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Yes it is. Only smartphones' apps will be able to play the song, though, not old Garmin GPSR known to be compatible with Wherigo (these could only play beeps). Geocachers will have to be warned to download the "Pocket PC" version of the cartridge, since all other versions will be compiled with MP3 resources stripped. I can't remember if there is an event triggered by "song finished to play" but, if it isn't, you always can start a timer simultaneously with the song. (If you really want to offer this experience to all players, there is a tool somewhere in these forums to write and record "beeps songs" compatible with Garmin's Wherigo players).

I just meant since they are no longer produced and no newer unit from Garmin.

Just use the regular Geocache symbol used by Garmin. It will never be used as Garmin uses it as waypoint symbol and not a special Geocache symbol. ToDo: Create a Labcache symbol and name it "Geocache". Put it in the CustomsSymbols folder. Das sieht dann so, oder ähnlich, aus: Hans

I also check for caches near to where I will be staying and those I can use public transport to get to. I do several smaller pocket queries to load into the Garmin. Going on a cruise soon to Singapore. I loaded one pocket query (minus caches found on previous trips and minus puzzles) for Singapore and nearby Malaysia, and this came in at 800. I have time in Singapore by myself, so not sure where I might go, so a general load. I have tiny loads for ports on the way, and a load for the Sydney CBD, as I will spend a day in Sydney before sailing. All this would be under 2000 caches. Any solved puzzles are loaded individually.

Can you share the GPX file? Also, just found this at Lab2GPX: Here is your best solution: Goto GPSrChive > How To... > Waymark > Export Waymarks as Geocaches And follow all the instructions there very carefully, but use your LabCache GPX data instead of Waymark GPX data. You will have to choose or create a LabCache symbol to copy to [GPSr]\Garmin\CustomSymbols\Geocache.bmp.

Did you also take a look at the SD card? Also, delete all GGZ files in \Garmin\GGZ on both internal memory and SD card. If you have an Apple, empty the trash bin while your Montana is connected.

my garmin montana 610 has decided to load all my found caches and I cannot seem to remove them as they dont show up as gpx files on the computer , help please

I use my iPhone and love the convenience. I started out with an odd choice of a Garmin that was for both car and handheld use. It actually worked great (until it told me I was 300 feet out in the Atlantic Ocean). Had a larger screen than most GPSrs. Once there were caching apps for phones I started using those. I like the maps better. And long live Cachly! I hate "the official app".

I am a returning geocacher and started off with the yellow and black Garmin eTrex. It worked well, was affordable, and simple to use. The only thing I felt it could do better with was the GPS accuracy. In most cases, I could only expect to get a fix that got me to within 15-30 feet of the intended target or cache. I know the newer versions of the eTrex, notably the eTrex 10 and eTrex SE, have the ability to access other navigation satellite systems, like GLONASS. Does this mean these two newer models can get more accurate location fixes than the original eTrex that I already have? Basically, the primary reason to upgrade to the 10 or SE would be to get more accurate location coordinates. If the 10 and SE are just as accurate as the eTrex, I think I'll keep my original GPS unit. Anyone here with advice or experiences concerning the coordinate accuracy of these models? Thanks in advance.

See if this is what you want: https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-20A50E5B-3DFB-42C7-A3B4-8D55519B532C/EN-US/GUID-AD448729-6A7C-40A1-83B1-36E1D90D8952.html#:~:text=Select Setup > Reset.,averages%2C select Reset Trip Data.

I'm a long time user of Garmin units (20 years) starting with the most basic GPRr to the 650t which is no longer functional. I bought a 700i and for the life of me, I can't figure out how to reset the odometer. "Reset" on the trip computer will reset everything BUT the odometer. Does anyone know how to do this?

OK, how far away are those cache missing? If I recall this right, Garmin GPS does not show and Cache further away than about 200 Km Can you open the map and try to navigate to one of the missing caches.

When I download a list direct to etrex the caches that I have already found do not download. I want to store them all so that the family can complete the circuit together

I used a Ticwatch 5 with Locus Map for wear OS. It had great battery life and I had no complaints about its accuracy or performance. It was handy to get close without having to look at the full app but its main use was as a health monitor. I later got a Garmin as a gift and did not need an extra watch otherwise I would still be using it. Although the Garmin is spot on for location, the Ticwatch did a better job with recording steps with my hiking stick so sometimes I miss it. Last year, Google added a Pixel Watch for preorders. I sold it unopened at a very good price for the buyer, but with a new generation about to be released there may be some deals.

Download a map and the caches you are interested in doing and you not need cellular reception. I use a Ulefone without any cell connection, but recently got a plan for a Pixel to make it easier when traveling. Accuracy can vary with the phone — like with many things, higher priced phones will have better accuracy. Many phones support a number of constellations (GPS. Galileo, glosnass, etc) and should get you where you need to go. I am a fan of dual frequency units which offer further refinements when reception is limited, but it is not a necessity for this game, I started using Locus Map a few years ago and never looked back. I sold my Garmin handheld. But I have fond memories of the 60 csx and if you do not want all the bells and whistles of the newer models it will do its job.

went out in the County today Geocaching and cell-phone reception was spotty and accuracy was poor! May go ahead and get a Refurbished Garmin 60CSx (i used in the past) and pay the $7 for a years warranty!!

Thx a million for your responses and Time, all great opinions! I sold my Garmin 60 CSDx back in 2020 when I strayed away from caching. Now returning, Ill probably purchase a refurbished 60CSx (cost). Now Ive got to relearn the steps for downloading from Geocaching to the 60GSx. Thx again Cherokee Bill

I MUCH prefer a handheld GPS. Mine is a Garmin Etrex 30. It fits in my hand better than my bigger phone. On a recent trip to South America where I was warned about phone snatches ("Don't let others see your phone." Told this several times. Warned about bag snatching too.), my GPS could be hidden in my hand better than a phone, and I used the map on that to get around (or arrow in Chile, as none of the map loads worked for Chile. They worked for other countries though.) I kept my phone out of sight. My small GPS held in my hand against me, was not easily visible, where a phone would have been. Caching, I was out and about a lot. My small GPS also fits safely in the pockets of female jeans, where phones don't. The GPS screen doesn't suddenly go black, as the phone does. I don't have to recentre the map on the GPS, as I continuously need to do on the phone. The GPS is just more robust and steady. I have dropped my GPS several times, including on rocks or concrete and it was okay. A phone would not be so lucky. In fact, I once dropped my phone on a Hong Kong footpath and it didn't survive. I can carry spare batteries for the GPS, and I find it more accurate*. *The exception is in some CBDs with tall building and narrow streets, and then the phone can be better, but most of my caching is not done is such places. Occasionally I refer to the phone to see a better map, but for most caches, that isn't necessary.

Mostly a Garmin GPSMAP 66s, but also eTrex 30 and eTrex 20 (the most expendable as it’s the oldest and came to us with case damage) sometimes. We don’t have a smartphone and like it this way. The 66s does wireless downloads, which can be pretty helpful, especially when traveling without a computer.

I'm in the other camp, as I almost exclusively use a Garmin for caching. I started off with a GPSMAP 62S that I just about wore out in my first five years of caching, then bought an Oregon 700 at a mega in 2018. That was great until I made the mistake of leaving it sitting on a rock in the hot sun while I spent about half an hour searching a cave for a cache and burnt the screen, so with the Oregon discontinued I bought a GPSMAP 67 to replace it. What I like most about the dedicated GPSr is the daylight-readable screen that doesn't need a backlight, so it's always showing and doesn't need to be constantly woken up like a phone app, and the 67's extraordinarily long battery life between charges. With my typical usage I get three or four months between charges, and that's with putting it on charge when it gets noticably below about 50%, so there's no danger of running out of battery in the field. Ruggedness is also a factor, as a lot of the caching I do involves scrambling around rocks and phone screens don't like bumping against those. Also, unlike the official app, the Garmin's map has a scale on it, which I'm constantly using to get a sense of where I am in my surroundings. I guess, for the sort of caching I do where I'm typically only going for a small handful of caches (or often even just one) on a day out and get everything prepared beforehand with GPX files, PQs and printouts to write on for multis and ECs, the Garmin is a better fit for me than a phone app.

Cachly, like others, works without cell signal. As with a Garmin, prepare in advance and you're ready. Let's not perpetuate the notion phones need cell signal for caching.

Like GeoElmo6000 I mostly use the iPhone and the Cachly app. I still have a couple Garmin but that is for when I’m in an area with so cell signal.

I prefer using my iPhone with the Cachly app. It's just so easy to open the app and see what caches are around me. If I travel to another country I'll download the caches onto my phone and I don't even need cell service. I log all my caches using the website as I don't like typing my logs on my phone. I started with a Garmin eTrex H and had to type all the coordinates in manually. Someone gave me a Garmin Montana 680T I believe and I've used it a few times but I don't like having to download caches onto it when I can easily bring up caches on the app and they're automatically up to date. Cachy FTW (for the win)

I use my iPhone 99%, use the Geocaching.com app mostly and Cachly some. I have a few other apps but use those mostly, I have a Garmin Etrex 30 but seldom use it.

I'm 77yo, started Geocaching in about 2008, got away in 2020, and started back today, finding 4 out of 5 on my list. In the past I used a Garmin 60csx or something like that, then sold it in 2020. DO you folks prefer your cell phone & the app or do you prefer a Handheld GPS???? Thx Cherokee Bill