.LOC files

[Sirrus123]

When viewed on GPS, will it tell you how far away you are from the Geocache, what direction its in, ect.?

and i am also purchasing a Magellan SportTrak Map GPS, How do i get .LOC files on it?

[+Miragee]

To answer your first question, yes.

 

As to the GPSr you are getting, "Why?" Isn't the Magellan SportTrak Map an older model? There are better GPSrs available.

[+Chuy!]

I'm not familiar with Magellan products, but I don't think you can directly upload .loc files. You will need Magellan's mapping software or a third-party software such as EasyGPS or GSAK. Try EasyGPS first as it is very user-friendly. GSAK is for advance users.

 

As Miragee implied, there are better GPS units on the market. The prices are also very competitive. My wife paid $325 for an Etrex Vista four years ago. It has a black and white screen and, I think, 28mb internal memory. I recently upgraded to an Etrex Vista HCx for $237. What a difference! It has a color screen; auto-routing capability, faster processor; highly improved sensitivity chip; external memory card; and other creature comforts such as a calculator and alarm.

 

Also, take note if the SportMap has serial or USB connection as most computers today no longer have a serial port, although you can buy software and conversion cable. But, you will need a cable to download waypoints.

[Sirrus123]

I know its old, but i looked at the manual and it looks good.

I'm buying one for $50, and im a newbie teenage Geocacher, so i need a starting unit.