jbar
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I just got the 60c, I have been using the 76s for the past year. The 76s has a larger screen, rock solid for caching. It has a compass and altimiter but I really have not used them. The compass really cuts battery life and I always carry a regular compass anyway. I've had the 60c for a week now. It locks onto 6 sats in my living room with an EPE of 12'. Loading topo maps is very quick with the USB interface. I can load all of Connecticut, Mass., and RI in memory. The screen is small and you don't get much topo detail. If mapping is what your after, the 76s has a bigger screen.
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I've been using Toshia Alkiline 9$ for 48 at BJ's Wholesale. They work fine and seem to last.
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I've been out in 3 Degree weather. The GPS 76s is accurate but the display appears to slow down in the cold, but so do I.
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I just got a 60c also. None of the old software works with the USB cable. I've been using the serial cable that came with my garmin 76s. The usb cable is great for xfering maps.
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None. Went out walking in the woods twice today. Placed a cache on this morning's walk. It was approved and already has a first find. Love to hike when it's snowing. It was a good day to get out.
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Placed two caches today, it's in the low teens today. Almost a hot spell after the last couple of days. You just have to layer-up. I hate being traped indoors. Can't wait for warmer weather.
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I was out today with temps in the low teens, my 76s worked just fine. But I have seen the display slow down in the cold.
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My lagacy just reached 261,000 miles. Still runs great. Gets me out for all caching adventures. This is my 2nd subaru, and would get another.
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Happy holidays
A really nice post. This is quite a community! I lurk here quite a bit. I really enjoy the fourms and have picked up alot of usefull info. I look forward to the caching in the new year.
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Nice site, I like the idea. I posted my info.
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Welcome to the obsession. I've done most of my finds solo, but do take my family on the weekends. The kids love the treasure hunt. My wife even surprised me. I didn't think she really liked to cache, until she called me at work to ask how to use the GPS. She took the kids on her day off. I find it very relaxing to go out solo. Have fun
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Wow, I really missed the forums. I don't post alot but really enjoy reading them. You guy's did a good job on the disaster recovery. thanks
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Being new to the sport, I'm really hooked. I spend enough time on the site to want to contribute the $30. I havn't been to any members only caches but I use the pocket querys. $30 is nothing to support an activity that gets me out of the house and gives hours of enjoyment.
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If your a premium member and get the pocket querys. You can import the GPX file directly into access. Change the extension to .xml and the file can be imported. I was able to do it easily with Access 2002. There were some error but I think you can fine tune those out.
None. Went out walking in the woods twice today. Placed a cache on this morning's walk. It was approved and already has a first find. Love to hike when it's snowing. It was a good day to get out.
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Topo USA works well.