Viper715

I'll be up that way during tugfest! Send me a message at sta2226(@)yahoo(.)com if your interested in some caching.

I live nearby and know people that work in emergency services there. I plan on asking them what they thin there gonna charge who with. I mean how does the 117th cacher get to be the unlucky one who placed a look alike bomb. Even if you try and charge the owner to fit the federal charge you have to prove they intended to make a look alike bomb. Also on the bomb squad not blowing it up. Ive been around before for a disposal with the guys from Whiteman and there top notch guys with some of the best tools. But often blowing a suspected device is the safest option. I would say that the small size of this one had something to do with not blowing it.

Hello all I have a lightly used Garmin Oregon 200. I bought it brand new a couple gets ago. It's probably been out in the wild on maybe 10 caching days. The screen has no scratches and there is no notable damage anywhere on the unit. Not sure what these are going for now I saw a return unit for $165. How about $150 shipped USPS Priority with insurance and DC. PayPal only and US shipping only unless you'll pay the extra for the shipping should be about $10 more to most countries.

I have an Oregon 200 if interested let me know.

just theory berer. On my iPhone it often show me very far away from where I actually am although never 300 miles maybe 10 miles. My garmin never is wrong more than 200 feet. It most likely has something to do with the cell assisted postioning. That being said last night my harmin consistently sent me 60 feet away from the cache and reception was crap not sure why.

I had one. My first one I bought put batteries in it it turned on and worked. I turned it off and back on and it would not boot up. I was still in the paring lot so I went back in and traded it. I had the second for a month. I started having glitchy touch screen response. I would touch near the top and a button on the bottom would press. Also the screen brightness bothered me it was too dim. I was told the screen was suppose to bebrighter than the Oregon x00 series but my friends 200 was brighter. I took it back and am now sewing how I like the oregon 200.

WAAS Satelites ar #'s, 33,34,35,39,47,48 and 51. You will most typically only pick one up at a time as the signal from each of those satelites contain all of the correction data for all of the ground stations. When a D appears at the bottom of any other satelite that means that it is being corrected by WAAS and you have better accuracy. The only time I ever pick up WAAS in central Missouri is if I leave the GPS in the wide open for more than 10 minutes and then if I move it I lose it. Garmin Dakota 20 Here is a good link about WAAS which ones are the waas satellites?

What do you want for it? $$$???

A friend of mine uses a Oregon 200 that does get you right to the cache just fine and does not have a magnetic compass. When your walking the GPSr works out what direction your heading and is able to determine North East South And West from that hence knowing location and direction can point you in the right direction for the cache. The benefit of a magnetic compass I found when I bought a Dakota 20. Say you are trying to decide your next cache when looking through your waypoints it tells you what direction they are even when you are standing still. Also when your are close and hunting your cache you don't have to b moving fo the arrow to point you the right way. In all fairness thoughas my friend points out it is not really all that inconvenient to take two steps for the non mag compass to tell you he directions. It depnds on your caching style if it would be beneficial or not. Can you explain this? I've seen others say the same, and I can't for the life of me work out why! Surely the GPSr points you in the right direction with a nice friendly arrow - why would you need a compass to help? Matt I just took it to mean that with a GPSr you get a compass pointing you in the correct direction, whilst a netbook may not necessarily (depending on the software installed). However, now I think about it, is the internal compass something separate from the GPS altogether? Then I, too, would like to know why it's better...

pm sent with offer. Let me know what you think.

No one has anything they want to get rid of. Well looks like I will be taking a trip to Bass Pro and checking the GPSr's

Not to highjack this thread but do the oregons or dakotas have the ability to render the free maps in 3D and how useful is the 3D anyway?

Hello all I have been around a while but haven't posted much. I had a PN-20 that I liked but didn't like how slow it was at re draws and the interface isn't as slick as a touch screen. Would lke to find a good gps preferably a garmin Oregon with topo. Idealy a 550t but would consider nearly any Oregon. I did like the dwlorme so if you have a PN-40 for a good price let me know about that too. I have a good history over on candlepowerforums.com and cpfmarketplace.com under the same ne Viper715. Been out of the geocaching sport for a while and want to get back in. If you have a different device that you think I would be interested in let me know. Thanks for looking and helpng if you can. Edit:I have done some more checking around and have came to the conclusion that I really don't need the topo model due to all of the very nice free or cheaper topo maps out there. So don't let the topo requirment diswade you. I am looking at the Oregon 300, Oregon 450, Oregon 550 and Dakota 20.

Price for the Mio P550 is $150.00 plus shipping you can't beet that anywhere that I found.

Here is a description snipped from ebay just so you all have it. Mio P550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator POCKET PC 2005 PDA COMPUTER BUILD IN GPS RECEIVER AND SOFTWARE SD SLOT WIRELESS BLUETOOTH GPS UNIT WITH PRELOADED MAPS Product Features · Mobile navigator can support the GPS software of your choice, for the ultimate in flexibility · Powerful and versatile PDA running Windows Mobile provides access to all Microsoft Office Pocket applications · Exchange files via Bluetooth connectivity, and get online with Wi-Fi connectivity · Play your MP3 music, watch digital films, read eBooks, and view photos stored on SD or MMC cards · Weighs 6 ounces, measures 2.8 x 4.5 x 0.7 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's 1-year warranty Technical Details · Operating system: Windows Mobile 5.0 · Display: 3.5-inch TFT with touchscreen, 65k colors, QVGA 240x320 pixels · Memory: 2 GB flash memory, 64 MB SDRAM · External slot: SD/MMC/SDIO slot · GPS: 20 channel SiRFstarIII, WAAS enabled · Connectivity: USB 1.1, Bluetooth V2.0, built-in WLAN 802.11b+g module · Microphone: Built-in microphone · Audio: Built-in speaker, 3.5-millimeter earphone jack · Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (1200 mAh) · Dimensions: 2.4 x 4.15 x 0.6 inches / 73 x 126 x17.6 millimeters (W x H x D) · Weight: 6 ounces / 170 grams · What's in the Box: P550 portable GPS unit, USB cable, 3.5-millimeter earphone converter, GSD, application disc, map DVD Perfect for any road trip, the Mio P550 Portable GPS Multimedia Navigation System is a versatile navigation device, providing full PDA capability, Internet access via built-in Wi-Fi, and wireless connectivity with Bluetooth. Both affordable and stylish, the Mio P550 makes it easier than ever to get where you are going, even when you aren't quite sure where that might be. And because the P550 is compatible with most Windows Mobile 5 software, you can use it for off-road navigation as well. Since it runs on the Windows Mobile 5 operating platform, the Mio P550 can support the GPS software of your choice. This means you are not restricted as to where and when you can use GPS, nor do you need different devices depending on the activity you want to use them for, for ultimate flexibility. For the road, the manufacturer does recommend Mio Map software, which guides you to your destination with a seamless journey, and has maps of the US and 24 European countries available. However, the P550 is equally in its element if you want to go sailing, biking, or hiking, requiring you to just add the software and get going. The highly sensitive SirfStar III GPS chipset in the P550 can receive signals from up to 20 satellites for extremely accurate positioning, even in the toughest terrain. And when it comes to connecting the receiver, you don't have to worry about getting tangled up with external antenna and extra wires, because it is already built-in. Slim and sleek, the P550 has an ultra-compact design offering pocket-sized portability that's perfect whether you are traveling on foot, by bike or in your car. The Mio P550 even makes exchanging files quick and easy via reliable, high-speed Bluetooth connectivity for synchronizing your Outlook or calendar with your desktop computer. More than a convenient navigator, the P550 can be used with SD/MMC cards to store pictures, MP3 files, videos, and eBooks, turning this unit into a multimedia entertainment center. Now you can always take a couple of eBooks, your favorite MP3s, a film or two, and your photo album along, in the convenience of a standard memory card. And since you are only limited by your number of SD/MMC cards, you can read on the train, show relatives your family snaps, or listen to music strolling around town, taking unlimited entertainment with you wherever you go. The Mio P550 also offers all the advantages a surprisingly powerful, incredibly versatile PDA running Windows Mobile. Providing access to all Microsoft Office Pocket applications, you can go through your PowerPoint presentation, edit Word documents or create an Excel spreadsheet any time you need to, so you'll always be prepared and up to speed. And when you've had enough of work, you can also use the P550 to play games to pass the time, or use the Wi-Fi to get online and surf the Internet. The Mio Digiwalker P550 utilizes a 3.5-inch color resistive, anti-glare LCD touch-screen display with LED backlighting, 65,000 colors and 320 x 240 pixels of resolution. This unit includes 64 MB of on-board RAM, 128 MB of memory, and infinitely expandable memory via the built-in SD/MMC card slot that is SD/IO compatible. The P550 includes a USB 1.1 connector, a built-in speaker and mono microphone, a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack, and an internal rechargeable 1,200 mAh lithium-ion battery. This unit utilizes Bluetooth 1.2 wireless technology, and 802.11 b and g Wi-Fi connectivity. The Mio Digiwalker P550 portable GPS multimedia navigator weighs six ounces, measures 2.8 x 4.5 x 0.7 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's one-year warranty. What's in the Box Mio Digiwalker P550 portable PDA and navigator, AC power adapter, USB cable, CD with user's manual, getting started CD, license agreement, quick start guide.

I have a used Mio P550 for sale. It has been used but is in good condition. Comes with original pacaging and software. The battery does not last as long as it used too but you can get a replacement better than the one that came with it on Ebay for $10. I bought this from a close friend about six months ago and he had bought it from Dell less than a year and a half ago. I paid $200 and I've seen them on Ebay for a little more than that. If anyone is interested let me know It's just sitting on top of my computer for now. Item will ship from Missouri and I will ship via any shipping method within reason requested. Thanks for the interest. I'll even throw in the vehicle suction cup mount for it.

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I just bought a PN-20 today as well. Anyone have any tips or tricks for this unit. Seems like its a good unit finnaly made the decision of it over the Colorado got my fingers crossed. Thanks for any info.