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Pack more detail into your adventure with the eTrex Legend Cx and eTrex Vista Cx.

Pack more detail into your adventure with the eTrex Legend Cx and eTrex Vista Cx. Garmin has added removable memory to these pocket handhelds, making it easy to pack light and add maps on the go.The eTrex Legend Cx is loaded with the same popular features found in the eTrex Legend C, including sunlight-readable color and advanced GPS routing capabilities all in a waterproof design. In addition, it comes with a blank 64 MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail. Download maps directly to the card or purchase microSD cards preloaded with MapSource Topo and inland lake maps, BlueChart marine cartography, and City Navigator street maps.eTrex Legend Cx’s features make it a mainstay among outdoor enthusiasts:64 MB microSD card for MapSource data gives you the versatility of adding highly detailed maps56-color, sunlight-readable display makes it easy to distinguish map details and see where youre goingSupport for English, Spanish, Portugese, and French languages.Automatic route generation, off-route recalculation, turn-by-turn directions with alert tones, and icon-driven menus for finding points of interest (when combined with Garmins optional MapSource CDs) navigate you safely to your destinationLonger battery life for more hours of outdoor enjoymentMini-USB port for fast, convenient download of map data from Garmins entire library of optional MapSource CDs using a PCYou wont miss a thing when you take this rugged, lightweight, easy-to-use handheld out hiking, biking, boating or even geocaching. Package Includes:eTrex Legend Cx 64 MB microSD cardDatabase:Marine Point DatabaseOne basemap below:Americas:Americas RecreationalEurope:Atlantic RecreationalAustralia:Pacific RecreationalMapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager CDPC/USB interface cableLanyardBike clip for use with optional handlebar or automotive mountQuick reference guideOwner’s manual

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The Rino 130 has a built-in electronic compass, barometric sensor, weather receiver for seven NOAA weather channels, and 24 MBs of internal memory.

The Rino 130 has a built-in electronic compass, barometric sensor, weather receiver for seven NOAA weather channels, and 24 MBs of internal memory. This handheld radio has a built-in electronic compass to give a heading while the user is standing still, and a barometric altimeter to provide extremely accurate elevation and pressure information, which will assist users in identifying weather data.The Rino 130 provides two-way radio communication with a transmission range of up to two miles using FRS channels and up to five miles with GMRS. The integration of two-way radio and GPS enables users to transmit their position with a simple button press, allowing others to navigate to their position. The Rino 130 also has a polling feature, which allows a user to manually request GPS location information from other Rino units.The Rino 130 offers a detailed basemap of North and South America, displaying cities, highways, railways, rivers and lakes, and borders. And because of the units robust internal memory, it can store map data from a variety of Garmin MapSource CD products, including U.S. Topo 24K, U.S. Topo, Recreational Lakes, BlueChart, and MetroGuide.We are pleased to announce that the FCC has granted Garmin a waiver that will allow the Rino series units to send position data on GMRS channels. In addition, Industry Canada has established a license-free GMRS service. Canadian Rino units will now allow users access to GMRS channels. Position sending/polling will also be allowed on Canadian GMRS channels. These new capabilities are available with a simple software update obtained free of charge from the Garmin Web site. Rino 130 Features:12-channel, WAAS-enabled GPS receiverTransmit power: 1 watt on high power (for GMRS channels), .5 watt for low power (FRS channels)Transmit distance: up to 2 miles using FRS, up to 5 miles with GMRS14 FRS channels, 8 GMRS channels, and 8 GMRS repeater channels (using GMRS frequency in the U.S. requires a FCC license)38 sub-audible squelch codes per transmission channel for semi-private radio communicationsElectronic compass displays accurate heading while standing stillBarometric sensor with automatic pressure trend recordingDetects up to 7 NOAA weather channels with weather alert tonesExternal voice activation (VOX)Waterproof to IPX-7 standards (immersible in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes)Ergonomic design for one-handed operation, with Call and Press-To-Talk (PTT) and Page mode buttons on the side, Power/Backlighting button on top, Volume and Zoom buttons on front, and center Thumb StickUnique Thumb Stick for channel selection and volume adjustment in FRS/GMRS mode, and quick map panning, enter and selection functions in GPS modeSends and receives GPS location using FRS and GMRS channels and shows them on the mapStores up to 500 waypoints, with graphic identification and 20 reversible routesRobust track log: 10,000 trackpoints and up to 20 saved tracks to retrace users path or companions path via location-reporting featureTrip computer with speed tracking, sunrise/sunset read out, trip time, and trip distanceIncludes a polling feature which allows a user to manually request GPS location information from other Rino unitsSends and receives short text notes for quiet communicationBuilt-in basemap for North and South America24-MB internal memory for loading MapSource detail, including U.S. Topo 24K, U.S. Topo, Recreational Lakes, BlueChart, and MetroGuide.Battery life of 14 hours (typical use) on three AA alkaline batteriesBacklit displayMore than 10 position formats and over 100 map datumsMultiple grid formats including MGRS and Loran TDPlease note: Check your local radio agency for use outside the U.S. and Canada.

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No matter where your outdoor activities take you, the Rino 520 keeps you on track and in touch.

No matter where your outdoor activities take you, the Rino 520 keeps you on track and in touch. This rugged, two-way radio with GPS packs a bold color display, 14-mile communication range, and turn-by-turn directions giving you peace of mind in the great outdoors. Taking it a step further, the Rino 530 adds an electronic compass, barometric altimeter, and NOAA weather receiver, making it a favorite with hikers and climbers.Exclusive position-reporting capability and a host of other unique features, make the 520 one of the best all-in-one two-way radio and GPS receivers around. As with other members of the Rino family, the 520s patented location-reporting feature allows you to send and receive GPS positions with other Rino users in your group. One call to your partner’s Rino, and your location shows up on the map page. You can even poll another Rino user’s location in emergency situations.Additional features unique to the 520 include: * Whopping 5 watts of transmit power (GMRS) means you can now call for help from 14 miles away (transmit power limited to 2 watts in Canada with a range up to 8 miles) * Bold color TFT display makes it easy to see and navigate to family or friends with Rinos at an amusement park, lake, or other outdoor group activity * Automatic route generation, off-route recalculation, turn-by-turn directions with alert tones, and icon-driven menus for finding points of interest (when combined with Garmins optional MapSource City Select software) navigate you safely to your next outdoor adventure * Mini USB and 56 megabytes of internal memory for rapid download and lots of map storage of Garmins entire line of outdoor cartography * Rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 16 hours of outdoor useThe Rino 520 comes with a built-in detailed basemap of North and South America. When combined with Garmins optional City Select software, it provides automatic route generation, off-route recalculation, turn-by-turn directions with alert tones, and icon-driven menus for finding points of interest. Customize map data for your adventures on land or sea with Garmins entire line of optional outdoor cartography including U.S. Topo 24K, U.S. Topo, Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots , and BlueChart.Rino 520: Two-way radio with GPS keeping you on track and in touchWe are pleased to announce that the FCC has granted Garmin a waiver that allows the Rino series units to send position data on GMRS channels. In addition, Industry Canada has established a license-free GMRS service. Canadian Rino units now allow users access to GMRS channels. Position sending/polling is also allowed on Canadian GMRS channels.Rino 520 Features:WAAS enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiverTransmit power using FRS frequency is 0.5 watt for a range of up to 2 milesTransmit power using GMRS frequency is 5 watts for a range of up to 14 miles (transmit power limited to 2 watts in Canada for a range of up to 8 miles)Channels: 7 FRS, 15 GMRS, and 8 GMRS repeater (using GMRS frequency in the U.S. requires a FCC license)Unit dimensions: 7.5H x 2.3W x 1.8DDisplay: 1.7H x 1.3W, 256-color transflective TFT (176 x 220 pixels)Weight: 10.3 ouncesWaterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.)38 sub-audible squelch codes per transmission channel for semi-private radio communications10 call and ring tones, 4 roger tonesVibration modeSend and receive short text notesExternal temperature reportingCalendar: Shows best hunting and fishing times, plus clock, stopwatch and alarm functionsTrip computer with speed tracking, sunrise/sunset read out, trip timer and trip distanceStorage of up to 500 waypoints, with graphic identification, and 50 reversible routesRobust track log: 10,000 trackpoints and up to 20 saved tracks to retrace users path or companions path via location-reporting featurePackage Includes:Rino 520Americas Recreational BasemapPC/USB interface cableWrist strapBelt cliplithium-ion battery pack and chargerA/C adapter cableQuick start guideOwner’s manual

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