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etrex vista hcx tripcomputer false results
scubasteve1942 replied to freeday's topic in GPS technology and devices
I was on a bike. average speed 11 mph. lowest speed I got to was 2.3mph while aproaching intersections. I also tried walking and it was fine. But like I said earlier most of the time I was not under any trees. -
etrex vista hcx tripcomputer false results
scubasteve1942 replied to freeday's topic in GPS technology and devices
Ditto. What I want to see someone do is take their new H series unit out for a bike ride or walk. Stop for like 15 minutes, then finish the walk or ride. Then look at the trip computer screen for total time, moving time, and stopped time. If the stopped time is 15 minutes or around that, it isn't a problem. If it shows zero stopped time, it's a problem. I know on my unit, Legend Cx, if the Marine setting for Speed Filter is not set to AUTO, the unit won't calcuate any stopped time, it will have the same figure for moving time and total time. For a bicyclist like myself, that's critical information because it screws up the moving average MPH. Hey I got my vista Hcx today and did this test for you. I was for the most part under clear sky, but some spots were covered by trees. I rode 5 miles stopped for 10 min and rode back. Stopped time was exactly 10 min. The trip odometer was 10 miles and matched the mapsource track log. -
Should I Buy Vista Hcx Now or Wait for WAAS Fix
scubasteve1942 replied to lakechick's topic in GPS technology and devices
Cool thanks. Ordered mine today. Should be here in 2 days. -
Garmin Vista HCx mini-review
scubasteve1942 replied to SergZak's topic in GPS technology and devices
Thanks for the review. After doing alot of research I decided on the Vista Hcx. I ordered it today and got the 2 day shipping. I cant wait till it gets here and I do my first geocach. -
etrex vista hcx tripcomputer false results
scubasteve1942 replied to freeday's topic in GPS technology and devices
Thanks for the link yeeoldcacher. I did a search but never came across that thread. It was very helpful. I think I will reconsider and most likley go with the vista hcx as it is a little cheaper. Thanks again. -
etrex vista hcx tripcomputer false results
scubasteve1942 replied to freeday's topic in GPS technology and devices
This thread is really leading me towards buying a GPSMap60 Csx instead of the Vista Hcx. Any word from garmin yet? -
etrex vista hcx tripcomputer false results
scubasteve1942 replied to freeday's topic in GPS technology and devices
So far from what I have read the issue seems to be speed related, as stated above. I think I will give garmin a call today and see if they are aware of the issue. -
etrex vista hcx tripcomputer false results
scubasteve1942 replied to freeday's topic in GPS technology and devices
Sorry for all the replies. I have no idea what happened. -
etrex vista hcx tripcomputer false results
scubasteve1942 replied to freeday's topic in GPS technology and devices
Has gramin acknowledged that they are aware of this problem? Can this problem be fixed with and update? -
etrex vista hcx tripcomputer false results
scubasteve1942 replied to freeday's topic in GPS technology and devices
Has gramin acknowledged that they are aware of this problem? Can this problem be fixed with and update? -
etrex vista hcx tripcomputer false results
scubasteve1942 replied to freeday's topic in GPS technology and devices
Has gramin acknowledged that they are aware of this problem? Can this problem be fixed with and update? -
etrex vista hcx tripcomputer false results
scubasteve1942 replied to freeday's topic in GPS technology and devices
Has gramin acknowledged that they are aware of this problem? Can this problem be fixed with and update? -
etrex vista hcx tripcomputer false results
scubasteve1942 replied to freeday's topic in GPS technology and devices
Has gramin acknowledged that they are aware of this problem? Can this problem be fixed with and update? -
etrex vista hcx tripcomputer false results
scubasteve1942 replied to freeday's topic in GPS technology and devices
This is a real bummer. I wanted to buy the vista HCX with its primary use for biking. If the trip odometer is not accurate im not so sure this is the unit for me. -
Should I Buy Vista Hcx Now or Wait for WAAS Fix
scubasteve1942 replied to lakechick's topic in GPS technology and devices
Has the trip odometer bug been fixed? Or the wandering problem where the unit cant tell when its standing still? -
etrex vista hcx tripcomputer false results
scubasteve1942 replied to freeday's topic in GPS technology and devices
Dose anyone know if the new update fixed the trip odometer problem and the bug where the unit doesn't know its standing still. -
Vista HCx v2.30 available...
scubasteve1942 replied to SergZak's topic in GPS technology and devices
Do you know is the trip odometer bug has bee fixed, and the bug where the unit doesn't know its standing still? -
Should I Buy Vista Hcx Now or Wait for WAAS Fix
scubasteve1942 replied to lakechick's topic in GPS technology and devices
Im in the same situation. -
Thanks for all the help. One more question. When riding can both these units show your current speed or does it just show you max speed?
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And for those of you that have one of these units how do you like them for riding?
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Im planning on getting either a eTrex Legend HCx or a eTrex Vista HCx. I would like to be able to mount the GPS on my bike. I know garmin has the bike mount for the etrex line, but I remember hearing somewhere that they dont work with the Cx modles because the back piece wont fit due to the memory card slot. Is this true? If so what bike mount will work.