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2 for 1 Garmin Rino 650 5W UHF Radio/GPS $589 + Free Postage Johnny Appleseed GPS

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2 for 1 Garmin Rino 650 5W UHF Radio/GPS $589 + Free Postage Johnny Appleseed GPS
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AssociatedLRohanWoods on 21/11/2011 - 10:48 ja-gps.com.au (954 clicks)

Just got a stack of these in at work and it seems like a good deal especially as you really need two of these to make full use of the tracking functionality.
If you mention Ozbargain when ordering I can do free freight as well. If ordering online just mention this in the comments and we will remove the freight cost for delivery in Australia when we process your order.

Rohan.
Johnny Appleseed GPS
(07) 3717 8555

http://www.ja-gps.com.au/Garmin/rino-650-gps-uhf-radio/

Garmin Rino 650 GPS UHF Radio 2 for 1

5 watt UHF two way radio
2.6" colour glove friendly touchscreen
3-axis electronic compass & barometric altimeter
High-sensitivity GPS receiver
Latest model - certified for use in Australia! Glove friendly 6.6cm touchscreen, with quad-helix high-sensitivity antenna, HotFix, and powerful 5-watt radio. With its high-sensitivity GPS receiver and quad helix antenna, Rino 650 quickly finds your position and maintains it – even in heavy cover. Plus, a built-in barometric altimeter and 3-axis compass make it easy to get your bearings without the need to hold it level.

The device comes with a worldwide basemap with shaded relief, so you can navigate anywhere with ease. Adding more maps is easy, simply load the 1.7GB internal memory or the microSD card slot with compatible mapping.

With plenty of transmit power, Rino 650 also lets you send unit-to-unit text messages to other Rino users in your area – it's ideal for loud or windy conditions, or just when you don't want to disturb the wildlife. It also lets you share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other compatible Garmin handheld devices.

Rugged and waterproof (IPX7 standards), you can use the Rino 650 in any conditions. Includes rechargeable Li-ion pack for up to 14 hour battery life, you can also charge the Rino 650 with 4 AA batteries (optional accessory required) to get up to 18 hours of battery life .

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  • jv on 21/11/2011 - 10:54
    +2

    seems like a good offer, but can it play Angry Birds ?

  • theguru1 on 21/11/2011 - 11:07

    There is also a bundle with Topo maps and accessories. Click the Package Deals tab.

    Purchased from these people Friday, they are knowledgeble and seem to have good prices.

    • gravel on 21/11/2011 - 11:30

      I know it must be obvious but where is the package deal Tab?

      Thanks

  • gravel on 21/11/2011 - 11:23

    HI,
    Is it possible to buy just one unit?
    Thank

    • AssociatedRohanWoods @ Johnny Appleseed GPS on 21/11/2011 - 11:31

      Unfortunately due to the way we buy them from Garmin we are only able to sell them as a pair.

    • IVI on 21/11/2011 - 11:34

      Sure… buy with a friend… split the package (assuming it has 2x chargers, like even the cheapest cordless phone package would do) between yourselves.

      How would just 1 give you optimal value from this kind of unit?

      • AssociatedRohanWoods @ Johnny Appleseed GPS on 21/11/2011 - 11:57
        +1

        These are 2 full retail boxes with all the standard accessories, splitting it with a friend is pretty much exactly what this deal is designed for.

  • dvddirect on 21/11/2011 - 11:38
    +1

    Okay - I've taken a bite! - However, the shopping cart is a bit confusing as when you add to cart it adds one unit at half the price advertised - the punter will need to set qty to 2 to bring the price back to $589…….Or will I get 4 units :)

    • AssociatedRohanWoods @ Johnny Appleseed GPS on 21/11/2011 - 11:46

      Whoops, a bit a glitch in our website on the package deals. We are working on fixing it now. You will only need to add one item to get two units for $589.

  • IVI on 21/11/2011 - 11:40

    Marine users have the best value, IMO.

    Consider Vertex-Horizon's HX851S:

    • 6 watt transmitters (vs 5 watts, our ACMA's max transmit power for UHF CB radios)
    • GPS
    • displays Latitude & Longitude on-screen, with other info
    • DCS to poll & help you navigate yourself to another radio/marine craft
    • I think it even exports the GPS coordinates to an external divice,
      eg, larger screen map that keeps itself focused on your location & area
    • floats in water (or was that the HX751..?)
    • glows in the dark (eg, while floating)
    • waterproof
    • strobe light
    • emergency button (sends your call & location to nearby ships + [SOS-like] message)
    • lots of other cool features that don't come to mind at the moment ;-)

    Of course (except to save lives) you can't use an HX-851S for land-to-land comms :-/
    It's strictly a Marine VHF radio

    (Older HX850S costs $349 incl shipping, eg, from PrestigeCom.com.au)

    Radio Amateurs have an even -better- system (based on APRS), IMO, because
    - in situations where you don't have a direct radio link to those who can offer assistance - the APRS protocol can automatically -relay- your radio's or any other radio's signals (eg, in an area, or further afield), so that any Internet user can get a radio's location (ie, if it's sent by that radio, as it moves around - in a vehicle, on a boat or ship or in an aircraft).

    Tracking -several- radios on ONE map is possible, sending own text messages, etc. etc. (Imagine seeing where everyone is on ONE map…)

    What's more…

    Radio Amateurs can modify their older gear to incorporate APRS + GPS technologies, so they don't have to replace the entire radio; maybe just add APRS and a GPS.

    Of course, it takes some knowledge of Electronics… but that that's what "Ham" Radio is all about. :-)

  • IVI on 21/11/2011 - 11:52

    So, what's the mAh rating of the (rechargable) included LitiumIon battery back,
    that 4 AA batteries out-lasts that battery's expected run-time by 4 hours…?

    What kind of AA cells do they assume would be replacing the LiIon battery pack?

    • AssociatedRohanWoods @ Johnny Appleseed GPS on 21/11/2011 - 12:09

      The standard battery is a 7.2V 2400mAh 17.8Wh Li-ion. Garmin normally quote figures based on alkaline AA batteries.

      • IVI on 21/11/2011 - 12:18

        Sounds pretty good… of course the GPS is a relatively constant load…
        The radio's load would rise when transmitting.

        Has it a medium & low power setting, to extend operating time of the pair (when close to the other radio)?

        Oh… how long does this offer last for?

        • AssociatedRohanWoods @ Johnny Appleseed GPS on 21/11/2011 - 12:23

          You can set the transmitting power to 1/2, 2 or 5 Watts.
          This offer is while stocks last, but we have quite a few of them.

  • StevieRay on 21/11/2011 - 12:30

    It says it includes software to load custom maps.
    What format does your data have to be?

    ie can I load ECW, TIFF, SHP, CAD, TAB?

    NVM: read blog incorrect. Is compatible w/ free software: Custom Maps

  • theguru1 on 21/11/2011 - 12:30

    How does the GPS in this compare to the 62SC?

    • AssociatedRohanWoods @ Johnny Appleseed GPS on 21/11/2011 - 12:49

      The reception is on par with the 62SC. Features are pretty much the same, but the 62SC has a camera and the Rino is a touch screen.

  • theguru1 on 21/11/2011 - 12:36

    Would I be correct in presuming thet the up to 14 hours battery life is based on the radio set on the 0.5w setting?

    • AssociatedRohanWoods @ Johnny Appleseed GPS on 21/11/2011 - 12:48

      Garmin don't publish how they figure out battery life, but your assumption would be accurate. The more and higher power you use the radio, the shorter the battery life is going to be.

  • [Deactivated] on 21/11/2011 - 12:49

    Give us a good deal on the Garmin 96C!

    • [Deactivated] on 21/11/2011 - 19:35

      Y U NO DO GOOD DEAL GARMIN 96C?!

      • AssociatedRohanWoods @ Johnny Appleseed GPS on 22/11/2011 - 10:23

        I can't do any huge deals on the 96C. Best I could do would be $495 + shipping.

  • theguru1 on 21/11/2011 - 14:47

    With the Paqckage Deal, is there 2 of each of the added accessories? eg. 2 x top maps, 2 x mounts etc.

    • AssociatedRohanWoods @ Johnny Appleseed GPS on 21/11/2011 - 15:12

      The package deal is just for the one topo map and mount, but if you want another set we would do the package price on the extra set which works out to be an extra $200.

      • IVI on 21/11/2011 - 18:17

        Can the GPS be switched Off - to extend battery life - eg, when stationary & awaiting a call?

        • AssociatedRohanWoods @ Johnny Appleseed GPS on 22/11/2011 - 10:24

          The GPS and radio can be switched on and off separately.

  • StevieRay on 21/11/2011 - 17:58

    Does the Aus version have the capabilities of utilising FRS / GMRS?
    Or is it only UHF

    • AssociatedRohanWoods @ Johnny Appleseed GPS on 21/11/2011 - 18:01

      The Australian version is UHF only. FRS/GMRS are not licenced for use in Australia. The tracking and messaging functions still work over UHF.

      • IVI on 21/11/2011 - 18:12

        UHF CB Radio Service = UHF CBRS

        I noticed 80 channels (vs 20-something FRS/GMRS for the US model)

        Is there a "mod" to enable it work - when used by licensed Radio Amateurs - on the 70 cm Ham band (ie, 430 - 450 MHz, see WIA.org.au for band plans of repeaters, simplex & other well-defined frequencies for the Aussie 70 cm band)?

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