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GPSMAP® 65s

GPSMAP® 65s

SKU: 010-02451-12
Find your way in this big, wide world. Explore more with this rugged handheld that offers optimal tracking accuracy, a 2.6-inch colour display and preloaded maps — plus built-in ABC navigation sensors.
Highlights
  • Large, sunlight-readable colour display
  • Multi-band technology and expanded GNSS support for challenging locations
  • ABC sensors — altimeter, barometer, 3-axis electronic compass
  • Preloaded TopoActive Africa maps
  • Up to 16 hours battery life in GPS mode
Follow your path
  • Expanded GNSS support (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, IRNSS) for accuracy in steep country, urban canyons and dense forest
  • Preloaded TopoActive Africa maps — streets, off-road networks, waterways, natural features and buildings
  • Smart notifications when paired with a compatible device
  • Garmin Explore app and website for planning, reviewing and syncing waypoints, routes and tracks
  • Geocaching Live automatic cache updates — descriptions, logs and hints
  • microSD slot for TOPO 24K or HuntView Plus maps (land types, boundaries, landowner names)
  • Display: 2.6" diagonal transflective 65K-colour TFT, 160 x 240 px
  • Size: 6.1 x 16.0 x 3.6 cm, 217 g with batteries
  • Water rating: IPX7
  • Battery: 2x AA (not included), NiMH or Lithium recommended; up to 16 hours
  • Maps: Preloaded TopoActive Africa, additional maps supported, turn-by-turn auto routing
  • ABC sensors: Barometric altimeter and 3-axis tilt-compensated compass (adds on top of GPSMAP 65)
  • Sensors: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, multi-band frequency, high-sensitivity receiver
  • Memory: 16 GB internal, expandable via microSD; 5,000 waypoints, 200 tracks
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+; high-speed mini USB, NMEA 0183 compatible
  • Extras: Geocaching-friendly, custom maps compatible, area calculation, fish & sun/moon forecasts
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Why Buy This From SatComms?

Correct Network Selection
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Us VS Competitors

Buying from satellite communication isn’t about getting a box delivered — it’s about knowing the device will work when you need it.

SatComms has supplied satellite phones and airtime since 2002, supporting customers across Africa, offshore, and remote environments.

When you buy from SatComms, you get:

  • Guidance on choosing the correct satellite network for your region

  • Clear explanation of airtime options and burn rates

  • Activation and testing support before you rely on the device

  • Local after-sales support when things go wrong

This is why corporates, NGOs, and field teams trust SatComms for mission-critical communication.

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