garmin rino 520hcx 14-mile 22-channel frs gmrs two-way radio and gps receiver
amazon.com product description hit the trail in confidence with the garmin rino 520hcx which combines a two-way frs gmrs radio with a high-sensitivity gps navigator . the waterproof unit offers 22 channels and 5 watts of transmit power so you can contact friends or rescue crews from up to 14 miles away line of sight over gmrs channels or up to 2 miles over frs channels . the high-sensitivity gps receiver meanwhile locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its gps location even in heavy cover . the advantage is clear whether you re traipsing through thick woods or strolling near tall buildings and trees you can count on the rino 520hcx to help you find your way when you need it the most . the combined radio and navigator functions make the device a must-have for mountain climbing alpine camping back-country skiing and a host of other outdoor activities . the 520hcx navigator 2-way radio is compact and lightweight with a 10.3-ounce housing that won t slow you down on the trail . like the rest of the rino series the rino 520hcx offers a unique position reporting feature which lets you send your exact location to other rino users in your group so that everyone can see your position on the map page . no more worrying about the lagging hikers in your group each time you reach a fork in the trail . plus because the 520hcx is a standard frs gmrs radio you can use it to communicate with other conventional frs gmrs radios in the area . the rino boasts an crystal-clear 256-color tft display that clearly shows maps and other info along with a built-in americas recreational basemap that includes u.s. rivers lakes principal cities some smaller cities and towns major interstates principal highways political boundaries and major airports . users can also expand the mapping possibilities via the microsd card slot which accepts cards preloaded with mapsource data for your land and sea excursions . just insert a mapsource card with detailed street maps and the rino 520hcx will provide step-by-step or turn-by-turn directions to your destination . receive detailed mapping information on the navigator s 1.3-by-1 .7 - inch 256-color tft display . other details include a usb interface 500 waypoints and 50 routes a hunt fish calendar hands-free voice activation requires separately sold headset a voice scrambler and external temperature recording . the rino 520hcx which includes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that runs for up to 14 hours per charge measures 2.3 by 5.1 by 1.8 inches w x h x d and is backed by a one-year warranty . what s in the box rino 520hcx radio americas recreational basemap wrist strap belt clip usb cable lithium-ion battery pack and charger mapsource trip amp waypoint manager ac adapter quick-start guide user s manual .