True Grid
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This is a MUST HAVE app for those with a G1 phone. I highly recommend it and support is first rate. I have tried all the other Android apps for geocaching and this has them all beat, hands down.
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Can anyone tell me if the Delorme quad maps for the PN-40 show the Section, Township and Range lines? I know the topo maps don't have these lines but I am hoping the downloadable quads have section lines. Thanks,
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Forgotten Caching Utility To Grab Web Pages
True Grid replied to wingryder's topic in GPS technology and devices
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Vista Cx And 60cx Routing Speed
True Grid replied to True Grid's topic in GPS technology and devices
I was hoping for a "real world" comparison rather than the Garmin company statement. -
Anybody know the routing speed difference between the Etrex Vista or Legend Cx and the 60Cx? I have a 60C and really want one of the new “x” models. Are there any differences in the routing features between these units? I’ll get the Vista-x if the routing speed and features are about the same. It would look really nice on the handlebar of my bike as I huff and puff my way down the trail. Thanks, True Grid In the Pacific Northwet (No, I didn't mis-spell it. We have had 32 days, and counting, of rain.)
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They were both Garter snakes. Some of them can get pretty big, and some of them like to swim - but they are all Garter snakes. I have never seen anything but Garters on Blanchard Mountain and I have hiked it from end to end many times in the last 45 years. The one she saw by the cache is called "Blanch". I let it live there to keep the muggles away.
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One trick is to show City Select, calculate your route, then hide City Select. This leaves Topo showing and the routing still works.
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Yep! Trails are routable on the 24k topo maps. I have both the regular Topo and the 24k Topo. I use the 24k whenever possible. I do wish they covered more areas, though.
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I asked Garmin do double-check that they had not heard of any issues with lockups on the new 3.70 firmware. This is the response: ______________________________________________________________ If you would like to send the unit in for repair I will be glad to set up an RMA for you. I have talked with my supervisors and they have not heard of anything like you describe either. I will be happy to have it looked at if you want me to. Please let me know what you want me to do. ______________________________________________________________ Since several here have reported the bug to Garmin, I'm thinking they're not coming out with 3.71 any time soon.
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I emailed Garmin over the weekend about the lockup problem. They should have had numerous complaints by now This is the reply I received today. _________________________________________________________________ Thank you for contacting Garmin International. We are not aware of nay bugs in the software. This is the first I have heard of this. If you are doing an active route and switch to off road that may create a problem. Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-800-1020 with additional information. _________________________________________________________________ Does Garmin's left hand not know about the right, or do they just have their head in the sand? From the reply, I'm guessing there isn't going to be a quick fix coming out. Back to 3.60. Regards, True Grid
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Here's a trick for you. When you have Topo selected and City Select turned off it won't route to roads. (Says "No road near start location", or something like that.) But I like Topo for the addititional map information like streams, lakes, etc. What I do is turn City Select on, let it calculate the route, then turn CS off and leave Topo on. Now I have a road route with Topo maps. Works for me.
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Hot dadgum! I got my coins today and they are awesome. I seem to have captured #41, too. The rest are in the 1200's. Now where am I going to put my first coin??? Maybe it's time to set out a new geocache in the area. And if I ever run into Lucy and Rickie the drinks are on me. GREAT JOB! True Grid In the Pacific Northwet
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Yep! Nearly every day. I work for a surveying and engineering company and I'm the one that goes out to find control sites, etc. before we send out a crew. Sometimes the Pacific Northwet weather is rather damp, but the GPS keeps working even when I don't feel like working.
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Pretty cool looking case. Does it have a belt clip on the back? Can you still use the 60cs in a bike mount with the case on? Thanks, True Grid
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New Version Of City Select (v.6) Is Out...
True Grid replied to dchengmd's topic in GPS technology and devices
I've had version 6 for 3 weeks now. Seems to be much more comprehensive than version 5.0. My upgrade was free as I had jus bought 5.0 about a month before they shipped 6. -
Sold! I decided to buy it myself and put it on my mountain bike. I couldn't afford the $200 bucks, but what the heck . . . it's for me! True Grid
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Check the Software Update site on Garmin. They have USB drivers about mid way down the page. http://www.garmin.com/support/download.jsp
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This Vista is still available. Make me an offer.
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Garmin Etrex Vista I just get this back from Garmin. They did a complete overhaul, so everything should be like new. I put batteries in and turned it on to make sure everything works, then put it back in the box to sell so I can get the new 60CS model. It comes with a case, bike handlebar mount and PC data cable. It also has a data/battery power cable for a Handspring Visor Prism. (You can use just the cigarette lighter cable portion if you don't have a Visor.) Also has the suction cup car window mount. Asking a flat $200. This includes shipping/insurance. I will ship to the continental US only. I do have a Paypal account, or you can send a check or money order. If you live in the extreme Northwest of Washington I might even deliver it in person. Thanks, True Grid
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Just bumping this up the list, 'cause I really don't want to have to put this Vista on eBay.
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Any New Garmin Models Coming Out...
True Grid replied to storm1's topic in GPS technology and devices
Easy decision. Buy the 60CS. You will not be sorry. I just replaced my Vista with the 60CS and I am amazed. I thought my Vista was more than I would ever need until I saw the color display and autorouting of the 60CS. -
Hit the MARK button and toggle up to highlight the Lat/Long then hit ENTER. The number pad will pop up and you can change the Lat/Long to whatever you want.
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The Vista would be a nice replacement for your Legend. You get 3 times the memory, a compass and altimeter. Also, this one was just rebuilt by Garmin and has not been used since.
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Ahh . . . Come On . . . Don't make be put this on eBay. Make me an offer I can't refuse.
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I found my suction cup window mount for the Vista. (I thought I lost it.) For the $200 I'll toss that in, too.