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I just got the same thing, but I was selecting the Second Point when it happened.

Are you saying that is a 12 channel version of the STA2062? I think I stand corrected. All I can seem to find is sellers websites saying 12 channels on the Oregon. Garmin.com doesn't say anything about it. Then the chipset manufacturer's website says its a 32 channel. The Garmin users book for the Oregon says "More than 12 channels". I think I will send Garmin an e-mail and see what they say. Thanks coggins for catching that. OK, for those following this 12 channel thing this is the response I got from Garmin. The question I asked was how many channels and what type of antenna does the Oregon have. "Thank you for contacting Garmin International. I will be happy to help you with this. The Oregon is a 12 Channel GPS, and the Antenna is called a Ceramic Antenna. It is a chip antenna that much smaller than most quad helix and patch antennas." What I am getting with my Oregon is 12 GPS sats + 1 WAAS sat so does this make it 13 channels or 12 channels + 1 WAAS. I don't know.

Does this mean that the topo map is navigable on roads like the CN maps?

Here is why I was thinking that the Oregon is using a new antenna. http://garminoregon.wikispaces.com/Hardware I can't seem to find any information on the exact type of antenna, so if anyone knows jump in. Back to the OP: I am told that the GeoXT is a great little unit, but to get the sub meter accuracy you need to post process the data. Which usually means you have to buy post processing software in addition to the unit. Post processing software can be VERY technical. So there is a big learning curve when you get into this type of software. There are things like setting up the proper coord system, manually adding your Geoid files, proper operation of the data collector and PP software. All of this takes time to learn and may add an additional cost to training when it is all said and done.

Are you saying that is a 12 channel version of the STA2062? I think I stand corrected. All I can seem to find is sellers websites saying 12 channels on the Oregon. Garmin.com doesn't say anything about it. Then the chipset manufacturer's website says its a 32 channel. The Garmin users book for the Oregon says "More than 12 channels". I think I will send Garmin an e-mail and see what they say. Thanks coggins for catching that.

You might be right on the chipset vs. the antenna being new on the Oregon, I will have to check this. That being said your next statement about the PN-40 and seeing great tracking since the last update is also true with the Oregon. The PN-40 and the Oregon uses the same chipset and receive updates from the chipset manufacturer at the same time, and I am seeing the same result with the Oregon. Both units are using the STM Cartesio Chipset. The PN-40 is using the 32 channel model and the Garmin is using the 12 channel model. Oregon chipset: http://garminoregon.wikispaces.com/GPS+Receiver PN-40 chipset under detailed specs: http://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DELibeCCtd...p;section=10461

There are a few factors to consider. Are you looking for a unit with maps? If so, do you need the maps and what kind? This will add to the total cost and will make a difference on the unit. Each company that makes handhelds have their own maps. A handheld unit that has an accuracy under 10ft is hard to find and is very price driven. In these forums most people are using standard handhelds with real world accuracy of anywhere from 60ft to 20ft. (This will spark debate with many people who will say that their handhelds shows them a better accuracy which is indicated on the unit. This once again is not the true ground accuracy of the unit.) I currently work for a surveying company which uses "Survey" Grade GPS's. The accuracy of these units are 2cm +or- 1 part per million and require at least 2 units. One for a base station and One for a rover. (these units cost around $20,000 per unit) All that being said, what type of data are you trying to collect? Any other information would help us to help you. Here are the standard handheld units I would suggest: Garmin 60 series because of their high accuracy quad helix antennas with real world results of 10ft-20ft +or- 5ft. Another I would suggest is the new Garmin Oregon which has a new antenna that Garmin has not released the info on yet, but I have been checking my new Oregon against Survey Grade control points and have been getting results in the 15 ft range with the unit saying it has an 18ft accuracy(with no tree canopy). So if I had to guess I would say this unit is in the 10ft-20ft +or- 5ft range like the quad helix antennas.