Garmin Rino 530

Garmin Rino 530

Average Rating: rated 1.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 2 Trailspace users

Description

The Rino 530 is a gps receiver made by Garmin. It has an average rating of 1.5 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.

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From Altrec Outdoors:
"Pinpoint your location and the location of other Rino two-way radio users in your party with this new Rino 530 GPS two-way radio with color display. This latest incarnation of the popular two-way Rino GPS radio system has 14-mile communication range with turn-by-turn instructions, electronic compass, barometric altimeter and NOAA weather receiver. It uses an exclusive position-reporting capability that sends and receives GPS positions to other Rino users in your backcountry party. The 530 has five watts of transmit power (GMRS) for a 14-mile range. Recently the FCC granted Garmin a special waiver for Rino series units to send GMRS data (using the GMRS frequency in the US does require a license in the US). The 1.7 x 1.3 in. color TFT display makes it easy to spot and track the location of your fellow Rino users (this is also a great feature for families in large amusement parks and unfamiliar urban cities). The 530 comes with Garmin's Americas Recreational Basemap and features automatic route generation, off-route recalculations and turn-by-turn directions with audible alert tones. You can also download other Garmin maps for Europe and Asia through the mini USB connection to your computer. Even if you don't have other Rino users in your party, you can use the electronic compass, GPS and barometric altimeter to help verify your position. Access to seven NOAA weather channels with audible weather alerts gives you a better understanding about the conditions around you."

From REI:
"Each channel has 38 sub-audible squelch codes for semi-private conversations. Electronic compass provides your current bearing; auto-compensating declination adjustment. FRS channels utilize 0.5 watts for up to two-mile range; 5 watt GMRS channels provide 14 mile of transmission range (GMRS requires FCC Lic.). Fast USB connectivity makes loading charts and maps quick and easy; interface cable included. Follow your route, store up to 500 waypoints with graphic icons and 50 reversible routes; find your way back with TracBack feature. Fully functional GPS and integral radio provide two-way communications up to 14-miles using GMRS channels. Highly reflective color display provides easy viewing in almost any lighting conditions--even in sunlight. Includes: PC/USB interface cable, wrist strap, belt clip, lithium-ion battery pack/charger, A/C adapter cable, quick start guide and owner's manual. Peer-to-peer position reporting allows one RINO user to send their current GPS position to another RINO user within 2 miles. Powerful GPS unit comes loaded with North America Recreational basemaps; 56MB of memory stores map data from MapSource CD (sold separately). Precise barometric altimeter states current altitude, as well as your rate of ascent. Quad-helix antenna with WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) enabled receiver can deliver amazing accuracy: within less than 3 meters. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 16 hours of outdoor use. Stay on track and in keep in touch! Garmin Rino 530 has an extended broadcast range and sensitive barometric altimeter and electronic compass. Trip computer calculates current and average speed, sunset and sunrise, trip time and distance. Unique Click Stick for channel and volume adjustment in FRS mode; quick map panning, enter and function selection in GPS mode. Vibration mode for silent ring option, plus ten ring tones and four roger tones."

User Reviews

rated 1 of 5 stars Rino 530
Reviewed by Christ, Dec 11, 2007

"This product is very misleading. The GPS works like any other GPS. The two radio and peer to peer positioning works worse than a radio shack two way radio. If anything is in the view between the two radios it doesn't work.

The peer to peer works off radio waves not GPS and only works if nothing is in the way."

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rated 2 of 5 stars Rino 530
Reviewed by dav, Jun 01, 2007

"I got this unit as a xmas gift from a very generous friend. Although this is well appreciated, Garmin has let me down with this handheld unit.

All reviewers in the magazine gives it the best of the year award. From my experience, I don't know why."

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