Garmin Geko 201

Description: The Garmin Geko 201 is a 12-channel, general purpose global positioning device.Compared to other general purpose GPS receivers on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $115.

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.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Ideal for the entry level user.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 3.1 oz.

Value: Given 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: Garmin
• Part Number: 010-00318-00

• General

• Width 1.9 in
• Depth 0.9 in
• Height 3.9 in
• Weight 3.1 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, Velocity - 0.5 m/sec, Position - 3 m ( With WAAS ), Position - 3 m ( With DGPS )
• Update Rate 1/second
• Grids UPS, UTM, MGRS, Lat/Lon, Maidenhead
• Connectivity Serial
• Interface NMEA 0183, RTCM SC-104 DGPS
• GPS Functions / Services Speed
• Antenna Built-in

• Navigation

• Waypoints 500
• Navigation tracks 10
• Tracklog points 10000
• Navigation routes 20
• Trip computer TracBack, Trip timer, Average speed, Maximum speed, Trip distance, Sunrise/sunset times

• Built-in Display

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

• Connections

• Connector Type Serial - RS-232, DC power input

• Battery

• Battery size AAA type
• Battery Enclosure Type Internal
• Battery required qty 2
• Mfr estimated battery life 12 hour(s)

• Miscellaneous

• Waterproof standard IPX7

Garmin

Manufacturer profile

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