+gailbook Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 We've just bought a Garmin Oregon 650 and are ready to do our first pocket query. Do I download GSAK and then set up the PQs on geocaching.com and then upload to my GPS? Sorry but I'm information overload right now. In reading about creating PQs I wasn't aware I needed anything else and then some information popped up about GSAK. Still a bit new at this and any help is appreciated. Quote Link to comment
+Gitchee-Gummee Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 You don't need any go-between program at all! GSAK is great for managing status as well as special searches, loadings, etc. It does many things -- but is completely unnecessary to load to your GPSr. Run PQ and download it; Plug GPSr into computer and locate it as an external drive; Drag 'n drop the downloaded GPX file(s) to the unit; [PC] Eject (right click mouse, select Eject), unplug the unit and go out geocaching. Need more? This tutorial is very good: http://www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk/resources/default.shtml . Select Paperless Caching in the red banner and follow the Garmin directions. Quote Link to comment
+gailbook Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Thank you. In the back of my mind that was my initial thought but then I saw something about the GSAK. Love the helpful nature of the geocache community. Quote Link to comment
+Mockingbird559 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Thank you. In the back of my mind that was my initial thought but then I saw something about the GSAK. Love the helpful nature of the geocache community. While you don't -need- GSAK, it is a very useful tool. There is a bit of a learning curve, but it is worth the trouble. There is a free trial period so you can try it out. The price is reasonable. Cache Happy Quote Link to comment
+gailbook Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 One more question...The Garmin Oregon 650 is not listed when I go to add GPS device. Do I just choose the Oregon 550 which is the newest model listed? Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 One more question...The Garmin Oregon 650 is not listed when I go to add GPS device. Do I just choose the Oregon 550 which is the newest model listed? No need to choose any device. The 'feature' works anyway! (And that part of the site is due to be removed 'soon') Quote Link to comment
+gailbook Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Thanks so much. Now to just do it! Quote Link to comment
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