Garmin GPSMAP 178C Sounder Fish Finder GPS

Lake Fishing In Color

Garmin GPSMAP 178C Sounder is recommended by Garmin for Lake fishing. It has a built-in worldwide map and can accept Garmin map upgrades. A wide choice of versions are available with external antenna, internal antenna, single frequency, dual frequency, and no transducer. The various product numbers or product descriptions should be noted when making price comparisons online.

Relevant Product Numbers
010-00340-00 External Antenna, Single Freq. Transducer
010-00340-02 External Antenna, Dual Freq. Transducer
010-00340-04 External Antenna, No Transducer
010-00340-01 Internal Antenna, Single Freq. Transducer
010-00340-03 Internal Antenna, Dual Freq. Transducer
010-00340-05 Internal Antenna, No Transducer

DisplayThe 256 color display measures 3.2 inches wide by 3.2 inches high. The resolution is 320 x 320 pixels. A backlight is included for a night fishing and boating.

Fish FinderWith the dual frequency transducer install, transmission frequency is 50 and 200 kHz. A power output of 500 W RMS and 4000 W peak to peak will be generated, with a resulting maximum depth of 1500 feet.

Fish Finder Features
The single frequency package transmits at 200 kHz with a 20° cone angle. Power output is 400 W RMS and 3200 W peak to peak with a maximum depth of 900 feet. Note that some units will be sold without a transducer and the fish-finder-GPS price needs to be taken into consideration accordingly.

This unit has audible alarms. It has dual frequency capabilities. View both sonar and GPS on the split screen. Indicates hard and soft bottom structure. Takes depth measurements of underwater targets.

GPS Receiver
The GPS uses a 12 channel parallel receiver and is WAAS capable. The GPS is accurate to 49 feet and the accuracy improves with dynamic WAAS GPS signals to 10 feet

Memory
Accepts Garmin data cards to upgrade maps.

Built In Maps
A base map is built in.

GPS Features
Set up to 3000 waypoints and 50 routes.

Installation
10 to 35 V DC power source is required. Power usage is approximately 8 W maximum at 13.8 V DC. The size of the unit is 4.9 inches high by 6.3 inches wide by 3.7 inches deep. It weighs 1 pound 3.5 ounces. The enclosure is waterproof to IPX7.

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Prices Updated: Thursday 02-02-2012

	Garmin GPSMAP 178C Sounder / Chartplotter with Internal Antenna	Price: $477.29
Garmin GPSMAP 178C Sounder / Chartplotter with Internal Antenna TigerGPS Site Review Notes: Flat rate shipping $6.95 Free shipping over $250.00 Trackable & fully insured to 50 US states No sales tax outside New York State
	Garmin GPSMAP 178C Sounder / Chartplotter with External Antenna	Price: $494.04
Garmin GPSMAP 178C Sounder / Chartplotter with External Antenna TigerGPS Site Review Notes: Flat rate shipping $6.95 Free shipping over $250.00 Trackable & fully insured to 50 US states No sales tax outside New York State
	Garmin GPSMAP 178C Sounder GPS Receiver 4.5 CSTN Passive Matrix Color LCD 12 Channels Warm Start 15 Seconds	Price: $644.99
The GPSMAP 178C Sounder GPS Receiver is a new generation fully integrated chartplotter and powerful sonar, offering the same brilliant sunlight readable color LCD, powerful features, and simple interface, all in a compact, value priced console... Buy.com Site Review Notes: Budget delivery takes a week or two Item ships in a day or two Checkout confusing with too many advertisements Navigational electronics items sometimes displayed as out of stock
	Garmin GPSMAP 178C Sounder	Price: $749.99
Garmin GPSMAP 178C Sounder is one of many products in the LandBigFish.com fishing tackle and outdoors store. LandBigFish Site Review Notes: Order fulfillment 1-8 days after receiving order Standard shipping methods at discretion of LandBigFish.com Sales tax in Ohio only Fishing site with solid marine navigation section and well worth visiting by anglers and boaters Note: Many articles and fishing events posted

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