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Description:
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Specifications:
Basemap: No, the Venture model has no built map base but does have 1 meg. of POI (Points of Interest) data included. The memory capacity of one megabyte allows the eTrex Venture to accept downloaded information from GARMIN's new MapSource® Points of Interests CD-ROM. The CD enables users to download locations such as restaurants, hotels, shopping, and entertainment. Once the information is loaded into the unit, you can make a selection and telephone and address information for a particular point of interest will appear on the screen. The CD also includes marine data such as lights, buoys, wrecks and obstructions.
Map Scale: N/A.
Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel receiver continuously tracks and uses up to twelve satellites to compute and update a position.
Acquisition Times: Warm: approx. 15 seconds Cold: approx. 45 seconds, Autolocate®: approx. 5 minutes. EZinit®: easy initialization, 45 seconds.
Update Rate: 1 second, continuous.
Accuracy: Position: 100 meters with SA, 15 meters (49 feet) without SA. Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state. 1-5 meters (3-15 feet) with DGPS receiver (optional). WAAS enabled. DGPS (WAAS) accuracy: Position: < 3 meters, 95% typical.
Velocity: 0.1 knot RMS steady state. DGPS (WAAS) Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state.
Dynamics: 6 g's.
Interfaces: RS232 with NMEA 0183, RTCM 104 DGPS data format and proprietary GARMIN. The following programs are compatible with Garmin's data-transfer protocol: MapSource 3.0x, Street Atlas 8, National Geographic Topo!, Fugawi, MacGPS Pro, Ozi Explorer, G7ToWin, GARTrip, GPS Utility, and TrackMaker Ver. 10.
Antenna: Built-in patch. No external antenna capability.
Size: 4.4"H x 2.0"W x 1.2"D (11.2 x 5.1 x 3.0 cm).
Weight: 5.3 ounces (150 g) with batteries.
Color: Translucent green case.
Display: 2.1"H x 1.1"W (5.4 x 2.7 cm) 160 x 288 pixels, high-contrast LCD with electro-luminescent backlighting with slider bar graph setting. Screen illumination timeout has 15, 30, 60, 120, and "always on" timeout settings. An innovative rocker switch on the front of the unit lets you pan quickly and accurately or select and enter functions. Keys have no backlite.
Menu Screens: Main menu screens: 1) Trip Computer 2) Navigation 3) Find 4) Accessories 5) Map 6) Setup Info. 7) System. 8) Satellite. Satellite screen shows usual map of satellites in view, signal-strength bars, present-position coordinates, and a unique indicator of the direction the GPS is pointing, or above a selectable speed limit, the direction the GPS is moving. Compass screen shows your direction of movement and points to next waypoint when you are routing or have an active GoTo.
Calendar: Yes, (built in) allows user to add notes.
Memory: Indefinite; no memory battery required.
Power Source: 2 AA batteries. External power should be regulated at 3.15volts /- .15 vdc according to Garmin. There is no power/data cable available yet, only a PC data transfer cable. The power/data connector is a new one, different from all the other Garmin connectors used before.
Power Usage: Unknown, if you have this info please e-mail us.
Battery Life: Up to 18 hours (typical use).
Battery "fuel gauge" display.
Waterproof: Waterproof to IEC 529 IPX7 standards.
Temp Range: 5°F to 158°F (-15°C to 70°C).
Waypoints: Total: 500 each with name and symbol. 10-character waypoint names.
Speed Limitation: 999 MPH.
Event Markers (Icons): 77 different icons to mark waypoints and routes.
Routes: 1 reversible routes with up to 50 waypoints , plus MOB and TracBack® modes.
Tracks: 2,000 trackpoints in active track, 250 trackpoints per saved track. You can save 10 tracks.
Trip computer: Trip Odometer, Moving time, Stopped time, Total Distance Traveled, Max Speed, Current Speed, Moving Average Speed, Overall average speed, Total trip time, Time of Day, Current Destination, Current Distance to go, ETA, ETE, Elevation, Final Destination, Final Distance to go, Final ETA, Final ETE, Heading, Bearing to next, Cross Track Error (off course), Course to Steer (CTS), Turn (TRN), VMG, Sunrise/Sunset times. Any of the above may be selected for display on the Trip Computer page.
Map Datums: over 100. The default datum is WGS 84 (World Geodetic Survey 1984). Make sure you set the datum to match the map datum of the map you are using. The map datum is usually listed in the title block of the map. If no datum is given, use the datum that gives the best positioning at a known point.
Moon (Lunar) Data: Yes. Sun and Moon predictor, Calculator, and "Best time to hunt and fish".
Electronic compass: No.
Barometric altimeter: No.
Coordinate Grids: Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, MGRS, Maidenhead; or regional British, Irish, German, New Zealand, Swedish, Swiss, Taiwan,and West Malaysian.
Comes With: PC interface cable, wrist strap, users guide, and quick reference guide.
Warranty: Every GARMIN product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase.
Accessories and Options:
GA 27 low profile remote antenna (MCX connector), with 8 ft. cable.
Cigarette Adapter.
Dash mount.
Bike mounteMap Carrying Case.
Protective Cover.
MapSource: U.S. Roads and Recreation (CD-ROM).
MapSource: World Map (CD-ROM).
Topo MapSource.
MetroGuide MapSource.
Some Other Notes .... The Garmin eTrex Venture was released in the spring of 2001. The Venture model is essentially identical to the Legend but has no maps but does have 1 meg of POI (Points of Interest) data included.
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Registered: March 2001
Location: SoCal --- Still American Territory @ this time