Garmin GPSMAP 545s[Jul. 21, 2008 4:24:43]
5â Full VGA, Color Chartplotter/Sounder with XM Audio and Weather Capability!
If you have a boat that is between 17-25 feet, and you want an all-in-one GPS/Fishfinder the Garmin GPSMAP 545s is the perfect unit for you. Not only is the 545s a chartplotter and a 500/1,000 watt fishfinder, it can also accept the optional GXM-31 antenna for real time weather and audio from XM. The 545s has an ultra-bright color 5â diagonal VGA display that boasts 640 x 480 resolution. The 545sâs display will also automatically dim for easy readability in changing light conditions. The GPS 545s comes with a built-in GPS antenna to accurately show your position on Garminâs latest G2 chart detail and built-in satellite imagery for coastal United States, Alaska, Hawaii and the Bahamas. The Garmin G2 information will include coastlines, shaded depth contours, navaids, port plans, wrecks, restricted areas, tides and current information.
For even more detail the GPSMAP 545s is compatible with the optional Bluechart G2 Vision Cards. With the purchase of the G2 Vision Card, the mariner will be able to see âreal worldâ photos of ports, harbors, marinas, waterways, navigational landmarks and other points of interest. The G2 Vision card also enables the mariner to view 3D perspectives above and below the waterline. Another new feature that Garmin has unveiled with the 545s is called Auto Guidance technology. This feature helps the user navigate with the best possible route.
The GPSMAP 545s features a dual-frequency, 500 or 1,000 watt sounder. Included with the 545s is a transom mount transducer with depth and temp capability. With the transom mount transducer; the GPSMAP 545s can give you depth readings to 1,500 feet. Other features of the 545s include A-Scope for real time fish detection, 2X, 4X and bottom lock zoom, and Garminâs new Auto Gain technology which enhances target visibility and simplifies the operation. If you are interested in a 1kW Setup please call us at 1-800-477-2611 for your options.
The GPSMAP 545s also features audible alarms for anchor drag, arrival to a waypoint or destination, 10 proximity waypoints, off-course, and clock as well as low battery voltage. The Garmin 545s also has loads of memory for waypoints and tracks; storing up to 3,000 waypoints with name and graphical symbol and 10,000 track log points with room to save 15 tracks with 750 points each. If you want to save routes, the 545s can store 50 of them all reversible with up to 300 per route.
When connected with a DSC capable VHF radio, the GPSMAP 545s can graphically display the positioning data received from the radio. Other features include built in tide and celestial data, back up of user data on a data card, and a Housing that is waterproof to IPX-7 standards.
One-Year Warranty. Unit dimensions 6.3âW x 5.9âH x 2.9âD