Garmin - Rino 110 GPS-Integrated FRS/GMRS Radio

Written By - jesseshunting.com - 06/4/2007

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Database: built-in city point data base, with 1 MB of internal memory for additional points-of-interest data that can be downloaded from a MapSource® Points Of Interest CD-ROM.

Map Scale: Each 8 megabyte map section covers about 15,000 square miles. Screen-width scale 500 feet to 2,000 miles.


Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel receiver continuously tracks and uses up to twelve satellites to compute and update a position. WAAS-enabled.


Acquisition Times: Warm: approx. 15 seconds Cold: approx. 45 seconds, Autolocate®: approx. 5 minutes. EZinit®: easy initialization, 45 seconds.


Update Rate: 1 second, continuous.


Accuracy: Position: 100 meters with SA, 15 meters (49 feet) without SA. Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state. 1-5 meters (3-15 feet) with DGPS receiver (optional). WAAS enabled. DGPS (WAAS) accuracy: Position: < 3 meters, 95% typical.

Velocity: 0.1 knot RMS steady state. DGPS (WAAS) Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state.


Dynamics: 6 g\'s
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Interfaces: RS232 with NMEA 0183, RTCM 104 DGPS data format and proprietary GARMIN. The following programs are compatible with Garmin\'s data-transfer protocol: MapSource 3.0x, Street Atlas 8, National Geographic Topo!, Fugawi, MacGPS Pro, Ozi Explorer, G7ToWin, GARTrip, GPS Utility, and TrackMaker Ver. 10.

Antenna: Quad-helix internal antenna. No external antenna capability.


Size: Unknown, if you have this info please email us.


Weight: 8.0 oz. with batteries.

Color: Yellow or green.

Display: 160 x 160 pixels, high-contrast LCD with electro-luminescent backlighting with slider bar graph setting. Screen illumination timeout has 15, 30, 60, 120, and \"always on\" timeout settings. An innovative rocker switch on the front of the unit lets you pan quickly and accurately or select and enter functions. Keys have no backlite.

Menu Screens: Main menu screens: 1) Trip Computer 2) Navigation 3) Find 4) Accessories 5) Map 6) Setup Info. 7) System. 8) Satellite. Satellite screen shows usual map of satellites in view, signal-strength bars, present-position coordinates, and a unique indicator of the direction the GPS is pointing, or above a selectable speed limit, the direction the GPS is moving. Compass screen shows your direction of movement and points to next waypoint when you are routing or have an active GoTo.

Calendar: Unknown, if you have this info please email us.


Memory: Indefinite; no memory battery required.


Power Source: 3 AA batteries. External power connector unknown.


Power Usage: Unknown, if you have this info please email us.


Battery Life: Up to 15 hours (typical use). Battery \"fuel gauge\" display.

Waterproof: Waterproof to IEC 529 IPX7 standards.

Temp Range: 5°F to 158°F (-15°C to 70°C).

Waypoints: Total: 500 each with name and symbol. 10-character waypoint names.

Speed Limitation: 999 MPH.


Event Markers (Icons): Unknown, if you have this info please email us.

Routes: 20 reversible routes with up to 50 waypoints , plus MOB and TracBack® modes.

Tracks: Unknown, if you have this info please email us.


Trip computer: Trip computer with speed tracking, sunrise/sunset read out, trip timer and trip distance. Clock, stopwatch and alarm functions.


Map Datums: over 100. The default datum is WGS 84 (World Geodetic Survey 1984). Make sure you set the datum to match the map datum of the map you are using. The map datum is usually listed in the title block of the map. If no datum is given, use the datum that gives the best positioning at a known point.


Moon (Lunar) Data: Yes. Sun and Moon predictor, Calculator, and \"Best time to hunt and fish\".

Electronic compass: No.


Barometric altimeter: No.

Coordinate Grids: Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, MGRS, Maidenhead; or regional British, Irish, German, New Zealand, Swedish, Swiss, Taiwan,and West Malaysian.


Comes With: The Rino 110 comes with a lanyard, belt clip and user\'s manual.

Warranty: Every GARMIN product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase.

FRS Specifications:

Voice scrambler: Yes, for secure communications.

Vibration mode: Yes, for \"silent\" calls from other Rino users.

Channels: Channels 1-7 are FRS/GMRS, 8-14 are FRS and 15-22 are GMRS.

CTCSS Privacy Codes: Each channel has 38 squelch codes.


External voice activation (VOX): Yes. this allows hands free operation.



Accessories and Options:

PC Interface cable.
USB to Serial Adapter.
PC interface cable w/ cig. lighter adapter.
Dash mount.
Bike mount.
Smash Guard.
Nylon carrying case protects your GPS.
Headset with boom microphone allows you to speak and listen without holding the radio.
Hear clearly even in noisy surroundings with the flexible ear receiver.
Garmin Rino Earbud with PTT Microphone. This Earbud Push-to-Talk microphone lets you hear clearly and have semi-private conversations.
Garmin Rino Nimh Batteries (4AA) and Charger. Keep Rino GPS/radio operating at full capacity with these Nimh batteries and charger.
Garmin Rino 2.5mm to 3.5mm Jack Adapter. The 2.5mm to 3.5mm Jack Adapter allows you to adapt common 2.5mm devices to the accessory jack input.
Blank 8MB Memory Cartridge
MapSource: U.S. Roads and Recreation (CD-ROM for the eMap).
MapSource: World Map (CD-ROM for the eMap)
Topo MapSource.
MetroGuide MapSource.

The Garmin Rino 110 was released in the July of 2002. Peer-to-Peer Positioning.This patented technology makes it possible to transmit your location to a friend or family member, showing them the distance and bearing from your position to theirs on a Rino display. This could be a life-saving feature in an outdoor emergency by helping rescuers pinpoint your location—or it could be used simply for rounding up the family at an amusement park or ski resort.