GLSailor

Let's see now... You use the GPS to find what you're looking for in the store and then use the handy-dandy little key fob thing to identify yourself to the store and a "frequent shopper" or whatever. They now know what you were looking for and who you are... target marketing or Big Brother??? Makes you think... GLSailor

Ignition keys to two vehicles (one of which doesn't run - don't ask why) Keyless door transmitter fob Two grocery store ID tags house key 100th anniversary fob for Chicago Mackinac sailboat race Two "First Finder" tags from local geocaches GLSailor

You might want to try using Lithium Ion batteries. They have 2-3x the life of other batteries in my MAP76. I agree with ScottC in turning off WAAS - it hasn't improved position accuracy much at all. GLSailor

Had to search thru some old emails to find this... this sequence is for GPSMAP76, but I don't see why it wouldn't work for the 76S ad well. Ignore the reference to 2.05. Thank you for contacting Garmin International, > >The reset is sort of tricky. It can be done because I just had to do it >myself for my unit. Just hold the Quit and Menu buttons down while pushing >downwards on the rocker. Press in the power button then continue to hold >the Quit and Menu button and the unit will come on. Take it outside and let >it have a clear view of the sky to reacquire the satellites. Make sure you >download the new software in your unit first before doing the reset. Make >sure your unit has this software in it by pressing the menu button twice and >selecting system info. It should say 2.05. > >Best Regards, > >Clint Steiner >Product Support Specialist >Garmin International >1-800-800-1020 >fax: 913-397-0836 GLSailor

The Wisconsin Geocaching Association has held some VERY SUCCESSFUL picnics and campouts and they can certainly give you some ideas http://www.wi-geocaching.com/ (sorry, can't post the link directly...) There were some 16 caches at the last picnic and it was a blast!! GLSailor

I think you have to "borrow" a degree from 180 to get 60'60". If you do that, you get your 57*04'16" 179*60'60" -122*56'44" 57*04'16" QED GLSailor

I've had my MAP 76 for about 8 months now and probably wouldn't consider anything else. Screen size, form factor, screen resolution, good sat holding capability, multi-use functionality (caching and marine navigation) etc. Have had absolutely no problems with the unit in any way shape or form. Solid unit and very good bang for the buck GLSailor

Mike

JBGood, Look on the very bottom of the Geocaching.com homepage. There are logos there in several dofferent sizes and styles as well as guidelines for their use. GLSailor

Pat, I have an even earlier version called Tripmate and was able to make it work with Delormes Street Atlas with few problems (it sometimes takes a long time to lock onto sats.) Downside: the unit eats batteries pretty quickly 4-AAs last about 6 hours at best. FWIW, you might be better off getting a serial cable and attaching your GPS to the laptop and working out the compatibility issues from there. Garmin is pretty good about attaching to and communicating with various mapping programs. GLSailor

The Garmin 76/76S are mapping units and are waterproof. Then even float! GLSailor

I have both Topo and Roads and Rec and I have to admit that I like Topo much better and use it much more frequently than R&R. Topo still shows streets and often trails that you won't even see on R&R. As you mentioned, elevation isn't a huge problem here in WI, but it's still nice to know is you're going to be walking across a fairly flat plain or up and down in the Kettle Moraine. That being said, I use the Topo maps only on the computer and haven't downloaded any onto my MAP76. I do however, download tracks back into Topo so I can see where I've been on a hunt or on a trip. If you can choose only one, my vote would be for Topo. I think you will find it much more useful than R&R. GLSailor

To enter a waypoint, press and hold the ENTER for a couple of seconds. That should pop up a new window (Mark Waypoint)with information you can change. Rocker up to the first field, then press ENTER, then presss left on the rocker button to clear the field. I enter the waypoint number in here. When you're done, press ENTER again and the entire field will be highlighted. You can then go to the next field, highlight it by pressing ENTER, left rocker to change the individual numbers/letters, press ENTER again and go on. It sould tedious, but once you get the hang of it, it goes pretty fast. BTW, pressing UP on the rocker button give you letters, pressing DOWN on the rocker button gives you numbers. GLSailor

Cosmo469, Guess you'll have to decide for yourself exactly what's most important for you, but I've had the Map 76 for about 6 months now and simply love it. If you want routing in the car, forget the map 76 and get a V... Don't know too much about the "sensors" part of the Garmin unit- I looked at the specs and decided that I didn't need the additional items, especially when a compass and an altimeter are fairly cheap and accurate. Battery life: I get a LOT of battery life out of Lithium Ions - they last about two weekends of geocaching as well as several long trips in the car during the week. This is about 2-3x as long as "copper tops." They work even better in cold weather - not affected at all. Reception: Yes, the unit does work better in the vertical position - this simply means holding it upright rather than flat - it's actually easier to see and use in that position rather than flat... personal decision. I can jam the unit between the windshield and the dashboard of my Caravan and it works great - I can see the screen, work the buttons and the reception is excellent. Resolution: screen resolution is great and zoom feature is excellent (down to 20' and out to +500 miles) - couldn't be better, no matter what the brand. Auto zoom works well and is settable by you. Size: I find that the unit fits very well in my hand and easily in a shirt pocket - no problem More money: I upgraded from a G48 that I had bought only 6 months earlier and I have been very pleased with my purchase. The map download is great and I haven't found 8 mB to be a limitation unless you want to load practically the entire US into the GPS. I can load 1/2 of Wisconsin and part of northern Illinois and still have 5 mB left in the GPS. What's the problem? Add the fact that you can purchase an external antenna for even better reception and you have a pretty good case for getting the Gmap76 - like I said, the additional $ for the "sensors" is your decison... Anyway, my $0.02 worth. GLSailor

You betcha! I'm a newbie to the Mac world, so I don't have much in the way of accessories or baggage, but I am interested in getting my Garmin GPSMAP 76 hooked up to my Mac(667 Powerbook.) $10-30 is reasonable and even more attractive if it's OS X (I'm on 10.1) Mike Tomsu Brookfield, WI

You betcha! I'm a newbie to the Mac world, so I don't have much in the way of accessories or baggage, but I am interested in getting my Garmin GPSMAP 76 hooked up to my Mac(667 Powerbook.) $10-30 is reasonable and even more attractive if it's OS X (I'm on 10.1) Mike Tomsu Brookfield, WI