Geocaching with HTC Titan / Mogul / XV6800 / 6800 / Tytn

[martygng]

So I'm fairly new to geocaching, and have been using a Garmin eTrex HCx so far. I just picked up a used HTC XV6800 on Verizon (with NO data plan), and was wondering if I can get away with selling the eTrex. With software such as BeelineGPS, do you guys find that the phone and a premium membership here is the only thing you need?

 

Does anyone here use this model phone for Geocaching? How has it been for you? I'm eagerly awaiting spring so I can test this thing out!

 

Thanks!

[Keystone]

I am moving this thread from the Geocaching Topics forum to the GPS and Technology forum.

[+CipparroneClan]

I have an HTC Touch that I use alongside my e500, the trick with my phone gps is I have to have cell tower access to download the sat data before it locates the sats. Otherwise it's 'almost' as accurate as the maggie.

 

My suggestion is to run both for triangulation and back-up.

[+Lodainn an Ear]

i have been using an HTC Kaiser which presume will have a very similar, if not the same GPS receiver. I have found it to be accurate enough to find caches - admittiedly only 12 so far! only started at the end of december tho!.

 

my biggest issue with it is that if you move too slowly you loose gps lock. and have to do the quick step for a few yards to get it back.

 

i have ordered a bluetooth GPS and am going to use my old HTC Tytn so my new kaiser doesn't get damaged.

[+Dryphter]

I tried my Mogul side by side with my Garmin 60csx. The mogul got me close enough for caching, but not as accurate as the Garmin. Example: the Mogul said I was within 3-4yards of the cache and the 60csx said about 4 ft.

 

So again, close enough that if you look up and start looking for the cache, it would probably work.

 

Beeline is nice software, so is GeoScout. I tried one other that I can't remember the name of offhand, but it was close to Beeline.

[+rambrush]

I use my Titan 6800 next to my PN-20 but it is only along for the HTML files brought in from GSAK plus logging in to obtain additional information The GPS is not what I bought the Titan for.

[+rjgraves]

I have a Tytn 2 and use geoscout. The GPS gets me close enough as others have said, but wanders when near large vehicles (our van) and even small trees. I have assisted GPS turned off so no need for cell tower assistance. I'm saving my pennies for a Colorado!

[+rjgraves]

ugg, double post.

Edited January 10, 2009 by rjgraves

[+The GeoScout Team]

I tried my Mogul side by side with my Garmin 60csx. The mogul got me close enough for caching, but not as accurate as the Garmin. Example: the Mogul said I was within 3-4yards of the cache and the 60csx said about 4 ft.

 

So again, close enough that if you look up and start looking for the cache, it would probably work.

 

Beeline is nice software, so is GeoScout. I tried one other that I can't remember the name of offhand, but it was close to Beeline.

 

For more information about GeoScout please see www.navstation.co.uk/geoscout.

[+mywarpedmind]

I've used both beeline and geoscout and found beeline to be more reliable. I'm running it on my Titan (xv6800) and have had good results. My only complaint is that the GPS freezes on occasion and the programs drain my battery really quickly. I'm going to stick with the Garmin.

[+mywarpedmind]

Double Post, sorry!

Edited January 23, 2009 by mywarpedmind

[martygng]

Thanks for the info and software suggestions folks! Spring will be here before long, and I'll let everyone know how the phone works!