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Garmin 506 Chartplotter Series features comparison
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GPSMAP 526/526S
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GPSMAP 536/536S
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GPSMAP 546/546S
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Unit dimensions, WxHxD:
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5.9" x 6.4" x 2.9"
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5.9" x 6.4" x 2.9"
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5.9" x 6.4" x 2.9"
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Display size, WxH:
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3.0" x 4.0", 5.0" diagonal
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3.0" x 4.0", 5.0" diagonal
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3.0" x 4.0", 5.0" diagonal
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Display resolution, WxH:
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480 x 640 pixels
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480 x 640 pixels
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480 x 640 pixels
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Display type:
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VGA display
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VGA display
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VGA display
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Weight:
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less than 1.75 lb (0.8 kg)
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less than 1.75 lb (0.8 kg)
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less than 1.75 lb (0.8 kg)
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Battery:
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-
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-
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-
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Battery life:
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-
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-
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-
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Waterproof:
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yes (IPX7)
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yes (IPX7)
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yes (IPX7)
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High-sensitivity receiver:
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Antenna:
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internal
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internal
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internal
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NMEA input/output:
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NMEA 0183 compatible and NMEA 2000 certified
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NMEA 0183 compatible and NMEA 2000 certified
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NMEA 0183 compatible and NMEA 2000 certified
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Basemap:
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Preloaded street maps:
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-
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yes (inland maps)
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yes (coastal maps)
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Ability to add maps:
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Built-in memory:
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none (cannot load maps to internal memory)
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none (cannot load maps to internal memory)
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none (cannot load maps to internal memory)
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Accepts data cards:
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SD card slot
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SD card slot
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SD card slot
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Waypoints/favorites/locations:
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3,000
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3,000
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3,000
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Routes:
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100
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100
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100
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Track log:
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10,000 points; 50 saved tracks
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10,000 points; 50 saved tracks
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10,000 points; 50 saved tracks
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Garmin radar compatible:
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-
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-
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-
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Garmin sonar compatible:
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yes
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yes
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yes
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CANet compatible:
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-
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-
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-
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Garmin Marine Network compatible:
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-
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-
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-
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Supports AIS (tracks target ships' position):
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Touchscreen:
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-
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-
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-
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Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio):
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Audible alarms:
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Tide tables:
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Hunt/fish calendar:
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-
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-
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-
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Sun and moon information:
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yes
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yes
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yes
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3-D map view:
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yes (with optional BlueChart g2 Vision card)
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yes (with optional BlueChart g2 Vision card)
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yes (with optional BlueChart g2 Vision card)
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Auto Guidance:
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yes (with optional BlueChart g2 Vision card)
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yes (with optional BlueChart g2 Vision card)
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yes (with optional BlueChart g2 Vision card)
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Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads):
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-
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-
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-
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XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. & Canada compatible:
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yes
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yes
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yes
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Voice prompts:
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-
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-
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-
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Remote control:
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-
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-
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-
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Headphone jack/audio line-out:
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-
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-
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-
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Audio/video input/output:
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-
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-
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-
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Portable:
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-
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-
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-
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Automotive/motorcycle-friendly:
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-
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-
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-
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