+streetfigherzfan Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Hi everyone, I did a search on the forums and on the internet, I have a Garmin Etrex Legend, and i am new to geocaching, so my question is: My GPS does not have an electronic compass, is that going to effect me when i go out looking for caches? I have borrowed someone else's GPS, which has an electronic compass. I plan on going out tomorrow to find a couple of caches, but if someone would be able to answer my question before i go, it would be appreciated. Thanks in advanced, streetfigherzfan Quote Link to comment
+Hynr Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 You do not need an electronic compass to go geocaching. It can be a nice thing to have, but it is not a necessity. Your GPSr will emulate a compass based on your movements and based on this determination, it will give you a "goto arrow" that you can follow. When the "goto arrow" is displayed, you will also see the emulated compass dial. Note particularly that your GPSr can only do this when you are moving. When you stand still, it won't be able to make the calculations and then the arrow starts to bounce around and possibly point in the wrong direction. But even a little movement will get it working again. So watch the arrow as you approach the cache. Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 So watch the arrow as you approach the cache. And watch where you're going every once in a while. I find that helps too. Quote Link to comment
+streetfigherzfan Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 Alright thanks for your replies, i wasn't sure how that worked. thanks Quote Link to comment
+JohnTee Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 It's not a bad idea to throw an inexpensive compass in your geocaching bag. Could be nice to have, especially if your GPSr wonks and you're in the middle of nowhere. JohnTee Quote Link to comment
Hiker2008 Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 So watch the arrow as you approach the cache. And watch where you're going every once in a while. I find that helps too. I got the B model, the one that detects low branches Quote Link to comment
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