Quick Answer: The GPS Receiver, Basic is a basic GPS receiver for field operations, with a 4 level grey LCD and a battery life of up to 18 hours on 2 AA batteries.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
41 x 56 mm, 4 level grey LCD with 120 x 160 pixels
Runs on 2 AA batteries (not included), with up to 18 hours battery life
USB and RS232 (serial) interfaces
Stores up to 500 waypoints/icons with name and graphic symbols
2,048 track log points and 10 saved tracks
50 reversible routes with up to 250 points each
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Display
41 x 56 mm, 4 level grey LCD, 120 x 160 pixels
Power
2 AA batteries (not included)
Battery life
Up to 18 hours
Interfaces
USB, RS232 (serial)
Waypoints
Up to 500, with name and graphic symbols
Track log
2,048 points, 10 saved tracks
Routes
50 reversible routes, up to 250 points each
About This Product
A basic GPS receiver lets a field team record where they have been and plan where they are going. Waypoints mark fixed locations, the track log keeps a trail of the ground covered, and the stored routes can be followed in either direction. Schools, colleges and institutes in Sri Lanka, Portugal, Poland, Belgium, Estonia and Bangladesh can order the GPS Receiver, Basic from Educational Instrument.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are batteries included with the GPS Receiver, Basic?
No. It runs on 2 AA batteries, which are not included, and gives a battery life of up to 18 hours.
How many waypoints can the GPS receiver store?
It can store up to 500 waypoints/icons with name and graphic symbols.
