Discussions about GPS, GPS Units, and those miraculous satellites that give our game life. http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:42:13 -0800 30 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236367 Spouse is trying to get me greener and has purchased a pair of AA rechargable batteries to go with my shiny new etrex vista. Any words on which NiMH battery brands last longest or are they all the same? I only have 1 pair and want to have at least 2 fresh pair with me at all times, so Im in the market for 4 more. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:31:08 -0800 236367 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236360 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:23:19 -0800 236360 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236359
Thanks.

Oh, I also tried doing it via Windoze with no success.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:57:48 -0800 236359 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236333
So, with all that said, what am I missing out on? I don't do any hunting/hiking where the topo maps would probably be useful. The Storm obviously isn't waterproof, but I haven't been caching in the rain or near bodies of water. I could put it in an Otterbox if that becomes an issue. Battery life is probably the biggest con to my current setup, but I can charge in the vehicle in between caches, and as I mentioned before, I'm typically after 10 or fewer caches in a day. For the cost of a GPSr, I could buy a few additional batteries if needed.

If I'm missing out on some features for geocaching use, please let me know. Otherwise I'll probably just put something else on my Christmas wish list instead of a GPSr ]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:34:38 -0800 236333 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236323 I'm looking for a new GPS primarily for hiking and geocaching. After reading different opinions and reviews, it looked like either the PN-40 or the Oregon 300, but both appear to have issues, however I am reluctant to buy older technology units. I also noted that there appears to be very little tech info behind the accuracy claims. I have two mapping/survey grade Trimble GPS pocket PC units (not really suitable for hiking) where I can get 1.5 foot accuracy with post processing to 95% confidence level. In not being very happy with Trimble, I did look at the Magellan mapping grade GPS unit and it turned out that their reported accuracy is only at the 65% confidence level.

Has anyone looked at true horizontal and vertical accuracy of handhelds? (put the GPS on a known benchmark position) Certainly GPS position repeatablity (as in geocaching) is typically much better than true position accuracy.

Also, any experiences loading free public maps and air photos (such as from state GIS web sites) onto handhelds? Do the manufacturer's block you from doing this?]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:08:50 -0800 236323 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236316 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:09:36 -0800 236316 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236309
first time hearing about the custom map option. looks really cool if it works. trying to read up on some words used in that other thread by searching on google.

Is "raster" any map loaded with this custom map option? I'll probably start with scanning a trail map.

The trails on that map will not be routable, right? I've been adding my tracks to openstreetmaps in the hopes of eventually getting routable trail maps in my area.

Are there some new databases/indexes popping up on the internet with lists of maps that people can use with this feature?

what is the best way to get some satellite imagery on my 400t?

so far I haven't needed the extra flash memory. will adding lots of maps require me to add a flash card?
]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:49:09 -0800 236309 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236306 Wenn I conect the Oregon with the mape source and say send to map the told me there are no waypoints. Thats true because there are geocaches. So I can not see all the caches on a map. On GSAK I can see only one cache on a map.
With easy GPS that was realy easy exept the missing information.
With mape source it was also easy becaus I had different folders and it was easy to change all the waypoints on the GPS with send to GPS.
Also when I conectet the Vista with the PC I could work with it. The Oregen is only conectet as a Festplatte.
Know anybody a way to use this Oregon and mape source and GSAK on an easy way?
Also when I delete caches that I found on GSAK the are still there when I start GSAK again.

Or another questione.....how can I bring the Poket Querrys on the Mape Source. Befor I make this PQ-Vista-send to mape source

I think you can see in german it would be easyer.

Thanks Guenter]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:13:19 -0800 236306 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236304 the map that does this. I'm guessing that this is not a free product. Is it Topo 2008? Thanks for helping a newbie!]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:22:13 -0800 236304 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236300 Thanks in advance.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:31:00 -0800 236300 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236298
Thanks!]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:03:29 -0800 236298 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236294 Looking for a GPS that will painlessly deal with geocache downloads.
Thanks

I apologize if this has been covered 50 or 60 times already...]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:04:36 -0800 236294 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236292 Not too shabby!]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:43:20 -0800 236292 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236286 If someone can sell me such a program an directions on how to do it please email me at rickhise@aol.com.

excuse my poor vocabulary on this issue any help will be appreciated]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:27:39 -0800 236286 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236281 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:50:55 -0800 236281 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236274
When I'm checking the distance to a certain point on a map on my Colorado the units are wrong in some settings. This error have been there from the beginning, at least what I can remember. I have now updated to latest fw 3.10, but the error is still there!

Here are all the settings you can do:
• When set to Nautical (nm, kt, ft) shorter distances should be measured in feet and longer in nautical miles, but it first measures in feet (correct), then in english miles!
• When set to Nautical (nm, kt, m) shorter distances should be measured in meters and longer in nautical miles, but it first measured in meters (correct), then in kilometers!
• When set to Yards it should be first measured in yards and then in nautical miles, but it first measured in feet(!), then in english miles! I never use yards, so correct me if I’m wrong, but I think shorter distances should be measured in yards, why else have the option?
• When set to Statute (Brittish) it is correct, first feet and longer distances in miles.
• When set to Metric it is of also correct, first meters and longer distances in kilometers.

I have sent e-mails to techsupp@garmin.com and their different beta-mail addresses for the Colorado to inform them about the errors but so far no success.
]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:13:36 -0800 236274 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236266 Thanks, I am checking it out for someone.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:04:44 -0800 236266 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236253 I just don't want to buy another cord that I might have already to load stuff to the Nuvi 205, Plus, I don't want to mess up the Nuvi if I can't use the same cord on both?]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:05:16 -0800 236253 http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=236249
When I went onto "MyGarmin" account, it does offer a new map.

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Thanks a ton for the help!

Edit: I am also wondering how accurate these units are under dense cover, clouds, etc. I am used to my Legend where on a sunny day in the wide open I can only get an accuracy of about 20 feet]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:33:57 -0800 236247