Garmin GPS 12, GPS 12XL, GPS 12MAP, GPS 12CX Specifications

GPS 12 handheld products

The GARMIN GPS 12 series products are

as rugged as GPS gets. Military-tough

construction and waterproof cases make

these units ideal companions for any

outdoor adventure. All feature a 12-

channel receiver that locks onto satellites

fast and stays locked on, even under

extreme conditions. These units may be

tough on the outside, but their opera-

tions are easy and logical. The keypad is

designed for one-hand operation and

the large, crisp display gives you a clear

picture of where you are. The GARMIN

GPS 12 series. Satellite navigation you

can count on, pure and simple.

Affordable 12 parallel channel GPS performance

GPS 12 handheld products

Graphic steering
guidance keeps
you onurse.

Download street­level mapping
detail from
compatible CDs to
the GPS 12MAP.

The color screen
on the GPS 12CX
helps you sort
out information­filled pages.

© 1999 GARMIN Corporation

GARMIN International
1200 East 151st Street
Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.
913/397.8200 fax [phone]

GARMIN (Europe) Ltd.
Unit 5, The Quadrangle,
Abbey Park Industrial Estate,
Romsey, SO51 9AQ, U.K.
44/1794.519944 fax [phone]

GARMIN (Asia) Corporation
3rd Floor, No.1, Lane 45, Pao-Hsing Road
Hsin-Tien, Taiwan
886/2.917.3773 fax [phone]

www.garmin.com

Navigation features

Routes: 20 reversible routes with up to 30 points

each, plus MOB and TracBack™modes

TracBack™: Automatic track log navigation
Map datums: 107 including one User Datum

Coordinates: Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, plus other grids, including

Maidenhead and User Grid

Performance

Receiver: 12 parallel channel receiver continuously

tracks and uses up to 12 satellites to
compute and update position

Acquisition times: Approx. 15 seconds warm, 45 seconds cold,

5 minutes with AutoLocate™ and 45 seconds
with EZinit, easy initialization

Update rate: 1/second, continuous
Accuracy: 15 meters (49 feet) RMS*, 1-5 meters (3-15

feet) RMS with GARMIN GBR 21 DGPS
receiver (optional) and up to 0.1 knot RMS
steady state velocity

Dynamics: 6g’s
Interfaces: NMEA 0183 and RTCM 104 DGPS corrections
Antenna: Internal patch

Power

Source: 4 AA batteries

Physical

Size: 2.1"W x 5.8"H x 1.2"D (5.3 x 14.7 x 3.1 cm)
Weight: 9.5 ounces (269 g) with batteries
Display: 2.2"H x 1.5"W (5.6 x 3.8 cm) high-contrast

LCD with backlighting

Case: Ultrasonically welded, waterproof

to IPX-7 standards

Temperature range: 5ºF to 158ºF (-15ºC to 70ºC)

5ºF to 124ºF (-15ºC to 55ºC) on 12 CX

Memory backup: Internal rechargeable lithium battery

Accessories

Standard: User’s manual

Quick reference guide
Wrist strap
Batteries and carrying case

standard on 12XL and 12CX

PC interface cable

standard on 12MAP

GPS 12 series specifications

Specifications are preliminary and subject to
change without notice.
* Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m

2DRMS under the U.S. Department of Defense
imposed Selective Availability Program.

24 hours
500/yes
1024 points
9
yes
no
5-8 volts
yes
no

24 hours
500/yes
1024 points
9
yes
yes
10-32 volts
yes
city point database

36 hours
1000/yes, 4 colors
2048 points
9
yes
yes
10-32 volts
yes
city point database

36 hours
500/yes
1900 points
English only
no
yes
10-32 volts
no
detailed basemap;
MapSource

™

compatible

GPS 12 GPS 12XL GPS 12CX GPS 12MAP

Here’s how the units are different

M01-10099-00

battery life
waypoints/icons
track log
languages
Loran TDs
external ant. hookup
voltage range
proximity waypoint
database or map

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