Garmin Rino 110 Handheld GPS Review

The Garmin Rino 110 isn't just a great GPS receiver it's a two-way radio can track friends and transmit your location to others. The features are perfect for those who enjoy outdoor activities, with the option of Family Band (2 miles) or General Mobile Radio Service (5 miles). Certain frequencies aren't used as much as other bands and are therefore more likely to be free from interference.What makes this GPS stand out from devices is the GPS satellite link, which allows you to mark your position precisely, and is even able to mark your trek so you can make your way back safely.

The compact, waterproof yellow and black Rino 110 has two fixed antennas, one for standard 14 FRS and the other for 8 GMRS (requires license for use). You can radio your position to someone, which is handy if someone gets lost or injured. The Rino 110 is a bit more expensive than other handheld GPS models, but is more than worth the cost, especially for those who take outdoor activities very seriously.

The Rino's graphical interface makes it easy to navigate swiftly around the menu with a 5-way cursor, similar to the kind you find on notebook computers.Using the generous backlit display you can store up to 20 different routes and 500 points in the unit's memory. You can also upload maps from Garmin's Points of Interest CD with an optional data cable (sold separately). The only drawback for this GPS is that when you use the GPS and GMRS radio simultaneously, the batteries drain quickly, so consider purchasing additional 2300 mAh Ni-Mh backup batteries.