Garmin 120 User Manual

®

120

2-way radio & personal navigator

owner’s manual

®

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Garmin® Rino® 120 (Radio
Integrated with Navigation for the Outdoors). To get the

most from your new Rino 120, read through the Quick
Start Guide first, then this Owner’s Manual to understand

all of the operating features.

The Quick Start Guide describes the process of setting
up your Rino 120 and some basic unit operations to
familiarize you with your new Rino 120 right out of the
box. The small size of the guide makes it perfect to take
with you!

This Owner’s Manual describes the Main Pages of the
Rino 120 and their options in detail. While the Owner’s
Manual provides some direction on how to select and
change items, its main intention is to describe each Main
Page, Option Menu, and feature in detail.

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This manual is organized into the following sections:

The Introduction section provides the Table of Contents
and safety information.

The Getting Started section provides basic information
about the Rino 120.

The Unit Operation section provides information on
each of the five Main Pages, listed in the same order as
viewed on the unit. The section for each Page provides
an overview that discusses the page, how it functions,
and step-by-step instructions for using the page and its
features. It also includes an overview of some additional
features and step-by-step instructions for using the
features.

The Appendix includes additional information about the
Rino 120.

The Index provides keywords and the pages on which
they appear.

INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .............................................................i

Getting to Know Your Rino 120 ............................

Front of the Rino 120 ...............................................2

Back of the Rino 120 ................................................3

Main Page Sequence ................................................ 4

Operating the Rino 120 ............................................5

Status Bar Overview ................................................6

Understanding GPS .................................................7

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Unit Operation ........................................................8

Radio Page ................................................................ 8

Initializing the Rino 120 ................................................ 8

Using My ID and Symbol Fields ................................... 9

Setting the Channel and Squelch Code ........................ 11

Scanning and Monitoring ............................................ 13

Radio Page Option Menu ............................................ 15

Setup Radio ............................................................ 15

Setup Tones ............................................................ 17

Setup Scanlist ......................................................... 17

Turn Radio/GPS On/Off ........................................ 17

Informational Picture ................................................... 18

GPS Status ............................................................. 18

Radio Transmission Status .................................... 18

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Mark Waypoint’s Indicators ...................................

Using the Rino 120 Radio Features ......................20

Peer-to-Peer Positioning .............................................. 20

New Contact Page Overview ....................................... 20

Sending a Location ...................................................... 23

Map Page ................................................................. 24

Map Page Options ....................................................... 26

Using the Pan Map Option .......................................... 27

Programming the Data Fields ...................................... 28

Data Field Options ................................................. 28

Setting up the Map ....................................................... 29

General Setup ......................................................... 30

Tracks Setup ........................................................... 30

Map Features Setup ................................................ 30

Text Setup .............................................................. 31

Map Data Setup ...................................................... 31

Measuring Distance ..................................................... 31

Navigation Page .....................................................32

Using the Navigation Page .......................................... 32

Navigation Page Options ............................................. 34

Trip Computer Page ...............................................35

Trip Computer Page Options ....................................... 35

Main Menu Page ..................................................... 36

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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS

Using the Main Menu .................................................. 36

Main Menu Options ..................................................... 38

Page Sequence Setup ............................................. 38

Shortcuts Menu ...................................................... 39

Waypoints ............................................................... 40

Mark Waypoint Page ................................................... 40

Creating Waypoints ..................................................... 41

Projecting a Waypoint .................................................. 42

Editing a Waypoint ......................................................42

Find ‘N Go ............................................................... 44

Finding a Waypoint ...................................................... 45

Finding a Contact ......................................................... 47

Finding a City .............................................................. 48

Finding an Exit ............................................................ 49

Finding a Point of Interest ........................................... 50

Finding an Address or Intersection .............................. 52

Finding a Last Found Place ......................................... 54

Sending a Note ....................................................... 55

Using a Goto ...........................................................56

Route Page .............................................................. 57

Creating and Using a Route ......................................... 57

Editing a Route ............................................................ 58

Adding or Editing from the Route Map Page .............. 61

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Navigating a Route ...................................................... 62

Stopping Navigation .................................................... 63

Data Fields for the Route Page .................................... 63

Data field options for Route Page: ......................... 63

Tracks Page ............................................................ 64

Using the TracBack Feature ........................................ 65

Setting up the Track Log ............................................. 66

Proximity Page .......................................................67

Satellite Page ..........................................................68

Sky View graphic ................................................... 68

WAAS .......................................................................... 69

Satellite Strength .................................................... 69

Satellite Page Options .................................................. 70

Setup Pages ............................................................ 72

Time Setup Page .......................................................... 72

Units Setup Page .......................................................... 73

LORAN TD Format ..................................................... 74

Display Setup Page ...................................................... 75

Heading Setup Page ..................................................... 76

Interface Setup Page .................................................... 77

System Setup Page ....................................................... 79

Calendar ..................................................................80

Alarm Clock ............................................................82

INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS

Calculator ................................................................ 83

Stopwatch ............................................................... 84

Stopwatch Lap Options ............................................... 84

Sun & Moon ............................................................85

Hunt & Fish ............................................................. 86

Area Calculator ....................................................... 87

Games .....................................................................88

Memory Race .............................................................. 88

Waypoint Bomber ........................................................ 89

Clothesline ................................................................... 90

Assimilation ................................................................. 90

Beast Hunt ................................................................... 90

Appendix ..............................................................91

Specifications .........................................................91

Physical ........................................................................ 91

Performance ................................................................. 91

Radio ............................................................................ 92

Power ........................................................................... 92

Accessories ............................................................ 93

Transferring MapSource Data ...............................94

What is FRS? .......................................................... 96

FRS Features ................................................................ 96

FRS Limitations ........................................................... 97

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GMRS .......................................................................... 97

GPS Troubleshooting Guide ................................. 98

Radio Troubleshooting Guide ............................... 99

FRS Frequency Chart ........................................... 100

GMRS Frequency Chart .......................................101

CTCSS Frequency Chart ...................................... 102

Data Field Definitions ........................................... 103

Interface Information ............................................ 105

FCC Compliance Information .............................. 106

FCC Licensing Information .................................107

Limited Warranty ..................................................108

Software License Agreement .............................. 110

Product Registration ............................................ 110

Contact Garmin .......................................................... 110

Warnings and Cautions ....................................... 111

Index ...................................................................114

GETTING STARTED > GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RINO 120

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RINO 120

you to save up to 20 tracks with up to 250 points per
track. The unit contains built-in cartography of a North

The Rino 120 (Radio Integrated with Navigation for
the Outdoors) is a 7.6 ounce, 12-channel, GPS-enabled
handheld device. It also has integrated radio functionality
to provide two-way communications for up to two
miles using 14 FRS (Family Radio Service) channels.
The Rino 120 also provides eight high-performance
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) channels and
eight GMRS repeater channels for up to five miles.
GMRS repeater channels are not approved for use by the
Canadian government, so they are disabled on Rino 120

American basemap that includes Interstate and State
Highways and Exit Information. Using MapSource®,
Garmin’s map data software (not included), the Rino 120
could display up to 8 MB of a variety of different map
information. We currently offer several mapping options
that are compatible with the Rino 120 including our
MetroGuide®, Topo, Fishing Hot Spots, and BlueChart

®

data. Check your local dealer or the Garmin Web site
(www.garmin.com) for a complete listing of MapSource
products.

units sold in Canada.

Garmin designed your Rino 120 with you, the user, in

You can transmit your GPS position to other Rino
users on FRS and GMRS bands with the peer-to-peer
positioning feature, as well as receive other Rino users’
locations, manually poll GPS locations from other
Rino users, and keep track of up to 50 contacts from
Rino users. The Rino 120 stores up to 500 waypoints
with a 10-character name and graphic symbol. The
active track log stores up to 2,048 points and allows

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mind. The Rino 120 is
standards and is rugged enough to endure the most trying
use. Garmin’s user-friendly interface allows you to start
navigating with your new GPS in no time. With your
Rino 120 you know where you are, where you’ve been,
and where you’re going. And since you’ll always know
the way back home, you can concentrate on what you set
out to do: explore the great outdoors.

waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7

GETTING STARTED > FRONT OF THE RINO 120

Front of the Rino 120

LCD Display

Power button:

• Press and hold to turn the unit On/Off

• Press to adjust contrast and backlighting

Call button:

• Press to send out Call Tone

• Sends position when released
(if enabled)

Talk button:

• Press and hold to talk

• Sends position when released
(if enabled)

Page/Quit button:

• Press to cycle through main pages

• Used to quit or escape menu items

Volume (V) button:

• Press to open volume control window

Speaker

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• Press IN to enter highlighted options and to
confirm messages

• Move UP, DOWN, RIGHT or LEFT to move
through lists, highlight fields,
on-screen buttons, icons, enter
data, or move the map panning
arrow

• Press IN and hold to display Shortcuts Menu.

• From the Map Page, press to open Zoom
control window

• From any other page, press to display Map
Page and press again to open Zoom control

• Hold unit 3-4 inches away when talking

Thumb Stick

Zoom/Map (Z) button:

Microphone:

Back of the Rino 120

GETTING STARTED > BACK OF THE RINO 120

2-way FRS/GMRS Antenna

Belt Clip Connector Mount

Headset Connector with

Weather cap

Mount Alignment Notches

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GPS Antenna

External Power And

Data Connector with

Weather cap

Battery Compartment D-Ring

Battery Compartment Cover

GETTING STARTED > MAIN PAGE SEQUENCE

Main Page Sequence

All of the information you need to operate the Rino 120 can be found on five default main pages (or display screens).
Press and release the Page key to cycle through the Radio Page, Map Page, Navigation Page, Trip Computer, and Main
Menu Page. You can also access the Main Pages by pressing the on-screen Main Page button . Customize the Main
Page sequence through the Main Menu (refer to the “Main Menu Page” section later in this guide).

Radio Page

Main Menu

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Map Page

Navigation Page

Trip Computer

GETTING STARTED > OPERATING THE RINO 120

Operating the Rino 120

For best results, you should initialize the GPS receiver in
your Rino 120 unit before you use it the first time. Refer
to the “Initializing the Rino 120” section later in this
manual for instructions on initializing the unit.

The Rino 120 is programmed to provide “pop-up”
messages concerning operational characteristics and
conditions. Press the Thumb Stick In to acknowledge a
message and return to the current feature.

To use the

• Press In to enter highlighted options and to
confirm messages

• Move Up, Down, Right or Left to move through
lists, highlight fields, on-screen buttons, icons,
enter data, or move the map panning arrow

• Press In and hold to display the Shortcuts Menu.

Thumb Stick:

2. Highlight the desired menu option and press the
Thumb Stick In to activate the option.

3. To close without making a selection, move the

Thumb Stick to the Right.

To lock/unlock the keys:

1. Press and hold the Thumb Stick In to access the
Shortcuts Menu. Highlight Enable Keylock and
press the Thumb Stick In. The Talk key is now
locked.

2. To unlock, press and hold the Page key until
“Keylock Disabled” is displayed (about 5 seconds).

Keylock Pop-up Message

To use the page Option Menu:

1. Highlight the Option Menu on-screen button
at the top of the display screen and then press the
Thumb Stick In to open the menu.

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GETTING STARTED > STATUS BAR OVERVIEW

Status Bar Overview

The Status Bar at the top of the screen displays on all

Transmitting Radio signal

Backlight On

the available Main Pages. As you move around any of
the Main Pages, the current page’s title briefly displays
(3 seconds) and then is replaced by the Status Bar. The
current settings and operational icons on the Status Bar
are displayed as you use your Rino. The icons you may
see are shown and described below:

Option Menu button

Status Bar

Main Page Menu

button/ Exit button

Radio On

Peer-To-Peer On/Location Ready to Send

Keylock On

Alarm Clock On

GPS On, Position Ready

GPS On, Position Not Ready

New batteries installed

Batteries are about 1/2 discharged

Batteries are fully discharged.

Install new batteries or recharge batteries.

Using External Power

Receiving Radio signal

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GETTING STARTED > UNDERSTANDING GPS

Understanding GPS

The Global Positioning System (GPS) consists of 24
satellites that circle the earth twice a day in a very precise
orbit and transmit information to Earth. The Rino 120
must continuously “see” at least three of these satellites
to calculate your location and track your movement. If
some of the satellites in view get blocked or “shaded,” the
receiver simply uses an alternate satellite to maintain the
location fix.

Because the Rino 120 relies on satellite signals to provide
you with navigation guidance, the receiver needs to
have an unobstructed, clear view of the sky for best
performance. In a nutshell, the GPS receiver’s view of the
sky generally determines how fast you get a location fix
or if you get a fix at all. GPS signals are relatively weak
and do not travel through rocks, buildings, people, or
metal: So, remember to keep a clear view of the sky at all
times for best performance.

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Your Rino 120 needs to be given the opportunity to find
or AutoLocate itself: This is also called initializing the
receiver or unit.

Longer initialization (AutoLocate) is only necessary:

• The first time you use your Rino 120 (new from the
factory).

• After the receiver has been moved over 500 miles
with the power off from the last time you used it.

Once you initialize the unit to a location, it typically
computes a fix within a couple minutes.

Visit the Garmin Web site at
information on GPS.

www.garmin.com for more

UNIT OPERATION > RADIO PAGE

UNIT OPERATION

Initialization is automatic and should only take a few
minutes.

Radio Page

The Radio Page is the first of the default Main Pages.
This page provides the user interface for FRS (Family
Radio Service) and GMRS (General Mobile Radio
Service) radio operations. Garmin Rino units work
with 3rd party FRS/GMRS radios, provided the other
radios use standard FRS/GMRS frequencies. To take full
advantage of the Rino features, communicate with other
Rino users.

To

initialize the unit (acquire satellites):

1. Take the Rino 120 outside where it has an
unobstructed view of the sky and turn it on.

2. The unit begins to search for satellite signals.
“Tracking Satellites” is displayed while the unit is
initializing.

3. Initialization should take no more than five
minutes. When the GPS is initialized and ready
for navigation, the message “3D Accuracy” is
displayed on the Radio Page.

Also use the Radio Page to control and setup the radio,
view current settings, and see informational graphics of
the unit’s operation.

Initializing the Rino 120

To take full advantage of all of the Rino 120 features,
the GPS receiver must be initialized. The initialization
process allows the Rino 120 to receive and store satellite
information and begin using the satellites for navigation.

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Radio Page

UNIT OPERATION > RADIO PAGE

Using My ID and Symbol Fields

3. To enter a new ID, use the

The My ID field allows you to enter a name and symbol
that appears on other Rino units as you communicate with
them. You may enter a name using a combination of up to
10 letters, numbers, or spaces. The Symbol field allows
you to choose a face icon (symbol) from a list to further

the cursor to the desired character (letter, number,
or a space). Press the Thumb Stick In to select
that highlighted character. Choose Back to delete
the character to the left of the cursor. You may
enter up to 10 characters for your ID.

Thumb Stick to move

personalize your ID.

Entering a name

My ID Field

Symbol

4. When you have entered your new ID, highlight

with the on-screen

keyboard

OK

and press the Thumb Stick In.

To enter a name:

1. Using the Thumb Stick, highlight the My ID field.
Press the Thumb Stick In to activate the field and
display the keyboard.

2. Move the Thumb Stick Up, Down, Left, or Right
to highlight the Clear field, then press the Thumb
Stick In to clear the default Name ID.

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UNIT OPERATION > RADIO PAGE

To change the user symbol:

1. Using the Thumb Stick, highlight the face symbol
to the right of the My ID field. Press the Thumb
Stick In to show a list of available face symbols
(icons).

2. Move the Thumb Stick Up or Down to scroll
through the selections. Because not all the
selections can fit in the window, a slider bar on the
right side indicates your current position in the list.

Changing the user symbol

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TIP: Hold the Thumb Stick Up or Down to scroll
through the list more quickly. Once you reach the
end of the list, you can “wrap” back to the top or
bottom by releasing the Thumb Stick then pressing
in the same direction again. This same method may
also be used on other selection windows.

3. Once you have highlighted the desired symbol,
press the Thumb Stick In.

Setting the Channel and Squelch Code

The Rino 120 has a total of 22 channels (not including
GMRS repeater channels) and 38 squelch codes to select
from using the Channel and Code fields. Channels 1–14
are FRS channels, 15–22 are GMRS channels (disabled
by default in U.S. units), and 15R–22R are GMRS
repeater channels (U.S. units only, disabled by default).
To communicate with other Rino and FRS/GMRS users,
you must be on the same channel and squelch code.
Garmin Rino units work with 3rd party FRS/GMRS
radios, provided the other radios use standard FRS/
GMRS frequencies. A chart of Rino frequencies can be
found in the “Appendix.”

Squelch codes allow you to hear calls from only specific
persons. Thirty-eight (38) Squelch Codes (also called
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System or
allow your Rino 120 to ignore unwanted calls from other
persons using the same channel. Be sure everyone you
will communicate with using your Rino has selected the
same squelch code (number).

CTCSS)

UNIT OPERATION > RADIO PAGE

Select from FRS 1–14, GMRS 15–22 (with GMRS
enabled), and 15R–22R GMRS repeater channels

(with GMRS and Repeater Channels enabled;

available in U.S. units only).

NOTE: Squelch codes do not cause your conversa­tion to be private. They only allow you to filter out
other users on the same channel, so you only hear
the radios you want to hear. Squelch Codes are not a
scrambling system!

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UNIT OPERATION > RADIO PAGE

Setting the squelch code to 0 (squelch code off) allows
you to hear all activity on the selected channel, but
you must be set to the same squelch code as the other
person(s) to transmit back. See the “Appendix” for a table
listing all of the 38 Squelch Codes and their frequencies.

2. Scroll through the selections and highlight the
desired selection. Because not all the items fit in
the window, a slider bar on the right side indicates
your current position in the list.

3. Once you have highlighted the desired selection,
press the Thumb Stick In.

As you change the main channels, the Rino 120
remembers the last channel/squelch code combination
that you were using. For example, you may set the unit
channel to 5 and squelch code to 21, then change the
main channel to 8 and squelch code to 2. If you change
the channel back to 5, the squelch code changes back to
its previous setting of 21. See the “Appendix” for more
information on FRS/GMRS and its operational aspects.

To change the Channel and/or Squelch Code:

1. Using the Thumb Stick, highlight the Channel
or Code field and then press In to show a list of
available channels/squelch codes.

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Choose from 38 squelch codes. Setting the unit
to zero will allow you to hear all transmissions

on that channel, but you must be on the same

squelch code to communicate back.

UNIT OPERATION > RADIO PAGE

Scanning and Monitoring

The Scan option allows you to scan through the available
channels for voice activity. As the unit scans and
receives a signal (or if you transmit), it stops on that
channel/squelch code for a few seconds, then continues
scanning. When the Rino 120 is scanning and it receives
an incoming signal, the Rino 120 automatically decodes
the Squelch Code used by the incoming signal. The Rino
120 then uses that Squelch Code when it transmits back
to that unit.

helps prevent the chances of missing a transmission.
The Scanlist also has Option Menu choices to
Scan Current Codes or Scan All Codes. Choosing Scan
Current Codes scans only the Channel and Squelch Code
combinations in memory.

The Monitor option lets you listen to a single channel
for any activity, including static and weak voice signals.
The Rino series automatically squelches a frequency
to filter out unwanted noise. Using the Monitor option
temporarily turns off the automatic squelch, allowing you
to hear all activity on channel.

The Code field is

blank when the unit is

scanning or monitoring

channels.

If you see a broken transmission symbol ( ), there is
activity on your selected channel, but the incoming signal
does not match the Squelch Code your unit is using.

You may use the Set Scanlist option to pick which
channels/squelch codes to scan. Scanning through the
all the channels can take time: Selecting only specific
channels/squelch codes decreases the scan time and

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UNIT OPERATION > RADIO PAGE

To scan or monitor a channel(s):

1. Using the Thumb Stick, highlight the Scan or
Monitor button and then press In. Scan starts

searching through the available channels.
Monitor opens the channel to listen to any radio
transmissions on that channel.

2. To stop using either option, highlight the button
again and press the Thumb Stick In.

3. To begin scanning the codes you selected,
highlight the Option Menu and press the
Thumb Stick In. Choose Scan Current Codes and
press the Thumb Stick In.

To setup a Scanlist:

1. Using the Thumb Stick, highlight the Option
Menu on-screen button and press In.
Highlight Setup Scanlist and press the Thumb
Stick In.

2. To add/remove a channel from the list, highlight
the channel and press the Thumb Stick In to
add/remove the check mark in front of the name.
Only channels that are checked are scanned.

To select all channels or clear all channels, select

either the Select All or Clear All buttons and
press the Thumb Stick In.

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The Radio Page Option Menu provides the following:
Setup Radio, Setup Tones, Setup Scanlist, Turn Radio
Off/On, and Turn GPS Off/On. Refer to the following
pages for explanations of each item in the Radio Page
Option Menu.

Scanlist PageRadio Page Option Menu

UNIT OPERATION > RADIO PAGE

Radio Page Option Menu

The Radio Page Option Menu allows you to
customize aspects of your Rino 120, such as setting up
the radio, programming call and ring tones, and setting up
a scanlist.

Setup Radio

The Setup Radio option displays the Radio Setup Page.
This page determines how the radio functions and enables
you to adjust the radio operation to your needs. The
following options are available:

Allow Polling—Enables/disables the Rino 120’s ability
to respond to a poll from another Rino.

VOX Level

—Controls the sensitivity level of any
Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) accessory.
VOX accessories allow you to use the unit hands­free. A lower VOX setting is recommended for quiet
environments while a higher VOX setting should be
used in noisy environments. Setting the VOX level to 5
is recommended for most environments, but it may be
necessary to adjust the level to achieve the desired voice
trigger level. You will hear yourself talking in the headset
when transmitting successfully using VOX.

Scramble—Adds a level of security to your
conversations with other Rino 120 or 130 users only.
When On, the voice transmission sounds garbled to other

Setup Radio Page

non-scrambled Rino units, as well as other 3rd party
radios.

Send Location—Enables/disables the peer-to-peer
positioning feature. See the “Peer-to-Peer” section for
more on this feature.

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UNIT OPERATION > RADIO PAGE

NOTE: When Scramble is set to On, in order for
peer-to-peer and Send Location features to work, the
receiving radio must have Scramble enabled also.

Repeater Channel—Use this option to turn On/Off
GMRS repeater channels 15R–22R. This option is only
available when GMRS is enabled and is not available at
all in Canadian Rino units.

GMRS Radio—Use this option to turn On/Off GMRS
channels 15–22. See the “FCC Licensing Information”
section and the “Appendix” for more information on
using GMRS channels.

Headset Type

—Allows you to choose which accessory
headset or microphone you are using with the unit, or
have the unit automatically detect the type. If you use
more than one type of headset or microphone, you need
to set the unit to Ask When Detected before changing
accessories.

NOTE: If the headset has a PTT (Push to Talk)
button, it must be pressed for the unit to detect the
headset.

You must obtain a license to

operate on GMRS channels

15–22 in the US.

Microphone Sensitivity—Allows you to set the
sensitivity of the internal microphone and the sensitivity
of a headset microphone.

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UNIT OPERATION > RADIO PAGE

Setup Tones

Call Tone—When the Call key is pressed, an attention

Message Tone—Choose from On or Off to have the unit

emit a tone when a message or note is received.
tone is transmitted. This option allows you to choose one
of ten tones.

Setup Scanlist

Refer to “Scanning and Monitoring” previously in this

Roger Tone

sent to signify the end of the transmission. This option

—When the Talk key is released, a tone is

manual for complete information about this feature and

the options in this page.
allows you to choose one of four tones or set the tone to

Off.

Ring Tone

—When an incoming transmission is received,
an attention tone sounds. This option allows you to
choose one of ten tones or set the tone to Off. The Ring
Tone will not sound again until there has been 45 seconds

Turn Radio/GPS On/Off

Press the Thumb Stick In on either of these two options
to toggle them from on to off. For example, to turn GPS
Off, press the Thumb Stick In when Turn GPS Off is
highlighted.

of radio inactivity.

Vibrate—Choose from On or Off to have the unit
vibrate when an incoming transmission is received. Once
received, the unit will not vibrate again until there has
been 45 seconds of radio inactivity.

On/Off Tone

—Enable or disable the tone the unit makes

Setup Tones Page

when it is turned on and off.

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UNIT OPERATION > RADIO PAGE

Informational Picture

The Informational Picture on the bottom half of the
Radio Page features Garmin’s Mr. Mark Waypoint figure
showing current GPS and radio status, and radio actions.
As you operate the unit, the graphics change depending
on what actions you are taking and the unit settings.

GPS Status

Four satellites are shown on at the top of the picture along
with descriptive text to indicate GPS reception status.
As the unit collects satellite information, the satellite
symbols flash alternately until all four are steady to
indicate a 3D position fix. The more satellites that are
steady, the better your position fix.

Radio Transmission Status

As radio signals come in, signal wave symbols
( ) display to the left of Mark Waypoint. Fragmented
(or broken) signal symbols ( ) are shown to indicate

Informational Picture showing

Mark Waypoint

Informational Picture Legend

Radio in Mark’s hand = radio is ready to use.

Flag in his other hand = unit ready to transmit its position

(GPS must be On to use this feature.)

Radio waves around Mark’s radio = you are transmitting

Raised flag in his hand = peer-to-peer transmission is sent

Flag on top of the hill = a position was received

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activity on that channel. Audio remains muted because
the incoming signal does not match the squelch code your
unit is set to.

UNIT OPERATION > RADIO PAGE

Mark Waypoint’s Indicators

The Mark Waypoint figure displays several different icons, depending on what you are doing. See the illustrations for
more information.

GPS and FRS/GMRS Radio On;
Ready to transmit Position

GPS and FRS/GMRS Radio On;
Ready to transmit Position;
Transmitting on FRS

GPS and FRS/GMRS Radio On;
Position not ready;
Transmitting on GMRS

GPS and FRS/GMRS Radio On;
Position transmitted

GPS and FRS/GMRS Radio On;
Ready to transmit Position;
Receiving transmission

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GPS and FRS/GMRS Radio On;
Ready to transmit Position;
Activity on channel;
Broken transmission.

GPS and FRS/GMRS Radio On;
Ready to transmit Position;
Position received from Rino user

GPS Off;
FRS/GMRS Radio On;
Position sending not available

GPS On;
FRS/GMRS Radio Off;
GPS operation only

UNIT OPERATION > USING THE RINO 120 RADIO FEATURES

Using the Rino 120 Radio Features

Your Rino 120 unit provides many features to enhance
your radio experience, such as transmitting locations and
receiving contact information. This section reviews some
of the advanced radio features. Refer to the “Features”
section for information on the features of the Rino 120.

To transmit your location to other Rino users:

1. Enable Send Location (see the “Setup Radio”
section).

2. Press and release either the Talk or Call key.
A flag on the top Status Bar or in Mark’s hand
indicates the unit is ready to transmit its position.

New Contact Page Overview

Peer-to-Peer Positioning

The Rino 120’s most unique feature is being able to send
its location to another Rino, which is called Peer-to-Peer
positioning. With peer-to-peer positioning enabled (see

page 15) and a GPS position (see the “Initializing the

Rino 120” section), whenever you press and release either
the Call key or the Talk key, the Rino 120 automatically
sends out its location. This information is available to all
other Rino users that are monitoring the same channel
and squelch code. This feature allows you to track the
movement of other Rino users and even navigate to
their location. Locations may only be sent once every 30
seconds due to FCC restrictions. Your Rino 120 responds
to polling requests from other units more frequently.

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The first time that a signal is received from another Rino
user, the New Contact Page is displayed. From the New
Contact Page you can show their location on your Map,
Goto their location, or add them to your contact list
(select OK). Press Page to ignore this contact.

Name and Symbol

Contact

Information Field

New Contact Page

The Rino 120 can manage up to 50 contacts at any time.
Each time you receive a signal from a contact, your map
is updated showing their new position. A Track Log
of their movement is created and shown on your map
(see the “Track Logs” section). After a contact has been
established, a “<contact name> Updated” message briefly
appears at the bottom of your display each time the
contact updates.

All contacts are listed on the Contact List Page and also

To accept a new contact:

1. When a new contact is received, the New Contact

displayed in the Contact Bar on the Map Page (see the
“Map Page” section). Contacts behave like waypoints

2. Highlight OK and press the Thumb Stick In. If you

and count towards the 500 maximum waypoint total.
If the contact did not have a GPS location on the last
transmission, a ? (question mark) appears below the flag.
To view the contact details (such as Direction, Elevation,
Timestamp, Location, and Notes that have up to 30
characters), highlight the details field and press Left or
Right on the Thumb Stick to change to the next data
field.

UNIT OPERATION > USING THE RINO 120 RADIO FEATURES

Press Left or Right on the Thumb

Stick to view different contact data.

Page automatically appears.

do not select OK, the contact is not saved.

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UNIT OPERATION > USING THE RINO 120 RADIO FEATURES

To review a contact and contact details:

1. From the Map Page, highlight the desired contact
on the Contact Bar and press the Thumb Stick In.
As you highlight the contacts on the Contact Bar,
the Map Page centers the map on that contact
and display its name, direction, and distance near
the top of the screen.

Or Press the Thumb Stick In and hold it until the

Shortcuts Menu is displayed. Highlight Find ‘N Go
and press the Thumb Stick In.

2. Highlight Contacts and press the Thumb
Stick In.

3. From the Contacts List, select the desired contact
and press the Thumb Stick In.

For Notes, highlight

entering data, up to 30 characters. For other
fields, highlight the field and press the Thumb
Stick In to start changing the data.

2. Highlight OK and press In when done.

To view a contact on the Map Page:

1. From the Contact Review Page, highlight Map and
press the Thumb Stick In.

2. Press the Page key when done to return to the
Contact Review Page.

Edit and press In to start

Contact Bar

To change contact details:

1. The Elevation, Position, and Note fields may be
manually edited. Select the desired field and press
the Thumb Stick In.

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Contacts also show on the Map

Page. Highlight the contact and the

map centers on their last position.

UNIT OPERATION > USING THE RINO 120 RADIO FEATURES

Sending a Location

Another handy feature is the ability to send a specific
location to other Rino users. This comes in handy when
you are trying to round up the group or you want to meet
at a specific location. You may send any point found from
the Find ‘N Go menu. If the unit needs to wait until 30
seconds have elapsed since the last position transmission,
a “Waiting to send location...” message appears until the
unit is able to transmit. If a location is sent more than
once, a number is automatically added to the end of the
name, such as CAMP, CAMP 1, and CAMP 2.

To

send a location:

1. Press the Thumb Stick In and hold it until the
Shortcuts Menu is displayed.

2. Highlight Find ‘N’ Go and press the Thumb
Stick In.

3. Highlight the desired category and press the
Thumb Stick In. (For the Contacts List, select the
desired contact and press the Thumb Stick In.)

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4. Depending on which category you select, highlight
the desired item and press the Thumb Stick In to
display the Information Page for that item.

5. From the Information Page, highlight the Option

Menu in the upper right and press the Thumb
Stick In.

6. Highlight Send Location and press In again.
The unit now sends the point to the other Rino
users on your channel/squelch code. If using the
Scramble feature, receiving radios must also have
Scramble enabled.

Choose Send Location and press In.

UNIT OPERATION > MAP PAGE

Map Page

The Map Page displays your present position and
direction of movement using a triangular Position Icon
that is centered on the map. As you travel the map display
leaves a “trail” (track log) of your movements.

The map displays geographic details such as rivers, lakes,
highways, and towns. The map can display a higher level
of detail than the basemap provided with the unit (i.e.
residential streets, parks, etc.), if Garmin MapSource
data has been loaded into the unit using a CD-ROM

map resolution and GPS accuracy in defining your
location to a point within the circle. The smaller the
circle, the more accurate your location.

When using the Pan Map feature, a small outline arrow
(Map Pointer) can be moved about the page to
highlight and identify map items or to scroll the map to
view areas not shown on the display screen.

Four optional data fields on the right side of the page
can be programmed to provide a variety of travel and
navigation information.

mapping program. When using MapSource data, the word
“mapsource” displays below the map scale whenever you
zoom in to view map details.

Status Bar

Option Menu and Main

Page Menu Buttons

On the right side of the Map Page, you can choose to
show either the Contact Bar, Data Fields, or only the
Map. As you highlight the contacts on the Contact
Bar, the Map Page centers the map on that contact and
displays its name, direction, and distance.

Accuracy Circle

Map Scale

Contact Bar

Position Icon

In many instances the map displays an Accuracy Circle
surrounding the Position Icon. The Rino 120 uses both

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