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Re: Garmin Rino 530hcx GPS/GMRS radio
« Reply #15 on: February 17, 2009, 05:20:37 AM »
I got mine in august from Amizon.com for 368, with a 50 dollar rebate i paid 318 for it. My brother in law bought his from an authorized dealer on ebay cheeper than i got mine.
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Re: Garmin Rino 530hcx GPS/GMRS radio
« Reply #16 on: February 17, 2009, 05:38:27 AM »
Quote from: BuckHunter23 on February 05, 2009, 04:54:33 PM
I ended up placing my order through PCNation.com and received everything in a couple days.  Wow, this thing is cool.  It will definitely take me until Summer to learn everything it can do.  I definitely recommend spending the extra couple bucks for the 530, as you get the compass and altimeter.  Figure if you're paying that much for something like this, why not get one that does it all.

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weather Radio is by far the best reason for the 530 over the 520
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Re: Garmin Rino 530hcx GPS/GMRS radio
« Reply #17 on: February 17, 2009, 07:52:57 AM »
I believe the 520 and 530 designation does not have the sensitivity....older units.  The 520 Hcx and the 530 Hcx both do.....newer units.
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Re: Garmin Rino 530hcx GPS/GMRS radio
« Reply #18 on: February 17, 2009, 08:36:21 AM »
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And the fact that the 530 hcx has the strongest reciever out there! I can get a signal down stairs in my house in the middle away from any window!!!! You are not going to get those results with any of the other units. IMO it doesn't matter what the difference in cost is to the 520's or older 530 ... if you are going to buy make sure it is a hcx!!!
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Re: Garmin Rino 530hcx GPS/GMRS radio
« Reply #19 on: February 17, 2009, 08:38:39 AM »
Oh and the other big difference thay changed in the hcx over the others is the compass is digital ... you don't have to be running along at 2 miles and hour or above to get it to initiate, you can stand in one spot and it will work as you turn.  :)
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Re: Garmin Rino 530hcx GPS/GMRS radio
« Reply #20 on: February 18, 2009, 11:44:59 AM »
Quote from: MIKEXRAY on February 17, 2009, 04:37:38 AM
I was going to buy one of these today with the topo 24k chip & pcnation did have the best price I could find. In their description of the unit they say " high sensitivity receiver     NO "  where as all the other web sites say yes. Is this a typo or is really just a cheaper unit without the high sensitivity. That's what your paying for over the other units is the high sensitivity, I'd hate to get the wrong thing. Any ideas ?  Thanks, Mike


*** Some companies call it the 530 & some the 530 hcx. But all the part #'s seem the same. I'd hate to order one & not have the high sesitivity. Those that ordered from PCnation did the 530hcx show up & what did it say in the description for receivers ? Thanks fore your help. Mike

After more investigation the same part # 010-00564-01 goes for the 530 & it can be ordered in the 530 or 530hcx format. It looks like the PCnation calls it a 530hcx but actually a 530 without high sensitivity. Amazon . com has both side by side with 530 for $ 366 & 530hcx for $ 421. One says high sesitivity receiver & other does not. ( both same part # )  Wall mart has the 530hcx high sesitivity for $ 388 & seems the best price for that one. Anyone read all this differently. I want the high sensitivity for the area I hunt.   Mike

I boought mine through PC Nation and it was the HCX.  I love this thing, and I think you would be hard pressed to find a better packaged deal out there.
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Re: Garmin Rino 530hcx GPS/GMRS radio
« Reply #21 on: February 18, 2009, 06:44:05 PM »
Don't waste your money on Garmin's 24k map series -- someone recently compiled a free 24k detailed garmin map file for Washington (Garmin's map format was hacked a while ago and there's some PC programs to make your own maps)...

The Washington 24K FREE files can be downloaded here: http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/95/

I installed it on my 530hcx a couple weeks ago and so far it's working good. Takes a while to redraw the screen sometimes though.
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Re: Garmin Rino 530hcx GPS/GMRS radio
« Reply #22 on: February 19, 2009, 02:12:07 AM »
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Takes a while to redraw the screen sometimes though.

All the more reason to just use Garmin mapsource ... I havent had any problems with it!
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Re: Garmin Rino 530hcx GPS/GMRS radio
« Reply #23 on: February 19, 2009, 06:17:49 AM »
Ordered one with the chip & memory. Should be here by Fri. Am excited. Mike
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Re: Garmin Rino 530hcx GPS/GMRS radio
« Reply #24 on: February 19, 2009, 06:29:42 AM »
Quote from: javman on February 18, 2009, 06:44:05 PM
Don't waste your money on Garmin's 24k map series -- someone recently compiled a free 24k detailed garmin map file for Washington (Garmin's map format was hacked a while ago and there's some PC programs to make your own maps)...

The Washington 24K FREE files can be downloaded here: http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/95/

I installed it on my 530hcx a couple weeks ago and so far it's working good. Takes a while to redraw the screen sometimes though.

Can these maps be downloaded onto the Gamin Rino 120's?
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