The Walking Man

I'm interested in getting NG Topo state software but I'm not sure it is compatible with my Magellan SporTrak Map. The Magellan unit is not listed as a compatible GPS receiver on the NG web site. I emailed NG tech support and received a reply that they do not officially support the unit at this time but hope to start to offer support this spring. They went on to say that the unit is based on the Magellan 315 platform and many users have been able to connect using this setting. Has anyone had any experience using the Magellan SporTrak Map with NG Topo?

I'm relatively new to geocaching and use a Magellan SporTrak Map, but have no experience with other units to compare its performance. What is the "slingshot effect" and since it sounds like a negative, is there a way to compensate for it?

Getting back to my original post concerning suggestions for purchasing a frs/gmrs radio - I carefully read all suggestions on everyone's postings and did some more exhaustive on-line research on features, brands, etc. then went out to my local sporting goods store and bought the model that was on sale. Actually I did use the information on the postings to narrow my search. I bought a Motorola T5950. The unit has a 5 mile range (based on terrain and conditions, of course), NOAA weather channels and a NiCD rechargeable battery. In a pinch the unit will operate on 3 AA alkaline batteries which I like since my GPS and digital camera also use AA's. I thank everyone who took the time to respond to my posting - even those who seemed to be responding to some other question. All the postings were helpful and informative. Thanks again.

I'm looking into adding another dimension to my geocaching with an frs/gmrs radio. They seem to be getting cheaper but I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with using them in the woods and any suggestions on brand, model, features, etc.. I probably would also find use for them while camping and looking for my wife in the mall.

I know, I know - this has been asked and answered many times for other new geocachers. But I'll risk asking it one more time. I submitted my first cache for approval 10 days ago. It is marked as active and when I pull up the cache page it states that "This cache has not been approved. Once it is approved, it will be listed on the site. Check the logs to see if the reviewers have left a not for this listing." The cache is a multi and I have tried to anticipate questions from the reviewer about the locations of the intermediate stages and final cache, etc. and put these in the log for the reviewer. I have checked the logs and there have been no responses. Can I be sure that I am in queue for approval?