moichido Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I have a Garmin GPS72 that I got for free about three years ago. It works fine in broad daylight, but tends to be very inaccurate in the shade of the woods if it gets a signal at all. Should I expect significantly better reception if I upgrade to a newer, somewhat higher end model (e.g. eTrex Venture CX)? Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+Miragee Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Welcome to the Forums! YES!! . . . way better . . . That is an excellent choice for a new GPSr. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 A few tips. I think the 72 has a quad helix antenna, so it needs to be held vertically for best reception. Holding it a bit away from your body will also help. Also, be sure to turn it on well before you enter the woods so it knows where all the sats are. Quote Link to comment
+imajeep Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Check to see if the unit you are considering contains the SIRF III chipset. I had a Garmin eTrex Vista Cx (which does not have the chipset), and I had constant reception problems in the woods. I upgraded to the Garmin 60 Csx, and now I have virtually no problems in the woods. Rumor has it that Garmin is preparing to upgrade the eTrex line with 'enhanced sensitivity' chipsets other than the SIRF III. So there may be other options to improve your reception. But if you can, borrow the model you are considering from a friend (or go out with them) and try it in the woods. Quote Link to comment
moichido Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 Thank you all for your replies! I've decided to order the eTrex Venture CX based on these and the many other recommendations around the forums. Quote Link to comment
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