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Eagle Explorer GPS

April 06, 2004

Features:

• Receiver: Rockwell-powered twelve parallel-channel receiver.
• Coordinate systems: Lat/Long, UTM, MGRS, British, Irish, Swedish, Finnish, Swiss, and New Zealand grid reference system..
• Display: 100 vertical and 65 horizontal pixels provide sharp display detail. Display is 1.4"w x 2.1"h. Backlighted display for high visibility during night and low-light operation. Instant zoom display ranges from 1/10 to 1,000 nautical miles with easy zo
• Waypoints: 750 position points (250 waypoints and 500 event markers). 8 character waypoint names.
• Map Datums: 190, non are user programmable.
• Memory Backup: Internal lithium back-up battery protects all stored information for up to ten years without any external power source.
• PC Interface: NMEA 0183 capability.
• Map Icons: 15 different graphic icons make it easy to note special points of interest on-screen while navigating.
• Position Updates: every second.
• Simulator: Yes. Built-in simulator mode lets you become familiar with the unit before going out on the water or into the field.
• Trail Plot: Detailed course plotter with 2000 points (breadcrumbs) tracks every movement and lets you save, or retrace a plot trail (or trails).
• Comes With: 4 AA DURACELL® batteries, operation manual and wrist lanyard included.
• Routes/Legs: 20 reversible routes, 12 legs.
• Waterproof: Yes, completely sealed and waterproof
• Differential: Differential-ready with purchase of beacon receiver.
• Antenna: Patch, no external antenna capability.
• Timers: Distance between points timers.
• Position Averaging: Does not have position averaging feature.
• Operating Temperature: -10 C to 60 C, 14° F to 140° F.
• Alarms: Yes proximity.
• Satellite Acquisition time: Approximately 5 minutes, cold start 45 seconds, warm start 15 seconds.
• Color: Available in black or Advantage camo colors
• Size: 6.75"h x 2.25"w x 1.62"d.
• Weight: 12 ozs. with batteries.
• Power requirements: 4 AA batteries or external 5-16 vdc. Rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery pack accessory features a fast recharge time and up to 500 recharges.
• Battery life: approximately 10 hours.
• Warranty: One-Year Warranty.

Other Information

• PAC-5 110 volt AC adapter.....$19.95
• DR-121DP Additional/replacement Duracell® NiMH rechargeable battery.....$49.99
• NMEA 0183/DGPS adapter cable. Can also be used to power GPS unit.....$9.99
• GPS Data Manager Waypoint and route planning management software for PC. Includes serial cable with external power cable. Windows® 3.1 and Windows® 95 compatible.....$49.99
• PC-D12PBK Serial data cable adapts unit to personal computer. Includes cigarette plug adapter.
• BR-1B Rechargeable battery kit including Duracell® DR-121DP nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery, quick-charger (charges battery while in use), and AC adapter. Get up to 500 recharges with this option.....$99.99
• BR-2 Overnight charger for Duracell® DR-121DP nickel metal hydride battery. Provides 80% recharge in 2 hours.
• CA-2 Cigarette lighter adapter with 8' cable, 5-16 volts. Can also be used to power BR-1B battery charger.....free with unit or $9.99 if you lost yours
• MB-2 R-A-M modular mounting system allows universal adjustment. Complete with AMPS (cellular phone industry standard) and R-A-M hole pattern base and mounting plate, 4" arm, and GPS cradle.....$27.99
• MB-5 Same as MB-2 with additional adapter plate to mount on ATV, snowmobile, or motorcycle handlebars.
• MB-4 Bicycle mount. Mounts directly on handlebars over stem with adjustable aluminum mounting plate.
• AFC-1 Durable non-skid poly-foam cradle
• HE-3 Black Cordura™ nylon holster with velcro closure. Has dual loops for belt or strap use.....$14.99
• HE-4 Real Tree® all purpose camouflage Cordura™ nylon holster with quiet-lock closure. Has dual loops for belt or strap use.....$19.99

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