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    Beginner GPS for sale

    in GPS technology and devices

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    For sale:

     

    Magellan Sportrak Pro edition GPS.

     

    This is an older model GPS but it does the trick. I am including a $45.00 map CD of Canada (Mapsend Topo) which has streets/topo info. I am also including a serial to USB cable, so you can connect the GPS to your computer.

     

    Uses two AA batteries and lasts a full day of caching.

     

    (I received a newer model GPS (etrex) as a gift, and therefore selling this unit).

     

    Selling for $50.00 + shipping (somewhere under $10).

     

    Paypal only. Will ship same day as payment received.

     

    PM if interested.

    Cachemate & Palm M500 trouble

    in GPS technology and devices

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    Hello again, newb question.

     

    (I just installed cachemate)

     

    When I go to GSAK to send cache info to my Palm M500 (via File>Export>CacheMate PBD File) I click "Generate" ...it does it's thing then when I click "OK" all I get is a Red X pop-up that says "Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library.

    Runtime Error

    Program:C\ProgramFiles\palmOne\quickinstall.exe

    Abnormal Program Termination

     

    This window sits on top of the Palm One quickinstall window.

     

    Any thoughts? I am stumped and very frustrated.

     

    Thanks again..

    Old school gps and GSAK

    in GPS technology and devices

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    I own an ancient Magellan sportrak pro with mapsend. If I upgrade to pro membership, is there a way to send geocache co-ordinates directly to the gps without having to enter the numbers manually? I see on the main page that "send to gps" only works for Garmin gps's. Is that what GSAK is for? So that it can work for non-garmin gps's? Thanks.

    Magellan Sportrak Pro Help

    in GPS technology and devices

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    I have a Magellan Sportrak pro (V3.03) that was given to me. It has no cables etc. I ordered a data cable on Ebay as well as Mapsend V1.00e TopoCanada. I have read there is a firmware update (5.0), but there does not seem to be any support from Magellan. Is there a site where I can download the firmware from, and is it really required? WAAS seems to be enabled, and so far (40) caches are usually within 3-5 feet, so there are no accuracy issues. I ordered the Mapsend software and cable so that I can plan routes etc before I head out of the house. Will the mapsend software work without the firmware update?

     

    Thanks in advance.

    magellan sportrak pro

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted · Edited by jwlush

    I have had pretty good accuracy with my old Sportrak. I find moving slowly towards the cache when within 30 feet helps alot with the actual error. Hold it high above your head too. Usually GPS shows within 3 feet of cache when found.

    Good Luck

    Garmin 60cx

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    I am thinking of upgrading from a Magellan Sportrak Pro (with no usb cable) to a Garmin 60cx.

    What kind of software program would I need in order to "draw out" a hiking route on Google maps etc and then transfer the route to the GPS. Is that kind of software already incl in the box? I just need the lat/long coords from the pc on the gps and do not want a detailed topo/city Navigator on the gps itself. Or do I need Garmin MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager, and will that work with google maps etc?

    Thanks

    Oregon or 60CSx?

    in GPS technology and devices

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    I am considering a new GPSr. I use a Magellan eXplorist 100 and have been wanting a unit that can be loaded by USB and has maps for quite some time. Friends loan me their Garmin 60CSx when we go geocaching as a group so I'm familiar with it's performance. I just played with an Oregon with the US map load and I loved it but I was not able to geocache with it.

     

    Sooooo. The question is.... Do I go after a Garmin 60CSx or an Oregon? Does the Oregon match the geocaching performance of the 60CSx?

     

    Christmas is coming so what do you think? :laughing:

     

    Since they are both good units as far as I can tell from researching. I would say go with what your own heart/gut tells you.

     

    Good luck

    Garmin C60CSX

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    Good Day!

     

    When buying a Garmin C60SCX the website says it comes with a preloaded map of streets, highways etc.

     

    Then it says you can buy a "City Navigator" program. Is that an upgraded more detailed version of the preloaded maps?

     

    I would like to use the C60SCX for driving also...

     

    Thanks

    Route sharing

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    Is it possible to download routes that others have posted so that you may hike the same route? (Not searching for a cache, but just routes that take you through areas of interest (city/country). Perhaps with 3-4 stops along the way, where you could bring a printout along or download text explaining the points of interest?

    Just wondering where to go for this.

     

    Thanks

     

    JW

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