Barneysmom Posted September 19, 2008 Posted September 19, 2008 (edited) I got this one coming, Garmin eTrex H National Park Navigation Pack. Here's the link, hope it works http://www.fieldandtrek.com/product.asp?pf...at=EQUINAVIGPSS So hope it doesn't take long to arrive, so we can start playing the game Edited September 19, 2008 by Barneysmom Quote
+zinnia123 Posted September 19, 2008 Posted September 19, 2008 hi Iam new to the sport too. I am looking forward to getting my gps next week have yet to decide. good to see there some new people starting out like me... Iam hope the weather holds out a little longer. have fun... Quote
Barneysmom Posted September 20, 2008 Author Posted September 20, 2008 Thanks Johnling zinnia123 I looked at so many my head was spinning So I just thought right, hundred quid, what can I get for that? Once I set myself a fixed budget it was lot easier, I couldn't go higher as there are things I need to do in my house before winter sets in. Quote
+Wild Thing 73 Posted September 20, 2008 Posted September 20, 2008 Good decision....Have fun and learn everything you can about everything you have....Happy Trails...Keep it simple. Quote
Barneysmom Posted September 20, 2008 Author Posted September 20, 2008 Good decision....Have fun and learn everything you can about everything you have....Happy Trails...Keep it simple. Thanks Wild Thing 73, I will probably have to ask for advice, but then when I know stuff I can maybe help other folk who are starting up. I'm getting too excited waiting for it to come, and won't have a clue what to do when it does arrives Quote
+zinnia123 Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 Hi, Barneysmom this is the gps I finally went with GARMIN ETREX VISTA HCX GPS NAVIGATOR I have to wait a week for it to come through the store though. The waiting is the hard part. I been waiting all summer. I only just been able to save enough. I couldn't make my mind up for the longest time there is just way too many to choose from with a limited budget. I also went on ebay and bought some coins to get going so that I have some to trade with. Hope that helps... Quote
Barneysmom Posted September 23, 2008 Author Posted September 23, 2008 Hi zinnia123, I'm just waitng for mine to come too I wanted a new carpet by Christmas but am having this instead - ho hum I'll have a look on EBay for coins but not sure the point of them yet, haven't looked into them at all, been busy looking at about a zillion Garmins. Thanks! Don't suppose you're local to me Stoke on Trent? Quote
+zinnia123 Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 Don't suppose you're local to me Stoke on Trent? No Iam in South Vancouver Island , Bc without giving too much away. I would love to go to the uk one day. Bet there would be some awsome caching there... I am surprised at how many caches are just in this area alone with out having to out of town but for now I will stick to the local ones with one stars and it the terrain isn't to difficult I may pass them up I have some limited abilities in getting around rough terrain. So I am starting slow and the doing the park and go for now. The coins are tackables you can track on line some how with the number and see where it goes. I think thats the coolest thing to see where your coin or tags go. Iam trying to get more information on that. Quote
+Zac Young Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 Congratulations on your purchase! You will enjoy it Quote
Barneysmom Posted September 24, 2008 Author Posted September 24, 2008 HIya, the Garmin arrived yesterday evening so I'll be practising this weekend I've had to order a serial-usb cable before I can link up, so have to wait for that to come now. Meantime, I have to get my head round the instructions and learn how to input. Exciting!!! zinnia123, you couldn't be much further away lol., take care mate. Hi zac, thanks. Quote
+zinnia123 Posted September 24, 2008 Posted September 24, 2008 (edited) HIya, the Garmin arrived yesterday evening so I'll be practising this weekend I've had to order a serial-usb cable before I can link up, so have to wait for that to come now. Meantime, I have to get my head round the instructions and learn how to input. Exciting!!! zinnia123, you couldn't be much further away lol., take care mate. Hi zac, thanks. I know its too bad than iam not in the uk. Glad to hear you go it yea. I have to wait till tomorrow. Hope hope it comes... let us know how you are doing with your finds! Edited September 24, 2008 by zinnia123 Quote
Barneysmom Posted September 26, 2008 Author Posted September 26, 2008 It's here but I don't know how to use it, think I'll have to start a new thread for advice. Quote
+briansnat Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 It's here but I don't know how to use it, think I'll have to start a new thread for advice. If it didn't come with a user manual you can find it online on the Garmin website. However there is usually at least a quick start guide that comes along with it that provides the basics. Quote
Barneysmom Posted September 26, 2008 Author Posted September 26, 2008 Thanks Briansnat, I just sat in the garden and had a quiet minute with it, think I can see what you have to do now. I've put some co-ordinates in for a local cache, so we'll give it a try tomorrow. Thanks! Quote
+zinnia123 Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 My GPS has been delayed for another week. Aparently they never put my order in. I had hoped to find some caches this weekend. So disapointed. I am waiting because it has everything that i am looking for. No one else has it and this is the only store I can order it from...I really hate all this waiting. And I hope I can operate it when it comes. Cheers. hope yours is working great. TTFN>>> Quote
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