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Title: GPS/UHF by Garmin - Johnny Appleseed
Post by: Neale on July 29, 2013, 09:46:22 AM

Just a heads up on a current deal through Johnny Appleseed for a GPS/ UHF hybrid.  Seems a reasonable deal for a pair.  Not my cup of tea for a GPS but may suit some.


http://www.ja-gps.com.au/Garmin/rino-650-gps-uhf-radio/ (http://www.ja-gps.com.au/Garmin/rino-650-gps-uhf-radio/)

 :13Candy

Title: Re: GPS/UHF by Garmin - Johnny Appleseed
Post by: Biggles on July 29, 2013, 01:06:29 PM

Very impressive electronics.  Seems better suited for the bush walker where a hand-held "walkie talkie" could be useful.  Some mobile phone-type features.
Interesting that it incorporates a barometric altimeter.  I wonder if it cross-references against the GPS one.
Sale price compared with RRP is extraordinary.

Title: Re: GPS/UHF by Garmin - Johnny Appleseed
Post by: Neale on July 29, 2013, 02:19:05 PM

Yeah Bill, they have some good deals on that site, especially on the Zumo etc, from time to time.

Title: Re: GPS/UHF by Garmin - Johnny Appleseed
Post by: Biggles on July 29, 2013, 03:35:10 PM

Quote from: Neale on July 29, 2013, 02:19:05 PM

Yeah Bill, they have some good deals on that site, especially on the Zumo etc, from time to time.

They will price-match at the local store, too.  I got my SPOT at the GPSOz internet price by taking it to my local JA store.

Title: Re: GPS/UHF by Garmin - Johnny Appleseed
Post by: Neale on July 29, 2013, 05:40:26 PM

Yep, Internet is forcing local business to compete. Good in some ways but a lot just cannot and sink.

Title: Re: GPS/UHF by Garmin - Johnny Appleseed
Post by: Malcolm6112 on July 29, 2013, 10:17:30 PM

That unit is a good idea. GPS and UHF in one.

 :blu13

Title: Re: GPS/UHF by Garmin - Johnny Appleseed
Post by: DaleMcLean on July 30, 2013, 06:24:33 AM

As GPS go they are like mentioned best as a walkaround/top type thing.
As a UHF they arent too bad (even tell you when mates are close/where they are)
BUT very finnicky as to whetehr they work when connected to a "headset"
one customer had 3 units, 1 of which would recognize something plugged in as a headset  :||||. ALL 3 tried with the exact same equipment :fp

Title: Re: GPS/UHF by Garmin - Johnny Appleseed
Post by: Malcolm6112 on July 30, 2013, 07:54:04 PM

So the moral of the story is...

Don't get one, it's not worth the hassles.

 :blu13

Title: Re: GPS/UHF by Garmin - Johnny Appleseed
Post by: DaleMcLean on July 30, 2013, 08:04:24 PM

Quote from: Malcolm6112 on July 30, 2013, 07:54:04 PM

So the moral of the story is...

Don't get one, it's not worth the hassles.

 :blu13

 :crackup NEARLY

They are good at some things, and used for that is great, just not recommended on the bike  :thumb

Title: Re: GPS/UHF by Garmin - Johnny Appleseed
Post by: Brock on July 30, 2013, 09:21:19 PM

They would be good for bush walking with your mates or family, but of limited use for a bike. You need a GPS, that you can at least see clearly, if not hear.

My experience with the UHF is that a hand held doesnt work so well, the in car sets are much better. I was able to talk to Ray over a distance of about 10 Ks, even though he is having some problems.

The Rhino is a bit of a compromise of both GPS and UHF..

And we dont compromise, do we......