Garmin GPSMAP 66i Handheld Navigator & Satellite Communicator

The new Garmin GPSMAP 66i personal GPS handheld & satellite communicator is the world first 2 in 1 unit for extreme outdoor adventure. It combines Garmin GPS handheld navigator and DeLorme Inreach satellite communicator technology into one small solid handheld. It has a big 3 inch hi-resolution display and multi GNSS support which fixes your location quicker on a bigger screen. The BirdsEye satellite imagery can be downloaded to the device directly without paying a yearly subscription and it comes with Garmin TopoActive AU/NZ map. With WiFi and Bluetooth, this GPSMAP 66i is able to pair wireless internet and smartphone easily to track data syncs, download maps and active weather updates.

Satellite Communication

Staying in touch is vital, even on less challenging trips. Using inReach technology (subscription required), this handheld lets you trigger an SOS to the GEOS 24/7 emergency response team for interactive support in an emergency. It also enables two-way messaging and location sharing via the 100% global Iridium satellite network, so you can stay in contact with loved ones, teammates, headquarters and more.

Built in ABC sensor

The new Garmin GPSMAP 66s handheld GPS utilizes three sensors to determine elevation, pressure, and direction of heading. These sensors are the altimeter, barometer, and compass sensor.

Altimeter - Provides elevation data to accurately monitor ascent and descent.
Barometer - Showing short-term trends in air pressure
Compass - Electronic compass provides direction of heading. The compass can be used when idle or moving at low speed.

BirdsEye Satellite Imagery
The BirdsEye Satellite Imagery can be downloaded directly into the GPSMAP 66s device. There is no extra annual subscription required for this device. The BirdsEye Satellite Imagery provides hi-resolution sub-meter colour satellite imagery of surroundings.

Real-time weather forecast
When pairing the GPSMAP 66 series device via Bluetooth to a compatible smartphone, It will use your mobile data to receive Active Weather updates for real-time forecast information. This includes predictive maps for temperature, wind, precipitation and clouds. It also provides live weather radar so you’re aware of inclement weather that can affect your outdoor adventures.

Have your trip backed up
Even when you’re out of mobile service, you can still use the Garmin Explore mobile app to plan, review and sync trip data between GPSMAP 66s and mobile phone. You can also review completed activities from the app. Once you have mobile service again, you can review all that data from the Garmin Explore website.

Designed for extreme adventures
The built in Lithium battery of GPSMAP 66i lasts up to 35 hours at 10-minute tracking; up to 200 hours at 30-minute tracking (power save mode)

Garmin inReach devices require satellite subscription activation to function. The service provided is an inReach two-way satellite communicator service, which uses the Iridium low orbit satellite network together with inReach customer equipment, which is sold separately. Customers can use the satellite service to send and receive text messages to a cell phone (SMS) number or email address, as well as SOS messages and location-based (GPS) tracking services.

After purchasing an inReach device, register it at inreach.garmin.com, then choose a subscription plan. inReach consumer subscription plan details and compares consumer plan options:

Connection charge: $29.00 (AUD) one-time subscription activation fee.

Minimum Term: The minimum term for Freedom plans is 30 days. The minimum term for an Annual/Contract plan is 1 year with 12 monthly payments.

Freedom plans: The minimum term is 30 days. It can be suspended a month at a time at no charge, and a user retains access to inReach data stored on the Explore portal.

Annual/Contract plan: The minimum term is 12 month. It can move up a plan for free (paid off difference).  

All prices are subject to change. inReach devices require satellite subscription activation to access the Iridium® satellite network for live tracking and messaging functions, including SOS.

All plans are billed monthly. Subscription plans listed above are for individual consumers only. Plans include applicable GST. Additional charges apply to text messages, tracking points, and location pings exceeding selected plan limits. For Service Plans that include unlimited texting or tracking, message transmission speeds may be reduced following a period of heavy use. SOS message transmission speed will not be impacted. All annual plans are subject to $29 AUD activation fee. No charge applies to changing to a more inclusive annual plan; a $37 AUD fee applies to changing to a less inclusive annual plan.

Enrolment in Freedom plans is subject to a $37 AUD annual fee. Freedom plans’ minimum term is 30 days. New 30-day minimum applies to changed Freedom plans. No charge applies to changing a Freedom plan. Service can be suspended a month at a time at no charge. User retains access to inReach data stored on Garmin Explore™ portal while account is suspended. Selected plan auto-renews monthly unless user changes account selections in Garmin Explore™ portal.