Magellan eXplorist 100 - GPS receiver

Description: The Magellan Explorist 100 is a 14-channel, general purpose global positioning device.Compared to other general purpose GPS receivers on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $110.

Pros: WAAS-ready GPS device accepts radio signals which can help increase accuracy of positioning data to within 3 meters.Takes advantage of EGNOS (Euro Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) which offers users information about the reliability of the GPS data they are receiving.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.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A general purpose GPS receiver, suited for typical tracking and positioning tasks.Rugged case design affords the durability needed in some settings.Has an internal antenna which is desirable for activities where an external antenna would get in the way.This unit is very lightweight, weighing in at 3.9 oz.

Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this GPS receiver has great features for the money.Also note this unit is able to store up to 500 waypoints.This is in line with the average GPS device.

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: Magellan Corp.
• Part Number: 980771-01

• General

• Width 2.1 in
• Depth 1.3 in
• Height 4.6 in
• Weight 3.9 oz

• Acquisition Times

• Cold acquisition times 120 sec
• Warm acquisition times 60 sec
• Hot acquisition times 15 sec

• GPS System

• Recommended Use Hiking
• Receiver 14 channel
• SBAS EGNOS, WAAS
• Accuracy Position - 7 m, Velocity - 0.05 m/sec, Position - 3 m ( With WAAS )
• Update Rate 1/second
• Grids MGRS, French, UTM, Finnish, German, Irish, Swedish, Swiss, Lat/Lon, User, USNG, OSGB
• Antenna Built-in

• Navigation

• Waypoints 500
• Navigation tracks 3
• Routes 20
• Tracklog points 2000
• Trip Computer Trip distance, TracBack

• Built-in Display

• Type LCD
• Resolution 160 x 120
• Diagonal Size 2.3 in
• Display Illumination Yes
• Color Support Monochrome
• Display Menu Language Norwegian, Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian, Finnish, German, Swedish, Dutch

• Miscellaneous

• GPS design features Rugged case
• Waterproof Yes
• Waterproof standard IPX7

• Battery

• Battery size AA type
• Battery required qty 2

• Environmental Parameters

• Min operating temperature 14 ?F
• Max operating temperature 140 ?F

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  Magellan eXplorist 100 - GPS receiver

  Price: $111.68

  Manufacturer: Magellan Corp.

  Specs: 14 channel, Hiking, 3.9 oz

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  Magellan eXplorist 100 - GPS receiver

  Price: $199.99

  Manufacturer: Magellan Corp.

  Specs: 14 channel, Hiking, 3.9 oz

Magellan Corp.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.magellangps.com/
• Address: 960 Overland Court, , .
• Phone: 909/394-5502
• Email: alinsey-jackson@thalesnavigation.com
• Fax: 408-615-3960