Magellan SporTrak Pro Marine - GPS receiver

Description: The Magellan Sportrak Pro Marine is a 12-channel, general purpose global positioning device.Compared to other general purpose GPS receivers on the market, it is midpriced at around $350.

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.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.Designed to provide compass feedback even when the receiver is stationary.Waterproof receiver stands up to the elements.

Cons: Stores 2000 tracklogs, which is considerably fewer than some similarly priced GPS receivers.

Suitability: A general purpose GPS receiver, suited for typical tracking and positioning tasks.Its backlit keypad makes this unit ideal for nighttime excursions.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 lightweight, weighing in at 6.1 oz.

Value: Overall, this GPS receiver's features are as expected for this price.This unit is able to store up to 500 waypoints.This is in line with 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: Magellan Corp.
• Part Number: 980616-24

• General

• Width 2.2 in
• Depth 1.1 in
• Height 5.6 in
• Weight 6.1 oz

• Acquisition Times

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

• GPS System

• Recommended Use Hiking, Marine
• Receiver 12 channel
• SBAS WAAS, EGNOS
• DGPS DGPS ready
• Accuracy Position - 3 m ( With WAAS ), Position - 7 m
• Update Rate 1/second
• Grids UTM, MGRS, OSGB, USNG, Irish, Swiss, French, German, Finnish, Lat/Lon, Swedish
• Connectivity Serial
• Interface NMEA 0183, RTCM SC-104 DGPS
• GPS Functions / Services Speed, Bearing, Heading, Distance, Elevation, NorthFinder, CTS (Course to Steer), XTE (Cross Track Error), VMG (Velocity Made Good), ETE (Estimated Time Enroute), ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)
• Antenna Built-in
• Features Backlit keypad
• Built-in Memory 32 MB
• Maps Included North America
• Compatible GPS Software Magellan MapSend

• Navigation

• Waypoints 500
• Tracklog points 2000
• Navigation routes 20

• Built-in Display

• Type LCD
• Resolution 240 x 160
• Display Illumination Yes
• Color Support Monochrome
• Display Menu Language French, German, English, Finnish, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian, Portuguese

• Connections

• Connector Type Serial - RS-232

• Battery

• Battery size AA type
• Battery Enclosure Type Internal
• Battery included qty 2
• Battery required qty 2
• Battery technology Alkaline
• Mfr estimated battery life 14 hour(s)

• Miscellaneous

• GPS design features Rugged case
• Included GPS accessories PC cable, Wrist strap
• Waterproof Yes
• Waterproof standard IPX7

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & support type 1 year warranty

• Environmental Parameters

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

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