Getting caches onto a Delorme GPSr

[+jeffbouldin]

I am waiting on my new PN-30 to arrive. Once it does I'll make sure the firmware is at the latest. What is the best way to get all of the cache info on there?

[+Gitchee-Gummee]

Cache Register, from Delorme. $10.00 one-time download, is made for the PN series.

 

It is what I use. Others probably available too, but not familiar with them.

[+sledgehampster]

GSAK Geocaching Swiss Army Knife is what I use for my 40.

[2oldfarts (the rockhounders)]

Here is a link to another post I made on getting caches to the SD card to take full advantage of that extra storage space. The PN-30 is basically the same as the PN-40 but with a few less enhancements.

 

John

[+Pax42]

All good advice posted so far but I wanted to add that although using GSAK or Cache register is the most convienent option for loading caches to the PNXX, it is not absolutely neccessary to download or purchase any other software to accomplish this. The TOPO USA 8 software that comes with your 30 can load PQs to the PNXX just fine. Here are the instructions:

 

1. Unzip your PQ so you have the raw GPX files

2. Plug in the PN40 (turn it on and press enter for "data exchange" mode) and open TOPO 8.

3. Drag and drop the GPX file onto the map screen of TOPO (If it's a large file be patient. it can take a little bit for a few hundred caches to load to TOPO)

4. Click on the Exchange dialog box at the top of the screen (PNXX icon)

5. Under "Waypoints" on left side of box you will see the file you just loaded to TOPO. Highlight it and click on the send button. After a few seconds (or longer depending on file size) you'll see the file under "waypoints" on the right side of the screen.

 

The caches should now be on your device.

[+Woodstramp]

What is the best way to get all of the cache info on there?

 

You can also just import a saved PQ into the Topo software that will come with the unit. That is the wasy I do it.

[+jeffbouldin]

Thanks for the help. I('ve been reading up on it today. Now I just need to get my unit.