GARMIN GTM 12 Various GPS

GARMIN GTM 12 - The Garmin TMC GTM 12 is a small FM-band traffic receiver that needs no installation and simply connects to your compatible Garmin GPS to provide real-time Traf (...) See more See less

fic Message Channel (TMC) data which is then used to depict and identify problem areas on your journey. Available in a fast-growing number of cities throughout the UK and Europe, this TMC data gives prompt, accurate notification of accidents, road construction, police, or emergency action, etc.so drivers can visually monitor traffic flow and, if necessary, select an alternate route. The Garmin TMC GTM 12 traffic alerting system works on an FM sideband signal which utilizes RDS (Radio Data Service) technology. Digitized and coded real-time traffic broadcasts are received via a "silent" FM data channelwhich means that drivers can still listen to music or news programming on their car radios, without interference from the incoming FM traffic data transmissions. In most areas, depending on the service provider, TMC traffic broadcasts are continuousthere's no waiting for scheduled traffic news updates or random alerts. With the Garmin TMC GTM 12, you see traffic developments in real-time, as they happen, so you can make the right decision sooner. The system will alert you when a traffic problem is on your route and propose an alternate route to avoid the incident. This portable traffic receiver features a compact design with a new easy-to-install antenna. Using a USB connection, the GTM 12 delivers real-time traffic information to compatible Garmin GPS products. Garmin products will then alert the user to local traffic tie-ups, display graphical map symbols, and suggest alternate routes. The GTM 12 is currently compatible with: nuvi 300 nuvi 300T nuvi 310 nuvi 310 Deluxe nuvi 350 nuvi 350 nuvi 350 nuvi 360 nuvi 360T StreetPilot 2720 StreetPilot 2820 StreetPilot 7200 StreetPilot 7500 StreetPilot c340 (Description excerpted from: Amazon MarketPlace)