garmin rino 530hcx 2-way radio with gps frs gmrs
amazon.com product description hit the trail in confidence with the garmin rino 530hcx 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 530hcx 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 530hcx 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 530hcx 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 530hcx is a standard frs gmrs radio you can use it to communicate with other conventional frs gmrs radios in the area . the 530hcx is also equipped with a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even when you re standing still along with a barometric altimeter that tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude . you can even use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions . and thanks to the noaa weather radio you ll know well in advance when a storm is advancing . receive detailed mapping information on the navigator s 1.3-by-1 .7 - inch 256-color tft display . perhaps the most important feature however is the crystal-clear 256-color tft display which clearly shows attributes from the built-in basemap including lakes rivers cities interstates national and state highways railroads and coastlines -- in short a host of helpful details for your outdoor adventures . 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 530hcx will provide step-by-step or turn-by-turn directions to your destination . 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 530hcx 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 530hcx 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 .