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TRUSTED PROTECTION PLANS, EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE.

Invest In Your Gear and Peace Of Mind!

Accidents happen where life happens. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failure, and more.

Repair or Replacement

Repair or Replacement

If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.

Accidental Damage

Accidental Damage

Protect your product from drops, spills, and more.

Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!

Malfunction Protection

Malfunction Protection

When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.

Zero Deductible

Zero Deductible

We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.

Customer-Focused Support

Customer-Focused Support

Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.

Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for purchase Internationally or in U.S. Territories.

Garmin GPSMAP 79sc Specifications

General

General

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  • Display resolution

    240 x 400 pixels

  • Display type

    Transflective, 65K color TFT

  • Water rating

    IPX7

  • MIL-STD-810

    Yes (Thermal, shock, water); bare unit only

  • High-sensitivity receiver

    Yes

  • Interface

    High speed microUSB and NMEA 0183 compatible

  • Memory/History

    8 GB (user space varies based on included mapping on sc version)

Maps & Memory

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  • Preloaded maps

    Yes

  • Ability to add maps

    Yes

  • Automatic routing for outdoor activities

    Yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads) (turn by turn routing on roads)

  • Map segments

    15000

  • Includes detailed hydrographic features

    Yes (downloadable from Garmin Express) (coastlines, lake/river shorelines, wetlands and perennial and seasonal streams)

  • Includes searchable points of interests

    Yes (downloadable from Garmin Express) (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites)

  • Displays

    Yes (downloadable from Garmin Express) national, state and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas

  • External memory storage

    Yes (32 GB max microSD card, not included)

  • Waypoints/favorites/locations

    10000

  • Tracks

    250

  • Track log

    20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities

  • Routes

    250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing

  • Rinex logging

    Yes

Sensors

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  • GPS

    Yes

  • GLONASS

    Yes

  • Galileo

    Yes

  • QZSS

    Yes

  • Compass

    Yes (tilt-compensated 3-axis)

  • GPS compass (while moving)

    Yes

Outdoor Recreation

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  • Point-to-point navigation

    Yes

  • Area calculation

    Yes

  • Hunt/fish calendar

    Yes

  • Geocaching-friendly

    Yes (Paperless)

  • Custom maps compatible

    Yes

  • Picture viewer

    Yes

Battery

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  • Battery

    2x AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended

  • Battery life

    Up to 19 hours

  • Battery Info

    Required, not included

  • Battery Material

    -

  • Battery Type

    AA

  • Battery Quantity

    2

Physical

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  • Display size

    1.5 x 2.5" (3.8 x 6.3cm) (W x H)
    3" (7.6cm) (Diag)

  • Dimensions

    2.67 x 6.85 x 1.67" (6.77 x 17.40 x 4.23cm)

  • Weight

    9.95 oz (282g) with batteries

  • UPC Code

    753759284534

About Garmin GPSMAP 79sc

Cast Off Confidently
Stay on course, and track more adventures with these rugged, floating handhelds.

Built for life on the boat.

Rugged Handheld
This handheld is water-resistant (IPX7) with a high-resolution color display you can read in the sun. The glass is even scratch-resistant and fogproof.

Designed to Float
If rough waters come and the handheld goes overboard, don't worry. This device floats.

Battery Life
User-replaceable AA batteries (not included) provide up to 19 hours of battery life in GPS tracking mode.

Exactly what you need to navigate.

Accurate Tracking
With support for multiple satellite constellations - such as GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS and SBAS - you'll get accurate, reliable tracking and positioning around the world.

Increased Memory
More memory than previous models means you can save and track 10,000 waypoints, 250 routes and 300 fitness activity files.

Built-In Compass
The 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass shows your heading - even while the boat is standing still.

Garmin GPSMAP 79sc Features

  • It's water-resistant, it floats, and it's fogproof, so it belongs on the water - just like you
  • This thing can remember up to 10,000 waypoints and more, so you don't have to
  • It's nice to have reliable positioning when you're out on the water
  • The built-in compass will point you in the right direction
  • Get the best of Garmin and Navionics data with BlueChart g3 coastal charts
  • Stay out longer with up to 19 hours of battery life in GPS mode

Key Features

  • It's water-resistant, it floats, and it's fogproof, so it belongs on the water - just like you
  • This thing can remember up to 10,000 waypoints and more, so you don't have to
  • It's nice to have reliable positioning when you're out on the water
  • The built-in compass will point you in the right direction
  • Get the best of Garmin and Navionics data with BlueChart g3 coastal charts
  • Stay out longer with up to 19 hours of battery life in GPS mode

What's in the box:

  • Garmin GPSMAP 79sc Handheld GPS and Satellite Communicator with Preloaded Maps
  • Lanyard
  • USB Cable
  • Documentation
  • (2x AA Batteries Not Included)
  • Garmin 1 Year Limited Warranty