 6208 easily connects to your network - providing system integration so you can interface with additional MFDs and add remote sensors. Once connected, you can share information between the GPSMAP 6008 and other chartplotters on your boat. You can also add high-powered radar, sonar and XM satellite weather and radio to your system.

Specifications

Physical & Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:  11.5" x 7.4" x 5.9" (29.2 x 18.9 x 14.9 cm) 
Display size, WxH:  6.8" x 5.1", 8.4" diagonal (17.1 x 13 cm, 21.3 cm diagonal) 
Display resolution, WxH:  640 x 480 pixels 
Display type:  VGA display 
Weight:  11.3 lb (5.1 kg) 
Battery:  none 
Battery life:  none 
Waterproof:  yes (IPX7) 
High-sensitivity receiver:  yes 
Antenna:  external 
NMEA input/output:  NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 

Maps & Memory:
Basemap:  yes 
Preloaded maps:  yes (coastal maps) 
Ability to add maps:  yes 
Built-in memory:  none (cannot load maps to internal memory) 
Accepts data cards:  SD™ card slot (BlueChart g2 Vision cards sold separately) 
Waypoints/favorites/locations:  5,000 
Routes:  100 
Track log:  50,000 points; 50 saved tracks 

Features:
Garmin radar compatible:  yes 
Garmin sonar compatible:  yes 
Garmin Marine Network™ compatible:  yes 
Touchscreen:  no 
Supports AIS (tracks target ships' position):  yes 
Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio):  yes 
Audible alarms:  yes 
Tide tables:  yes 
Hunt/fish calendar:  no 
Sun and moon information:  yes 
3-D map view:  yes (with optional BlueChart g2 Vision card) 
Auto Guidance:  yes (with optional BlueChart g2 Vision card) 
XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. & Canada compatible:  yes 
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads):  no 
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."):  no 
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft."):  no 
Headphone jack/audio line-out:  no 
Audio/video input/output:  yes 
Portable:  no 
Automotive/motorcycle-friendly:  no 
Additional:  Interface Inputs/Outputs: 4 NMEA 0183 inputs, 2 NMEA 0183 outputs; 2 video inputs for onboard cameras, 1 PC monitor video output

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