Chirp

What is chirp?

The Garmin chirp is a unique wireless beacon designed specifically for geocaching. Affordable, durable and waterproof, chirp can communicate with, and be programmed by compatible Garmin handheld devices. Chirp can store hints, multi-cache coordinates, count visitors and confirm a cache is nearby.

With chirp, setting up and maintaining a multi-cache has never been easier. Using compatible Garmin handheld devices, chirp automatically transmits programmed coordinates so other cachers can find each stage of your multi-cache, so there’s no need to manually enter numerous sets of complex coordinates – there’s just one simple touch and you’re on your way to the next stage!

Chirp is password protected, so you’re the only one with programming powers. The chirp battery is easy to replace, and can provide power for up to 1 full year of operation. Chirp is small enough to fit into most cache hides, so when other geocachers arrive near your cache, they’ll be alerted that your cache is nearby, and they’ll be able to access the hints and coordinates you have programmed. And when you return, chirp will tell you how many visitors have been to your cache.

Read the Garmin chirp press release.

chirp Specification

Battery Type		User replaceable CR2032 or BR2032
Battery Life		Up to 12 months
Water Resistance		Water resistant to 32.9ft. (10m)
Operating Temperature		CR2032: -04°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) BR2032: -22°F to 176°F (-30°C to 80°C)
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Radio Frequency		2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communication protocol

chirp Access

	Select [Setup]		Scroll menu to [Geocaching]		Select [Geocaching]		Geocaching menu with chirp

chirp Searching

	Access chirp menu		Toggle [chirp Searching] On		chirp Searching enabled		Chirp detected!

Discover a New chirp

	Initiate chirp search		Blank chirp detected		Select [Yes] to program chirp		Select [No] to exit

Discover a Programmed chirp

	Initiate chirp search		Programmed chirp detected		[Show Details] displays chirp information		[OK] exits to Geocaching with chirp menu

Access a Programmed chirp

	Access chirp menu Select [Program chirp]		Select [Enter PIN]		Enter last 5 digits of chirp owner unit ID to unlock		Incorrect PIN warning

Program a chirp

Send Waypoint

	Access chirp menu		Select [Program chirp]		Select [Send Waypoint]		Make final selection from available waypoints

Send Geocache

	Access chirp menu		Select [Program chirp]		Select [Send Geocache]		make final selection from available geocaches

Change Name

	Access chirp menu		Select [Program chirp]		Select [Change Name]		Enter desired name

Change Message

	Access chirp menu		Select [Program chirp]		Select [Change Message]		Enter desired message

Erase a chirp

	Access chirp menu		Select [Program chirp]		Select [Erase]		Erase chirp confirmation
	Select [Yes] to proceed		Chirp erasure in process		Chirp erasure complete