Garmin GTM 10 FM Traffic Receiver

by Garmin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 8.5 x 4 inches ; 14.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AD3WWA
• Item model number: 010-00396-10
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Product Description

Transmits traffic data to GPS receiver

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great item, if you are in the coverage area, October 22, 2005

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Donald H. Moore "DonM" (California United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Garmin GTM 10 FM Traffic Receiver (Electronics)

This item is a lifesaver! Well, at least a timesaver.
When connected to a compatible Garmin GPS (like the 2720), it will graphically alert you to traffic issues on your route and in your area.
No more waiting to hear the traffic on the radio, it is realtime.
If an accident is located on the road you are currently travelling, it will alert you with an icon that allows you to choose to remain on your current path, or detour.
If the accident is located further ahead on your route, but not on the same road you are currently on, it will automatically change your route without any intervention from you.
The only downside is the small number of cities that currently utilize the traffic info, and some of the smaller roads in those cities don't have coverage. But the ones that do make up for it.
If you are in a city that is covered, this is a must-have item.

43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Addition to a very solid GPS unit, February 19, 2006

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Don L. Thorvund "thor2003" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Garmin GTM 10 FM Traffic Receiver (Electronics)

This is almost required add on to a Garmin if it is Traffic Enabled. The unit fits between your antenna input on your radio, and the antenna. It is about the size of a matchbox. The instructions recommend a professional installation, but the installation is not difficult at all if you can get to the back of your Radio. I installed it in my 2005 Silverado and it basically required pulling off the trim ring around the intstrument panel and unbolting the radio to get behind it. Total install time was less than 15 minutes.

The unit is very accurate, gives you traffic updates as well as severity and average speed through the the traffic. I own the Garman C340 and working the traffic is the same as working everything else on the unit, simple and intuitive.

There is something that you should know. The traffic feature only works when the Garmin has an external power source. This was an issue for me, as I planned on charging the unit at night, and just running the batteries while driving to eliminate another wire. I will have to hard wire the mount in, not a big deal, but something to be aware of.

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars As accurate as tomorrow's weather, February 24, 2006

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David Carroll "Princess Nenji now available!" (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Garmin GTM 10 FM Traffic Receiver (Electronics)

While the rerouting feature usually works fairly well, the accuracy of where there is traffic is horrible. I have come across accidents that weren't on the system and driven through red and yellow zones where there was no slowing. This product is a good start at a great idea, but the up-to-the-minute traffic info is still a ways off, aparently.