GBW Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 Hey all. I'm considering getting a basic handhelp GPS with mapping capability. I'm ok with used if the price is right. All I want it for is to mark where I park when I go ice fishing so I can find my way back if a storm picks up. That and to mark a good spot if I find one... I don't want to spend a lot either, I'm cheep... Thanks. Geoff
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 if you can get a used one in the garmin 76 series, you'll be set. i've used the 76, now i own the 76csx.
Terry Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 I think this is one of the best out there and the price is great Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx In stock 010-00469-00 $259.95 http://www.gpscentral.ca/products/garmin/76csx.htm and as for maps you can find them for free on the internet for that unit
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 great minds think alike terry.
asdve23rveavwa Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 I think this is one of the best out there and the price is great Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx In stock 010-00469-00 $259.95 http://www.gpscentral.ca/products/garmin/76csx.htm and as for maps you can find them for free on the internet for that unit Ah, man...why'd you have to show me that, Terry!!! How, can I sneak that purchase by the "little lady"...
uglyfish Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 Di have a lowrance h2o and its been great. Got it for 100 bucks. And I think new they're less then 200. Or for a bit more u can get the color model.
asdve23rveavwa Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 Hey, Geoff, maybe we can get a quantity discount on that Garmin that Terry and Doc mentioned, lol!!!!? I'm trying to be cheap too, but, that is a great unit for under $275!
Fang Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 If you want check out the post I made for an older Garmin 12. Exactly what I used that one for - no mapping though just WP and tracking/trail function Hopefully we can hook up on the other stuff before ice fishing ends. Your Dec/Jan sounded a lot like mine. Paul
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 (edited) If all you want it for is finding your way back you don't need a mapping GPS. You can pick up just about any GPS used for lots less $$$. Check ebay. I have 2 oldert non mapping GPS units that do the trick for general navigation. Oh, and I have one of those Garmin GPS Map 76 dealies too. The B&W version though. Edited January 26, 2011 by DRIFTER_016
Lunkerhunter Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 (edited) i use the garmin oregon 200 and i absolutely love it. a friend has the 400 and its even better. the oregon has full mapping capabilities as well as depth charts available. Edited January 26, 2011 by Lunkerhunter
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 if you're going to use a non-mapping gps, you might as well use a proper suunto, a map, and a pacing factor. it's will likely be more accurate.
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 if you're going to use a non-mapping gps, you might as well use a proper suunto, a map, and a pacing factor. it's will likely be more accurate. How do you figure? They both mark a waypoint and can take you to that waypoint. The mapping one just shows you a topo map of the area as opposed to a plain field with a waypoint on it. I have been using a non mapping GPS in my boat since 1995 and have no problem getting back on the spot. Don't get me wrong I like my mapping handheld and want to replace my boat's GPS, but all the OP want's it for is to get back to his vehicle in white out conditions and a plain old basic GPS will do that and won't cost him $300. He does say he wants a mapping GPS, but for what he wants to do with it, it's not needed.
GBW Posted January 26, 2011 Author Report Posted January 26, 2011 thanks guys, keep em coming. I found a Garmin eTrex H GPS for $50. Will it do what I want and is it any good?
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 thanks guys, keep em coming. I found a Garmin eTrex H GPS for $50. Will it do what I want and is it any good? They work fine they just don't have mapping. But as I said you don't need mapping for what you said you want it for.
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 (edited) How do you figure? I'll rephrase. If you're just getting into the world of GPS, don't start by using an antiquated technology. And by and large a compass is actually more accurate and much faster than even a mapping gps when it comes to following a route through the bush. Edited January 26, 2011 by Dr. Salvelinus
peterc Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 thanks guys, keep em coming. I found a Garmin eTrex H GPS for $50. Will it do what I want and is it any good? Is it my GPS? Peter
Roy Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 Whether you're using a mapping or non mapping GPS you should have a good compass with you at all times.
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 another consideration is that no gps before 2005 is WAAS enabled. if you want your gps to work in a whiteout, i would advise being WAAS enabled. unless you want to buy an external antenna.
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 Whether you're using a mapping or non mapping GPS you should have a good compass with you at all times. absolutely! at any elevated security level, homeland security can scramble the US satellites, not to mention mechanical failure.
canadadude Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 if you're going to use a non-mapping gps, you might as well use a proper suunto, a map, and a pacing factor. it's will likely be more accurate. I'm not sure this is true, I timber cruised in the 80's with a silva, map, arieal photo's and a chain rope. It was pretty accurate, but leaves lots of room for human error, a gps will give you your exact location, the route you've traveled, your destination and where your start pt was.I'll tell you if I was still working the bush I wouldn't leave the truck without a GPS.Your right relying completly on your GPS could be a mistake, and one should always have a compass with them when traveliing through the bush, but as far a accuracy it's pretty tough to beat todays technology
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 (edited) a gps will give you your exact location, the route you've traveled a non-waas GPS can be up to 100 metres off the mark. we both know you are far more accurate than that. Edited January 26, 2011 by Dr. Salvelinus
peterc Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 (edited) I have one for sale on other boards.Identical,same price,just curious. Edited January 26, 2011 by peterc
GBW Posted January 26, 2011 Author Report Posted January 26, 2011 (edited) I have one for sale on other boards.Identical,same price,just curious. I know you do... Edited January 26, 2011 by GBW
archer379 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Posted January 26, 2011 i just bought a etrac venture hc radioworld has them on sale for a 100.00 comes with case, dash mount, and car adaptor.
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