TeamCypherX

I've decided it's time to sell my Quest in order to pay for my new camera. I got it for Christmas last year. It comes with City Select 6 (with the CS7 Upgrade) and is fully updated. Everything that comes in the original box is included. Also included in the package is a Garmin magnetic roof-mount antenna as well as the antenna extension cable. I had this installed in my Tahoe and saw constant 8-foot accuracy driving around. The quest is a great unit. The Quest also comes with a Gibson case to protect the unit while out caching. Please PM me if you want pictures. Everything can be yours for $300 + shipping.

I actually bought myself a copy of JetPhoto Studio (http://www.jetphotosoft.com). It's kind of like iPhoto, except that it offers automatic geotagging, and works pretty darn well. I know there were free alternatives but I wanted something that was fast where I could geotag hundreds of pictures at once. I'm going to be taking advantage of it when I'm in Europe for a year starting next fall for school.

I'm a gadget junkie, so I am always searching ebay for a new GPSr. In reality though, none of the new units are going to be any more accurate than what you currently have. They might be better under heavy tree cover, or in between skyscrapers, but if you live anywhere else you'll be fine with what you have. If you are happy with what you currently have and it works for you, I'd hold out on upgrading unless you really need one of the features currently available. I sold my old eTrex Legend and bought a 60CSx a while ago, and while the 60Csx is a really nice unit, it doesn't get me any closer to the caches. I almost replaced my Quest with roof-mounted antenna with a Nüvi, but it wasn't worth the extra $300 to me.

I used my Quest as a geocaching GPS before I got my 60Csx. I also highly recommend that case. It looks kind of dumb on it, but if it protects your $400 investment, it's well worth it. Like said above, there isn't as easy a way to get to the coordinate entering screen, and there is no compass, but it does work very well and will get you to the caches. As a bonus you can use it in your car for auto routing. The only disadvantage I can think of is that the reception is not "as good" as the other handhelds but it is still decent as long as you have the antenna running straight up. Enjoy caching with your quest!

If I'm not wrong there are now three WAAS satellites. The entire continental U.S. should now be covered by at least one satellite with the possibility of picking up two or even three. I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and I can pick up all three (although only one at a time) with my 60CSx and two with my Quest. It seems that the Quest's firmware does not recognize the new sat. The newer Garmin models will automatically disable the use of WAAS should no satellites be available but will switch it back on if it locates one of them. I leave it on all the time. That's my two cents. Robert

The only real reason that I'm tethered to the sats is that they provide the services I am looking for. In my Tahoe I have a Quest, my 60CSx, Sirius satellite radio and depending where I am, a Globalstar phone. My poor Quest could be replaced with a Nuvi, but I like it too much to get rid of it.

I tried the paperless caching once with a PDA. I quickly learned that the poor thing wasn't as rugged as my 60CSx and didn't like swimming in the river with me when I fell off a log. The Garmin unit is a bit bigger but the thing will last through anything.

I love my Quest, but if I were to get a new GPS for my car today it would be a Nuvi. They are a bit more expensive but they are really really nice.

With my 60CSx I usually get 3-4 meters (9-12 feet). With the Quest, using the built in antenna I get about the same (3-4 meters), but with the roof mount antenna and clear skies, I can get as low as 2 meters.

I have a Chevy Tahoe to carry all my cache gear and cachers, but my personal favorite caching vehicle is my mountain bike. It's light enough to pick up over logs and it can go absolutely anywhere. Throw in zero emissions and it's a true winner. Last summer I managed to find all my caches without the use of a motor vehicle, although this year I have to go a bit further. Robert

I see what you mean. I looked at the Cx as well, but I wanted the magnetic compass so I opted for the CSx instead

Aside from riding in an airplane where the pressure is constant, why would you want to turn off the barometric altimeter? Wouldn't it be more accurate overall?

I have an external antenna for my quest, but I really don't think I need it. With the antenna attached, I can get 8' accuracy. That's great, but isn't needed for auto routing. Since I have the road lock turned on, all I need is the standard 20' accuracy I can get with the built in antenna. In use my 60csx in my jeep when I'm offroading. Absolutely no need for an external antenna with the X-units. They get great reception even inside a vehicle.

Hello, This coming fall I'm going to be studying in Winterthur Switzerland for a year and I'm taking my GPS along. I was wondering what map package is recommended for my 60Csx. The choices are City Navigator Europe or Metroguide Europe, and from the looks of it, the only difference is that the Metroguide can't do routing on the GPS itself (only on the computer before you sync the maps). I won't have a car over there, and will be traveling primarily with the train so I was wondering if Metroguide will be sufficient, or if I should spend the extra money and get City Navigator. Thanks for the advice, Robert

Hello, I was looking for advice on how to mount my Quest in my Tahoe. I had it on the windshield with the standard mount, but it's a bit flimsy. I also have an external antenna I could use. I want to know two things: Are there any better mounts and or recommended places to put it that won't obscure my view too much, and will having it plugged in to the cigarette lighter all the time reduce the battery in any way. All my other electronics recommend draining the battery fully once per month to keep its battery memory at a maximum but I haven't heard anything about the quest. My goal is to reduce the number of things clung to the windshield since every time the temp changes a lot they all fall off. (Quest, Sirius receiver, etc). Thanks for the advice! Robert

Does anyone have the PDF for this rebate? Mine just came in, and Buy.com changed to a $20 rebate instead and I need the old one to be able to send mine in.

Yeah. The open system will be about the same, but you can always opt to pay money (for a service that is currently free) and get a little bit more accurate. In realistic situations though I don't think the extra 3 feet is going to make a world of difference.

Great tips, an excellent article. Once school gets out for the semester on the 13th, I'll finally have some time to do more caching. That's assuming it actually cools back down. It is 60 out today and all the snow is melting

With the new addition of snowfall to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where I live, I have started to wonder about winter caching. Having lived here my whole life, I have all the winter gear, including snowshoes and all the clothing, but I was wondering how to go about caching in the winter. Are there any tricks for finding caches that may be buried in the snow? Is there anything unusual that you find useful in finding caches in the winter? I'm assuming it's exponentially harder than caching in the summer, but since I have the things I need, I would like to give it a shot. Thanks for the input! Robert (Team CypherX)

I personally have a Quest in my Yukon and absolutely LOVE it for driving. It's been a lifesaver on multiple occasions. If I were to get a new auto GPS today though, I'd get one of the Nüvi's...they are super sleek and touch screen. The original Quest will remain in my truck though for a good while to come. Robert

SOLD!

I suppose I'll open an offer up to everyone. $160 shipped priority mail for the GPS. Includes: Garmin GPSMAP60C in good condition (slight scratches on the screen and a tear in the rubber "loop" on top USB Cable & Belt clip Garmin Clear-front case Mapsource Waypoint manager CD (that came with my 60Csx but it will work) If anyone is interested please let me know. The screen is easily readable and it is a very nice GPS. Robert

I have a used Garmin GPSMAP 60C for sale. I'm not going to set a price right now because I don't know if I really want to sell it. I'm open to offers though. It's for the GPSMAP60C, belt clip, USB cable and press-through case. The screen is slightly scratched but is still in good condition and is easily readable. I'm debating selling it because I have a 60Csx and Quest as well and I don't really need a third GPS. Make me an offer and you may be able to score a GPS at a great price!

Thanks for the information! I think I'll just stick with WAAS.

I have been reading about DGPS and I was wondering what I need to take advantage of it on my GPSMAP 60C. The 60C can use WAAS, as well as the US Coast Guard DGPS service - but how do I set it up? Also, why are the new X series units missing this feature. From what I've been reading about DGPS, it can improve the GPS signal down to 1cm (half an inch). Robert