GPS walkie talkie is a multi function device that can be used both as navigational system and communication tool. GPS walkie talkie is now become more and more popular since more and more folks are realizing that this device is an indispensable safety item.
GPS walkie talkie is perfect for hiking, biking or even driving in the car. Typical GPS data includes your current location, which direction you are heading and what speed, the estimated time to your destination, and tracks your route. Most models include a general base map that can be seen with detail just by downloading map data from a CD.
If you want to have this GPS walkie talkie, you can choose one of the available walkie talkies that fit with your needs. If you still confused to choose one item you are looking for, you can check out the following reviews about GPS walkie talkie so that you will find the idea to purchase the most appropriate one.
The Garmin Rino 110
The Garmin Rino 110 is a GPS-enabled handheld that integrates radio functionality to provide two-way communications. It is waterproof, can send communications up to five miles (using GMRS channels), and can beam your exact location to another Rino user within a two-mile range (on the FRS spectrum) using “Position Reporting.” And because this GPS walkie talkie has standard FRS capabilities, you can talk to friends or family who own conventional FRS radios.
The feature of this GPS walkie talkie includes 38 sub-audible squelch codes per transmission channel for semi-private radio communications. It is also equipped with transmit distance which is up to 2 miles using FRS, and up to 5 miles with GMRS. Besides, Garmin Rino 110 has a unique 5-way cursor for channel selection and volume adjustment in FRS/GMRS mode, and quick map panning, entering, and selecting functions in GPS mode.
Garmin Rino 120 Handheld / Trail GPS
The Rino 120 is state-of-the-art GPS navigation and two-way communications combined, with enough memory to download detailed mapping for driving, hiking, hunting, fishing; or just about anything else you can dream up. The radio functionality of this GPS walkie talkie provides two-way communications for up to two miles using FRS channels, 5 miles using GMRS channels, and you can talk to friends or family who own conventional FRSGMRS radios.
Garmin Rino® 530HCx 2-Way Radio/GPS with NOAA
This waterproof FRS/GMRS radio plus GPS navigator sports 5 watts of transmit power, a microSD card slot, NOAA weather radio, an electronic compass and barometric altimeter. The Rino 530HCx locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. With the Position Reporting of this GPS walkie talkie you can send your exact location to other Rino users in your group. This Rino 530HCx includes NOAA weather channels so you can keep track of the weather during your outing.