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Lowrance HDS-5 Baja GPS Chartplotter

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Here are a few of the most recent questions asked by users and customers of the Lowrance HDS-5 Baja GPS Chartplotter.
#	Recent Questions	User	Replies	Latest Post
1.	Does the Navionics Gold cover lac du bonnet?	Jim	3	1.3 years ago
2.	Are maps for a Lowrance XOG compatible with the HDS-5 Baja?	Clyde	2	1.3 years ago
3.	Does this have the charts for Vancouver Island and have a transducer?	Sean	1	1.4 years ago
4.	Is Lac du Bonnet covered if using navionics?	Jim	1	1.4 years ago
5.	Are maps available?	jerri falls	1	1.7 years ago
6.	LOOKING FOR A GRAPH I CAN USE FOR CROSS CONTRY TRAVEL	RUSS	1	2 years ago
7.	Canadian TOPO Maps?	John	1	2.3 years ago
8.	Does this unit work w/ old Lowrance TOPO's?	DEB	5	2.6 years ago

What's Included In The Box?

The Lowrance HDS-5 Baja GPS Chartplotter ships with the following items included:

Lowrance HDS-5 Baja GPS Chartplotter
Expanded U.S. BaseMap
Dashboard mount
DC power cable
Owners manual

Product Information
Manufacturer:	Lowrance	Category:	GPS Units	Type:	Marine GPS
Model:	000-00140-26	SKU:	LM-HDS5B	UPC:
Announced:	June 15, 2010	First Shipped:	June 15, 2010	Weight:	10.000 lbs.

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Manufacturer Description

Internal 16-channel GPS+WAAS (GPS+EGNOS+MSAS for non-Americas) Antenna
Brilliant, New 5"/12.7 cm SolarMAX™ Plus Display
Built-in, Enhanced U.S. Basemap
Largest Selection of Chartcard Options
Ethernetworks and NMEA 2000® Performance Networking Options
Expanded New 2-Year Limited Warranty

This specially-ruggedized edition makes a perfect fit for tighter, off-highway vehicle interiors. Compatible with the new LGC-4000 external GPS antenna and high-detail legacy Lowrance FreedomMaps™ EX topomapping options.

Features and Tips

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DISPLAY

Display Size 5 in \ 127 mm
Display Resolution 480 x 480 (H x W)
Display Type 16-bit color SolarMAX™ PLUS TFT
Backlighting Screen/Keypad
Backlighting Type Flourescent (CCFL) backlit screen, LED keypad backlight
Resize Display Window Yes
GPS Overlay Data Yes
Multilanguage Display Yes
Split Screen Presentation Yes
Languages Supported 23

GPS / NAVIGATION

GPS Antenna Type Internal, high-sensitivity GPS+WAAS
GPS Receiver Channels 16 channels
Background Map Expanded U.S. BaseMap
Custom Mapping Legacy Lowrance FreedomMaps™ EX Topo mapping options.
Waypoint Storage 5000
Routes 200
Plot Trails Up to 10 trails - up to 12,000 points/trail
GPS Alarms Yes

NETWORKING / CONNECTORS

NMEA 0183 Input Yes
NMEA 0183 Interface up to 38,400 baud
NMEA 2000 Pending Certification Yes
NMEA Output 0183/2000
Connectors NMEA 2000®, NMEA 0183 and Ethernet

TECHNICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL

Built-in Backup Memory Yes
Casing Sealed and waterproof
Waterproof Standard IPX6 and IPX7 with memory card door closed
Width 7.2 in \ 184 mm
Height 5.7 in \ 146 mm
Depth 4 in \ 102 mm
POWER
Power Supply 10 - 18 vDC
Power Supply: Input Current 0.7A at 13VDC with backlight on, 0.4A with backlight off

OTHER

List of Specified Standards :EMC: IC RSS-310; FCC Part 15 Class B; IEC60945
Memory Card Capable One SD/MMC/MMC+ memory card slot
Operating Temperature Stored -15°C to 55°C (5°F to 130°F)
Other Features Optional SIRIUS Satellite Weather/Radio and new 2-year limited warranty

Specifications

General
1.	Unit dimensions, WxHxD:	7.2 x 5.7 x 4 in (184 x 146 x 102mm)
2.	Display size, WxH:	5.0in diagonal
3.	Display resolution, WxH:	480 x 480 pixels
4.	Display type:	16-bit color SolarMAX™ PLUS TFT
5.	Waterproof:	Yes (IPX7)
6.	GPS-enabled:	Yes
7.	Floats:	No
8.	High-sensitivity receiver:	Yes
9.	PC interface:	None
10.	RoHS version available:	Yes
11.	Preloaded maps:	No
12.	Ability to add maps:	Yes
13.	Street Map Compatible:	No
14.	Topographic Map Compatible:	Yes
15.	Marine Software Compatible:	No
16.	Bluechart g2 Map Compatible:	No
17.	Bluechart g2 Vision Map Compatible:	No
18.	Built-in memory:	Yes
19.	Accepts data cards:	SD data card
20.	Waypoints/favorites/locations:	5000
21.	Additional:	Resize Display Window: Yes GPS Overlay Data: Yes Multilanguage Display: Yes Spring Scren Presentation: Yes Languages Supported: 23 List of Specified Standards :EMC: IC RSS-310; FCC Part 15 Class B; IEC60945 Operating Temperature: Stored -15°C to 55°C (5°F to 130°F) Other Features: Optional SIRIUS Satellite
Automotive
22.	Routes:	200
23.	Basemap:	Yes
24.	Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."):	No
25.	Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") :	No
26.	Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands):	No
27.	3D map view:	Yes
28.	Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads):	Yes
29.	Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route):	No
30.	Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation):	No
31.	Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road):	No
32.	Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.):	No
33.	Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):	No
34.	Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology:	No
35.	FM traffic compatible:	No
36.	XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible:	No
37.	MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible:	No
38.	Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection):	No
39.	Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount):	No
40.	MP3 player:	No
41.	Audio book player:	No
42.	Picture viewer:	No
43.	Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation):	No
44.	World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator:	No
45.	Touchscreen:	No
46.	Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout):	No
47.	Antenna Type:	Internal
48.	External Antenna Jack:	None
49.	Remote control:	No
50.	FM transmitter:	No
51.	Headphone jack/audio line-out:	No
52.	Audio/video input/output:	No
53.	Dead reckoning:	No
54.	Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature):	No
55.	Automotive-friendly:	Yes
56.	Motorcycle-friendly:	No
57.	Lane Assist	No
58.	Data Services with Bluetooth Technology	No
59.	Speed Limit Indicator	No
60.	Lifetime Traffic	No
61.	Lifetime Maps Included	No
Outdoor
62.	Track log:	10 trails - up to 12,000 points/trail
63.	Electronic compass:	No
64.	Barometric altimeter:	No
65.	Hunt/fish calendar:	No
66.	Sun and moon information:	No
67.	Tide tables:	No
68.	Area calculation:	No
69.	Geocaching mode:	No
70.	Outdoor GPS games:	No
71.	Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units):	No
Marine
72.	Portable	No
73.	Marine Auto Guidance	No
74.	Radar compatible	No
75.	Sonar compatible	No
76.	CANet® compatible	No
77.	Marine Network™ compatible	No
78.	Supports AIS (tracks target ships' position)	No
79.	Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio)	No
80.	Audible alarms	Yes
81.	XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. compatible	Yes
82.	NMEA input/output	Yes (NMEA 2000/0183)
OEM
83.	Operating Current (mA)	0.7A at 13VDC, 0.4A with backlight off
84.	Channels	16
85.	WAAS Enabled	Yes

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