+Tyger4 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I have the basic yellow Garmin etrex. I am noticing that it really goes bonkers in the heavy bush. I dont have tons of money to buy an expensive model. Is it normal for the etrex to go bonkers in the woods? What models go bonkers? What models dont have any trouble with heavy bush? Without spending a ton of money what is a good one to get? TIA. Quote Link to comment
+Team_CSG Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 All GPSr will have this happen under woods, between tall buildings, and canyons to various degrees. I'm using a Garmin 60cx and have this happen once in a while. Quote Link to comment
+Thrak Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 The newer "x" models have updated chipsets that do a better job of holding the signal. I noticed when I went from a 76CS to a 76CSx that I get much better signal lock and have far fewer problems with tree cover, etc. If you don't want to spend the bucks for an upgraded unit then just learn to live with it. 400 bazillion caches have been found with the same unit you are using so it's obvious that the newest and best upgrades aren't really needed. Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Yes it's normal, you can throw a bunch of money at a better GPS and you will still have to deal with it or a variation of it. Quote Link to comment
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