st_richardson
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Originally posted by Centaur:http://img.Groundspeak.com/track/17565_200.jpg
Is that a travel bug tag that she's wearing?
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Originally posted by PlayKate:Is it worth the price difference to gain the extra MB of memory in the vista or is the 8 MB in the legend sufficient for most downloads.
I've always been able to download what I needed to my Vista but had to make some compormises when downloading to my daughter's Legend.
So my choice between the two would be the Vista.
To add to your choices, I'd pick a Rino 120 over the Legend. (I own a pair of Rinos 120 units in addition to my Vista.)
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I have one "Mixed Nuts" that only has a find every few months. Many great comments from those that find the area so I don't have any desire to remove it.
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Jeremy,
Would you post a link to a description / picture?
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I believe they're available through the Where's George site.
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Originally posted by Anders:At least the feeling of the click stick in my replacement unit is different, more "clicky" than the original was. If that's better or worse, I don't know. But my first did on a few occasions go south, or north, but refused any action east or west. Repaired itself, though.
Anders
I think the click sticks are like fingerprints. No two alike. I have 2 Rinos in addition to my Vista. Every click stick is a bit different.
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Originally posted by Firetrkdriver:...It seems to me that you could use the cig adapter cable with pc interface cable and hook up your laptop to your GPS while driving so you could use the bigger screen on your pc.
Has anyone tried this?...
Yes, once. Fortunately for the drivers around me, I didn't crash into them. You're lucky you weren't on the road with me.
I suggest letting someone else drive while you try it.
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I love my pair of Rino 120 GPSs.
Search the forums to check out my Rino review.
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Originally posted by KD7EDH:The Garmin Rino's were advertised to be released way back in April. I am wondering if the cause for them being pushed back to May, then June, then September, and Finally October/November, is that they were having troubles with the FCC allowing them transfer data across a voice frequency?
That's my belief!
The FCC still prohibits the location information being sent over the GMRS frequencies and I don't think Garmin is very happy about it. Garmin's disclaimer when activating the GMRS frequencies clearly points to that FCC restriction.
On the other hand & perhaps in part from the above, the release version of the software on my Rinos was 2.03.
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Originally posted by shabbasuraj:use celsius, its better...
farenheit, miles, yards, feet, ounces, pounds, gallons, quarts, dozens, are all pointless...
Celsius is used by the scientific community as well as by most people in the world. While Celsius is a far more logical, it is still uncommon for most people in the US that have lived their life knowing it's time to put on a coat when it's 40 degrees. If I told my mom that I was going to wear a t-shirt & shorts because it was going to be in the 40s today, she would think I was crazy.
Trivia question: What temperature is the same in Celsius and Fahrenheit?
Remember: F = 1.8C + 32
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Originally posted by TopoGrafix:Rino users,
Does the Rino allow you to use those face symbols (
) from your Contacts as the symbol in a waypoint? I'm trying to determine if I need to add those symbols to EasyGPS. ...Mapsource has added them to there latest release.
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Originally posted by sharpshutr:...Audiovox has a combination two way radio/gps on their website http://www.audiovox.com that does transmit your position via the GMRS frequency(model GMR-GPS. At least according to their advertisement. Hmmm I wonder how come Garmin can't?
I wonder if there advertisement is correct. If so, I want to forward it to Garmin. Everyone should be playing with the same rules.
Personally I'd like location transfer to be an open standard that could be shared for manufacture to manufacture.
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Before I download, what does this program do and why would I want it?
Thanks.
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Before I download, what does this program do and why would I want it?
Thanks.
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Backup your waypoints before upgrading to version 2.10.
For some reason, the upgrade clears all your data.
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My daughter and I had no problems in the field with my pair of Rino 120 units.
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Originally posted by brasileiro:I used a rino 110 last night and found a few interesting things. I was under the impression that the 110 was a FRS radio only but I found that it is both a FRS and a GMRS radio. ...
The original specifications only had GMRS on the 120. Garmin apparently decided to release the 110 with the GMRS option also.
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...I also found that the peer-to-peer positioning can only be used with the FRS channels (1-14), that means Peer-to-peer will only work up to 2 mile(depending on terrain conditions.) At least I tried to use peer-to-peer in the GMRS channels and it wouldn't work.
To quote the Rino setup screen...
"The General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies are regulated by the FCC. In order to transmit on these frequencies you are required to obtain a license from the FCC. ..."
Followed by...
"Channels 15-22 are now GMRS enabled. Location sending on these channels is disabled because it is prohibited by the FCC."
My bet is that Garmin would of liked to have location sending on GMRS frequencies also.
FYI... The GMRS license is a family license (only on needed per family). You can apply on-line. The cost is $75 for 5 years.
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Originally posted by TopoGrafix:Rino users,
Does the Rino allow you to use those face symbols (
) from your Contacts as the symbol in a waypoint? I'm trying to determine if I need to add those symbols to EasyGPS. ...Well yes/no/maybe. These points appear only after sent from another Rino unit. After that they're accessable almost like any other waypoint. When selecting waypoints they appear on a seperate contact list from the waypoints. When searching for nearest, however, contacts and waypoints are listed together.
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Originally posted by TopoGrafix:...If so, I'd be very interested in hearing from any Rino owner who would be willing to run some tests with EasyGPS or ExpertGPS.
I have a pair of Rino 120 GPSs and EasyGPS. How can I help? I'd also be glad to test ExpertGPS interface with Rinos if supplied a copy of the software.
BTW... I have been able to download from EasyGPS without any problems.
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Originally posted by r&pmanatee:I currently have a PDA with the Palm OS. I have never seen a Pocket PC in operation.I am considering a change to the Pocket PC because it can utilize the MS Streets and Trips. I would appreciate anyone's input on the Pro's and Con's of the Pocket PC versus the Palm OS, especially in regards to Geocaching.
"Will Geocache for free"
I've never used a Pocket PC but really enjoy my palm m130. I can't imagine how a Pocket PC good be any easier.
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Originally posted by Anders:...so I'm sitting in a corner, shivering and picking on my new calculator (which can be upgraded too!).
Anders
What kind of calculator do you have that is upgradable?
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Originally posted by The Leprechauns:I think that you are the ONLY Rino owner, and that it's all a cruel joke played on you by Garmin.
Well I'm glad I got a pair then. At least I can play with myself.
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Originally posted by The Leprechauns:I think that you are the ONLY Rino owner, and that it's all a cruel joke played on you by Garmin.
Well I'm glad I got a pair then. At least I can play with myself.
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I know its early but are there any other Rino owners in the Atlanta, GA area? GA? Southeast?
I'd love to get a group together to try out some of the new Rino games.
Lights?
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I have a lite weight one that has 3 LED bulbs. The LEDs use very little power so alkaline batteries last a long time.