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Garmin GPS V

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 19 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. WAAS enabled.
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: Removable quad helix receiving antenna with remote antenna capability.
Size: 2.32" H x 5.0" L x 1.62" W.
Weight: 9.0 ounces with batteries.
Case: Fully gasketed, high impact plastic alloy.
Color: Silver/Gray case .
Display: 2.1"H x 1.1"W (5.4 x 2.7 cm) 256 x 160 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: No.
Memory: Indefinite; no memory battery required.
Power Source: 4 AA batteries.
Power Usage: Unknown, if you have this info please e-mail us at
Battery Life: Up to 25hours (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.
Audible alarms: for anchor drag, arrival, off-course, and proximity waypoint.
Speed Limitation: 999 MPH.
Event Markers (Icons): 77 different icons to mark waypoints and routes.
Routes: 20 reversible routes with up to 30 waypoints each, plus MOB and TracBack® modes.
Tracks: 3,000 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: 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: Basic version: GPS V with portable antenna,PC interface cable, Automotive mount, 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter, Wrist strap, Owner's manual, Quick start guide, Americas: Basemap: Americas Autoroute, MapSource City Select CD, One United Sta
Deluxe Version: GPS V with portable antenna,PC interface cable, Automotive mount, 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter, Wrist strap, Owner's manual, Quick start guide, Americas: Basemap: Americas Autoroute, Enhanced MapSource City Select CD (North America On
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

Accessories and Options:

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

The Garmin GPS V was released in the October of 2001. The big changes from the III+ are increased user map memory of19 megabytes over 1.4 megabytes, auto-routing, which provides access to the shortest and fastest routes, turn-by-turn directions and estimated time of arrival at your intended destination. The new ENHANCED MapSource CitySelect CD provides you with auto-routing capability (but no voice directions). The higher resolution of the screen display is a nice upgrade, going to 160 x 256 vs 100 x 160 pixels. All III+ accessories work with the GPS V. There is also a perpetual calendar, fish/hunt best time display, gas mileage calculator feature and a game when you get bored. The Garmin GPS V is the least expensive auto address to address GPS receiver available. The ability to orientate the screen horizontally for your car dash and then change it to vertical when hiking is slick.

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We do not sell GPS units or accessories, this is a review on the GPS unit only.

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Garmin eTrex
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