Read the Garmin chirp press release.
While the examples provided
below were created with an Oregon 7x0, most chirp compatible Garmin GPSr will
employ similar workflows.
Battery Type |
User replaceable
CR2032 or BR2032 |
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Battery Life |
Up to 12 months |
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Water Resistance |
Water resistant to 32.9ft. (10m) |
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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 |
Select [Setup] | Select [Geocaching] | Geocaching setup menu with chirp access |
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Open Geocaching setup menu |
Toggle [chirp Searching] On |
chirp Searching enabled |
Chirp detected! |
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Initiate chirp search | Blank chirp detected |
Select [Yes] to program chirp |
Select [No] to exit |
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Initiate chirp search | Programmed chirp detected |
chirp data transfer is complete |
[OK] exits to Geocaching setup menu |
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[Show Details]
to view chirp details |
[Go] Begins navigation to chirp coordinates |
[Edit] option provided to chirp owner |
From Geocaching setup menu Select [Program chirp] |
Enter last 5 digits of chirp owner unit ID to unlock |
Incorrect PIN warning |
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Open Geocaching Page |
Select [chirp] | View chirp Information |
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Open Geocaching setup menu |
Select [Program chirp] |
Select [Send Waypoint] |
Make selection from available waypoints |
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Open Geocaching setup menu |
Select [Program chirp] |
Select [Send Geocache] |
Make selection from available geocaches |
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Open Geocaching setup menu |
Select [Program chirp] |
Select [Change Name] |
Enter desired name (max 8 characters) |
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Open Geocaching setup menu |
Select [Program chirp] |
Select [Change Message] |
Enter desired message |
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Open Geocaching setup menu |
Select [Program chirp] |
Select [Erase] |
Erase chirp confirmation request |
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Select [Yes] to proceed | Chirp erasure in process |
Chirp erasure complete |