Garmin GTM 20 FM-Band Traffic Receiver
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Product Type - GPS AccessoriesPlug-and-play no installation requiredProvides real-time traffic information to compatible Garmin GPS car navigatorsHelps users avoid traffic tie-upsGraphical map symbol reference
Product Description
Traffic jams can't always be prevented. But with Garmin's GTM 20 portable traffic receiver, you can often avoid them.The GTM 20 is an integrated FM TMC (Traffic Message Channel) traffic receiver, antenna and cigarette lighter adapter. Designed exclusively for the American version of compatible Garmin products, it receives digital information (where available) on traffic and road construction tie-ups that your compatible Garmin unit uses to offer an alternate route. TMC data, available in a fast-growing number of cities throughout North America, gives prompt, accurate notification of accidents, road construction, police, or emergency action, etc. - so you can visually monitor traffic flow and, if necessary, avoid traffic tie-ups.The GTM 20 is a simple plug-and-play solution that combines a self-contained antenna, traffic link and 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter to provide real-time traffic alerts. No professional installation required. Just plug the GTM 20 into your compatible Garmin device, and you're ready to receive data.In most areas, depending on the service provider, TMC traffic broadcasts are continuous - there's no waiting for scheduled traffic news updates or random alerts. With the GTM 20, you see traffic developments in real-time, as they happen, so you can make the right decision sooner. Because traffic broadcasts are received via a "silent" FM data channel, you can still listen to music or news programming on your car radio without interference from incoming FM traffic data transmissions. adapter.
Spotlight Customer Reviews:
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Traffic Band Receiver
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Great product but flimsy and expensive. The reason I bought a replacement was the orginal one broke within a year. The portion that plugs into the socket became weak and fell apart. I really like my GPS with the traffic alerts so I broke down and was willing to give it another try.
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Broke in a weeks' use
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This came with a Garmin 760 that I purchased last week and already this thing fell apart on me. I picked it up to plug into my cigarette lighter and the plastic ring, connector and fuse just popped off. It was probably already loose from plugging/unplugging it less than 10 times, but it broke so easily that I checked online to see if it was a prevalent problem. 9 reviews so far on Amazon but already 3 people have reported the receiver getting stuck or broken. For the price you pay for this it should last longer than that. I'm contacting Garmin customer service for a replacement and will hopefully update with a positive resolution from Garmin.
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Easy to BREAK, traffic updates are practically worthless
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Product broke while trying to remove from cigarette lighter. For a $200 part I'd expect them to design this to be little more sturdy. Traffic updates are barely any use. It oftenly shows an incident that's no longer an issue or doesn't show problems that it should.
Getting this unit with your GPS is fine, just be careful when removing it from the cigarette lighter.
Do not consider buying this if it didn't come with your GPS. It's a waste of money.
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Lasted 4 months
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Half of this product is lodged in a rental car's cigarette lighter in NJ. The middle piece pulled out of the main part that inserts into the cigarette lighter, similar to another review listed here. It didn't give reliable traffic info while I had it, but still, to fall apart after 4 months given the cost makes it a less than great value. Don't do it.
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Traffic Jam Alert, Go Around
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In Las Vegas, this item is needed because we have the worlds worst drivers. Accidents are always making the freeways slow to stopped. This FM device allows me to get off the freeway miles before the back up and get around the lines of cars and trucks. Glad I have both the GTM and the Garman Nuvi 650
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