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Garmin 12 CX GPS

April 05, 2004

This review is for the latest Garmin 12 CX. If you need info, go to Joe Mehaffey and Jack Yeazel's GPS page here

Features:

• Receiver: 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: approx. 45 seconds
• Update Rate: 1/second, continuous
• Accuracy: Position: 100 meters with SA, 15 meters (49 feet) without SA, 1-5 meters (3-15 feet) with DGPS receiver (optional).
• Position Averaging: Yes, to Help Offset the Effects of "SA"
• Velocity: 0.1 knot RMS steady state
• Dynamics: 6 g's
• Interfaces: NMEA 0183 and RTCM 104 DGPS corrections
• Antenna: Internal patch with MCX connector for external antenna attachment
• Size: 2.1 W x 5.8 H x 1.2 D inches (5.3 x 14.7 x 3.1 cm)
• Weight: 9.5 ounces (269g) w/ batteries
• Display: 2.2 x 1.5 inches (5.6 x 3.8 cm) high-contrast LCD w/ three-level backlighting. A screen backlighting timer permits setting the backlight to stay on, 15, 60, 120, or 240 seconds when the unit is on battery power. The screen will stay on continuou
• Display Screens: 6. The six screens are: 1) SATELLITE STATUS: comes up when you first turn the unit on. It displays a battery gauge showing battery life remaining, and a display of satellite numbers in view along with signal strength bars for each sat
• Case: Ultrasonically welded; waterproof to IPX-7 standards, (Submersible 1 meter @ 30 minutes)
• Temp. Range: 5° F to 131° F (-15° C to 55° C)
• Memory Backup: Internal rechargeable 10 year lithium battery
• Power Source: 10-32 Vdc or 4 AA batteries
• Power Usage: 1 watt,
• Battery Life: Up to 36 hours. The 12 CX has an elapsed (ELPSD) time counter so you can measure the battery life accurately. "Power Save" feature
• Waypoints: Total: 1000 w/ name, symbol, comment, and map display option. Nearest: 9 (automatic) Proximity: 9. A waypoint proximity alarm can be programmed to alert the user with an audible "bong" when the selected waypoint is being approached.
• Routes: 20 reversible routes with up to 30 waypoints each, plus MOB and TracBackTM modes
• Database: Built-in, shows town/city locations on map page
• TracBack®: TracBack® allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the GPS receiver's memory. This eliminates the need to store waypoints along the way.
• Track Plotter: Moving-map track plotter displays your progress in real time . You can hook this GPS to your laptop computer to track you movement with your mapping software like Street Atlas or TOPO USA.. Real cool to have if you like exploring. More inf
• Track Log: 2048 points
• Trip Odometer: Yes, resettable Trip Odometer
• Map Datums: Over 107 including one User Datum. Most USGS topo maps are referenced to NAD 27 (1927 North American Datum), but some of the newer ones use NAD 83. This information is printed in the lower left corner of the topo maps. NAD27 is listed by Garmi
• Coordinate Grids: Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, including Maidenhead and User UTM, and 24 grid formats total
• Comes With: GPS 12CX receiver with built-in antenna, 4 AA alkaline batteries, Wrist strap, Carrying case, Owner's manual, 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.

Other Information

• Cigarette lighter adapter
• GA 28 low-profile remote marine antenna (magnetic and suction mounts with 8-foot cable and MCX connector)
• GA 27 low-profile remote automobile antenna (magnetic and suction mounts with 8-foot cable and MCX connector)
• GA 26/27 trunk lip antenna mount GA 26/27 flange antenna mount
• GA 28 flange antenna mount GA 26/27 antenna suction cup mount (replacement)
• Swivel mount bracket
• Handlebar mount bracket
• MCX to BNC adapter cable
• 8-foot extension cable for GA 27 antenna
• 30 -foot low-loss antenna extension cable (with connectors for GA 28)
• PC interface cable (RS-232 serial port connector)
• Power/data cable (bare wires)
• PC interface cable with cigarette lighter adapter
• Data transfer cable (unit to unit)
• PCX5 software and cable kit
• Carrying case (nylon with zipper)
• Owner's manual
• Quick reference guide

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