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    in How do I...?

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    I agree with all the posts about adding logsheet + not removing log + using common sense, etc.

     

    My question was geared more towards microcaches, where you can fit one small logsheet and that's about it. I checked out the owner's profile and it seems that he hasn't gone geocaching for over a year. It's safe to say that the cache(s) is/are no longer under the owner's care. Many geocachers have also requested logsheets to be replaced on multiple occasi ons.

     

    At what point do we say.... change logsheet?

    Paperless Topomaps

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    Interesting discovery though.... I went to Garmin's website and checked out the TOPO US-base map. Took a look at the Map view on the right of the page.... I discovered that they labelled one of the major highway in LA WRONG. They labelled the 710 as route 7... and also labelled part of the 710 is also route 91. the 91 intersect with the 710, not become the 710. I'm curious how they made such a big mistake....

    Garmin Etrex Legend Cx Usb No Connection?

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    I am having huge problem connecting my eTrex Legend CX to my laptop via USB. It would work sometimes and it won't most of the time. I can't even find the unit in MapSource or GSAK!!! I know that GSAK doesn't work with Garmin's CX series, but I can't even download data from MapSource. I checked Garmin's website and followed the instructions on updating all the map versions, driver versions and unit software, and still no help.

     

    Anyone have problems with their USB connection???

    Voice Road Navigation & Geocaching... What To Buy?

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    Yeah I know the nuvi looks pretty awesome, but I don;t think it is made for off-road usage. however, Nuvi 360 is coming out in July... with bluetooth and wireless capabilities.... pretty sweet

     

    I have the same question as well. Looking for a good GPS auto navi unit is just not easy, especially one that gives longitude and latitude. I much rather only carry one unit around. The NuVi seems like a GREAT unit for mobile navi but it's not suitable for geocaching... This is rather frustrating...

     

    Also, how realiable is PDA GPS? I found minimal info on how good that works out. Suggestions from anyone in terms of choices, cost, capabiility and usability?

     

    Thanks in advanced from a newbie

     

    I have a Nuvi, and I use it for Geocaching. I have to first input the geocache coordinates on my PC then load on to the NUVI. You then just follow the waypoint. The cool thing is it will tell you how to drive to the location. You can also see the lat & long coordinates on the NUVI when you press on the signal bars.

     

    It's awesome for the road too.

     

    Restie

    Help Please

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    I do not own one, but a lot of people from this MB would recommend the Garmin eTrex Yellow. A much more accurate unit. A used one on ebay ranges from 10-35 bucks (exclude s/h)

    Problem With Legend Cx

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    I, too, went geocaching with my new Legend CX yesterday. I owned a Quest II before and I think that the Quest II is more accurate than the Legend. I found a couple of caches and about 4 not-quite-ready-to-declare-DNFs. I do feel that a couple of instances, the Legend wasn't giving out accurate locations

    Etrex Legend And Mapsource City Select Na Nt 7

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    NT do not work on legend. It uses a compression technique that uses more CPU power.

     

    NT works only on this GPS from Garmin

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    StreetPilot

    2720

    c310 c320 c330 c340 c510 c550

     

    -Nûvi

    300 310 350 360

     

    -GPSMap

    60Cx 60CSx

    76Cx 76CSx

     

    276C (with latest beta firmware)

     

    -eTrex

    Legend Cx

    Vista Cx

    Venture Cx

     

    -Quest 2

     

    Thanks for the insight! I failed to mention that I'm planning on getting the legend cx. I guess I lucked out! Well, we'll see how much I'm getting back for refund from amazon.com for my quest 2....

    Etrex Legend And Mapsource City Select Na Nt 7

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    With respect to the OP's question, I think some of the answers here have missed the letters NT in his software description. I believe the NT maps will not load correctly into units that do not support them, which would include the older legend. So while City Select NA (non-NT) could be loaded onto a Legend (albeit not supporting autorouting), I don't think you'd even get that far with the NT version - I think that comes with some of the newer Streetpilots, and probably can't be loaded onto many of the handheld units.

     

    Keith

     

    I think you nailed the key point there.... I am confident that I could upload regular CS maps... but unsure about the NT version.

     

    I bought a Quest II and called garmin to get a copy of the CS. however, I hated the unit so I returened it. I'm now in search for another unit (most likely geared more towards geocahcing vs. autorouting). Since I have a copy of the mapping software, I was just wondering if I would be able to utilize it on another Garmin GPSr.

    Route Plotting On Google Map Transfer To Gps

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    Posted · Edited by ozymandiasism

    What is the easiest way to plot a route on google map or Gmaps Pedometer, then export as a GPX file to a GPSr? The instruction on Gmaps Pedometer is pretty unclear and I couldn't get it to work.

     

    Thanks!!!!

     

    Update:

     

    Actully just got the file to transfer.... I still have to road test to see if the routing is done right.... has anyone tried this before?

    Help Me Pick A Gps

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    I have bought a Quest II and I think I am going to return it in a few days. I really HATE the interface.... it is just extremely.... annoying. it also took a long time to load up the maps. I could overlook this issue with additional memories, but I guess I am losing my patient.

    Garmin Quest Ii Routing Problem. Help Needed!

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    I'm in need for some help on the route searching for the Quest II unit. Got to check out my new GPSr this weekend and I am pretty disappointed with it.

     

    Does anyone know how to search a place without using street address?

     

    For example. I live in LA. I was trying to search the best route goitng to the Grove (a shopping area/theatre complex). However, every search options are for "Find near me" and I'm nowhere near The Grove; or I would have to punch in the street address for search, which I don't have. Anyone knows how to get around this problem???

     

    I got to say... the interface design is just poor...

     

    A couple of things play here.

     

    I'm going to the Grove on Tuesday myself for a meeting at work. The email inviteing me to the meeting had the address in it so I just used the Find/Addresses and typed in the address...done.

     

    The Grove itself could be a Points of Intrest (POI), but it's not. You would think it would be but it's not.

     

    If it was a POI you could go to the map page on the Quest2,,,move your arrow to Anaheim, then do a find from there.

     

    I'll save you alot of time. The address is: 2200 E Katella Ave Anaheim, CA 92806

    N33.80369 W117.88596

     

    There are 6 million POI's in the Quest2, unfortunately The Grove is not one of them. I you don't know the address you could look it up on Goggle or view it in Goggle Earth.

     

    It a nice GPSr, I hope you will enjoy it.

     

     

    I was actually talking about the grove on 3rd and fairfax. But either way, even if I check out POI, I was only abe to find POI that is near me (Find Near Me). If I was in LA and wanted to go to, let's say... disneyland or seaworld, it doesn't help me while I'm driving. it is weird taht you can't search places beyond your immedicate location except to punch in the actualy address

     

    Like I said.....move your arrow to the area that you want to look for a POI in and press find/theaters etc. I'm not in Kansas, but I could within seconds find the resturants in Kansas City. When you move the arrow to the area you want to search and do the find you are seaching in that area. I just found the Songa BBQ in San Antonia, Texas in about 8 seconds. I'm in Los Angles. I could hit the route button and it would route me right to it. Try it. Of course while you are driving, things like that are hard to do. I'd just pull into the nearest 711 or something and do that.

     

     

    ok... so you need to zone out to the map, point the cursor to wheree you think the target is.... then do a find near? wow ok.... my GPSr is fairly slow on searcing. I don't know how you can achieve that type of results in such a short period of time...

    Garmin Quest Ii Routing Problem. Help Needed!

    in How do I...?

    Posted

    I'm in need for some help on the route searching for the Quest II unit. Got to check out my new GPSr this weekend and I am pretty disappointed with it.

     

    Does anyone know how to search a place without using street address?

     

    For example. I live in LA. I was trying to search the best route goitng to the Grove (a shopping area/theatre complex). However, every search options are for "Find near me" and I'm nowhere near The Grove; or I would have to punch in the street address for search, which I don't have. Anyone knows how to get around this problem???

     

    I got to say... the interface design is just poor...

     

    A couple of things play here.

     

    I'm going to the Grove on Tuesday myself for a meeting at work. The email inviteing me to the meeting had the address in it so I just used the Find/Addresses and typed in the address...done.

     

    The Grove itself could be a Points of Intrest (POI), but it's not. You would think it would be but it's not.

     

    If it was a POI you could go to the map page on the Quest2,,,move your arrow to Anaheim, then do a find from there.

     

    I'll save you alot of time. The address is: 2200 E Katella Ave Anaheim, CA 92806

    N33.80369 W117.88596

     

    There are 6 million POI's in the Quest2, unfortunately The Grove is not one of them. I you don't know the address you could look it up on Goggle or view it in Goggle Earth.

     

    It a nice GPSr, I hope you will enjoy it.

     

     

    I was actually talking about the grove on 3rd and fairfax. But either way, even if I check out POI, I was only abe to find POI that is near me (Find Near Me). If I was in LA and wanted to go to, let's say... disneyland or seaworld, it doesn't help me while I'm driving. it is weird taht you can't search places beyond your immedicate location except to punch in the actualy address

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