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Similar in styling and function to the GPSMAP 292C/298C Sounder, the GPSMAP 398C Sounder along with its counterpart, the GPSMAP 392C, add preloaded U.S. inland freshwater cartography to its enhanced worldwide basemap information. The preloaded inland maps offer 50-meter shoreline resolution throughout the U.S., with even more detailed 10-meter resolution on select lakes. Other details include depth contours, tide and current data, boat ramps, mile markers, hazards, marinas, campgrounds, area roads, and more. Both units accept preprogrammed data cards and are compatible with the latest BlueChart? g2 series marine cartography. The built-in 500-watt (RMS) sounder on the GPSMAP 398C features Ultrascroll for high-speed screen updates, and its Garmin CANet bus allows sounder display information to be shared with another chartplotter onboard. 256-color TFT display, 4.0"H x 3.0"W, 5.0-inch diagonal, 320 x 240 pixels CCFL backlight for display and keypad Ultra-dim backlight for nighttime operation with user programmable levels for day and night Unit dimensions: 7.1" H x 6.3" W x 3.1" D (internal antenna) Power output: 400 watts (RMS) 3200 watts (peak to peak), dual beam Depth: 900 feet (dual beam) Transom mount transducer: 80kHz (60 degree), 200kHz (20 degree), dual beam Built-in Inland maps, provides 50-meter shoreline resolution throughout the U. S., 10-meter shoreline resolution and depth contours
on select lakes, USCG light list, wrecks and obstructions, real-time tide and currents, interstates, state highways, and rural roads CANet proprietary bus allows display and control of full-feature sounder data supplied from Garmin sounder New sounder design featuring excellent shallow-water performance Ultra scroll; user adjustable Adjustable range with automatic display re-scaling of picture See-Thru technology: shows weak and strong returns simultaneously Depth Control Grain (DCG): automatically adjusts fishfinder sensitivity according to depth Power down backup of settings: customer settings are not lost when the unit is turned off Pre-loaded with over 15 user-interface languages Water temperature log and graph Round flasher display mode A-scope Whiteline Adjustable depth line 2X and 4X Automatic and manual zoom Water speed capable Odometer Adjustable keel offset Alarms for fish size, shallow water, deep water, and battery voltage Battery voltage indication Detailed fish arches
GPSMAP 398C Sounder Features:
on select lakes, USCG light list, wrecks and obstructions, real-time tide and currents, interstates, state highways, and rural roads
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Nice bang for the buck!
By Jamie
from Stonington, CT on 2/26/2007
from Stonington, CT on 2/26/2007
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, High Quality
Best Uses:
25 foot and under
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Garmin GPSMAP 398 Sounder:
Great graphics and easy interface. I did have a problem with booting of this unit after about 8 months of service but I returned (post paid) and they sent me a brand new one in about a week. I went with Garmin because i was told of there outstanding customer service and I now know this to be true. I highly recommend Garmin units for this very reason. Also the unit is easy to understand and navigate and I like the feature of the map moving around the stationary boat which a lot of other companies do not do. This a great GPSMAP and I'm sure you won't be disapointed!