28/04/09

SP III GARMIN

(Still... the main gear!)

GPS Performance

Differential-ready 12 parallel channel GPS receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites to compute and update your position

Acquisition times:

• Warm: Approximately 15 seconds
• Cold: Approximately 45 seconds
• Auto Locate®: Approximately 5 minutes

Update rate: 1/second, continuous

GPS Accuracy:

• Position: < 15 meters, 95% typical*
• Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state

DGPS Accuracy:

• Position: 3-5 meters, 95% typical*
• Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state

Dynamics: 6g’s

Interfaces: RS232 with NMEA 0183

Antenna: Detachable with standard BNC-type connector

Physical Size: 3.2"H x 6.8"W x 2.6"D (8.0 x 17.3 x 6.5 cm)

Weight: 1.4 pounds (635 g)

Display:

• 3.4"W x 1.8"H (8.6 x 4.5 cm)
• (305 x 160 pixels), high-contrast,
• 16-color LCD with backlighting

Case: Rugged; fully gasketed

Temp. range: 5°F to 158°F (–15°C to 70°C)

Data storage: Indefinite; no memory battery required

Map storage: Data cards store detailed map data

Power Source: 6 AA batteries or 12-volt adapter cable

Battery life: 2–20 hours based on backlight setting

(A detailed test)