Garmin Foretrex 201 - GPS receiver

Description: The Garmin Foretrex 201 is a 12-channel, general purpose global positioning device.Compared to other general purpose GPS receivers on the market, it is inexpensive at around $140.

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.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A general purpose GPS receiver, suited for typical tracking and positioning tasks.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 2.8 oz.

Value: In view of its 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: Garmin
• Part Number: 010-00361-00

• General

• Width 3.3 in
• Depth 0.7 in
• Height 1.7 in
• Weight 2.8 oz

• Acquisition Times

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

• GPS System

• Recommended Use Hiking
• Receiver 12 channel
• SBAS WAAS
• Accuracy Position - 15 m, Position - 3 m ( With WAAS ), Velocity - 0.05 m/sec
• Update Rate 1/second
• Connectivity Serial
• Interface NMEA 0183
• Antenna Built-in
• Features Hunt/fish calendar

• Navigation

• Waypoints 500
• Tracklog points 10000
• Navigation routes 20
• Trip computer TracBack, Trip timer, Average speed, Maximum speed, Trip distance, Sun/moon positions

• Built-in Display

• Type LCD
• Resolution 100 x 64
• Display Illumination Yes
• Color Support Monochrome

• Battery

• Battery Enclosure Type Internal
• Battery technology Lithium ion
• Mfr estimated battery life 15 hour(s)

• Miscellaneous

• Included GPS accessories PC cable, Wrist strap, Charging cradle
• Waterproof Yes
• Waterproof standard IPX7

• Environmental Parameters

• Min operating temperature -4 °F
• Max operating temperature 140 °F

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  Garmin Foretrex 201 - GPS receiver

  Price: $139.05 - $182.13

  Manufacturer: Garmin

  Specs: 12 channel, Hiking, 2.8 oz

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  Price: $138.95

  Manufacturer: Garmin

  Specs: 12 channel, Hiking, 2.6 oz

Garmin

Manufacturer profile

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