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Introduction
Capabilities
The GPS 16 offers a host of powerful capabilities for
enhanced performance and accuracy:
• Performance—
WAAS enabled, 12-channel GPS
receiver tracks and uses up to 12 satellites for fast,
accurate positioning.
• Ease of Use—
Once installed, unit will automati-
cally transmit navigation data.
• Convenience—
May be remotely mounted in an
out-of-the-way location. Receiver status information
can be displayed directly on a chartplotter or PC.
• GPS Accuracy
Position: < 15 meters, 95% (typical)*
Velocity: .1 knot RMS steady state
• DGPS (USCG) Accuracy
Position: 3-5 meters, 95% (typical)
Velocity: .1 knot RMS steady state
• DGPS (WAAS) Accuracy
Position: < 3 meters, 95% (typical)
Velocity: .1 knot RMS steady state
• Acquisition Times**
Reacquisition: Less than 2 seconds
Warm: Approximately 15 seconds
Cold: Approximately 45 seconds
AutoLocate: Approximately 5 minutes
Skysearch: Approximately 5 minutes
* Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S.
Department of Defense imposed Selective Availability Program.
** Warm = all data known; Cold = position, time and almanac
known; AutoLocate = almanac known, position and time unknown;
Skysearch = no data known.
Capabilities &
Package Contents
Package Contents
Your GARMIN GPS 16
package includes:
• GPS 16 unit with 17 ft. (5 m)
Power/Data Cable
If any parts are missing
or damaged, please contact
your GARMIN dealer
immediately.
Technical Specifi cations for the
GPS 16 may be downloaded
from the GARMIN web site at
www.garmin.com/support
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