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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. 

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Rino
®
520/530 Owner’s Manual
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.G
ETTING
S
TARTED
.
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TO
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Y
OUR
R
INO
520/530
The Rino 520/530 (
R
adio
I
ntegrated with
N
avigation for
the
O
utdoors) 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
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.