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Chirp Geocaching Beacon Owner's Manual

The Garmin chirp is a wireless beacon designed specifically for geocaching. The chirp can communicate with, and be programmed by, any compatible wireless-enabled Garmin handheld. The chirp stores hints, multi-cache coordinates, counts visitors and confirms the cache is nearby. The chirp is password protected and has a battery life of up to one year. 

NOTE: The chirp has been discontinued and is no longer for sale from Garmin.

Hiding the Chirp

Installing the Battery

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the GPS device product box for product warnings and other important information.

Do not use a sharp object to remove user replaceable batteries. Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle the batteries.

Chirp Battery Installation

  1. Locate the circular battery cover 1 in Circle on the back of the chirp.
  2. Twist the cover counter-clockwise until it is loose enough to remove.
  3. Remove the cover and the battery.
  4. Place the new battery into the cover with the positive side facing the inside of the cover.
  5. Replace cover by aligning the dots 2 in Circle and rotating clockwise.

Programming Options

TIP: If you are programming multiple chirp accessories, install only one battery at a time.

Programming the Chirp

There are several ways to program your chirp. You must have a compatible Garmin device in order to program the chirp.

  1. From the geocaching settings on your Garmin device, enable chirp Searching.
  2. From your Garmin device, select Program chirp.
  3. Select an option:
    • Select Show chirp Details to view and edit chirp information.
    • Select Send Waypoint to select a saved waypoint from your compatible device.
    • Select Send Geocache to select a saved geocache from your compatible device.
    • Select Erase to erase chirp data.

Using PIN Entry

As the owner of the chirp, your device automatically creates a PIN-entry to program the chirp securely. This prevents non-owners (finders) from reprogramming your chirp. The PIN is the last five digits of the unit ID from the last Garmin device you used to program the chirp. To find your unit ID, refer to the owner’s manual for your Garmin device.

  1. From the geocaching settings on your compatible Garmin device, enable chirp Searching.
  2. From your compatible Garmin device, select Program chirp.
  3. Enter the PIN.

Viewing and Editing Chirp Details

  1. From the geocaching settings on your compatible Garmin device, enable chirp Searching.
  2. From your compatible Garmin device, select Program chirp.
  3. Select Show chirp Details > Edit.
  4. Select Change Name, Change Message, or Change Coordinates.

Erasing Data

  1. From the geocaching settings on your Garmin device, enable chirp Searching.
  2. From your Garmin device, select Program chirp.
  3. Select Erase > Yes.

Attaching the Chirp to a Container

Use the adhesive mount when attaching the chirp to a container.

  1. Attach one side of the adhesive mount to the center of the battery door.
  2. Attach the other side of the adhesive mount to the top of the container.
    Tips
    • Do not mount the chirp inside a metal container.
    • Do not bury the chirp.
    • Do not put the chirp in water.
    • A compatible Garmin device should detect the chirp within (32.9 ft)10 m. For maximum transmission range, allow the chirp to have an unobstructed view in all directions.

Finding a Chirp

Data Transfer

When your device detects a chirp, the chirp transfers data to your device. When the data transfer is complete, you can select Show chirp Details to view this information.

Finding a chirp While navigating to a geocache

NOTE: Before you can find a chirp while navigating to a geocache, you must enable chirp searching on your Garmin device.

  1. Select the geocaching button on your Garmin device.

  2. Select Show chirp Details.

    If the chirp has been programmed, data appears.

Navigating to Chirp Coordinates

Some chirp accessories may have coordinates 1 in Circle on the data page that lead to a new location.

 Chirp Cache Setup Image

  1. From your compatible Garmin device, select the geocaching menu.
  2. Select Show chirp Details > Go.

Specifications

Water resistance32.9 ft.(10 m)
Battery
User-replaceable CR2032 (3 volts) Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See https://dtsc.ca.gov/perchlorate/
Battery Life
Up to 1 year. When the battery is low, a message
appears on your compatible Garmin device.

FCC Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the GPS unit.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.

Industry Canada Compliance

Category I radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Category II radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.

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