Pre-Loaded with UK and Ireland Cartography
The GPSMAP 556 is a compact chartplotter that features a high-resolution, super-bright 5” VGA colour display along with an improved high-speed digital design for increased map drawing and panning speeds. It’s ready to go with an easy-to-use interface and a built-in, satellite-enhanced basemap preloaded with marine charts for the UK and Ireland. The GPSMAP 556 also accepts BlueChart® g2 Vision cards for added features and functionality such as high-resolution satellite imagery, Mariner’s and Fish Eye views and Auto Guidance technology.
Physical & Performance-
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:5.9" x 6.4" x 2.9" (15.0 x 16.3 x 7.4 cm)
Display size, WxH:3.0" x 4.0", 5.0" diagonal (7.6 x 10.2 cm, 12.7 cm diagonal)
Display resolution, WxH:480 x 640 pixels
Display type-
VGA display
Weight:Less than 1.75 lb (0.8 kg)
Battery:None
Battery life:None
Waterproof:YES (IPX7)
High-sensitivity receiver:YES
Antenna:Internal
NMEA input/output:NMEA 0183 compatible and NMEA 2000 certified
Maps & Memory-
Basemap:YES
Preloaded maps:YES
Ability to add maps:YES
Built-in memory:none (cannot load maps to internal memory)
Accepts data cards: SD™ card slot
Waypoints/favorites/locations:3,000
Routes:100
Track log: 20,000 points; 50 saved tracks
Features-
Garmin radar compatible:NO
Garmin sonar compatible:YES
CANet® compatible:NO
Garmin Marine Network™ compatible:NO
Touchscreen:NO
Supports AIS (tracks target ships' position):YES
Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio):YES
Audible alarms:YES
Tide tables:YES
Hunt/fish calendar:NO
Sun and moon information:YES
3-D map view:YES (with optional BlueChart g2 Vision card)
Auto Guidance:YES (with optional BlueChart g2 Vision card)
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads):NO
XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. & Canada compatible:YES
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."):NO
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft."):NO
Remote control:NO
Headphone jack/audio line-out:NO
Audio/video input/output:NO
Portable:NO
Automotive/motorcycle-friendly:NO
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