Garmin GPSMAP 60CS - GPS receiver

Description: The Garmin GPSMAP 60CS is a 12-channel, multi purpose global positioning device.Compared to other variable-use GPS receivers on the market, it is midpriced at around $370.

Pros: WAAS-ready GPS device accepts radio signals which can help increase accuracy of positioning data to within 3 meters.Share information, update database maps, and add programs using this receiver's serial computer connection.Tracklog function automatically creates a record of the path traveled and stores it as a series of points for later use.Waterproof receiver stands up to the elements.System includes Garmin Americas recreational basemap.

Cons: Has a 2.6 in screen size.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is less favorable than the average GPS receiver on the market today.

Suitability: A multi purpose GPS receiver, suited for a variety of activities.Has an external antenna which is preferable for situations where open sky is limited.This unit is lightweight, weighing in at 5.4 oz.

Value: In general, this GPS receiver has good features for the money.Also note this unit is able to store up to 1000 waypoints.This is significantly more than the average GPS device.Device is covered by a 1 year warranty.

Suggestions: This GPS device has only internal memory.If you plan to store many trips or add base maps, you may wish to consider a unit that has removable storage media.

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• Manufacturer: Garmin
• Part Number: 010-00322-30

• General

• Width 2.4 in
• Depth 1.3 in
• Height 6.1 in
• Weight 5.4 oz

• Acquisition Times

• Cold acquisition times 45 sec
• Warm acquisition times 15 sec

• GPS System

• Recommended Use Hiking
• Receiver 12 channel
• SBAS WAAS
• DGPS DGPS ready
• Accuracy Position - 15 m, Velocity - 0.05 m/sec, Position - 3 - 5 m ( With DGPS ), Velocity - 0.05 m/sec ( With DGPS ), Position - 3 m ( With WAAS ), Velocity - 0.05 m/sec ( With WAAS )
• Update Rate 1/second
• Grids UPS, UTM, MGRS, User, Lat/Lon, Loran TDs, Maidenhead
• Connectivity USB, Serial
• Interface NMEA 0183, RTCM SC-104 DGPS
• GPS Functions / Services Speed, Bearing, Heading, Distance, Elevation, Time/date, Local pressure, Electronic compass, Ascent/descent rate, MOB (Man Overboard), 12-hour pressure trend, ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)
• Antenna External
• Features Barometric altimeter, Optional external GPS antenna connection
• Built-in Memory 56 MB
• Maps Included USA, Canada, Mexico, South America, Central America
• Software Included Garmin Americas Recreational Basemap
• Compatible GPS Software MapSource BlueChart, MapSource City Select, MapSource US TOPO 24K, MapSource Recreational Lakes

• Navigation

• Waypoints 1000
• Navigation tracks 20
• Tracklog points 10000
• Navigation routes 50
• Waypoints per route 250
• Trip computer TracBack, Trip timer, Average speed, Maximum speed, Trip distance, Sun/moon positions, Sunrise/sunset times

• Built-in Display

• Type LCD
• Resolution 240 x 160
• Diagonal Size 2.6 in
• Display Illumination Yes
• Color Support Color

• Connections

• Connector Type Serial - USB, Serial - RS-232, Antenna - MCX

• Battery

• Battery size AA type
• Battery required qty 2
• Mfr estimated battery life 30 hour(s)

• Miscellaneous

• Included GPS accessories Lanyard, PC cable, Belt clip
• Waterproof Yes
• Waterproof standard IPX7

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & support type 1 year warranty

• Environmental Parameters

• Min operating temperature 5 °F
• Max operating temperature 158 °F

Garmin

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.garmin.com
• Address: 1200 East, Olathe, KS.
• Phone: 913-397-8200
• Fax: 913-397-8282