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    Pda/gps Combo

    in GPS technology and devices

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    I have an iPAQ3600 with a navman3450 sleeve, I use Memory Map software and maps for my Topo ploting and Grocaching trips. I can't imagine being without it. It brings me within 2 feet of a cache. I also have the standard trip software that comes with the sleave for on the road navagation. Why would you want anything else? The combo does it all, and them some, even talks to you. Throw away those other machines and get yourself an iPAQ/Navman unit...You will not be sorry!

    Pda

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    :tired: Or you can go with a....NAVMAN 3450GPS Sleeve/ IPAQ PDA 3900. This is the setup that I have and it works GREAT. I put a 512mb chip for map storage on the PDA. I use memory map software which is super. The 3450 lets you add an external antena that is a must have for using the unit in the truck. Just a thought!

    Want To Buy A Gps.... Help

    in GPS technology and devices

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    I should be a little more spacific but I didn't want to bore everyone. I am not new to this having a Navman/ipaq myself, but it is a little pricy. I wanted to purchase a less expensive more entry level GPS Unit for someone just getting started. I don't need all the bells and whistles but I don't want a cheepO piece of junk eighter. A good solid machine that has a solid reputation. A few bells and whistles are nice! :rolleyes: Just need input from you guys, and gals that know from experience your units..........again thanks

    Magnetic Or True North

    in How do I...?

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    Posted: Jul 27 2004, 05:21 AM

     

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    :rolleyes: Brain fuzzelage and smoke streaming from ears and eyes all crossed. The answers every one gave are all fine. But to keep it simple and understandable,you really have to know about using a compass and paper maps. Since paper maps are oriented to "True North", (meaning that if you placed a paper map on the table you want to know which way to turn the map to put the top of the map facing North) The up and down grid lines on a map are oriented to True North, not magnetic north, so when you place your compass on the map and the needle points to north it is pointing to magnetic north, not true north. So you look at the bottom of the map and it will tell you how many degrees difference there is between magnetic and true north, then you can turn your map so that it points to true north, which is in line with the grid lines. Hope this helps! .........PS: GPS units, in there defalt mode, use Magnetic North. You really don't need to change over unless you are dealing with a paper map or the CACHE is given in true north readings.

     

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    Magnetic Vs. True Readings On Gps

    in General geocaching topics

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    :blink: Brain fuzzelage and smoke streaming from ears and eyes all crossed. The answers every one gave are all fine. But to keep it simple and understandable,you really have to know about using a compass and paper maps. Since paper maps are oriented to "True North", (meaning that if you placed a paper map on the table you want to know which way to turn the map to put the top of the map facing North) The up and down grid lines on a map are oriented to True North, not magnetic north, so when you place your compass on the map and the needle points to north it is pointing to magnetic north, not true north. So you look at the bottom of the map and it will tell you how many degrees difference there is between magnetic and true north, then you can turn your map so that it points to true north, which is in line with the grid lines. Hope this helps! .........PS: GPS units, in there defalt mode, use Magnetic North. You really don't need to change over unless you are dealing with a paper map or the CACHE is given in true north readings.

    Can't Drop My Tb Into A Cache

    in Trackables

    Posted · Edited by Southview

    YES,YES,YES that did the trick. Why don't they explain that to you right off? Would save a lot of confusion! Thanks!!!!!!!! Now all I need to do is figure out how to GRAB a TB. I did it once but I can't remember the steps I went through!...............Now I remember!!!! Everything is fine!!!1 Thanks again.

    Can't Drop My Tb Into A Cache

    in Trackables

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    I have several TB's in my inventory but when I log a Cache find, and try to drop off a TB, There are none listed in the box at the bottom. The same thing when I posted my Cache, There were no TB's listed to drop off. I loged a note for the TB's but still nothing. The only reference is that they are in the hands of the owner. HELP........confused nubie. ;)

    Mapping Software

    in GPS technology and devices

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    Hi, I use MEMORY MAP with my NAVMAN/IPAQ and I love it. It lets you set or record routes, tracks, waypoints, eighter on your home machine or on the IPAQ or vice versa. I don't know if you can use MM with just any GPS, Though I would think so. I use it when I go 4wheelin to track where I have been, just to record the trails fir reference. Works great..... Recomend it.... :~) :blink:

    Navman3450/ipaq3955

    in GPS technology and devices

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    Hi Phantom4099, I was just curious if anyone else out there had a Navman unit. They are a little pricey when you add in the IPAQ and the other software. I just bought the new v2 software and took it out for a drive yesterday. I was impressed with the detail and the knowledge base. It had all the roads correct and even the back trails were there. I was impressed and surprised. The only complaint so far is that when I set a destonation, from my house it sends me on a round about way, in eighter shortest distance or fastest time. I never use the route it gives me because it isn't the shortest or the fastest, though it may seem so to the software. You should be able to overide and set more parameters. I am still playing with it so the jury is still out but so far I'm pleased. I also use Memory Map software on the home computer and in the IPAQ. They seem to complament each other. The NAVMAN seems to hold a signal real good even in thick woods. When you start the new software up it brings up the "I agree, I disagree" licence screen which is not to stable. It shouldn't be there after you set it up the first time. Hell, even at the wedding you only have to say " I DO " once, then you had beter!!! :~) :blink:

    Do You Really Need Topo/aerial Maps?

    in GPS technology and devices

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    Without a map how would you find the trailhead? In my area there are more trails than you can count and just stomping out with the lat/log would be scarry. Even the hints can be misleading, making you think that you are on the right trail. Here in the Berkshire Mountains of Mt. Greaylock you need a map just to find the main roads! :unsure: :~ )

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