GPS

The GARMIN GPS 396 AVIATION with XM WX Satellite Weather? features Next Generation Radar (NEXRAD), Aviation Routine Weather Reports (METARs), Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs), Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), Lightning and Winds Aloft, and several other important weather products to help pilots make informed navigational decisions. This new aviation handheld continues to reduce pilot workload by displaying Traffic Information Service (TIS) data when interfaced to the GTX 330, and can channel frequencies with the touch of a button when interfaced to the SL30 nav/comm radio. The GPSMAP 396 is also capable of receiving XM Satellite Radio 130-plus channels of music, sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming through a subscription. Once on the ground, the unit continues to provide pilots with invaluable information in a car or boat via automotive or marine navigation modes.
Features:Preloaded maps eady to use out of the box
Built-in patch antenna; MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna connection
Turn-by-turn directions
Avoid traffic tie-ups using optional GTM 10 FM TMC traffic receiver**
Text-to-speech feature delivers street and POI names, as well as addresses, so you can keep your eyes on the road
Arrange destinations to minimize trip distance real time-saver for realtors, sales forces, and errand-runners
Import custom POIs such as restaurants and safety cameras from industry-standard CSV files
Proximity-alert feature warns of upcoming custom POIs, such as safety cameras and school zones
Touch-screen and alphanumeric remote control
View the map in either a three-dimensional perspective or top-down track-up or nor
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