Cap'n Jack

Just a question: anybody using UTM? Starting to see more related to navigation using it.

Just saw the post with El Dorado Hills! We are going there on Wednesday. Have plotted a course to grab some treasure on the way from the Bay Area. Plan to take some of the kids Caching after the Turkey is done.

? I have my pocket query set up using my home coordinates (reference General inquiries #52898) Although the query always comes out referenced to some spot 15 miles away??? i.e. Fremont CA…. What am I doing wrong???

Good comments, as CYBret said, it will be interesting to see others take on the issue. I know my dec. is 15 degrees he in California, I haven't used a compas or map while looking for a cache yet. Although I can see where it could be handy in some cases.

Anyone have an opinion on NORTH? Mag or true ?

That's one thing I really like about the Legend. It is very user friendly when it comes to customization of the screens. I have a pointer, and turn indicator on the trip computer screen, it helps.

Once again $$$$ talks.... Then we get to deal with it. Oh well I put in a request to get the feature added, doesn't hurt to ask.

You are correct, it would be usefull if you were using different formats. Other than that not very usefull.

I spoke with a technician today at Garmin re. Location (Lat/Lon), and Location (selected). Basically the latter is of no use, it is there to show you your location if you have selected a different grid type i.e. UTM etc. And Location (Lat/Lon) will always indicate your current location. Not real useful for Geocaching. So I sent in a request for an option enhancement… We shall see what they say.

Starting to see some good stuff here, but still no bites on the tough questions as I posted further up the posting...? I also use NiMH rechargeable batteries; they seem to be fine. I have found the same with the maps; sometimes less is better. I have GPS Accuracy and Turn set on the NAV screen. With Bearing, Heading, Elevation, Destination, Pointer, location, Accuracy and Trip Odom set on the Trip Computer screen. This is the interesting screen to play with... Just wish LOCATION lon/lat, and LOCATION selected would work…? Letters vs. degrees, make sure you set up degrees in the setup section, although you always get the standard N,E,W,S... Tip: double clicks on the joystick will take you to your previous screen, kinda neat to jump back and forth between the Trip Computer and the NAV screens.

Something to write with, some paper just incase there isn't a log in the Cache. Some trinkets to trade, and a big dose of patience... You'll need it.

Most everything all of you have suggested is great! Thanks, how about more....??? There a TON of tools packed into the Legend, I can not believe all of you are using just the box stock defaults ?? How about the "NORTH" question, TRUE or MAG? Bearing Pointer? Course? Final Dest. With all of the Technology in this unit,,, how about some experimentation? Okay I know I am a propeller head, who reads manuals and tries options... Just want to see what others are doing? Hey, we paid for this stuff, shouldn't we use it? By the way this post is getting some hits, so I know there is interest.

Thanks for the information. I have seen the performance issues with WAAS, and I am running the latest code 3.4 so I should be okay there. Has anyone had any luck using the "Location (lon/lat) & Location (selected)" feature?

Looks like there is interest in this posting, anybody have anything to offer?

Thank you for the listing. Just down loaded the new version.

I was just wondering what others were using. As you know there are a bunch of settings you could use. Do you use the "feature" location lon/lat, & location selected? Seems interesting, although it does not seem to work the way I think it sould work. How about bearing & heading? What pointer? Bearing pointer or course pointer? Just trying to see what others are using. Thanks for the reply!!

So I have been at this for about 5 weeks, I am finding caches. Have spent hours reading FAQ's and all sorts of topics. I am still looking for a listing of the "correct" / "Preferred" settings for a Garmin Legend and or any other GPSR I know there are a bunch of you out there with tons of experience, who could share your knowkedge. So how about it? How about starting a listing just for GPSR settings for Geocaching?