Garmin RINO 520 Owner's Manual - Page 11
Getting to Know Your Rino 520/530, using FRS Family Radio Service channels. The Rino - charger
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Getting to Know Your Rino 520/530 The Rino 520/530 (Radio Integrated with Navigation for the Outdoors) is a FRS/GMRS radio with a 12 channel GPS receiver. It has integrated radio functionality to provide two-way communications for up to two miles using FRS (Family Radio Service) channels. The Rino 520/530 also provides 15 high-performance GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) channels and 8 GMRS repeater channels (U.S. versions only) for communication up to 14 miles. GMRS channels are limited to 2 watts of power when used in Canada. GMRS repeater channels are not approved for use by the Canadian government, so they are disabled on Rino 520/530 units sold in Canada. The Rino 520/530 has three user-selectable GMRS power levels: 0.5 W, 2.0 W, and 5.0 W (USA only). Keep in mind that FRS channels only transmit at 0.5 W. The Rino 520/530 also has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack with charger. Be certain to fully charge the lithium-ion battery while attached to the Rino 520/530 prior to the Rino® 520/530 Owner's Manual .Getting Started. first use to ensure accurate battery capacity reporting. Follow the charging instructions contained in the Rino Quick Start Guide If you wish, you can purchase a spare lithium-ion battery pack or an optional alkaline battery pack with transmit power limited to 2.0 W. The unit contains built-in cartography of a North American basemap that includes Interstate and State Highways and Exit Information. The Rino uses compatible MapSource®map data software (not included). The Rino 520/530 can display up to 56 MB of a variety of detailed map data. Some of the mapping options that are compatible with the Rino 520/530 include City Select, MetroGuide, Topo, Fishing Hot Spots, and BlueChart® data. Check your local dealer or the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for a complete listing of MapSource products. The Rino 520/530 is waterproof to IPX7 standards and is designed for rugged use. Garmin's user-friendly interface allows you to start navigating almost immediately.