Advice on GPS units

[Guest]

garmin 64st comes pre loaded with topos and it has mine sites pre loaded as poi , winna winna 468 bucks at johnny appleseed

 

[Redfin]

garmin 64st comes pre loaded with topos and it has mine sites pre loaded as poi , winna winna 468 bucks at johnny appleseed

The garmin 64ST comes preloaded with Garmin TOPO Lite Australia & New Zealand Topo Maps, which I think you will find is only 40m contours, but nice at only $99 stand alone.
https://www.ja-gps.com.au/Garmin/topo-lite-australia-new-zealand/

I have, on my garmin the latest Garmin FULL TOPO Australia NZ DVD V5 which has much more detail and iscontoured every 10 metres, but stand alone a hefty $199.
https://www.ja-gps.com.au/Garmin/garmin-topo-australia-nz-dvd/

An excellent map, btw, but I have never noticed any mine sites, unless I have missed something?

 

[What_Trigger]

Thanks all for the pointers, gives me some info to start with now

 

[Redfin]

The above Garmin map [V5] is also obtainable at reasonable cost on ebay.

 

[user 4485]

NSW State Forests have an exclusion zone set up for hunters that works on Magellan explorist models as well as Google Earth + smartphones with GPS. I think you have to have it on a working GPS device to hunt? http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/hunting/education-and-training-for-hunters/gps-download-guides
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/522488/GPS-instructions-.imi-Magellan-Sep14.pdf
There must be a way of setting it up on others? Be a matter of some smarter than me cookie putting the info/waypoints into the correct format & enabling alerts within a set distance?
Be good if NSW State Forests done this for their Fossicking Areas too seeing as though they have exclusion zones within & some border onto National Park, SCA etc.

 

[wooly]

I have a Meridian Color GPS and it plays havock with my ZED.
Does anyone else have this trouble with their GPS?

 

[jon_m]

Know no zeds. Must be still on roman numerals. daaaa

But going back a few posts, condor22 you wrote

Google map, Google earth, GeoVic online and any other web based mapping system, is not worth a pinch for navigating if you need a phone signal to access it.

Google Earth works fine without the internet. Just need to load the required area with the internet, ie just zoom in all over the area you need saved onto your computer. Then you can go without the internet. A huge area can be saved into cache to use at any one time and its like feeding into a 'pipe'; as cache fills up with the latest viewing while online - old cache is being dumped to make way. The default is 2gb found in /tools/options/cache.

 

[nicko61]

just found one of these on line cheap, are they any good? Garmin handheld GPS 72 Outdoor GPS or this-GARMIN ETREX 10 Mapping Handheld GPS Compact Light Waterproof geocaching or this=Magellan eXplorist 110 Handheld GPS,
all under $150 and garmin 72 is $99

 

[Ridge Runner]

Yeah I have the GPS 76 and the Garmin street pilot III for the truck and all my phones and tablets have a GPS in them,

 

[nicko61]

on ebay and found newly listed gps as new second hand for $70 with post,bargain,
Garmin eTrex Vista C Outdoor GPS

 

[user 5415]

Yeah I've got the Magellan 501, it's terrible, gone back to maps and a orienteering compass, set up using the map, note the vehicle location on the map, walk out only make square changes of directions etc. turn around and come home works every time and no interference.

I've found out, to really f#$* up add technology :lol:

 

[wooly]

Anyone tried one of these Bushnells GPS units?

http://bushnell.com/hunting/gps/backtrack

 

[LuckyPhil]

I've tried using my Garmin Zumo that I use on my bike to try navigate through the bush on foot. When covered by thick bush, I seems to loose reception, once I get to a clearing all is well again.

Are handheld GPS units better in thick bush or will they have the same problem as my Zumo ?

 

[Jaros]

I would assume that blocking the line of sight access to the amount of available satellites would affect any GPS out there.
Jaros

 

[Christos57]

Hello everyone

I am in the market for a new hand held GPS and recommendations or things I should look for in a unit would be really appreciated

Cheers
Chris

 

[Colmaca]

All you need is one that makes a waypoint / you car and arrow back to it. maps are ok but not really needed on a gps. My has maps I like it but without maps would be ok

Garmin Etrex 10 is ok cheaper end with base maps $140 It do a good job finding your way home. I have the Garmin Etrex 20 model you can load your own maps on it I use some free map sets or more detailed maps.


Magellan eXplorist 110 @ $120 would find your way back to your car no problems as well no need for fancy features if you only want to find your way home

If your phone got a gps in it work ok as well

 

[Christos57]

Thanks for the quick reply Colmaca my phone does have a gps but I always leave it in the car My last gps was an etrex 10 liked it but it couldn't handle being run over
by my car, must of been a dud, so I think the Etrex 20 may be the go thanks for the advice

Cheers
Chris

 

[Westaus]

Like anything you need to look at what is the need and then the "want".

The needs would be something like -
Know your position
Mark a home point
As you know all GPS's do this or should!
I have an eTrx 10 as well for a spare if someone comes out with me and it does the job perfectly. Picked up of Gumtree for $90 brand spanking new used once. I do recommend these as they are light, take AA batteries, the AA can be rechargable and you can charge the unit via USB and also add way points via Basecamp.
They are super easy to use.

Cons - No references or visuals on the screen. You could be 1k away from a road and it will not show it, only the major highways.

The wants are where the differences come into it.
As above I wanted something that gave me the ability to add maps and more data. I found a very good condition GPSMAP62 at Cash Converters and got that for $90 also "bargain"...

I loaded Shonky Maps onto it and now I have a fairly good base map with roads, POI etc... For a free map they are pretty good. I will update to a better TOPO but for the moment it is way better than the eTrex10 map so improved as well. It also has a larger screen. Otherwise very similar. Good viewing in Daylight and also takes AA batteries that can be recharged in the unit.

Shonky maps - http://shonkylogic.net/shonkymaps/

Cons - No extra storage for larger files, interface a bit clunky using buttons (touch Screen may be better)

You need to work out what your wants are and then tick off the list. The website listed below can give you a pick list to work with in the main search.

The new version of my GPSMAP62 is the GPSMAP64 - https://www.ja-gps.com.au/Garmin/gpsmap-64/

The new eTrex are now Touch Screen (eTrex 25 up) with a larger screen as well and they look pretty good - https://www.ja-gps.com.au/Garmin/etrex-touch-25/

The eTrex 10 model is still the same - https://www.ja-gps.com.au/Garmin/etrex-10/

Hope that helps a little in your decision.

Westaus

 

[condor22]

Be careful using a mobile as a GPS. I have the Samsung Galaxy, although it has its own GPS antenna, it's after all a phone. It also asks to use the network to augment the accuracy. Which is bloody useless if you don't have a signal.

I tend to think that if you want a specific function, then buy a specific device. They do the function as well as anything can, whereas a multi function generally does them all to an extent, but rarely as well.

I use the Garmin E20 and only to mark the cars position and any finds. In between I turn it off. My first set of AA batteries lasted 18 months. GPS or location research is better done at home on the laptop or tablet before the trip....

 

[nucopia]

Good thread guys thanks.
I have been looking at getting a hand held GPS just not sure what one yet.
Been looking at the Garmin Etrex 10, 20x and 30x