garmin chirp geocaching wireless beacon
chirp is a one-of-a-kind wireless beacon designed specifically for the outdoor adventures of geocaching . affordable durable and waterproof chirp can communicate with and be programmed by any compatible wireless-enabled garmin handheld sold separately . chirp stores hints multi-cache coordinates counts visitors and confirms the cache is nearby . chirp is password protected and has a battery life of up to one year . a one-of-a-kind wireless beacon designed specifically for the outdoor adventures of geocaching . click to enlarge . other geocachers will be alerted your cache is nearby and can access hints you ve loaded into chirp garmin oregon screen pictured . chirp has a battery life of up to a year is durable and waterproof and features a cache-perfect small size . click to enlarge . get amp store hints chirp can be programmed by any compatible wireless-enabled garmin handheld to store geocaching hints and other information . when other geocachers arrive near your cache they ll be alerted that the cache is nearby and then they ll be able to access the hints you ve loaded into chirp . and when you return chirp will tell you how many visitors have been to your cache . setup a multicache with chirp setting up and maintaining a multicache has never been easier . using your compatible garmin handheld device chirp automatically transmits program coordinates so other cachers can find each stage of your multicache . or if you re on a multicache chirp lets you download coordinates . so there s no need to manually enter numerous sets of complex coordinates -- there s just one simple touch and you re on your way to the next stage . built to cache -- built to last chirp was designed by geocachers so it s built to take the rigors of the outdoors . plus chirp is password protected so you re the only one with programming powers . chirp has a battery life of up to a year and the battery is easy to replace plus chirp features a cache-perfect small size and is durable and waterproof . there are a few guidelines however do not mount the chirp inside a metal container . do not bury the chirp . do not put the chirp in water . a compatible garmin device should detect the chirp within 10 m. for maximum transmission range allow the chirp to have an unobstructed view in all directions . chirp specs dimensions w x h x d 1.3 x 0.9 x 0.3 inches 3.3 x 2.3 x 0.7 cm weight less than 1.0 oz 28 grams waterproof yes ipx7 -- 1 meter for 30 seconds battery up to 1 year with continuous use user replaceable battery message appears on your compatible garmin device when battery is low range up to 32 feet 10 meters password protection yes what s in the box garmin chirp cr2032 lithium coin cell battery small adhesive disc instructions