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Magellan Meridian Platinum


Magellan Meridian Platinum
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Product Information

Manufacturer: Magellan Category: GPS Units Type: Outdoor GPS
Model: 980598-03 SKU: MERIDIANPLAT UPC:
Announced: November 30, 1999 First Shipped: September 13, 2002 Weight: 1.800 lbs.

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Manufacturer Description

Magellan Meridian Platinum is the ultimate GPS receiver for the serious navigator.

The features that set the Meridian Platinum apart from the Meridian Range is a 3-axis electronic compass that provides rock steady readings regardless of how you hold the unit and a built-in barometer which gives you advance notice on the weather.

The GPS unit has a 16 MB, built-in mapping database which includes interstates, highways, major roads, waterways, city locations, airports and more. You can increase your mapping detail by downloading street-level maps on an optional Secure Digital (SD) memory card.

The Meridian Platinum also includes:
• 12 channel GPS receiver gives accuracy within 3 meters or better with WAAS
• Seven (7) customizable graphic navigation displays show a map, compass, speedometer, and text readouts of heading, bearing, speed, direction, ETA, and more.
• 12 built-in coordinate systems and 76 datums including Latitude/Longitude, Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM), and Military Grid Reference System (MGRS).
• The ability to store up to 20 routes, 500 waypoints and 2,000 track-points to easily find your way back again.
• Water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 (Submersible 1 meter @ 30 minutes) and it floats

Features and Tips

Here is a listing we have put together of some of the common

Meridian Platinum features

, along with a few user tips that you may find of help for this particular item.

• WAAS enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver
• Built-in 16MB base map of North America
• Accepts SD (secure Digital) Memory Cards for extra Magellan MapSend Mapping
• 3-axis electronic compass displays accurate heading while standing still
• Barometric sensor
• Seven customizable graphic navigation displays
• 12 built-in coordinate systems
• 76 datums including Latitude/Longitude, Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM), and Military Grid Reference System (MGRS).
• Store up to 20 routes, 500 waypoints and 2,000 track-points
• Save Track-to-Route - the unique, Save Track-to-Route feature allows you to convert complicated track files into easy to follow routes
• Sunrise and sunset plus moon phase data
• Fish and game calculator
• Large backlit display
• Rugged construction
• Water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 (Submersible 1 meter @ 30 minutes) and it floats
• Built-in help database
• Multiple language support (English, French, German, Swedish, Finnish, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese or Dutch)
• Built-in quad helix receiving antenna with remote antenna capability

SOFTWARE AVAILABILITY:
MapSend DirectRoute is sold alone or pre-packaged with a Magellan handheld GPS unit. Grab the software in the package that best suits you:

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Specifications

 General
1.  Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 6.5 x 2.9 x 1.2 inch (16.5 x 7.4 x 3.0 cm)
2.  Display size, WxH: 2.2 x 1.75 inch (5.6 x 4.4 cm)
3.  Display type: high-contrast LCD with backlighting
4.  Weight: 8 oz (227 g) with 2 AA batteries
5.  Battery: 2 AA batteries (Not included)
6.  Battery life: up to 14 hours
7.  Waterproof: Yes (IPX7)
8.  GPS-enabled: Yes
9.  Floats: No
10.  High-sensitivity receiver: No
11.  PC interface: Serial
12.  RoHS version available: No
13.  Preloaded maps: No
14.  Ability to add maps: Yes
15.  Street Map Compatible: Yes
16.  Topographic Map Compatible: Yes
17.  Accepts data cards: SD data card
18.  Waypoints/favorites/locations: 500
 Automotive
19.  Routes: 20

 
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