GARMIN 010 00564 01 Rino 530HCx 2 Way Radio With GPS FRS GMRS

GARMIN 010 00564 01 Rino 530HCx 2 Way Radio With GPS FRS GMRS

Hit the trail in confidence with the Garmin Rino 530HCx, which combines a two-way FRS/GMRS radio with a high-sensitivity GPS navigator. The waterproof unit offers 22 channels and 5 watts of transmit power, so you can contact friends or rescue crews from up to 14 miles away (line of sight) over GMRS channels or up to 2 miles over FRS channels. The high-sensitivity GPS receiver, meanwhile, locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover. The advantage is clear: whether you’re traipsing through thick woods or strolling near tall buildings and trees, you can count on the Rino 530HCx to help you find your way when you need it the most. The combined radio and navigator functions make the device a must-have for mountain climbing, alpine camping, back-country skiing, and a host of other outdoor activities.

The 530HCx navigator/2-way radio is compact and lightweight, with a 10.3-ounce housing that won’t slow you down on the trail.

Like the rest of the Rino series, the Rino 530HCx offers a unique Position Reporting feature, which lets you send your exact location to other Rino users in your group so that everyone can see your position on the map page. No more worrying about the lagging hikers in your group each time you reach a fork in the trail. Plus, because the 530HCx is a standard FRS/GMRS radio, you can use it to communicate with other conventional FRS/GMRS radios in the area.

The 530HCx is also equipped with a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even when you’re standing still, along with a barometric altimeter that tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. You can even use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions. And thanks to the NOAA weather radio, you’ll know well in advance when a storm is advancing.

Receive detailed mapping information on the navigator’s 1.3-by-1.7-inch, 256-color TFT display.

Perhaps the most important feature, however, is the crystal-clear 256-color TFT display, which clearly shows attributes from the built-in basemap, including lakes, rivers, cities, interstates, national and state highways, railroads, and coastlines–in short, a host of helpful details for your outdoor adventures. Users can also expand the mapping possibilities via the microSD card slot, which accepts cards preloaded with MapSource data for your land and sea excursions. Just insert a MapSource card with detailed street maps and the Rino 530HCx will provide step-by-step or turn-by-turn directions to your destination.

Other details include a USB interface, 500 waypoints and 50 routes, a hunt/fish calendar, hands-free voice activation (requires separately sold headset), a voice scrambler, and external temperature recording. The Rino 530HCx, which includes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that runs for up to 14 hours per charge, measures 2.3 by 5.1 by 1.8 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty.

What’s in the Box
Rino 530HCx radio, Americas Recreational basemap, wrist strap, belt clip, USB cable, lithium-ion battery pack and charger, MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager, AC adapter, quick-start guide, user’s manual.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Rino 530 HCx review
I have now owned two of these. I like this unit a lot. The first one had issues with the radio transmission and I waited a little to long I guess and Garmin would do nothing. The same issue happened to one of my guides at the same time and Garmin fixed his. I sold the unit to a guy who did not care about the radio part, so I got the HCx. As a GPS it is very good with a simple user interface. I would recommend it for anyone going into the field.

5 Stars Great GPS/Radio
I bought two of these radios for my family to use. We hiked in the mountain with them and they worked great. If you want to use the GMRS radio channels you have to purchase a License from the FCC. The NOAA weather radio is a great addition to this GPS radio… The base map is fine for normal nav, but I spent the extra money and bought the topo map for the region I am in. Garmin Rino is a very good high end product and the price for it is well worth it…

5 Stars Just a little trouble
I received the GPS, and the speaker was broken. Amazon ship the order fine and I received it with out damage to the box. It work fine in every other way. I contacted Garmin and they replaced the GPS with a new one. This took about 1 1/2 week. Very good turn a round. I love the GPS and would buy another one. Willis

5 Stars Hunter
So far I myself have to say that I like this product and will tell others about it. I have two frends that bought the rino and we have used it alot. So if you are going to buy one do so they have a lot of infomation on them and I find more stuff out the more I use it. Only thing would to buy the chip with so to be able to down load the mor detail maps

5 Stars grat product
I purchased a rino 110 had trouble with satelite reception the 530 works great no problem in the big woods.

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