New to geocaching

[+TwoEyeJay]

Hi everyone!

I am very new to all of this, picked up a gps recently as spring and summer are fast approaching. I hope this will be a fun hobby for my 3 year old son and I to get fresh air and exercise. My question is about the 'send to my gps' button when I look up caches. It does not seen to work and keeps directing me to download the software, which I have done. Is this a function that is only available to premium members? I do intend to purchase a membership, but just want to see how much the family enjoys it before hand. Thanks for any help!

[+Gitchee-Gummee]

Are you using Internet Express as a browser?

 

If so, you need to change or set the "Compatibility Mode". Find it through your browser toolbar under TOOLS.

 

-or-

 

Switch to another browser that doesn't have/display that problem, such as Mozilla Firefox of Google Chrome.

 

 

Things should work fine after you do one of the above.

[+TwoEyeJay]

Thanks for the very quick reply.

 

I use firefox, and will play around with it a bit more. Knowing the problem is on my end helps a lot so I know I'm not messing around for nothing.

I can add the .loc files manually, so it's not a huge deal for us atm.

Edited April 10, 2014 by gallantian

[+TwoEyeJay]

I switch the compatibility mode in IE and it works, it now also works with Mozilla Firefox! Thanks for the tip Gitchee-Gummee, much appreciated!

[+Beccashusband]

I am new to this an not sure if i am posting in the right location so forgive me if its wrong.Have been caching for about two weeks an only have 40 finds but would like to place a cache.I have not seen one like this but am sure it has been done before but would appreciate a more experienced cacher looking at it before i place it.Is there a group around Ft Campbell that might be able to assist me?