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Garmin GTM-12 FM Traffic Receiver for Traffic-Enabled GPS Navigators | 
 enlarge | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $214.99
Buy New: $105.00
You Save: $109.99 (51%)
New (65) Used (1) from $133.51
Rating:  35 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 8 x 10 x 6
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 010-00570-01
Model: 010-00570-01
UPC: 753759061357
EAN: 0753759061357
ASIN: B000FKZ32U
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Provides real-time Traffic Message Channel (TMC) data | | • | Receives digital information (where available) on traffic and road construction tie-ups | | • | Save drive time and gas by adding traffic services to your compatible Garmin | | • | New compact design and easy-to-install antenna | | • | Compatible with Garmin GPS navigation products |
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Amazon.com Product Description
With the Garmin GTM-12 FM Traffic Receiver for Traffic-Enabled GPS Navigators, you save drive time, gas, and your sanity by adding traffic services to your compatible Garmin. The GTM 12 is an FM TMC (Traffic Message Channel) traffic receiver and antenna. It receives digital information (where available) on traffic and road construction tie-ups that your compatible Garmin unit uses to offer an alternate route. The GTM 12 features a new compact design and includes an antenna suction cup mount, making it easy to install. The Garmin GTM-12 help you avoid traffic tie-ups. TMC data is available in a fast-growing number of cities throughout North America and Europe, and gives prompt, accurate notification of accidents, road construction, police, or emergency action, etc. 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 12, you see traffic developments in real-time, as they happen, so you can make the right decision sooner. The system also alerts you when a traffic problem is on your route and proposes an alternate route to avoid the incident. 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. The GTM 12 is a plug-and-play FM RDS-TMC receiver that does not require professional installation. Note: Traffic services are available only in select cities where coverage exists. A subscription may be required to enable traffic capability. The purchase the GTM 12 includes a 15-month subscription to Clear Channel TMC in the Americas. What's in the Box
GTM 12 FM TMC traffic receiver, and owner's manual.
Product Description
With the Garmin GTM 12 Portable Traffic Receiver, steering clear of traffic tie-ups just got easier! This small FM-band traffic receiver connects between your car stereo and antenna to provide real-time Traffic Message Channel (TMC) data to compatible Garmin GPS navigation products. TMC is a fast-growing subscription service for people who live their lives on the road; already available in much of North America & Europe, TMC data gives prompt, accurate notification of accidents, road construction, police, or emergency action. Drivers can use this information to visually monitor traffic flow and, if necessary, select an alternate route. Depict and identify problem areas on your Garmin moving-map display, to avoid traffic jams and bottlenecks. A good driving experience starts with good driving decisions -- and for that you need good information. The Garmin GTM 12 traffic receiver can make a quantum difference in any driver's quality of life.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 30 more reviews...
 traffic in the TV July 31, 2008
Great - this garmin GTM 12 FM traffic receiver work around the world (only with my Garmin navigations-system). I use this receiver in Germany, France, Spain and Austria. In all contrys without any problems. The first 5 month in Florida - and whow - you see the streets in diffrent colour - with big traffic or free way.
 GTM-12 for my Kenwood 5120, not perfect, but works. June 18, 2008
I purchased this traffic reciever for my Kenwood 5120. It works, sometimes a little late, but it works. If I get into my truck and head out it takes a few minutes for traffic to catch up. Occaisonally, it will tell you as you are already in the backup. On other occaisons, it will warn you of the traffic that is 24991 miles ahead. I am assuming the planet is 25000 miles around. I am disappointd by the fact that this is a subscription service here in the states, it makes sense to have people aware of traffic and to try to aviod it. Saving wasted gas and extra pollution.
Nice Addition June 7, 2008
Nice addition to my Nuvi 350! I was already mostly dependent on my Nuvi - it gets me anywhere! Now, I've got traffic updates... I especially like that I can see all traffic tieups (either text or graphics) - even those not along my route.
The reroute feature is not the best - but that's the Nuvi... the traffic receiver is small, easy to mount, and worked out of the box!
Highway Hazard Receiver for Garmin GPS March 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Works fine in areas covered by the system but a large portion of the U.S. is not covered. Great in L.A.. Useless around Yuma, AZ.
Useful for Trucking March 12, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have the GTM-12 connected to a Garmin C340 in my semi. As a driver I've seen the unit provide information in numerous large cities. The real-time traffic information can sometimes be outdated (a problem with both FM and XM traffic radio broadcasts, incidently) but where I find the unit most informative is CONSTRUCTION ZONES. For instance, I64 in St. Louis is completely shut down between I270 and I170, and this unit display this and knows to route me away from the area. The C330 I have does not support traffic info and would blindly route me down I64.
My C340 has been helpful routing me around major traffic jams. When it detects something ahead an icon shows up on the map offering to reroute me. I've found this useful.
The only problem I really have with mine is a hardware issue; My GTM-12 seems to be rather sensitive to heat, IE if it sits in the sun while I'm buying fuel, or if I'm running the defroster, the GTM-12 seems to lock up and the Garmin can't talk to it. If I let it cool off and then powercycle it (I pull the 12v power long enough for the Garmin to start its poweroff countdown, then plug it back in) then it seems to recover. I haven't taken the time to contact Garmin about this yet since I'm still on the road with the new unit on its first trip out.) It just doesn't seem to like an ambient temperature over 80F. I don't know if this is common to the GTM-12 or just my particular unit.
I plan to renew the nation-wide service when it comes due.
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