[Garmin gpsmap 64s accuracy problems]

I am really getting discouraged, I have not been happy with my 64s, It seems to think it is 20 to 30 feet from where I am.

 

When you add that to the accuracy of + or - 12 to 20 feet, It is not even acceptable for geocaching, much less for marking locations.

 

My 60csx was alwas dead on or at least close.

 

I sent the following email to Garmin customer service.

 

Subject: Poor accuracy

>> Message: I also own a GPSmap 60csx so I am comparing it to that unit. I work for the DNR and establish waypoints for plant data. The 64s will only bring me within 17 to 20 feet of previous way points established with the 60 csx. same with other geocaches. Location is off by 15 to 20 feet. My 60csx was dead on. The other thing I see is that when walk an established trail the return track on the 64s is 20 feet off from the outgoing track. I pull out my 60csx and other that a deviations the outgoung and return tracks are dead on top of each other. This is not the 9 ft accuracy I was expecting. Is there a problem with my gps? If not I will be getting rid of my 64s and getting something else.

 

They replied to make sure WAAS was enabled Glanoss torned on and power saver turn off and the latest Firmware.

 

I did all of the above and still The same issue.

 

Is it possible to have a bad unit? mis calibrated or what? I thought it would be more accurate than my 60csx, not worse.

I think it is more that just a difference between units, I can't get close to some one else’s geocache

 

To put it bluntly, I am not a newcomer to GPS and this accuracy problem is not acceptable. If I can't get it fixed, It is going Bye Bye.

 

I have the same problem with my Gpsmap 64st, I will send it to Garmin. Have you found any solution?