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Automotive/Mobile

Garmin offers a broad range of automotive navigation products, as well as a variety of products and applications designed for the mobile GPS market. Garmin believes that its products are known for their value, high performance, ease of use, innovation, and ergonomics. The table below includes a sampling of the primary automotive and mobile products and applications that Garmin currently offers to consumers around the world.

nüvi®
(34 models) The nüvi is Garmin’s popular personal navigation device (PND). All nüvi models combine a full-featured GPS navigator (with built-in maps) with Garmin’s uniquely simple user interface. Different nüvi models and optional add-ons offer a plethora of additional feature sets, including a wide screen display, integrated traffic receiver for traffic avoidance (including some models with lifetime traffic updates), bundled lifetime map updates, spoken street names, voice activated navigation, speed limit indication, lane assist with PhotoReal junction views - thousands of high quality photos of actual upcoming junctions, 3-D building view, Bluetooth® hands-free capability, built-in maps of Europe, and the ability to add custom points of interest and a custom GPS voice. Bluetooth enabled models are compatible with Garmin Mechanic and ecoRoute™ HD, which provide engine monitoring, sensor and gauge data, fuel efficiency and engine diagnostics. In January 2013 Garmin announced the 2013 line of nüvis. New to the 2013 line are, among other features, Garmin Real Directions™ which guides drivers by telling them to turn at recognizable landmarks, buildings, stop signs and traffic lights, and Active Lane Guidance which features voice prompts and visual lane animation. In addition, the 2013 line of nüvis feature an all new design and larger screens that range from 4.3 to 7 inches. In fiscal years 2012, 2011 and 2010, the nüvi class of products represented approximately 43%, 48%, and 54% of Garmin’s total consolidated revenues, respectively.

fleet™ 590 In January 2013, Garmin announced the fleet 590, which is Garmin’s first portable and connected fleet management GPS that combines the necessities of fleet management with the simplicity of Garmin navigation. The fleet 590 delivers an integrated tracking and dispatch fleet system for business owners and their drivers.

zumo®
(4 models) Motorcycle-specific navigators with features including a glove-friendly touch screen with high bright sunlight-readable display, motorcycle mount, vibration-tested design, and Bluetooth wireless technology. A microSD™ (secure digital) card slot allows riders to share their favorite places and rides with fellow zumo riders. The zumo 660LM and 665LM feature 3-D building view, lane assist with junction view, a digital fuel gauge and lifetime map updates. The 665LM includes an antenna for XM Satellite Radio®, XM NavWeather® and XM NavTraffic® (subscription is required for XM content). In June 2012 Garmin announced the zumo 350LM, which is light-weight, includes lifetime map updates and transmits guidance information via compatible Bluetooth headsets/helmets.

dezl™
(4 models) Navigators designed exclusively for the over-the road trucking industry. The dezl features a large display, a built-in loudspeaker, and offers a number of additional user-friendly features including truck-specific points of interest (POIs), hours, fuel and mileage logging, truck speed limits and advanced navigation and route planning and calculation with Garmin’s nüRoute™ technology. In August 2012 Garmin announced the dezl 760LMT which is Garmin’s first trucking navigator with a seven-inch display and a new Active Lane Guidance feature that helps trucks navigate intersections and exits. The dezl 760LMT also includes lifetime map and traffic updates, and has the ability to receive real-time information, such as fuel prices, traffic camera images and weather through Smartphone Link.

StreetPilot®
For Windows® Phone
Application This smartphone application is designed specifically for Windows phones, and provides users turn-by-turn, voice-prompted directions and other popular Garmin navigation features.

Streetpilot Onboard
Application This application is designed specifically for Apple iPhone and iPad devices, and it turns such devices into a premium GPS navigator with turn-by-turn, voice-prompted directions that speaks street names and automatically calculates a new route if the user gets off track.

Smartphone Link Allows any Bluetooth enabled 2012 or 2013 Garmin nüvi and an Android smartphone to communicate and share data. Among other functionalities, the application lets nüvi users add live services, such as traffic information, traffic camera images, weather and fuel prices to their navigation device, utilizing the smartphones mobile data plan. Smartphone Link is available at no cost in the Android Market and includes several free live services as well as premium content available through subscriptions.

NAVIGON
MobileNavigator The NAVIGON MobileNavigator application transforms a user’s iPhone into a mobile navigation device, and provides useful information such as route distance, time of arrival, motorway services, gas stations, speed limits and border crossings.

NAVIGON
for
Windows Phone 7 With NAVIGON for Windows Phone 7, users can turn their Windows mobile phones into a mobile navigation device with features such as text-to-speech spoken turn-by-turn navigation instructions, Reality View Pro junction information and depictions, and Lane Assist Pro.

NAVIGON
MobileNavigator
Android With NAVIGON MobileNavigator Android, users can turn their Android mobile phones into a mobile navigation device with features such as text-to-speech spoken turn-by-turn navigation directions, Reality View Pro junction information and depictions, Lane Assist Pro, and live real-time weather and traffic information.

Outdoor

The table below includes a sampling of the outdoor products that Garmin currently offers to consumers around the world.

Dakota®
(2 models) The Dakota series is Garmin’s entry level series of handheld GPS navigators with built-in mapping. The Dakota 10 is a rugged, palm-sized navigator that offers a touchscreen display, high-sensitivity GPS, and a built-in worldwide basemap. The Dakota 20 adds a barometric altimeter, 3-axis electronic compass, and a microSD™ card slot for optional customized maps. The 20 model also allows a user to share waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other compatible Dakota, Foretrex®, Oregon® and Colorado® users.


Oregon®
(8 models) In January 2013, Garmin announced the all new Oregon 600/600t and 650/650t, which offer a rugged, sunlight-readable, touchscreen along with a built-in basemap with shaded relief, a high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, 3-axis electronic compass, microSD™ card slot, picture viewer and more. The high-end Oregon 650 and 650t models each come with a built-in 8 megapixel autofocus digital camera, and each photo taken by these devices is automatically geotagged with the location of where it was taken, allowing the user to navigate back to that exact spot in the future.

Rino®
(4 models) Handheld two-way Family Radio Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) radios that integrate two-way voice communications with GPS navigation. Features include patented “peer-to-peer position reporting” so you can transmit your location to another Rino radio. The Rino 120 offers an FRS/GMRS radio plus GPS navigator with an internal basemap and MapSource compatibility for street-level mapping. The Rino 610 is an entry level 1-watt FRS/GMRS radio handheld GPS radio is powered by four AA batteries and comes pre-loaded with a worldwide basemap. The Rino 650 and 655t 5-watt FRS/GMRS radios have a communication range of up to 20 miles and have evolved to include a 2.6” glove-friendly touchscreen and include features such as a barometric altimeter, 3-axis tilt compensated compass and NOAA weather radio.

fenix™ In July 2012 Garmin announced the fenix, which is Garmin’s first GPS wrist watch for outdoorsmen, such as mountaineers, hikers, cyclists, hunters and backpackers. The fenix provides comprehensive navigation and tracking functionalities, as well as trip information, such as heading, elevation and weather changes.

Montana™
(3 models) The Montana features a ruggedized design with multiple mounting and battery options, dual-orientation and screen layout options and support for a wide range of Garmin cartography. It has a barometric altimeter for elevation profiling and ability to profile the route ahead using an included worldwide elevation model. The included 3-axis compass gives it a heading while standing still or when not held level. Montana 600 is the base model and features a 4-inch color touchscreen dual orientation display and supports multiple mapping options like BirdsEye Satellite Imagery, BlueChart® g2 and TOPO U.S. 24K. Montana has key features for the outdoors such as a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass and barometric altimeter. Montana 650 adds a 5 megapixel camera, and Montana 650t adds preloaded TOPO U.S. 100K maps.

eTrex®
(4 models) Evolving from one of the world’s most reliable and popular handhelds,in 2011 this entry level option was given enhanced ergonomics, an improved interface, paperless geocaching and in certain models, a 65k color screen with expanded mapping capabilities. These additions, along with up to 25 hours of battery life, make the eTrex more versatile and user-friendly, while maintaining its durability.

GPSMAP®62
(5 models) Rugged outdoor handheld devices for hunters, hikers, geocachers and outdoors enthusiasts. The basic GPSMAP 62 includes a built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief. The GPSMAP 62s adds a 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass and wireless connectivity for sharing routes, tracks, waypoints and geocaches between other compatible Garmin handhelds. The GPSMAP 62s also includes a barometric altimeter that tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint the precise altitude. In addition to these features, the GPSMAP 62st includes preloaded 100K topographic maps for the entire United States (or preloaded 50K topographic mapping of Canada for the Canadian version). The GPSMAP 62stc features a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass, a barometric altimeter, 5 megapixel autofocus camera with photo navigation, preloaded TOPO U.S. 100K maps and supports custom maps and BirdsEye™ Satellite imagery (subscription required). The GPSMAP 62sc features a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass, a barometric altimeter, a 5 megapixel autofocus camera with photo navigation, and support for Custom Maps and BirdsEye™ Satellite imagery (subscription required).

Approach®
(5 models) The Approach G5 is a waterproof, touchscreen, handheld GPS for golfers that features over 19,500 preloaded golf course maps. Approach G5 uses a high-sensitivity GPS receiver to measure individual shot distances and show the exact yardage to fairways, hazards and greens. A statistic-tracking feature allows users to track and analyze their golf statistics. The Approach G6 is a sleek, slim glove-friendly device weighing just over three ounces that comes preloaded with over 29,500 worldwide courses. The Approach G3 is a smaller, lighter version of the G5, yet still offers over 19,500 preloaded courses. The Approach S1 and S3 are wearable golf watches that display precise yardages to the front, back and middle of greens. The Approach S3 comes preloaded with over 29,500 courses, has a touchscreen and includes manual pin positioning, which allows users to tap and drag the flag on the green for precise yardage to the flag.

Astro®
(1 model) High sensitivity GPS-enabled dog tracking system. The Astro 320 is designed to pinpoint up to ten dogs’ positions at one time through all-weather collars and a handheld system. The system also provides a Dog Tracker page and a Covey Countertm to assist the hunter. It is loaded with many of the features of our outdoor devices including: barometric altimeter, electronic compass, microSD slot, area calculator and a waterproof exterior. , The Astro 320 is fully compatible with Garmin’s DC 20, DC 30, and DC 40 dog tracking collars and accessories. In addition to the pre-installed basemap, the Astro 320 can be loaded with 100k or 24k Topo maps or photorealistic BirdsEye™ Satellite Imagery (annual subscription required). The Astro 320 has 1.7 gigabytes of on-board memory available for loading maps, and a microSD slot for pre-loaded cards.

Alpha™ 100/TT™10 Alpha combines proven Garmin GPS dog tracking technology with Tri-Tronics® electronic dog training. The integrated handheld system allows users to track and train their dogs in the field from a range of up to 9 miles, delivering their exact position as often as every 2.5 seconds. A single Alpha 100 can track up to 20 dogs or fellow hunters when using either additional Alpha 100 handhelds or TT 10 track and train dog devices.

Bark Limiter™ In January 2013, Garmin announced the Bark Limiter, which is an intuitive electronic bark correction device that was designed by Garmin using proven Tri-Tronics; dog training technology. Bark Limiter uses accelerometer-based bark identification to distinguish between barking and other vocalizations.

Delta™ In January 2013, Garmin announced the Delta series of training collars for dogs. Using proven Tri-Tronics technology, the Delta remote training device includes an easy-to-read LCD screen, intuitive, 3-button front controller, separate side buttons for level adjustment and dog selection. Delta can also remember an individual dog’s training settings and is optimized to work on all dog breeds and coat lengths.

GTU™ 10 GPS Tracker A GPS locator that combines a web-based tracking service with GPS technology so the user can keep track his or her children, pets and property by monitoring the device’s location through either Garmin’s secure website using any computer or with the free Garmin Tracker™ app.

OpenCaching App Allows users to participate in geocaching by hiding, finding, logging and sharing cache information from their smartphone.

Fitness

The table below includes a sampling of the fitness products and applications that Garmin currently offers to consumers around the world.

Forerunner®
(7 models) Compact, lightweight training assistants for athletes with integrated GPS sensor that provide time, speed, distance, pace and other data. Some models also offer a heart rate monitoring function and heart-rate based calorie computation. All models allow runners to upload their data to Garmin Connect™, where they can store, analyze and share their workout data. The Forerunner 610 is Garmin’s flag ship running watch. It has a touch-screen and includes Virtual Racer™, which allows runners to race against their previous best times, using data stored on the watch. In August 2012, Garmin announced the Forerunner 10, which is an entry level watch for runners, joggers and walkers of all levels. The Forerunner 10 provides users the most essential data – time, distance and pace – while also identifying their personal records along the way. The Forerunner 310XT model, which was designed specifically for triathletes, is water-resistant to 50m and tracks biking and running data (and optional heart rate data). The Forerunner 910XT is the latest model that was designed specifically for triathletes and it is an all-in-one GPS-enabled device that provides detailed swim metrics and tracks distance, speed/pace, elevation and heart rate for running and cycling. Designed for both open water and pool swimming, Forerunner 910XT is water resistant to 50 meters and offers extensive swim metrics, including swim distance, stroke identification, stroke count and pool lengths.

Edge®
(5 models) Integrated personal training systems designed for cyclists. The Edge 200 measures speed, distance, time, calories burned, climb and descent, altitude and more. The Edge 500 is geared toward performance-driven cyclists and tracks the cyclist’s distance, speed, location and elevation with high sensitivity GPS, and also tracks the cyclist’s heart rate with an optional heart rate monitor (sold separately). The Edge 800 added a touchscreen interface to the Edge family of products. In January 2013, Garmin announced the Edge 810 and 510, which are Garmin’s first dedicated cycling devices with real-time connectivity that combine the most popular features of the Edge 800 and 500 while adding advanced connected features through a smartphone, such as live tracking, social media sharing and real-time weather updates.

Garmin Swim™ In June 2012, Garmin announced Garmin Swim, which is a watch that is designed for swimming pool use and allows users to track stroke type, stroke count, distance, pace and lengths. Users can also upload their swim data to Garmin Connect, where they can store, analyze and share the data.

Garmin Fit™ Application Garmin’s first fitness app that lets users track metrics such as speed, pace, distance, time, calories, and with optional Garmin accessories displays heart rate and cadence. Garmin Fit also maps and automatically uploads workouts to Garmin’s Garmin Connect, which is Garmin’s website where users can track their workout data.

Garmin Connect
Mobile Application Garmin Connect Mobile turns a user’s Garmin Edge 510 or 810 cycling computer into a connected device capable of sharing the user’s activities as they happen and wirelessly uploading them to Garmin Connect, where the user can store, analyze and share them. The app also provides real-time weather data and allows users to wirelessly download courses to use on their rides.

Marine

Garmin’s marine products include handhelds, network products and multifunction displays, fixed-mount GPS/chartplotter products, instruments, fishfinders, radar, autopilots, VHF radios, marine watches, marine networking products, and sounder products. The table below includes a sampling of some of the marine products that Garmin currently offers to consumers.

Marine Chartplotters and Networking Products

GPSMAP® 7000 series
(4 models) The GPSMAP 7000 series of large format touchscreen multi-function displays include Garmin’s G Motion technology, which delivers ultra-smooth map panning and zooming with virtually seamless graphical updating in all dimensions. The 7000 series chartplotters also feature a low-level backlight display and a backlit keypad for use in low-light conditions without compromising vision. The GPSMAP 7x15 series offers a large 15-inch diagonal XGA (1024 x 768 pixel) sunlight readable touchscreen display, and is offered in two models – the GPSMAP 7015 with an enhanced worldwide satellite imagery basemap; and the GPSMAP 7215, which comes pre-loaded with highly detailed U.S. coastal charts and Explorer Charts for the Bahamas. Mariners can also opt for the same XGA resolution in a 12-inch diagonal screen configuration with the GPSMAP 7012 and GPSMAP 7212 models, which offer a worldwide basemap and coastal charts respectively. All models are compatible with an optional wireless remote and a wireless mouse for additional flexibility and also offer expanded “plug-and-play” access to onboard sensors, with NMEA 2000 and Garmin Marine Network connectivity (the Garmin Marine Network is a system that combines GPS, radar, XM WX Satellite Weather, sonar, and other data).

GPSMAP 6000 series
(4 models) Like the 7000 series, the 6000 series key multi-function models also offer Garmin’s G Motion technology and the features to improve visibility in low-light conditions. The GPSMAP 6x12 series features a traditional soft-key interface with an alphanumeric keypad and a 12-inch diagonal XGA (1024 x 768 pixel) sunlight readable display. Within this family, Garmin offers the GPSMAP 6012 with an enhanced worldwide satellite imagery basemap; and the GPSMAP 6212 with highly detailed U.S. coastal charts and Explorer Charts for the Bahamas preloaded. For a smaller display, the GPSMAP 6x08 series offers an 8-inch VGA (640 x 480) sunlight readable display with a soft-key interface. The models in the GPSMAP 6000 series are all compatible with an optional wireless remote and also offer expanded “plug-and-play” access to onboard sensors, with NMEA 2000 and Garmin Marine Network connectivity.

GPSMAP 5200 series/
5000 series
(6 models) These touch-screen multifunction displays for the Garmin Marine Network (a system that combines GPS, radar, XM WX Satellite Weather, sonar, and other data) offer ease of use and video-quality resolution and color. The 5212 (which offers a 12-inch diagonal display) and the 5208 (which offers an 8-inch diagonal display) come pre-loaded with detailed U.S. coastal charts, including Explorer Charts, and are compatible with Garmin’s BlueChart® g2 Vision™ charts (sold separately) which offer high-resolution satellite imagery, 3-D map perspective, aerial reference photos, and auto guidance. The 5215 and 5015 offer 15-inch diagonal sunlight-readable touchscreen displays.

GPSMAP 4000 series/
4200 series (6 models) These key multifunctional displays for the Garmin Marine Network offer ease of use and video-quality resolution and color. The 4212 (which offers a 12-inch diagonal display) and 4208 (which offers an 8-inch diagonal display) come pre-loaded with detailed U.S. coastal charts, including Explorer Charts, and are compatible with Garmin’s BlueChart® g2 Vision™ charts (sold separately) which offer high-resolution satellite imagery, 3-D map perspective, aerial reference photos, and auto guidance. The 4210 and 4010 feature 10.4-inch diagonal sunlight- readable displays.

GPSMAP 6x0and 7x0 series
(6 models) The 6x0 series chartplotters offer a WVGA touchscreen display and provide navigational support for both marine mode and automotive mode (when loaded with optional City Navigator® NT road maps for North America). The 7x0 models, which offer a 7-inch diagonal display, are touchscreen controlled stand-alone marine chartplotters offering radar capability and built-in sonar.

GPSMAP 500 and 700
Series (8 models) In November 2012, Garmin announced the new GPSMAP 500 and 700 series. The GPSMAP 741 and 721 are 7 inch WVGA multi-touch chartplotters with internal high sensitivity 10Hz GPS/GLONASS receivers, pitch-to-zoom capability, preloaded mapping (the 741 is preloaded with US coastal and lake mapping, and the 721 is preloaded with a worldwide basemap), media integration and autopilot, radar support, and NMEA 2000 and wireless connectivity. The GPSMAP 741xs and 721xs include HD-ID sonar with CHIRP capability. The GPSMAP 547 and 527 are 5 inch chartplotters with internal high sensitivity 10Hz GPS/GLONASS receivers and preloaded mapping (the 547 is preloaded with US coastal and lake mapping, and the 527 is preloaded with a worldwide basemap). The GPSMAP 547xs and 527xs include HD-ID sonar with CHIRP capability.

GPSMAP 5x6 and 5x1
series (11models) Building upon the success of the GPSMAP 400 and 500 series, the new chartplotters in the GPSMAP 5x6 and 5x1 series come standard with an internal high-sensitivity GPS receiver that allows for faster acquisition times and better satellite tracking so that boaters are able to acquire and maintain a GPS fix more easily. In addition, these units boast an improved, high-speed digital design that will increase map drawing and panning speeds. The sounder (“s”) version of each model comes with a powerful dual-frequency transducer that clearly illustrates depth contours, fish targets and structures in either fresh or salt water. Many of the new models in this series are also NMEA 2000 certified and can interface with Garmin’s full lineup of NMEA 2000 marine sensors and autopilots, as well as many other third-party sensors.

GPSMAP 4x1
series (4 models) With a 4-inch QVGA sunlight-readable display, the GPSMAP 4x1 series was designed for the boater who wants high performance in a small package. These units feature a high-sensitivity GPS receiver and faster processors, and are offered with the same cartography configuration as the GPSMAP 5x1 series. Likewise, the GPSMAP 4x1s series is also available with a built-in sonar with a 500-watt RMS dual-frequency transducer for offshore use and a 400-watt RMS with a dual beam transducer for inland use. For satellite weather and radio data, the GPSMAP 441 and 421 are also compatible with the GXM 51 receiver.

echoMap™
Chartplotter/fishfinder
combo series (2 models) In November 2012, Garmin announced the echoMap 50s and 70s, which are chartplotter/fishfinder combinations with a 5 inch display, 10 Hz GPS/GLONASS and HD-ID sonar.

GSD 22, 24
and 26 These “black-box” sounders interface with Garmin display units and chartplotters and enhance their utility by providing the depth sounder and fish finder functions in a remote mounted package.

GMS 10 The GMS 10 Network Port Expander is the "nerve center" of the Garmin Marine Network. This 100-Mbit switch is designed to support the connection of multiple sensors to the Garmin Marine Network.

Other Marine Products

GMI™ 10 The GMI 10 is a NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 compliant instrument that displays data from multiple remote sensors on one screen. Mariners can use the GMI 10 to display instrument data such as depth, speed through the water, water temperature, fuel flow rate, engine data, fuel level, wind direction and more, depending upon what sensors are connected.

GPSMAP 78sc
Marine-friendly GPS handheld featuring a new contemporary industrial design with rubber side grips. The GPSMAP 78sc includes high-end features such as a 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, wireless data transfer between compatible units and preloaded cartography for the coastal United States.

VHF Marine Radios
(4 models) This series of marine radios offers differing feature sets for the radio needs of all types of mariners. The VHF 100 is an entry-level, NMEA 0183 compatible VHF marine radio. The VHF 200 is NMEA 2000 compatible. The next step up is the VHF 300, which is designed for 35+ foot boats and is NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 compatible and offers multi-station support. Also designed for 35+ foot boats, the VHF 300 AIS is NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 compatible, offers multi-station support, and monitors all AIS channels at the same time.

Marine
Autopilot Systems
(7 models) The GHP 12 is a full-featured marine autopilot designed for 20- to 70-foot sailboats with linear-actuated steering systems, and for powerboats with both solenoid-driven and cable-actuated steering systems, as well as those with third party hydraulic pumps. The GHP 10 autopilot is also for powerboats and comes with Garmin’s patented Shadow Drive™ technology, which automatically disengages the autopilot if the helm is turned, allowing the helmsman to maneuver the boat. This autopilot automatically re-engages when a steady course is held by the helmsman. The TR-1 Gold Marine Autopilot offers remote steering and speed control to operators of small gasoline outboard motor boats up to 20 horsepower. Finally, the GHP 10V Autopilot System for Volvo Penta IPS and Sterndrive Joystick Systems is approved for use with boats that have an integrated Volvo Penta IPS steering and propulsion system and features Garmin’s Shadow Drive™ technology, a patented capability that automatically disengages the autopilot if the helm is turned, allowing for quick and safe manual maneuvers without manually disengaging the autopilot. In February 2012, Garmin announced the GHP™ 20 Steer-by-Wire Autopilot that is certified for VIPER (Viking Independent Programmable Electro-hydraulic Rudder) steering systems on VIKING yachts. Garmin also announced in February 2012 the GHP 20 Steer-by-Wire Autopilot that is certified for all Teleflex Marine Optimus Electronic Power Steering (EPS) systems. In September 2012, Garmin announced the GHP 20 Autopilot with SmartPump for boats with hydraulic steering.

Standalone Fishfinders
(7 models) Garmin offers 7 different standalone fishfinder options spanning various price points. The latest addition to Garmin’s fishfinder lineup is the echo™ fishfinder series, a line of standalone fishfinders that all offer an updated look and new Garmin HD-ID™ target tracking technology. The echo™ line ranges in price points from models with grayscale displays to the highest-end echo 550C, which features a video-quality 640x480 pixel 5-inch VGA screen, a powerful 500-watt sonar transmitter, and offers fish arch display and bottom tracking as deep as 1,900 feet.

Radar
(9 models) Garmin offers both radomes and open array radar products with compatibility to any network-compatible Garmin chartplotter so that the chartplotter can double as the radar screen. The GMR™ 18 is a digital radome product with a 4 kilowatt radar with 36 nm range that is 0.45 m in diameter and comes with an antenna with 5.0° beamwidth. The GMR 404 and 406 open array radar scanners provide even greater clarity and a 72 nautical mile range. The GMR 18 HD and GMR 24 HD radomes feature digital signal processing providing sharper radar imagery and improved target separation. The newest generation of open-array digital radar scanners are the GMR™ 1204/1206 xHD, the GMR 604/606 xHD and the GMR 404/406 xHD models, which transmit with 12, 6 and 4 kilowatts of power respectively. All six of these open-array scanners have a maximum effective range of 72 nautical miles.

quatix™ On January 17, 2013 Garmin announced the quatix, which is Garmin’s first GPS watch designed for mariners, both power and sail. The quatix combines pivotal marine features and provides both navigation and sailing capabilities while integrating Garmin’s GPS technology and interface.
BlueChart® Mobile
Application In February 2012, Garmin announced the BlueChart Mobile application for Apple iPad and iPhone devices. The application provides mariners the features and BlueChart data included on our Garmin chartplotters on their iPad or iPhone devices.

Nexus MarineProducts In September 2012, Garmin acquired Nexus Marine AB (now known as Garmin Stockholm AB), a leading supplier of instrumentation for the sailing and yachting market. Nexus designs and manufactures sailing instrumentation systems, and it also supplies binoculars, accessories and Silva branded marine compasses.

Aviation

Garmin’s aviation product line includes GPS-enabled navigation, VHF communications transmitters/receivers, multi-function displays, electronic flight instrumentation systems (EFIS), automatic flight control systems, traffic advisory systems and traffic collision avoidance systems, terrain awareness and warning systems, instrument landing system (ILS) receivers, surveillance products, audio panels, cockpit datalink systems and more.

Garmin’s aviation products are sold in both new aircraft/helicopters and the retrofit market where existing aircraft/helicopters are fitted with the latest electronics from Garmin’s broad product line.

Garmin offers its range of avionics to leading General Aviation aircraft manufacturers such as the Cessna Aircraft Company, Cirrus Aircraft, Diamond Aircraft Industries, Embraer, Piper Aircraft, Inc., DAHER- SOCATA and Quest Aircraft through the installation of the G1000 integrated flight deck as original equipment aboard new aircraft. This system integrates attitude, heading, air data, navigation, communication, engine monitoring, autopilot, and other aircraft functions into a single cohesive system which interfaces with the flight crew using a set of large, bright TFT displays. Garmin has expanded the G1000 certifications to the helicopter market with the G1000H, a version of the G1000 specifically designed for helicopters. Garmin has also announced its next generation integrated flight deck systems, the G2000, G3000 and G5000, which have been selected by aircraft manufacturers such as Cessna Aircraft Company, Bombardier, and Honda Aircraft Corporation.

Handheld and portable aviation products:

aera® series
(6 models) Combines the latest aviation portable with a full-featured automotive GPS, allowing pilots to transition between aviation to automotive mode with one touch. Featuring a 4.3-inch QVGA wide-format display with touchscreen interface, all aera models come with preloaded automotive maps, a built-in terrain/obstacles aviation database, patented Panel Page instrument display, and other features. When in aviation mode, pilots see colorful icons that use intuitive pictures and labels to indicate their function. As Garmin’s flagship portable aviation product, the aera 796 incorporates the popular features of the GPSMAP® 696, while also adding new capabilities such as a touchscreen user interface, pilot-selectable screen orientation and 3D Vision. The aera 796 also takes the pilot one step closer to a paperless cockpit with a digital document viewer, scratch pad and pre-loaded geo-referenced AeroNav IFR and VFR enroute charts. The aera 795 has the same features as the aera 796 except does not include XM radio and weather.

GPSMAP 695/696 The GPSMAP 696 offers a bright 7-inch screen, preloaded detailed electronic charts, preloaded airways and IFR map mode. The GPSMAP 696 has a receiver for XM radio and XM WX Satellite Weather (U.S. customers only) that gives next generation radar (NEXRAD), aviation routine weather reports (METARs), terminal aerodrome forecasts (TAFs), temporary flight restrictions (TFRs), lightning, winds aloft, turbulence forecasts, and several other important weather products (XM subscription required). The GPSMAP 695 has the same features except for XM radio and weather.

Garmin Pilot™ Garmin Pilot is a premium flight planning, flight plan filing, and pre-flight weather application for display on iOS devices, including the Apple iPad and iPhone, and Andoid-based mobile devices. It provides instant access to comprehensive U.S. and Canada weather data — including NEXRAD radar, visible and infrared cloud imagery, METARs, TAFs, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, PIREPs, NOTAMs, winds and temperature aloft, PIREPs, TFRs and lightning data — as it becomes available

SafeNav™ Powered
by Garmin™ Garmin and I.D. Systems, Inc., a leading provider of wireless asset management technology, together provide SafeNav™ Powered by Garmin™, an on-vehicle, GPS-based navigation and alert system designed to provide airport vehicle operators with real-time situational awareness, with the goal of avoiding accidental runway incursions.

GDL® 39 In July 2012, Garmin announced the GDL 39, which combines a dual-link ADS-B receiver and Garmin GPS receiver into a single unit that streams ADS-B datalink traffic and subscription-free weather to select Garmin portable aviation products.

Integrated avionics systems:

G5000™ The G5000 is the first touchscreen-controlled integrated glass avionics suite designed for FAR Part 25 business jets. The G5000, which is scalable for use in a wide range of two-crew aircraft, from light jets to super-midsize and larger models, is designed specifically for crew-flown turbine aircraft and combines a dual multi-sensor flight management system (FMS), touchscreen vehicle management units, and multi-pane cockpit displays. These widescreen displays with touchscreen controls give pilots more useful information at their fingertips than ever before, such as worldwide weather, Garmin’s synthetic vision technology (SVT™), aircraft synoptics, and electronic flight charts.

G3000™ The G3000, which is designed for use in FAR Part 23 turbine aircraft, is the first touchscreen-controlled integrated flightdeck for light turbine aircraft. It features extra-wide 14.1-inch displays with split-screen MFD viewing functionality and PFD terrain simulation in 3-D perspective with SVT™ Synthetic Vision Technology. The G3000 includes a stability augmentation function called Garmin’s Electronic Stability and Protection (Garmin ESP) system. This electronic monitoring and correction technology works to assist the pilot in maintaining the aircraft in a safe, flight-stable condition, helping in certain situations to prevent the onset of stalls and spins, steep spirals or other loss-of-control conditions should the pilot become distracted, disoriented or incapacitated during flight. Garmin ESP is offered as an option on select G3000 and G1000-equipped aircraft.

G2000® The G2000 is Garmin’s premium glass flight deck for piston aircraft, bringing a touchscreen user interface, graphical flight synoptics, enhanced situational awareness and more to the cockpit. As with the G3000 and G5000, the G2000 utilizes the GTC™ 570 vehicle management system, a 5.7-inch diagonal touchscreen controller that uses a desktop-like menu interface with intuitive icons. The GTC 570 allows for full control for radio management, audio management, flight management, weather systems management, synoptics, and other vehicle systems. The touchscreen also enhances ease of use through functions like “back” and “home” that let pilots quickly retrace their steps or return to the home screen. The GTC 570 vehicle management system uses patent pending, infrared touchscreen technology, audio and visual feedback, and animation to help pilots know exactly how the system is responding to their input.

G1000® The G1000 integrates navigation, communication, attitude, weather, terrain, traffic, surveillance and engine information on large high-resolution color displays. The G1000 offers general aviation airplane manufacturers an easy-to-install solution for flight displays and provides the aircraft owner the benefits of a state-of-the-art avionics system which relies on modern technologies such as solid state components and bright, sunlight-readable TFT displays.

G1000H® The G1000H is an all-glass avionics system designed specifically for the VFR Part 27 helicopter market. The G1000H provides important flight data, flight instrumentation, navigation, communication, weather, terrain, traffic, identification, and diagnostics and maintenance computer, and presents it digitally to the pilot on large, high-resolution displays.

G600 The G600 brings the style and function of an all-glass integrated avionics suite to the retrofit market for FAR Part 23 Class I, II or III aircraft. The G600 incorporates two individual displays, a PFD and MFD, in a customized package specifically designed for easy retrofit installation. The G600 is designed to communicate and integrate with Garmin’s WAAS enabled panel mount products, and provides essential information such as attitude, air data, weather, terrain and traffic. Garmin has received the FAA’s Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certification (AML STC) for the G600, which will simplify certification for over 600 different aircraft models. The FAA has approved a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) package for Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) certification of the G600 installed in select aircraft. The STC package is available for G600 installations on the Cessna 441 Conquest II with an ARC 1000 autopilot, which enables Conquest II operators to fly RVSM flight profiles from Flight Level 290 to the aircraft’s maximum operating altitude. This allows Conquest II pilots to gain fuel savings, lower their carbon footprint, increase range and give them the flexibility to fly above bad weather. In October 2012, Garmin announced new features and additional compatibilities for the G600 and G500. With the latest software and the new GAD 43e adapter, the G600 and G500 can display and control such data as altitude preselect and vertical speed, DME distance, analog radar altitude, and analog nav data.

G500 Designed specifically for FAR Part 23 Class I/Class II aircraft (single and twin engine aircraft under 6,000 lbs.), the G500 is an affordable, dual-screen electronic flight display that works with a pilot’s separate Garmin avionics stack to provide a fully TSO’d “glass cockpit” retrofit option.

G500H An all-glass avionics system designed specifically for the VFR Part 27 helicopter market. The G500H contains dual 6.5-inch LCD screens, mounted side-by-side in a single bezel, which puts Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multi-Function Display (MFD) capabilities right in front the helicopter pilot. The G500H has been optimized for rotorcraft and offers features like helicopter synthetic vision technology (HSVT™), helicopter-specific databases with over 7,000 heliports and nearly 30,000 additional low-altitude obstacles, XM WX Satellite Weather with NEXRAD, and the ability to display video from a forward looking infrared (FLIR) camera or other video sources.

G5000H® In February 2012, Garmin announced the G5000H, which is an integrated flight deck specifically designed for twin turbine, medium lift helicopters. The G5000H combines widescreen displays with touchscreen controls.

G900X™ An all-glass integrated avionics system specifically designed for kitplane builders of the Lancair and Van’s RV-series aircraft. The G900X is a fully-customizable glass cockpit for installation in experimental/kitbuilt and light sport aircraft. The G900X offers a customizable PFD/MFD combination that features one, two or three all-glass displays; magnetometer; ADAHRS (combined air data and AHRS unit) and engine monitoring.

GDU 370/375 Multifunction displays for the light sport retrofit and experimental aircraft markets.

Panel-mount aviation products:

GNS 400W Series
(3 models) The GNS 430W is the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) successor to Garmin’s popular GNS 430, which was the world’s first ‘‘all-in-one’’ IFR certified GPS navigation receiver/traditional VHF navigation receiver/instrument landing systems receiver and VHF communication transmitter/receiver. Features available in different 400 series models include 4-color map graphics, GPS, communication and navigation capabilities. Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS) is an option for the GNS 430W/530W series navigators. When added to the GNS 430W/530W, helicopter pilots receive graphical and audible alerts of potential terrain and obstacle conflicts along the flight path.

GTN 650 and 750 The GTN 650 and 750 are the successors to the GNS 430W and 530W. The GTN 650 and GTN 750 feature newer capabilities for GPS/NAV/COM systems like touchscreen operation, graphical flight planning with victor airways and high-altitude jet routes, remote transponder, remote audio control (750 series only), SafeTaxi® and electronic chart capabilities (750 series only).

GTS™ TAS and
TCAS I Systems The GTS 800 series of traffic avoidance products combines active and passive surveillance data to pinpoint specific traffic threats. The systems use Garmin’s patent-pending CLEAR CAS™ technology and correlate automatic dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS-B) with radar targets. The GTS 800 TAS is a lower-cost system, offering 40 watts of transmit power and a range of up to 12 nautical miles. The GTS 820 TAS delivers 250 watts of transmit power and up to 40 nautical miles of interrogation range. The GTS 850 TCAS I satisfies all TCAS I collision avoidance criteria for higher-capability turboprops and jets. It features the same 250 watt performance as the GTS 820, and also meets the FAA’s TCAS I certification criteria.

GTS 8000 In October 2012, Garmin announced the GTS 8000 Traffic alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II)/Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS II) for transport category aircraft. The GTS 8000 meets the most recent TCAS II/ACAS II standardization requirements, including Change 7.1 compliance.

GI-102A & 106A Course deviation indicators (CDIs). The GI-106A is a course deviation indicator that displays rectilinear needle movements indicating where an aircraft is located relative to a VOR radial, GPS course, or instrument landing system signal, and contains integral GPS, NAV and VLOC mode annunciators.

GMA
(5 models) The GMA 340 is a TSO’d audio panel with six-place stereo intercom and independent pilot/co-pilot communications capabilities. The GMA 240 is a versatile, non-TSO’d audio panel designed for experimental and light sport aircraft. The GMA 350 and GMA 350H audio panels are designed for fixed wing and rotorcraft, respectively, and they have features like voice recognition, 3D spatial audio processing, advanced auto squelch, and ambient noise based volume adjustment.

GTX™ 330 & 330ES FAA-certified Mode S transponders with data link capability, including local air traffic information at FAA radar sites equipped with Traffic Information Service (TIS). With IFR-certified ES, or Extended Squitter, versions of the GTX 330, Garmin provides an affordable pathway to ADS-B compliance for the Next Generation airspace system. Using precise GPS-referenced positioning information, the extended squitter technology enables transponders to automatically transmit traffic surveillance data such as aircraft flight ID, position, altitude, velocity, climb/descent, and heading information.

GTX 327 & 328 FAA-certified transponders which transmit altitude or flight identification to air traffic control radar systems or other aircraft’s air traffic avoidance devices and feature solid-state construction for longer life. The GTX 327 offers a digital display with timing functions. The 328 is designed exclusively for Europe and satisfies the European requirement for a Mode S solution that meets the reduced certification requirements for the VFR Mode S mandate.

GTX 3000 In October 2012, Garmin announced the GTX 3000, a new remote-mount, Mode-S transponder designed to accommodate the environmental and operational demands of transport category aircraft. The GTX 3000 meets the requirements for TCAS II/ACAS II compatibility and also meets the latest standards for full ADS-B-“Out” compliance.

GDL® 90 The GDL 90 was the first airborne Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) product certified by the FAA to TSO C145A standards. The GDL 90 combines GPS satellite navigation with datalink communications to deliver interactive traffic and hazard surveillance.

GDL 88 In January 2013, Garmin announced that it has received FAA Technical Standard Order authorization and Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate approval for the GDL series, the industry’s first dual-link ADS-B solution for certified aircraft. With this certification, the GDL is approved for installation on most Part 23 fixed-wing aircraft. The GDL 88 provides an ADS-B rule-compliant solution for aircraft operating in the United States and below 18,000 feet.

GDL 69 and 69A The GDL 69 offers the ability to provide real-time weather information to the aircraft which can be displayed on one of several panel-mounted devices, such as the GNS 430W, GNS 530W, GTN 650, GTN 750, GMX200, G500, G500H, G600, as well as fully integrated G1000/G2000/G3000/G5000 systems. The GDL 69 and GDL 69A receive real-time weather information broadcast by the XM WX Satellite radio system. In addition, the GDL 69A expands the utility of the system by providing CD quality audio provided by XM Satellite Radio (separate subscriptions for weather data and audio required).

GSR 56 The GSR 56 provides pilots with access to on-demand global weather information, text/voice communications and near real-time position tracking through the Iridium satellite network (subscription required). In addition to the many on-demand satellite weather features, the GSR 56 offers a worldwide tracking solution that continuously monitors an aircraft’s status enroute.

GMX 200™ A large (6.5-inch) sunlight-readable, high-resolution, multi-function display.

SL 30 and SL 40 The SL30 is a compact VHF navigation and communications unit that combines a 760-channel VHF communications radio with 200-channel glideslope and localizer receivers. The SL40 is a 760-channel VHF communications radio only. Both the SL30 and SL40 feature 10 watt communications transmitters.

GNC and GTR series In January 2013, Garmin announced the GNC and GTR series of VHF COM and NAV/COM radios, which will replace the SL 30 and SL 40 models. The GTR and GNC series are more powerful than their SL-series predecessors with versions available with 10- or 16-watt transmit power, allowing for increased range. The GTR 225 includes 10 watts of transmit power and 25 kHz frequency spacing. The GTR 225A adds 8.33 kHz frequency spacing. The GTR 225B includes 8.33 kHz spacing and 16-watt transmit power. The GNC 255A includes 10 watts of transmit power and the GNC 255B includes 16 watts of transmit power. Both GNC models include 8.33 kHz spacing.

GWX™ 68 The GWX 68 is an all-in-one antenna/receiver/transmitter that brings real-time weather to Garmin’s multi-function displays and Integrated Avionics Systems.

GWX 70 In July 2012, Garmin announced the GWX 70, which is a new solid-state weather radar that brings advanced Doppler-enabled features to general aviation aircraft.

   







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