Garmin GPS II+ User manual

Featuring a twelve parallel channel receiver for quick satellite
acquisition and enhanced reception even in dense foliage, the
GPS II PLUS is designed for any over-the-road journey or offroad
adventure you have in mind.
GARMIN’s newest compact GPS features a built-in database
showing the location of towns and cities. A state-of-the-art two-
way screen display for vertical or horizontal orientation makes it
easy to go from your vehicle to the hiking trail. With an external
antenna for impressive reception, the GPS II PLUS also boasts
dedicated zoom keys, waypoint symbols, diagonal panning, auto
start/stop trip timer, and average and maximum speed
recordings. Just four AA batteries will provide up to 24 hours of
accurate tracking and precise navigation.
Now the same pinpoint guidance used by pilots the world
over is conveniently available to adventurers, regardless of their
transportation means: 4x4, ATV, bicycle, motorcycle,
snowmobile, boat, or on foot.
The GARMIN GPS II PLUS: A dominating force in GPS —
any way you look at it.
GPS II PLUS Dominates with Versatility and Power
Powerful PhaseTrac12,TM twelve parallel channel receiver, tracks
and uses up to twelve satellites for fast, accurate positioning.
Versatile screen switches from horizontal to vertical orientation
(and back again) with the press of a button.
S ophisticated FTN LCD display with easy-to-read black pixel
characters, built-in city database, full-featured moving map
plotting and backlighting.
Adaptable navigation page with either compass or highway
steering guidance, and user-selectable data fields.
User-selectable waypoint symbols enhance map display information.
Patented TracBackTM feature lets you quickly navigate your track
log back home without manually storing waypoints.
Trip odometer, average and maximum speed, and auto
start/stop trip timer.
Dedicated keys for zooming map display from 0.2 to 320 miles.
Rugged construction with locking rubber battery cover.

GPS II PLUS PERSONAL NAVIGATORTM
Navigation Features
Waypoints:
Total: 500 w/ name, symbol,
comment & map display option
Nearest: 9 (automatic)
continuously updated
Routes: 20 reversible routes with up
to 30 waypoints each, plus
MOB and TracBackTM modes
Database: Built-in, shows town/city
locations on map page
Track Log: 1024 points
Map Datums: 106
Coordinates: Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, plus 24 grid
formats including Maidenhead
Performance
Receiver: Differential-ready twelve
parallel channel receiver
continuously tracks and
uses up to twelve satellites
Acquisition Times:
Warm: Approximately 15 seconds
Cold: Approximately 45 seconds
AutoLocateTM: Approximately 5 minutes
EZinitTM: Easy initialization, 45 seconds
Update Rate: 1-second, continuous
Accuracy:
Position: 15 meters (49 feet) RMS*
1-5 meters (3-15 feet) RMS
with GARMIN GBR 21 DGPS
receiver (optional)
Velocity: 0.1 knot RMS steady state
Dynamics: 6g’s
Interfaces: NMEA 183 and
RS-232 DGPS correction
Antenna: Detachable with standard
BNC-type connector
Physical
Size: 2.32"H x 5"L x 1.62"W
(5.9 x 12.7 x 4.1 cm)
Weight: 9 ounces (255g) w/batteries
Display: 2.2"W x 1.5"H (5.6 x 3.8 cm)
high-contrast electro-
luminescent backlit FTN display;
switchable orientation
Memory: Internal lithium battery
back-up lasts up to 10 years
Power
Source: 4 AA batteries or 10-32vDC
Usage: 0.75 watts
Battery Life: Up to 24 hours
Accessories
Standard: Wrist Strap
User’s Manual
Hook and Loop Fastener
Optional: Automotive Dash Bracket
Bicycle Handlebar Bracket
Cigarette Lighter Adapter
PC-Kit (with Data Cable)
Power/Data Cable
Carrying Case
Remote Antenna (GA26)
GBR21 Differential Beacon
Receiver for DGPS Corrections
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
* Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the United States
Department of Defense imposed Selective Availability Program.
M01-10037-00
REV0598
© 1998 GARMIN Corporation
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