eusty
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Prolific.com do quite a few, and some Belkin models (which are actually re-badged Prolific ones)
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Delorme models let you store the gpx files on the sd card.
So do most Garmin models
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A better GPS reception can be had by using a bluetooth GPS and connecting it to your phone. They are real cheap (£15) but I'm not sure how well they would work with an iphone. I've only used them on android phones which are far more open than apple.....
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Yup WCDMA is the 3G used in the US. HSDPA is used most other places.
But you have have the caches stored on the phone and don't need to make calls/use internet, then switching to Flight Mode will save you even more
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That was a quality gadget in its day, but did Targus ever release any new drivers after XP? I have a feeling that Vista/7 users might run into problems.The most compatible one I've found is a Targus PA088, they are discontinued now but if you can pick one up I would
There are vista/7 drivers, but only 32bit ones though.
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Then my phone died...
That's one of the advantages of a handheld GPSr, just pop a couple of AA batteries in and away you go again
Not sure about the iphone, but some GPS units in phones are not that great, especially under tree cover etc. I used a bluetooth GPS and a phone for a while and it was much better, woth looking into as it only costs £15 or so
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You have to tell it to "hide" founds. It will do it. I think it works much better than the official app from Groundspeak, especially the "radar" screen.
I wish it was that simple!! Even though it's set to hide finds it doesn't
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I use a serial to USB converter quite a bit in my job (a controls & systems engineer) and have found that a lot don't work on some RS232 products.
The most compatible one I've found is a Targus PA088, they are discontinued now but if you can pick one up I would
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The SD doesn't affect the waypoint/geocache/GPX storage capacity, it's only useful for expanding your map storage.
Not you can have waypoints etc on the SD card, but it has to load them every time you switch the unit on which slows things down..well this is what happens on my colorado (wiki info)
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The 62 doesn't use SD cards, you need the 62s for that (https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=145&pID=63800) but it has 1.7GB of storage which is pretty good. I guess you'll hit the maximum number of waypoints before you use that up.
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Weird as Opera 11.11 works fine here and it looks like it's a usual html form.
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Which make/model of USB to serial converter is it?
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If so then the only reason for the Garmin maps (assuming they even do it) is the routing, IIRC the OSM maps have routing but it's somewhat experimental and sometimes produces unexpected results.
I've use Talkytoasters map for routing and it works just fine
Sometimes it differs slightly from my TomTom, but you find that with most navigation! -
I started with c:geo and it was a lot better than the official app, but now it seems c:geo has a few issues (won't hide found etc) and the new GS V2 app is a lot better. So I use the 'proper' app if I'm without my GPSr now
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Keep a watch on the cache listing, I've logged a DNF and then gone back after someone has found it to look again.
Like has been said a DNF is part of the story and I log them as such if I can't find it after a good look.
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You won't regret it!!
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As has been said after you have found a few they you will get 'cachers intuition' as you approach GZ and you will notice things which are 'not right' like an odd stick etc.
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Did you check the box to activate the cache for review? (Can't remember what it says exactly!)
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Ane what's with this "spanner" mode?
From the Oregon wiki..but the same for most Garmin products...recent ones anyway
You can change the Oregon's behavior when it is plugged into a cable that isn't designed for charging it(i.e. a computer or USB power adapter) by changing the Interface setting to Garmin Spanner (Setup>System>Interface).With this setting enabled the Oregon will ask if you want to go into USB mass storage mode when you connect to the cable. If you answer "No" the Oregon will remain on, work like a GPS and draw power from the computer's USB port.
You cannot transfer data to/from the Oregon in this mode, it is primarily used for tracking applications.
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ditto, still getting all as normal.
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I haven't saved them for offline use, I'm using a PQ, which on the previous version of the app, showed the last 20 logs.
Ah I see! I haven't downloaded any PQ's yet...I've started but they take SO long even on wifi
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Actually most smartphones have the needed hardware, just no drivers or software.
Even if someone would code that, the CHIRPs are probably protected to be Garmin-Only.
The do lock themselves to the first GPSr that communicates with them, it can be transfered, but shows there is some form of encryption/authentication.
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Eusty - How? If I switch flight mode on to simulate being in the sticks, I can't see any logs at all.
Eagsc7 - I'd try a Ferrari if it were free too, luckily this app is cheaper.
I saved a cache for offline, then switched to flight mode and I could read the logs.
Just one thought, did you allow enough time before saving the cache? I noticed that it downloads the logs/description etc after you view the cache, I'm just wondering if it didn't have time to download them before you saved it?
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I have to say it's a lot slicker and usable than the old version. Also pretty quick
@lifechooser Logs are available offline
Using a Auto Sat Nav for Caching in UK
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There are several, if you want to download caches while you are out then use the official app or c:geo (although it breaks the TOS).
If you want to download a GPX to the phone and use that then there are loads on the market