Garmin Foretrex 901

[_Windrider_]

I don’t see myself replacing my 701 anytime soon but I didn’t know they had made an updated version. @Garmin how is this different from the 701 besides obvious construction differences

Garmin Foretrex® 901 Ballistic Edition | GPS Navigator

Foretrex® 901 is a wrist-mounted GPS navigator built to military standards with a ballistics calculator, tactical features, and up to 100 hours of battery life.

www.garmin.com

 

[Riverlife87]

I was kicking around the idea if the tactix 7 AB, but this looks pretty slick also

 

[Dobermann]

I don’t see myself replacing my 701 anytime soon but I didn’t know they had made an updated version. @Garmin how is this different from the 701 besides obvious construction differences

Garmin Foretrex® 901 Ballistic Edition | GPS Navigator

Foretrex® 901 is a wrist-mounted GPS navigator built to military standards with a ballistics calculator, tactical features, and up to 100 hours of battery life.

www.garmin.com

I haven't compared the 701 to the 901, but the up time from the 601 to the 801 has doubled ...

 

[slowworm]

I had a quick flick through the manual to see if it would connect to a rangefinder and found nothing. Anyone know if it does?

 

[Todc]

I had a quick flick through the manual to see if it would connect to a rangefinder and found nothing. Anyone know if it does?

It has Bluetooth and AB so it should connect to AB binos.

 

[Garmin]

The major differences are:
Improved display
Improved battery life
Dual Frequency GNSS
Works with inReach, Xero A1 and X1 product families, AB Synapse - Garmin app and the rest of the AB ecosystem devices.
Stealth Mode
Kill Switch

 

[redneckbmxer24]

The major differences are:
Improved display
Improved battery life
Dual Frequency GNSS
Works with inReach, Xero A1 and X1 product families, AB Synapse - Garmin app and the rest of the AB ecosystem devices.
Stealth Mode
Kill Switch

How does it work with inreach? What all connects? Will it make a explorer+ interface work any differently?

 

[pinch45]

Longer battery life, more accurate sensors, larger memory capacity, and more connectivity options.

 

[Garmin]

How does it work with inreach? What all connects? Will it make a explorer+ interface work any differently?

You can pair it with any device that is "inReach Remote compatible" and then you can view and send messages from the Foretrex. You can also initiate an SOS from the Foretrex.

inReach Remote Compatible devices are inReach Mini 2, inReach Messenger, GPSMAP 86sci and Montana 700i.

 

[DoSqH]

@Garmin is it possible to connect/pair this with a Kestrel to update the weather info in the AB Solver? Also are there plans for additional rangefinders to be compatible? I'm looking for the Leica 2800.COM / 3200.COM series.

 

[Garmin]

@Garmin is it possible to connect/pair this with a Kestrel to update the weather info in the AB Solver? Also are there plans for additional rangefinders to be compatible? I'm looking for the Leica 2800.COM / 3200.COM series.

Yes, this does pair with the Kestrel the same way the Tactix 7 does. As for new rangefinder support, the Foretrex will support anything that is added to the AB ecosystem.

 

[Raveneye]

Yes, this does pair with the Kestrel the same way the Tactix 7 does. As for new rangefinder support, the Foretrex will support anything that is added to the AB ecosystem.

I have the foretrex 901, I am curious could you give me details on how, I can have my Kestrel Elite Ballistics pair to my garmin Foretrex 901? I have gotten them to connect, however how do I get them to interact or share data? I feel like ive tried everything and there is not much info on garmins website besides some vague instruction. Im looking specifically to get these 2 to interact, mainly for wind information to the garmin from the kestrel.

 

[Raveneye]

Yes, this does pair with the Kestrel the same way the Tactix 7 does. As for new rangefinder support, the Foretrex will support anything that is added to the AB ecosystem.

A quick follow up, I am currently looking at the manual and it states:

APPLIED BALLISTICS	You can use Applied Ballistics® devices, such as rangefinders or wind sensors, and view additional ballistics information on your navigator. https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/web...UID-F5B80B93-D5F7-44FE-9971-203BC35D5814.html

I have gone through many of the menus and I was able to see the Kestrel 5700 Elite Ballstics, being detected by the Garmin foretrex 901and was even able to pair the 2 or connect them however I am not able to pull any weather or winds from the Kestrel as far as I know. Thanks.

 

[Ziloooo]

Yes, this does pair with the Kestrel the same way the Tactix 7 does. As for new rangefinder support, the Foretrex will support anything that is added to the AB ecosystem.

Is the 901 the only device that supports the data exchange with range finder and Kestrel, in Garmin Foretrex family so far?

 

[Garmin]

Is the 901 the only device that supports the data exchange with range finder and Kestrel, in Garmin Foretrex family so far?

The Tactix 7 Pro Ballistics and Instinct 2X Solar Tactical both do as well.

 

[Conrad]

Will this unit allow for putting a wind azimuth instead of a clock value?

Would like it to apply wind azimuth to multiple DOFs.

Multiple target cards that could be made from the Garmin synapse app and uploaded would be nice too.

 

[kindabitey]

Anyone tried connecting to a Terrapin X?

 

[Conrad]

@Raveneye @Garmin

Are you able to confirm wind DOF inputted as azimuth? Is it an option or clock only entry?

 

[Garmin]

Will this unit allow for putting a wind azimuth instead of a clock value?

Would like it to apply wind azimuth to multiple DOFs.

Multiple target cards that could be made from the Garmin synapse app and uploaded would be nice too.

It only supports clock value, not wind azimuth.

 

[_Windrider_]

It only supports clock value, not wind azimuth.

I couldn’t find the notes, what changed on todays update for the tactix 7

Eta. I did just realize this is the wrong thread.