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Which Garmin to buy?
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<blockquote data-quote="Steyr Luxus" data-source="post: 461871" data-attributes="member: 29511"><p>As you have indicated there are several different types of GPS units available. You must ask yourself do you need radio communication built-in with your GPS (i.e. Rhino), a unit which allows you to download/print maps and interphase with a computer using various mapping programs, moving map display, coloured display etc. Each GPS unit has a multitude of features which you may or may not ever use. I personally own a Garmin Map 76 which I use very frequently as a member of a GSAR team. It has features which enable the GSAR team to expedite to a specific search area. I additionally own an Eagle explorer. One must practice using the GPS and become familiar with all the features available to become proficient in its use. It is NEVER TO BE USED AS A SOLE SOURCE OF NAVIGATION it must be backed up with a manual compass and maps. So in order to get the most out of a GPS unit you must also be proficient in orientation skills (i.e map and compass). The mapping program which I use to interphase my GPS, create my own maps and waypoints etc is called Ozi Explorer. Some other post indicated receives well in thick timber overcast conditions, rain etc is just not true as the GPS uses satellite triangulation a minimum 3 satellite signals to give you your current position such that the more satellite station signals it can receive the more accurate you position will be given. I have personally observed my GPS becoming useless due to weather conditions and thick timer therefore reverting to my map and compass. Even with a GPS unit functioning correctly you must always cross reference to your printed map. Without this simple step you become a potential customer for GSAR teams no matter what your experience level on the water, land or in the woods. Be prepared for your outdoor adventures and file a trip report with your family, friends or local authorities as it makes finding you that much more easier when you are lost or injured as cell phone reception is also affected by weather conditions, dense forests etc.</p><p></p><p>To sum up It's really up to you which GPS you like the the best.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Steyr Luxus, post: 461871, member: 29511"] As you have indicated there are several different types of GPS units available. You must ask yourself do you need radio communication built-in with your GPS (i.e. Rhino), a unit which allows you to download/print maps and interphase with a computer using various mapping programs, moving map display, coloured display etc. Each GPS unit has a multitude of features which you may or may not ever use. I personally own a Garmin Map 76 which I use very frequently as a member of a GSAR team. It has features which enable the GSAR team to expedite to a specific search area. I additionally own an Eagle explorer. One must practice using the GPS and become familiar with all the features available to become proficient in its use. It is NEVER TO BE USED AS A SOLE SOURCE OF NAVIGATION it must be backed up with a manual compass and maps. So in order to get the most out of a GPS unit you must also be proficient in orientation skills (i.e map and compass). The mapping program which I use to interphase my GPS, create my own maps and waypoints etc is called Ozi Explorer. Some other post indicated receives well in thick timber overcast conditions, rain etc is just not true as the GPS uses satellite triangulation a minimum 3 satellite signals to give you your current position such that the more satellite station signals it can receive the more accurate you position will be given. I have personally observed my GPS becoming useless due to weather conditions and thick timer therefore reverting to my map and compass. Even with a GPS unit functioning correctly you must always cross reference to your printed map. Without this simple step you become a potential customer for GSAR teams no matter what your experience level on the water, land or in the woods. Be prepared for your outdoor adventures and file a trip report with your family, friends or local authorities as it makes finding you that much more easier when you are lost or injured as cell phone reception is also affected by weather conditions, dense forests etc. To sum up It's really up to you which GPS you like the the best. [/QUOTE]
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