« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: GPS/UHF by Garmin - Johnny Appleseed  (Read 4649 times)

Offline Neale

  • Legendary Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 800
  • Thanked: 2 times
  • Harrington Park, NSW
GPS/UHF by Garmin - Johnny Appleseed
« 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/

 :13Candy
Logged
Neale

2009 ST 1300 Candy Apple Red
 

Offline Biggles

  • "Top Dog" 10000 club
  • *****
  • Posts: 14264
  • Thanked: 2761 times
  • Bridgeman Downs, Brisbane
Re: GPS/UHF by Garmin - Johnny Appleseed
« Reply #1 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.
Logged
For the modern man who lives in the city, riding a bike might be one of the only ways to escape the humdrum monotony. To take off and ride. To be both at one with nature and one with the bike. To feel masculine. Adam Piggott

OzSTOC #16  STOC #6135  FarR #509  IBA #54927
 

Offline Neale

  • Legendary Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 800
  • Thanked: 2 times
  • Harrington Park, NSW
Re: GPS/UHF by Garmin - Johnny Appleseed
« Reply #2 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.
Logged
Neale

2009 ST 1300 Candy Apple Red
 

Offline Biggles

  • "Top Dog" 10000 club
  • *****
  • Posts: 14264
  • Thanked: 2761 times
  • Bridgeman Downs, Brisbane
Re: GPS/UHF by Garmin - Johnny Appleseed
« Reply #3 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.
Logged
For the modern man who lives in the city, riding a bike might be one of the only ways to escape the humdrum monotony. To take off and ride. To be both at one with nature and one with the bike. To feel masculine. Adam Piggott

OzSTOC #16  STOC #6135  FarR #509  IBA #54927
 

Offline Neale

  • Legendary Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 800
  • Thanked: 2 times
  • Harrington Park, NSW
Re: GPS/UHF by Garmin - Johnny Appleseed
« Reply #4 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.
Logged
Neale

2009 ST 1300 Candy Apple Red
 

Offline Malcolm6112

  • Legendary Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 933
  • Thanked: 3 times
  • Armadale WA
Re: GPS/UHF by Garmin - Johnny Appleseed
« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2013, 10:17:30 PM »
That unit is a good idea. GPS and UHF in one.

 :blu13
Logged
Malcolm
2004  ST1300A

Farrider 518
IBA       58213
 

Offline DaleMcLean

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 292
  • Thanked: 11 times
  • It's just me ;-)
Re: GPS/UHF by Garmin - Johnny Appleseed
« Reply #6 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
Logged
I may ride a Ducati, but I've rode lots of (other peoples :-) ) ST's

What I do www.DMME.com.au and www.StarCom1.com.au
 

Offline Malcolm6112

  • Legendary Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 933
  • Thanked: 3 times
  • Armadale WA
Re: GPS/UHF by Garmin - Johnny Appleseed
« Reply #7 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
Logged
Malcolm
2004  ST1300A

Farrider 518
IBA       58213
 

Offline DaleMcLean

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 292
  • Thanked: 11 times
  • It's just me ;-)
Re: GPS/UHF by Garmin - Johnny Appleseed
« Reply #8 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
Logged
I may ride a Ducati, but I've rode lots of (other peoples :-) ) ST's

What I do www.DMME.com.au and www.StarCom1.com.au
 

Online Brock

  • Tardis Tech
  • UNBELIEVABLE "5000 Posts" Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 8880
  • Thanked: 1843 times
  • White is the fastest
Re: GPS/UHF by Garmin - Johnny Appleseed
« Reply #9 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......
Logged
Brock
Asian Correspondent
2003 Honda ST1100PY



Ulysses #32829
STOC #8239
OzSToc # ??
Kinross WA
 
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »