Warbones

Anyone that bothers to join this board will be reading and will soon learn as I did what trading up means. So I don't think there will be confusion on the terms.

I will be giving it a try soon(expecting my GPS monday) Plan on doing many(not sure of the exact number) before placing my own. I plan on enjoying everyone else's caches in the area and getting a feel for what this is all about. I really don't have a clue how many there are in wichita and the surrounding area,but I plan on trying to find out. The virtual ones are really cool as they take you to some really special/unique places.

Congradulations to a fellow newbie! I am with you on the excitement of " Can't wait to get started " I plan on hitting some caches on wednesday.

Who would I speak to about getting a cache approved when the time comes? LOC is Wichita Ks

Yeah, it is going to be fun. I am waiting on my first GPS to get to my front door. Can't wait to use it.

Ok, I feel really stupid. This is what it said rnfg ba rnfg fvqr.. And I was seeing mfg. LOL Time to get some more glasses.

I plan on doing some here local in wichita. Need to get my GPS and learn how to use it first.

I am a long ways off from earning my right to plant a cache but I am planning for it and I need to know who to contact in my area.

I am going to try and be there. Bringing my troops

I wrote down what was given to me on a certain cache and while on the road driving my wife used the decryption code and wrote down what was there. It didn't make sense. Got back home clicked the decrypt link and what was written was nothing close to what we had. Am I doing something wrong? Not sure if it would be polite to post the link to the cache so if your interested pm me.

Ok Adam I am sold. Going to order it right now.

Yeah, I kinda figured the debate would be an issue. I am a chevy guy. Stupid thing is I have no reason why aside from My dad was a chevy guy(70 blazer) However there some ford trucks(older) that I also like. As far as Garmin vs Magellan . I don't know anyone with a GPS.So I am going to have to go off of what I am reading. Garmin GPSMAP 60CS. I like the all the bells and whistles of the Garmin GPSMAP 60CS(Special geocaching navigation mode) . I feel like it is the most up to date GPS of the two that I am looking at. I have read about the 60's freezing up. Could be a software issue. I don't know. I don't like the limited ability of the memory. It does have 56 MB of internal memory for storing map detail. 50 reversible routes, 10,000 track points and 1000 waypoints with additional graphical icons for location identification . This may be all I need. I am not sure of that as well. I plan on using this for geocaching, but if I should deside to take a trip I could use it for that as well. Any additional maps I will have to purchase separately. I like the looks of the GPS. The screenshots look nice. Magellan Meridian Color I like the fact that you can upgrade the memory. I like the looks of the Magellan GPS better then the Garmin. I have read alot about the battery drain using the backlit display(not crazy about that) Comes with 16 MB of memeroy upgradable to I believe 128 memory storage cards. Store up to 20 routes, 500 waypoints and 2,000 track-points to easily find your way back again. Not as much as the Garmin GPSMAP 60CS( how much is actually needed or necessary) will this be enough? I have no clue. Overkill not needed. The travel package is a very attractive reason to go with this one as it comes with the Meridian Color handheld GPS receiver: MapSend DirectRoute CD-ROM(will I need this) Vehicle mounting bracket(would be nice to have) PC data cable with cigarette lighter adapter(another good thing) 64 MB SD memory card(already surpassing the 56 MB that Garmin comes with) This total package cost about the same as the Garmin GPSMAP 60CS. I am leaning towards the Garmin and maybe buying the new Magellan if and when they come out with something new. I stll am undecided but will be buying one online tonight.

Well I have decided to go with the Garmin GPSMAP 60CS. It just seems to have alot of features and be a little more up to date. I sure hope I am making the right decision. I keep reading about freeze ups. What's that all about??? What are some other know problems?

I will try and contact them and see what they are using.

Firehouse 16 : Have you used a Magellan Meridian Color ? If so could you explain why you like the Garmin 60cs better. I don't mean to beat this issue, just want to make sure that when I plop down my hundreds I am happy with what I got.

Congrats!!! On your first find. I'll soon be joining the ranks of the wichita crowd looking for the treasures.

Yeah, I am torn. The Magellan Meridian Color Travler pac comes with alot of stuff that I would end up buying later. The Garmin Garmin 60cs just comes by itself but seems to have alot more features. This only comes from reading descriptions of them both. I don't know anyone with either of these so I haven't been up close and personal to them to check them out. What problems did your friend have with his Meridian?

Well I am looking at these two. The Garmin GPSMAP 60CS and the Magellan Meridian Color GPS Traveler Value Pac. I plan on ordering it tomorrow. Tonight I will be doing plenty of reading. I hope to do my find my first cache this weekend.

That is a very nice looking cache. I can only hope to equal one that nice when I plant my first one. I first need to get my gps and start searching.

Ok, cool I will check it out also. Yeah the prices vary a lot on the web. I would like to buy it local but just seen best buy prices. LOL

I am looking at it now. Is that the one you have? Looks nice so far.

I would say around $300 or less

I want to have alot of fun with this as well as get a GPS with some bells and whistles. I have been doing some reading but still feel pretty clueless as to what to get. Any ideas and tips on what to get would be helpful.