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Getting started – Garmin RINO 530HCx User Manual

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Rino 520HCx and 530HCx Owner’s Manual

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The Rino 520HCx or 530HCx is a FRS/GMRS radio

with a 12 channel GPS receiver. It has integrated radio

functionality to provide two-way communications for up

to two miles using FRS (Family Radio Service) channels.

The Rino also provides 15 high-performance GMRS

(General Mobile Radio Service) channels and 8 GMRS

repeater channels (US versions only) for communication

up to 14 miles.

NOte: GMRS channels are limited to 2 watts

of power when used in Canada. GMRS repeater

channels are not approved for use by the Canadian

government, so they are disabled on Rino 520HCx

and Rino 530HCx units sold in Canada.

The Rino has three user-selectable GMRS power levels:

0.5 W, 2.0 W, and 5.0 W (US versions only). Keep in

mind that FRS channels only transmit at 0.5 W. The Rino

has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack with charger.

Fully charge the lithium-ion battery while attached to

the Rino prior to the first use to ensure accurate battery

capacity reporting. Follow the charging instructions in the

Rino Quick Reference Guide.
The unit contains a built-in North American basemap

that includes interstate and state highways and exit

information. The Rino uses MapSource

map data

software (not included). Using a microSD card, the Rino

can display a variety of detailed map data.
WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product

Information guide in the product box for product

warnings and other important information.