Introducing the Garmin® echoMAPTM CHIRP Series

Entry-level combination units with built-in CHIRP sonar technology

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today
announced the echoMAP CHIRP series – a new line of affordable
chartplotter/sonar combination units with built-in CHIRP traditional
sonar and CHIRP DownVü and SideVü, the clearest scanning sonar on the
water. With preloaded cartography for inland or coastal waters, the new
echoMAP CHIRP series offers support for Garmin Panoptix transducers, and
all units come standard with Garmin QuickdrawTM Contours, a
new software feature that lets mariners instantly create personalized HD
fishing maps with 1-foot contours on any body of water. With NMEA® 2000
compatibility1, the new echoMAPs can also receive information
from sensors, engines, autopilots and more.

“With integrated CHIRP sonar, enhanced mapping options, built-in GPS,
and support for Panoptix and NMEA 2000, the echoMAP CHIRP series is a
powerful step forward in the evolution of combination units for
anglers,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of worldwide sales.
“We’re excited to bring these units to market and believe that they
truly provide the best fishing experience possible, and at price points
to meet the needs of the value-minded customer.”

Like previous echoMAP models, the CHIRP series is available in bright,
sunlight readable 4-inch, 5-inch, 7-inch and 9-inch color displays with
an intuitive, keyed interface. All models are equipped with a built-in,
high-sensitivity 5Hz GPS antenna that updates location and heading five
times per second for extremely reliable position accuracy at all times.

For the clearest scanning sonar of fish and structure on the market,
this new series offers built-in CHIRP traditional sonar and CHIRP DownVü
and SideVü technology. Instead of just sending one single frequency,
CHIRP sends a continuous sweep of frequencies and interprets them
individually upon their return, creating crisper fish arches with better
target separation. For anglers who want to see objects and structure
below the boat, DownVü provides a nearly photographic view with
excellent resolution and target separation in both freshwater and
saltwater. The echoMAP sv models also add SideVü scanning for customers
who want to see what’s located on both sides of the boat.

Additionally, the 7-inch and 9-inch echoMAP CHIRP models provide support
for Garmin PanoptixTM all-seeing sonar. With Panoptix on
board, fisherman can see real-time sonar imagery at video-like speed. It
shows an image of fish swimming and moving toward or away from the boat
– even while stationary – in real time and up to 100 feet away. The
echoMAP CHIRP series will support all Panoptix models, including the new
PS21.

Available with preloaded cartography for fresh or coastal waters, each
new model is offered with either U.S. or Canada LakeVüTM, or
U.S. BlueChart® g2 mapping. U.S. LakeVü is an extensive database of more
than 17,000 inland lakes, reservoirs and rivers that includes over
13,000 lakes with high-definition 1-foot contours shore-to-shore. Canada
LakeVü features more than 13,500 lakes, 4,800 of which have 1-foot
contours.

The new echoMAP CHIRP series will be available in January 2016, with
suggested retail prices ranging from $299.99 to $1259.99. For more
information, visit garmin.com/marine2016.

Recently, Garmin was named Manufacturer of the Year and received the
honor of being the most recognized company in the marine electronics
field by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA®).
Garmin’s portfolio includes some of the industry’s most sophisticated
chartplotters and touchscreen multifunction displays, sonar technology,
high-definition radar, autopilots, high-resolution mapping, sailing
instrumentation and other products and services that are known for
innovation, reliability and ease-of-use.

For more than 25 years, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and
wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who live
an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business units,
including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation.
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garmin.com/newsroom, contact the Media Relations department at
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1Available in the 5-inch, 7-inch, and 9-inch models.

About Garmin International Inc. Garmin International Inc. is a
subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in
Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United
States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin and BlueChart are
registered trademarks and echoMAP, Quickdraw, Panoptix and LakeVü are
trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

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