The Garmin GPS 12 Personal Navigator: an affordable 12 parallel channel handheld for outdoor adventurers who want a basic, hard-working 12-channel GPS, but who don't want to spend a bundle.
Based on the popular GPS 12XL, the GPS 12 offers outdoor enthusiasts an entry-level way to gain the power and performance of a 12-channel receiver with fast satellite acquisition in the toughest conditionseven in heavy tree cover.
The GPS 12's rugged, waterproof case features military-tough construction, and its rocker keypad design provides true one-hand operation that keeps you on the moveday or night, rain or shine. It also features 500 available waypoints and 1024 track log points, nine proximity waypoints to mark and steer clear of dangerous areas, and Garmin's innovative TracBack functiona feature that turns your track log into an instant breadcrumb trail and allows you to reverse your route in order to quickly navigate back home.
As an added bonus, the GPS 12 also boasts a position averaging feature which diminishes the effects of Selective Availability (SA) upon position error and displays a value that reflects the estimated accuracy of the averaged position. Include a host of advanced navigation features like enhanced moving map graphics, average and maximum speed data, and trip timers, and you have all the things that make the GPS 12 a purebred Garmininnovation, performance, and value.

Waypoints:
Total: 500
Nearest: 9 (automatic)
Proximity: 9
Routes: 20 reversible routes with up to 30 waypoints each, plus MOB and TracBack modes

TracBac": Automatic track log navigation with 1024 track log points
Map Datums: Over 107 including one User Datum
Coordinates: Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, MGRS, Loran TDs, plus 7 grids, including Maidenhead and User UTM

Performance
Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel receiver continuously tracks and uses up to twelve satellites to compute and update position

Acquisition Times:
Warm: approx. 15 seconds
Cold: approx. 45 seconds
Autolocate": approx. 5 minutes
EZinit: easy initialization, 45 seconds
Update Rate: 1 second, continuous
Accuracy:
Position: 15 meters (49 feet) RMS* 1-5 meters (3-15 feet) RMS with Garmin® GBR 21 DGPS receiver (optional) Velocity: 0.1 knot RMS steady state Dynamics: 6g's

Interfaces: NMEA 0183 and RTCM 104 DGPS corrections
Antenna: Internal patch
Physical Specifications
Size: 2.1 W x 5.8 H x 1.2 D inches (5.3 x 14.7 x 3.1 cm)
- Weight: 9.5 ounces (269g) with batteries
- Display: 2.2 H x 1.5 W inches (5.6 x 3.8 cm) high-contrast LCD with electro-luminescent backlighting
- Case: Ultrasonically welded, waterproof to IPX-7 standards
- Temp. Range: 5F to 158F (-15C to 70C)
Power
- Memory Backup: Internal rechargeable lithium battery
- Power Source: 5-8 VDC (4 AA batteries)
Battery Life: Up to 24 hours

Made in United States.

Dimensions: Length: 5.80 in   Width: 2.10 in   Height: 1.20 in   Weight: 9.50 oz