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Garmin eTrex Vista

April 05, 2004

Features:

• Basemap: Built-in Americas (covers lakes, rivers, interstates, national/state highways, secondary roads in metro areas, cities, railroads, airports and a detailed exit database for the Federal Highway system). User map memory is 24 megabytes of downloaded
• Map Scale: Each 8 megabyte map section covers about 15,000 square miles. Screen-width scale 500 feet to 2,000 miles.
• 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, G7
• 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: Silver 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 o
• 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
• 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 G
• Power Usage: Unknown, if you have this info please contact us
• Battery Life: Up to 12 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: 20 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
• 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
• Moon (Lunar) Data: Yes. Sun and Moon predictor, Calculator, and "Best time to hunt and fish".
• Electronic compass: Great feature to determine bearings while standing still. Accuracy: ±5 degrees with proper calibration (user calibration). Resolution: 1 degree.
• Barometric altimeter: Yes, Accuracy: 10 feet with proper calibration (user and/or automatic calibration).Resolution: 1 foot. Range: -2,000 to 30,000 feet. Elevation computer: Current elevation, re-setable minimum and maximum elevation, ascent/descent rate
• Coordinate Grids: Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, MGRS, Maidenhead; or regional British, Irish, German, New Zealand, Swedish, Swiss, Taiwan,and West Malaysian.
• Comes With: 9 pin serial 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.

Other Information

• GA 27 low profile remote antenna (MCX connector), with 8 ft. cable .... $70.00
• eMap Cigarette Adapter .... $30.00
• eMap dash mount .... $30.00
• eMap bike mount.... $16.00
• eMap Carrying Case .... $16.00
• eMap Protective Cover.... $15.00
• Blank 8MB Memory Cartridge .... $80.00
• Blank 16MB Memory Cartridge .... $125.00
• MapSource: U.S. Roads and Recreation (CD-ROM for the eMap) .... $80.00
• MapSource: World Map (CD-ROM for the eMap) .... $80.00
• Topo MapSource .... $110.00
• MetroGuide MapSource .... $125.00

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