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Jesse's Hunting > Gear Reviews > GPS > Lowrance/Eagle > Eagle Expedition II GPS
Eagle Expedition II GPS
April 06, 2004
Features:
- Receiver: Rockwell-powered 12 parallel channel receiver provides accurate and dependable navigation.
- Coordinate systems: Lat/Long, UTM, MGRS, British, Irish, Swedish, Finnish, Swiss, and New Zealand grid reference system.
- Antenna: Patch, no external antenna capability.
- Memory Backup: Internal Lithium back-up battery protects all stored information for up to 10 years.
- Audible alarm: Yes.
- Display: ULTRAVISION® display screen with 100 x 65 pixels, display size is 1.4"w x 2.1"h. Instant zoom display ranges 1/10th to 2,000 nautical miles with easy zoom-in/zoom-out keys. Backlit screen. Keypad is not backlit.
- Waypoints: saves up to 1,750 position points; 750 waypoints, and 1,000 event markers. 8 character waypoint names. Nearest waypoint and waypoint list pages.
- Plot Trails: 2 + current savable plot trails with up to 3,000 points (breadcrumbs) per plot trail and up to 50 savable routes. 12 legs.
- Navigation Screens: 5 screens and 15 windows. Screens include detailed plotter, windows feature, TrailGuide Steer Screen®, position, navigation and satellite status screens.
- Comes With: 4 AA DURACELL® batteries, operation manual and wrist lanyard included.
- Map Icons: 15 different graphic icons note special points of interest.
- Sunrise/sunset - moonrise/moonset calculations: Yes.
- Operating Temperature: -10 C to 60 C, 14° F to 140° F.
- Position averaging: Yes, offsets the accuracy degradation from SA (Selective Availability).
- Differential: RTCM-104
- Accuracy: Estimated precision error (EPE), provides a relative gauge of position accuracy.
- Acquisition time: Approximately 5 minutes, cold start 45 seconds, warm start 15 seconds.
- PC Interface: NMEA 0813 interface/PC based map software compatible, version 1.5 and 2.0.
- Coordinate Systems: UTM, MGRS, British, Irish, Swedish, Finnish, Swiss, and New Zealand grid reference system.
- Maximum speed indication: 999 mph.
- Map Datums: Over 190 map datums, non are user programmable.
- Waterproof: Yes, completely sealed and waterproof.
- 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. Optional DURACELL® rechargeable NiMH battery accessory.
- Battery life: 10 hours, 20 hours with PowerSave mode.
- Warranty: One-Year warranty.
Other InformationOptions and accessories:
- 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.....$40.00 from gps4fun
- 3-way data cable (PC-D12PBK)(#99-29) Serial data cable (DB-9) adapts GPS to PC, includes cigarette lighter adapter. $30.00 from gps4fun.
- 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.(MB-4) Mounts directly on handlebars over stem with adjustable aluminum mounting plate....$28.00 from gps4fun
- 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
- NMEA/DGPS adapter cable, (NDC-2)(#101-36) Only required if adding Diff. GPS Beacon Receiver. $24.00 from gps4fun.
Accessory prices are quoted from Cabela's and where noted gps4fun
User Comments
Pricing InformationBest price is $224.99 at Cabela's.
Note .... Please check current pricing and availability. Info current as of 2/17/00.
Manufacturer InformationLowrance
http://www.lowrance.com/
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