Product Description

Every Garmin product is designed to meet the most demanding standard: customers' satisfaction. That's why Garmin equipment is manufactured to give you reliable service for years to come, with intuitive features you can grow into over time - all at a price you can afford.

Product Details

• Size: Garmin Part #010-10571-00
• Brand: Garmin
• Model: 010-10571-00
• Dimensions: 9.00" h x 6.00" w x 3.00" l, .16 pounds

Features

• Compatible with Rino 520 and Rino 530 GPS units
• Replaces the lithium ion battery pack that comes with the unit
• Powers up to 18 hours via two-watts TX power

From the Manufacturer
The Garmin Rino Alkaline Battery Pack for Rino 520 and 530 provides mobile power to your Garmin Rino series GPS unit. This battery pack replaces the lithium ion battery pack that comes with the unit. The Garmin Rino Alkaline battery pack can power your 520 or 530 GPS unit for up to 18 hours via two-watts TX power.

Customer Reviews

Loss of 530 transmit power - better batteries available
This adapter uses normal AA batteries to run the garmin 530, which uses 2 Li-Ion cells at about 7.5-8.0 volts to transmit. With 4 rechargable AA cells, you get about 5-6 VDC. That loss in voltage translates to a loss in transmit power - you are confined to the 2W setting while this is installed.

Skip down a few products and you will find the original battery that came with your garmin 5xx series radio - 2 Li-Ion hi capacity cells with about a day's runtime. Best part is you get the full 5W transmit when you really need it.

A good formula for transmit distance is 2x watts = miles (and that's it)
2W = 4 miles
5W = 10 miles
(I know they say 12 miles, but that is under ideal conditions, believe me - 10 miles is doing really good for a 5W radio with built in antenna)

Now, knowing this - if you're way out there and calling for help - do you want 2Watts or 5Watts when you press the PTT button? The small difference in price now could be substantial gain later.

Poorly made!
the first time I used the alkaline pack one of the metal leaf srpings broke and it didnt work after that!

Good accessory
The alkaline battery pack is a must have for the Rino if you're without power to recharge the main battery. The battery pack takes 4 AA batteries and lasts for several hours. With moderate use, it will last a 2-3 days. It does add a little bulk versus the main battery, and it reduces the radio range to 2W (which made me drop one star), but an excellent insurance policy if you're miles from nowhere. I used it in the arctic with no problems.