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Eagle Map Guide Pro GPS

April 06, 2004

The Eagle Map Guide Pro features an enhanced background map of the entire world plus the exclusive IMS MapSelect™ CD-ROM, containing every IMS SmartMap®, IMS WorldMap™ and Coastal Navigation Aids maps.

The new IMS MapSelect CD-ROM enables the upload of up to two megabytes of additional map data from the 64 IMS SmartMaps, 39 IMS WorldMaps or a combination of approximately 60,000 navigation aids.

Features:

• Receiver: Rockwell-powered 12 parallel channel receiver provides accurate and dependable navigation.
• Coordinate systems: Lat/Long, UTM, MGRS, British, Irish, Swedish, Finnish, Swiss, and New Zealand grid reference system.
• Antenna: Unable to find this info at this time. Anyone know?
• Mapping: New IMS MapSelect™ CD with new MapSelect feature enables upload of select maps into the unit from over 100 IMS SmartMap®, IMS WorldMap™ and coastal navigation aids maps included on CD. CD-ROM also includes new GPS Data Manager software
• Memory Backup: Internal Lithium back-up battery protects all stored information for up to 10 years.
• Audible alarm. Yes.
• Display: High contrast, backlighted Film SuperTwist display with 160 x 104 pixels for superior visibility, display size is 1.75"w x 2.25"h. Backlit screen. Instant zoom display ranges 1/10th to 2,000 nautical miles with easy zoom-in/zoom-out keys.
• Waypoints: memory saves up to 1,750 position points; 750 waypoints, and 1,000 event markers. Project waypoint feature for determining unknown coordinates. 8 character waypoint names. Nearest waypoint and waypoint list pages.
• Plot Trail: 2 + current savable plot trails with up to 3,000 points (breadcrumbs) per plot trail and up to 99 savable routes.
• Navigation Screens: 5 screens and 15 windows. Screens include detailed plotter, windows feature, TrailGuide Steer Screen®, position, navigation and satellite status screens.
• Comes With: 4 AA DURACELL® batteries, operation manual, cigarette lighter adapter, and wrist lanyard included. Data transfer cable included
• Map Icons: 28 different graphic icons note special points of interest.
• Sunrise/sunset - moonrise/moonset calculations.
• Initialize: Initialize from map feature. Quick initialization feature.
• Operating Temperature: -10 C to 60 C, 14° F to 140° F.
• Accuracy: Position averaging offsets the accuracy degradation from SA (Selective Availability). Estimated precision error (EPE), provides a relative gauge of position accuracy.
• Differential: RTCM-104
• Acquisition time: Approximately 5 minutes, cold start 45 seconds, warm start 15 seconds.
• PC Interface: NMEA 0813 interface/PC based map software compatible, version 1.5 and 2.0.
• Grid Systems: UTM, MGRS, British, Irish, Swedish, Finnish, Swiss, and New Zealand grid reference system.
• Maximum speed indication: 999 mph.
• Map Datums: Over 100 map datums, non are user programmable
• Waterproof: Yes. completely sealed and waterproof.
• Size: 6.75"h x 2.25"w x 1.62"d.
• Weight: 12 ozs. with batteries.
• Power requirements: 4 AA batteries or external 5-35 vdc. Optional DURACELL® rechargeable NiMH battery accessory.
• Battery life: 10 hours, 20 hours with PowerSave mode.
• Warranty: One-Year warranty.

Other Information

• PAC-5 110 volt AC adapter.
• DR-121DP Additional/replacement Duracell® NiMH rechargeable battery.
• NMEA 0183/DGPS adapter cable. Can also be used to power GPS unit.
• GPS Data Manager Waypoint and route planning management software for PC. Includes serial cable with external power cable. Windows® 3.1 and Windows® 95 compatible.
• 3 way data cable (PC-D12PBK)(#99-29) Serial data cable (DB-9) adapts GPS to PC, includes cigarette lighter adapter.
• NMEA/DGPS adapter cable, (NDC-2)(#101-36) Only required if adding Diff. GPS Beacon Receiver.
• BR-1B Rechargeable battery kit including Duracell® DR-121DP nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery, quick-charger (charges battery while in use), and AC adapter. Get up to 500 recharges with this option.
• BR-2 Overnight charger for Duracell® DR-121DP nickel metal hydride battery. Provides 80% recharge in 2 hours.
• CA-2 Cigarette lighter adapter with 8' cable, 5-16 volts. Can also be used to power BR-1B battery charger, free with unit.
• MB-2 R-A-M modular mounting system allows universal adjustment. Complete with AMPS (cellular phone industry standard) and R-A-M hole pattern base and mounting plate, 4" arm, and GPS cradle.
• MB-5 Same as MB-2 with additional adapter plate to mount on ATV, snowmobile, or motorcycle handlebars.
• MB-4 Bicycle mount. Mounts directly on handlebars over stem with adjustable aluminum mounting plate.(#101-58).
• AFC-1 Durable non-skid poly-foam cradle
• HE-3 Black Cordura™ nylon holster with velcro closure. Has dual loops for belt or strap use.
• HE-4 Real Tree® all purpose camouflage Cordura™ nylon holster with quiet-lock closure. Has dual loops for belt or strap use.

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