Which is the better GPS? Garmin Rino® 530HCx or Garmin GPSMAP® 60CSx. I know the basic differences between the GPS is that the Garmin Rino® 530HCx is a 2-way radio and the Garmin GPSMAP® 60CSx is not. I'm more interested in finding out which one is a better GPS? If the Garmin GPSMAP® 60CSx is a better GPS, than I wouldn't mind carrying a separate 2-way radio, but if the Garmin Rino® 530HCx is just as good as the Garmin GPSMAP® 60CSx, then I'll buy it. Besides the having the radio on the Garmin Rino® 530HCx are they basically the same GPS? The price difference is about $100.00 more for the Garmin Rino® 530HCx, is it worth it or not? Thank you!
Which Is The Better Gps? Garmin Rino® 530HCx Or Garmin Gpsmap® 60csx
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am_a_knight
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The HCx means that the Rino has the high sensitivity antenna which will be an advantage over the Map 60CSx for receiving satellites, especially inside a vehicle. Internally, the GPS functions are the same between both units and they will handle the same navigation software.
Recommend getting the Mapsource Topo US 2008 navigation software for backroad traveling and a 1GB micro SD card to put map sets on regardless of which GPS you choose.
Recommend getting the Mapsource Topo US 2008 navigation software for backroad traveling and a 1GB micro SD card to put map sets on regardless of which GPS you choose.
slugger
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I have the rino 530hcx and totally love it!!! The ability to send / receive a partners position is so out of this world!!! You wouldn't appreciate it until you need it... Just an extra insurance on getting your can out of the woods in one piece. If you have hunting partners, have them get the same radios.
As far as usage, I have been in a complete canopy with both a rino 120 and a rino 530hcx. The 120 had NO GPS signals, but the newer 530hcx had a solid lock on 5 satellites and was fully functional.
As also stated, get the mapsource software and the 1gb card to store it on!
As far as usage, I have been in a complete canopy with both a rino 120 and a rino 530hcx. The 120 had NO GPS signals, but the newer 530hcx had a solid lock on 5 satellites and was fully functional.
As also stated, get the mapsource software and the 1gb card to store it on!
rk_az
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I can't speak to the Rhino because I don't have one, but the Garmin website uses the same terminology to describe the GPS receivers in both units - high sensitivity, works in heavy cover and deep canyons, etc. So I suspect both units use the same GPS receiver technology. I do have a 60csx, and it works indoors, under forest canopy, and all that, and the documentation specifically mentions the SiRf technology, or whatever they call it.
One difference I noted in the specs on the website is that the Rhino apparently does not include a microSD memory card. The 60csx comes standard with a 64MB card, which is big enough to hold the entire state of Arizona from the MapSource CD because that is what is loaded on mine right now.
I have used Rhinoes before, and they are handy in some situations, but they have their limits. The range is severely limited in rugged terrain. But this will be true of any FRS/GMRS radios. But yes, if you are hunting with a buddy and doing a drive or putting on a stalk or whatever, they can be very cool.
One difference I noted in the specs on the website is that the Rhino apparently does not include a microSD memory card. The 60csx comes standard with a 64MB card, which is big enough to hold the entire state of Arizona from the MapSource CD because that is what is loaded on mine right now.
I have used Rhinoes before, and they are handy in some situations, but they have their limits. The range is severely limited in rugged terrain. But this will be true of any FRS/GMRS radios. But yes, if you are hunting with a buddy and doing a drive or putting on a stalk or whatever, they can be very cool.
Joel Hughes
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