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Magellan Meridian Color is the ultimate, top-of-the-line, GPS
receiver and the first handheld to present all your positioning
and navigational information in Full Color! The clear choice for the serious navigator, Meridian Color offers superior tracking and 3-meter accuracy, with an extensive, 16 MB, built-in mapping database that provides an easy way to view your location, heading and route on a large, high contrast, high color 120 x 160 pixel display. In attractive Champagne metallic, Meridian Color is rugged enough to go with you on any adventure, or just across town, designed to make getting where you’re going a fun, easy and safe trip. Full Color See where you are and where you’re going in vivid color on the industry’s first full-color 120 x 160 pixel display. Color enables you to easily see your location and route, differentiating between roads, interstates, parks, waterways, airports and other points of interest. Accurate Meridian Color finds your location by tracking up to 12 GPS satellites simultaneously. Assisted by the U.S. Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), the Meridian Color is accurate to within 3 meters or better. Easy to use An intuitive interface and large keyboard provides direct access to key features, putting the power of GPS at your fingertips. Built-in mapping of North America and unlimited expandability Start navigating right away with the extensive, 16 MB, built-in mapping database of North America, including highways, major roads, parks, waterways, airports, cities and marine navigation aids, such as buoys, obstructions, wrecks, lighthouses and more. Increase your mapping detail by downloading street-level maps on an optional Magellan SD memory card. Full Featured Navigation Nine customizable graphic navigation displays show a map, compass, speedometer, and text readouts of heading, bearing, speed, direction, ETA, and more. Choose from 12 built-in coordinate systems and 76 datums including Latitude/Longitude, Universal Transverse Mercator, and Military Grid Reference System. Store routes and track-points Store up to 20 routes, 500 waypoints and 2,000 track-points to easily find your way back again. Save Track-to-Route The unique, Save Track-to-Route feature allows you to convert complicated track files into easy to follow routes. Save hundreds of routes by transferring them to a PC with Magellan MapSend software. NorthFinder NorthFinder technology shows your direction even when standing still. Sun/Moon positions Meridian Color shows you when the sun will rise and set, as well as the phase of the moon, for any date and location in the world. Fish and game calculator Want to know when the fish are likely to be biting in your little corner of the world? The Magellan Meridian Color can tell you. Satellite status Monitor the GPS satellites in view and get information about their status. Large backlit full-color display Easily view all the GPS information you need in full color to make your adventure fun and safe, even at night. Advanced power management 2 AA batteries provide up to 13 hours of continuous use. Rugged construction Rubber armored, impact resistant plastic allows you to confidently take Meridian Color on that next great adventure. Waterproof Meridian Color is sealed to IEC-529 IPX7 specifications – and it floats! Built-in help database The Meridian Color is intuitive, easy to use, and all the major functions are described in step-by-step instructions. Multiple language support If you speak English, French, German, Swedish, Finnish, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese or Dutch, so does the Magellan Meridian Color. 1-year warranty We pride ourselves on building rugged and reliable navigation products that you can depend on, backed by a full one-year warranty. |
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| Specifications | |||||||||||
| Part Number | 980598-18 (North America), 980598-19 (Europe) | ||||||||||
| Unit Dimensions | 6.5" x 2.9" x 1.2" (16.5 cm x 7.4 cm x 3.0 cm) | ||||||||||
| Weight | 8.0 oz (227 g) with 2 AA batteries | ||||||||||
| Display Size | 1.75" x 2.2" (4.4 cm x 5.6 cm), 2.8" Diagonal (120 x 160) | ||||||||||
| Display Type | High-Color LCD with Backlight | ||||||||||
| Backlit Keypad | Yes | ||||||||||
| Battery Type | 2 x AA | ||||||||||
| Battery Life | 13 hours | ||||||||||
| Waterproof | Yes (IPX7) | ||||||||||
| Floats | Yes | ||||||||||
| High Sensitivity Receiver | No | ||||||||||
| Receiver Channels | 12 (Parallel) | ||||||||||
| GNSS Antenna | Quadrifilar Helix | ||||||||||
| GNSS Constellations | GPS + WAAS/EGNOS | ||||||||||
| Accuracy (Horizontal) | < 7 meters (GPS), < 3 meters (WAAS/EGNOS) | ||||||||||
| Accuracy (Vertical) | 10 meters | ||||||||||
| Position Update Rate | 1 Hz | ||||||||||
| First Fix Cold | < 2 minutes | ||||||||||
| First Fix Warm | < 1 minute | ||||||||||
| First Fix Hot | < 15 seconds | ||||||||||
| Altimeter | GPS | ||||||||||
| Barometer | No | ||||||||||
| Compass | GPS | ||||||||||
| Temperature Sensor | No | ||||||||||
| Number of Screens | 9 | ||||||||||
| Map Screen | Yes | ||||||||||
| Compass Screen | Yes | ||||||||||
| Large Data Screen | Yes | ||||||||||
| Position Screen 1 | Yes | ||||||||||
| Position Screen 2 | Yes | ||||||||||
| Road Screen | Yes | ||||||||||
| Data Screen | Yes | ||||||||||
| Speedometer Screen | Yes | ||||||||||
| Satellite Status Screen | Yes | ||||||||||
| Interface | Serial | ||||||||||
| Memory | 16 MB user data | ||||||||||
| Basemap | 16 MB - Includes cities, interstate highways, state highways, political boundaries, major waterways, and airports | ||||||||||
| Marine Data | Includes marine navaids and obstructions like fixed nautical markers, buoys and lighthouses | ||||||||||
| Preloaded Maps | No | ||||||||||
| Add Maps | Yes | ||||||||||
| Data Card | SD Card (Max 128 MB) | ||||||||||
| Waypoints | 500 | ||||||||||
| Routes | 20 | ||||||||||
| Track Points | 2000 | ||||||||||
| Speaker | Internal Buzzer | ||||||||||
| NMEA Data | Yes (NMEA 0183) | ||||||||||
| Operating Temperature | 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C) | ||||||||||
| Documents | |||||||||||
| Meridian Series User Manual [2001] | |||||||||||
| Meridian Series User Manual [2002] | |||||||||||
| Meridian Series User Manual [2002] Rev B | |||||||||||
| Meridian Series Features | |||||||||||
| Meridian Series FAQ | |||||||||||
| Media | |||||||||||
| Press Release - Meridian Color | |||||||||||
| Press Release - Meridian Series | |||||||||||
| Update History | |||||||||||
| 5.40 (14FEB05) | |||||||||||
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| 5.12 (28OCT03) | |||||||||||
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| 4.01 (06JAN03) | |||||||||||
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