Garmin rino 520 User Manual

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The Radio Page is the first of the default Main Pages. 

This page provides the user interface for FRS (Family 

Radio Service) and GMRS (General Mobile Radio 

Service) radio operations. Garmin Rino units work with 

third party FRS/GMRS radios using standard FRS/GMRS 

frequencies. To take advantage of all of the Rino features, 

communication with other Rinos is necessary.
The Radio Page also provides access to the Weather 

Radio (available in Rino 530 only), which provides 

a constant update of current weather conditions by 

receiving NOAA weather broadcasts for your area. The 

Weather Alert feature further enhances the Weather Radio 

by automatically notifying you of any weather alerts, 

even when the Weather Radio is not is use and the FRS/

GMRS radio is not transmitting or receiving an audio 

transmission. These features are helpful while outdoors or 

planning any trips or activities. 

To take full advantage of the Rino 520/530 features, 

the GPS receiver must be initialized. The initialization 

process allows the Rino 520/530 to receive and store 

satellite information and begin using the satellites for 

navigation. Initialization is automatic and should only 

take a few minutes.  If this is the first time the unit is used 

or if you have moved more than 600 miles from your last 

used location, initialization may take up to 5 minutes.

Radio Page