Garmin GPS V

[+Mastercacher & Geo"K"]

I have access to two of these units to teach a 4-H geocaching class this summer. Any information about it would be appreciated.

[+ricstone]

I have access to two of these units to teach a 4-H geocaching class this summer. Any information about it would be appreciated.

 

here is a link to the V http://www.garmin.com/products/gps5/spec.html an yes it can be used for caching. i use one for caching sometimes. works good.

[+pdxmarathonman]

I used one for 2 or 3 years before recently upgrading. It is a great unit (the newer systems have much better reception, but the GPS V was top of the line when it was released).

[+BlueDeuce]

Mine works great.

[+SgtSue]

I used one for quite awhile then got a new unit to carry "into the field" while I left the Garmin V in the car for turn by turn directions to the cache site. Just upgraded at Christmas but only because wanted a new toy, the V was (and is) still going strong.

[satnavman]

I have access to two of these units to teach a 4-H geocaching class this summer. Any information about it would be appreciated.

 

I have had a GPSV for years and it is an excellent piece of kit!

 

If you follow the link to the Garmin site as suggested you can download the manual (Link on left hand side of page) and have a read up before using.

 

Enjoy!

[+Team-Monroe]

Just picked a used one to see if I could use it..lol...Did a search and found this topic, I know it's old but thought i would give it a shot. When I put the location of the cache, do I enter it as a waypoint? Also once I get to the spot, is N W active as I walk about? Hope I asked this question right.....

Thank You

Mark

[+Red90]

Yes, a waypoint. If you enter manually, make sure the datum is set to WGS84. You can also transfer caches from a computer directly if you have a cable.

 

I do not understand your second question.