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Offline OldYJ

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let talk GPS
« on: 01/ 4/08 - 07:19PM »
who has one?
what do have?
do you actually use it?
how do you like it?




I will start.
don't have one yet. looking at the gamin 60csx though
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Offline YJ_Aaron

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Re: let talk GPS
« Reply #1 on: 01/ 4/08 - 07:28PM »
I had one made by garmin don't remember the model #.  Worked great but left it at the bottom of a canyon in CO when packing an elk out. 
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Offline LoneWolf

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Re: let talk GPS
« Reply #2 on: 01/ 5/08 - 03:49AM »
Garmin 60CS

Love it. use it.

handheld so I can take it backpacking which is what I bought it for in the first place... but also works great in the Jeep taking trips or mapping trails. It also has a geocaching feature with it that is pretty cool.




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Offline LibertyPatriot

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Re: let talk GPS
« Reply #3 on: 01/ 5/08 - 11:15AM »
I have the Garmin eTrex Vista and don't use it anymore.  Talk to Christy, she may sell it to you... haha.

I plotted some trails with it, but just couldn't get into the GPS thing.  I used it for a while in the CJ as a speedometer.

Keith

Oh yeah, wish it was color screen.
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Offline TanYJ

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Re: let talk GPS
« Reply #4 on: 01/ 5/08 - 01:14PM »
Magellan Meridian Platinum

http://www.amazon.com/Magellan-Meridian-Platinum-Handheld-GPS/dp/B00005OLYD

Works great, has weather alert, and great mapping.  It's also easy to use, and has a "true north" magnetic compass & a barometer.  Love it, use it some, not tried mapping with it, but it's decent & waterproof.
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Offline why jay

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Re: let talk GPS
« Reply #5 on: 01/ 5/08 - 04:09PM »
I have a Navigon.  Use it.  It has lifetime traffic updates, which around here there are no signals, but in KC it has already been a life saver.  It is mainly for on the road, dont see much use for it off road.
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Offline LibertyPatriot

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Re: let talk GPS
« Reply #6 on: 01/ 5/08 - 04:26PM »
One thing about Garmin, they invest in American engineers future.  There is a lack of American electronics engineers so they grant scholorships to several major midwest colleges that have engineering programs.  Even though most units are made in Taiwan the bulk of the money spent on Garmin stays in the USA.
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Offline OldYJ

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Re: let talk GPS
« Reply #7 on: 01/ 6/08 - 12:21AM »
I believe there HQ is right here in MO. as well KC.
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Offline Track3

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Re: let talk GPS
« Reply #8 on: 01/ 5/08 - 03:44PM »
Garmin is actually located in Olathe, KS. All avaition products are made in the USA.  Most other products are made overseas.  I have Trail Guide that has been known to plot trails at SMORR.
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Re: let talk GPS
« Reply #9 on: 01/16/08 - 02:37PM »
i just picked up the garmin nuvi 750 and it is real nice.... 8)
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Re: let talk GPS
« Reply #10 on: 01/19/08 - 12:41AM »
       Anybody know if the Xm radio feature is availiable in any gps units or are these two totaly different steups. Just curious??
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Offline onesojourner

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Re: let talk GPS
« Reply #11 on: 02/ 9/08 - 02:42PM »
I have a first gen Garmin eTrex Vista non color. I use it mostly for hiking but I do take it on some road trips. It has been great and it still is. I have propped it (and it sunk) to the bottom of the buffalo and its still kicking. I have done some geocaching but not as much as I would like.
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Offline OJTV8CJ

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Re: let talk GPS
« Reply #12 on: 02/11/08 - 09:56AM »
Quote from: Track3 on 01/ 5/08 - 03:44PM
I have Trail Guide that has been known to plot trails at SMORR.

Didn't you and Carl do Glade Top too?  I think that I remember something about you guys doing that a couple of years ago.
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Offline OldYJ

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Re: let talk GPS
« Reply #13 on: 02/11/08 - 10:39PM »
well since I started this thread, I bought an etrex legend yesterday. I wanted a 60csx but this one was on sale and I got a deal. now to get some maps for it and I am set
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Offline CRAZY LARRY

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Re: let talk GPS
« Reply #14 on: 02/12/08 - 10:42AM »
I bought a Garmin  etrex vista HCx, but like Roger I need to get some maps.I have used  it to check for speed and eleation.
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