SandyGarrity
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Which one should I get?
The one YOU like the best...
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Since it is a Europe-based advertisement, it would help if the photo would show a location in, oh, Europe, rather than the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state.
But, that would mean doing more art work and hence more cost... Business don't do that sort of thing.
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Do they not produce paper maps on that side of the pond?
A GPS is a navigation tool not the total system. Map and compass first and the skill to use them then a GPS.
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Well, I have to say a novel use of a GPS.
As a Scot I am not sure if that breaks the rules or not
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HiDoes anyone know if this is possible, or if there is a program which allows custom voices on Delorme?
I don't know the Delorme programme, but most programms call a file to do the voice, so if your pal renamed files and popped them in the correct place on his HD yes it should be possible.
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If you can walk over 10mph, we'll need bicycles to keep up!
I bet he can but not for long!
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Can I ask what is wrong with paper maps being used with a GPS?
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"A new method, based on data from the COSTEP instrument onboard SOHO, permits for the first time up to an hour of warning prior to the arrival of the most dangerous particles of a solar storm at Earth.
So these bits don't travel at the speed of light then?
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As a Mountaineer, I don't Geocache, with a 60csx I'd say it was worth every penny, cent etc.
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When I create a user waypoint using the Mark button, it assigns the next sequential number as the default waypoint name.
This is a common programming issue - somewhere there needs to be a counter
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Yes it can among other coordinates. I really expected this to be a discussion of which one to use. A simple yes saddens me
It was the correct answer to a question. You get NIL points for not answering the question posed as my old Professor would say
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Contact Customer support - if dust can get under the glass then water will; I would say this is a faulty unit.
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My only experance is with European maps - they usually have a grid marked on them which corrosponds to one in the GPS or looking at the outer edge there is a Long and Lat printed. Sorry I can't give you any details about Asia.
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Sounds pretty good to me!
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You can always use a GPS with a paper map, if one is produced.
I use my GPS overseas and always use paper maps - much less hassel
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I would say heavy rain, we have a lot of that in the West Coast of Scotland, is more of a threat.
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You're implying that Joe Average, who buys one for use in his automobile, should know all about land nav before he buys one?
No.
I am not saying that, the 60Cx is not designed for that use. It is designed for "Outdoors use", their word not mine, if you are buying a unit like this then it would not be an unreasonable assuption to make that you are planning to use it in a "Outdoors" setting where navigation is needed. What I am saying, perhaps badly, is that the GPS is another tool in the navigators bag that supports their hard earned skills. -
What level of detail have you set the unit to?
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I hope Garmin are reading this thread. All very true! I bought a 60CSx a few weeks ago and have been through exactly the same learning curve. The manual is useless. It assumes that you understand what a waypoint, a track and a route are without explaining anything to a complete novice who has no idea. And what the heck is a "proximity waypoint"? No explanation at all.
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I'm with Garmin on this one. If you do not know the basics of navigation then this is not the place to start! IMHO EVERYBODY needs to start with a map, compass and watch, and learn the skill of navigation. Lose your GPS without those skills and the tools with you, and you will be lost.
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Your write up had me in stiches...
Thanks! Looking at the product as a navigational tool it is REALLY impressive - 10 seconds to pick up a signall the strenght of a candle at 36,000 km away is pretty impressive.
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1 GPS, 1 map, a watch and 2 compasses (oh and 10 fingers to count paces).
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Thanks for that Stunod - totally blown my understanding on how GPS system works! Back to my books.
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Something I found really, really useful, I read the manual, it answered all sorts of questions.
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I wonder how you can get an accurate fix if the clock is wrong?
I am not saying that, the 60Cx is not designed for that use. It is designed for "Outdoors use", their word not mine, if you are buying a unit like this then it would not be an unreasonable assuption to make that you are planning to use it in a "Outdoors" setting where navigation is needed. What I am saying, perhaps badly, is that the GPS is another tool in the navigators bag that supports their hard earned skills.
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Caches are dependant of a location on the planet. A map in the unit helps, but is an added extra. You can do it with just a paper map.