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Handhald GPS
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03/31/12 11:49 AM
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jneutrontx
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Woodsman
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Woodsman
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Looking for a good handheld GPS. Any suggestions?
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Re: Handhald GPS
[Re: jneutrontx]
#3128647
03/31/12 12:05 PM
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kamolaw
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Check Magellan have had one for 10 years still works great and am sure the newer models are even simpler to operate. wasnt too expensive either.
I dont shoot innocent animals...only the ones that bare thier teeth at me... Semper Fi
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Re: Handhald GPS
[Re: kamolaw]
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03/31/12 12:09 PM
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Seadog
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I like magellans myself!!!
I support Cap and Trade - Cap our spending and Trade Obama
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the Government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. - Thomas Jefferson
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Re: Handhald GPS
[Re: Seadog]
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03/31/12 12:49 PM
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Seadog
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One thing about handheld GPS' is that everyone seems to want to get those that are accurate to within a meter!!! I have news for you, if you are within 3 meters, (10ft), you can see your objective!!!
I support Cap and Trade - Cap our spending and Trade Obama
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the Government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. - Thomas Jefferson
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Re: Handhald GPS
[Re: Seadog]
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03/31/12 01:32 PM
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USMCatfish
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I am having good luck with my Garmin 62S. Simple to use.
Steve
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Re: Handhald GPS
[Re: USMCatfish]
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03/31/12 05:10 PM
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,343
copperhead
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I have a Garmen etrex works really good but with my app my iphone is making as a decent GPS also. I can get sat downloads but it sucks the power tho.
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Re: Handhald GPS
[Re: copperhead]
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03/31/12 05:31 PM
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rifleman
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Re: Handhald GPS
[Re: rifleman]
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03/31/12 05:33 PM
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Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 3,610
sptaylor
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Cant go wrong with Garmins.
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Re: Handhald GPS
[Re: sptaylor]
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03/31/12 06:25 PM
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Guy
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I got Garmins, the cheap one $89 or so. I have had 2, lost them both. One I left on the roof of my truck, drove off and it fell off. I went back to find it and someone ran over it. My other one fell in 4 feet of water when I was duck hunting Jan 2012, I'm waiting for water level to go down I'll try to go back and get it. I probably need to get me another one..
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Re: Handhald GPS
[Re: Guy]
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03/31/12 10:25 PM
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jdickey
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I've had Garmin & Magellan - but the one I have now is the one I like the best - DELORME. You can download their topo maps which are some of the best on the market, plus you can do satellite image overlay.
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Re: Handhald GPS
[Re: rifleman]
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03/31/12 10:46 PM
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rifleman
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Reason I like this one is bc it is touch screen, very sharp image and if hunting mountains can go down to ground level 3D view for topo and see bowls and such on ridges and other troughs running along canyons. It makes it a lot easier to know where critters are going to bed when they look like they've disappeared or appear out of nowhere. Also accepts SD card (like most should).
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Re: Handhald GPS
[Re: jneutrontx]
#3151005
04/10/12 10:01 PM
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Posts: 13,639
1860.colt
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been using the Garmin Etrex legend for years have had no problems.. do have Delore Topo USA they have a GPS that is compatable with their softwere, Pin40 or something like that.
i'm postaddic
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Re: Handhald GPS
[Re: 1860.colt]
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04/11/12 01:56 AM
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Lone Ranger
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I have owned both Magellan and Garmin, but prefer the Garmins by far. I currently have a 60CSX and it is great and very user friendly as well. The new model is the 62CS. It should be just as good if not better.
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Re: Handhald GPS
[Re: Lone Ranger]
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04/11/12 12:32 PM
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twinbubba
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I am on my second Garmin. The first one died after about 10 years of use and abuse. I just bought an older model but new GPSMAP 76CX off the Internet. I bought this model because it was the same size/foot print as my previous model so all my power plugs and dash mount brackets could still be used. It didn't hurt any that this unit was also color and had some additional features.
2017 Chevy Colorado Z71, 09 Yamaha Rhino 450 Camo,
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Re: Handhald GPS
[Re: twinbubba]
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04/11/12 04:59 PM
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Joined: Aug 2011
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cmorsch
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I like the Garmin Etrex 30 since it also can use the glonas satalites also.
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Re: Handhald GPS
[Re: cmorsch]
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04/11/12 05:29 PM
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Ed Lingenfelter
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You know my son has a pretty good AP for his Android Phone. Tracked us all day last Saturday.
Old Soldier
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Re: Handhald GPS
[Re: Ed Lingenfelter]
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04/11/12 05:34 PM
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cmorsch
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The ones for your phone are nice until you go into a area without cell service.
Last edited by cmorsch; 04/11/12 05:34 PM.
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Re: Handhald GPS
[Re: jneutrontx]
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04/11/12 08:04 PM
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bluelund79
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I have had a Garmin12 since, well as far as I remember 12 years. Still works well, and use them in both vehicles, so they get my vote
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Re: Handhald GPS
[Re: bluelund79]
#3153559
04/11/12 10:50 PM
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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 271
Bluesea112
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Bird Dog
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I have a garmen Dakota 20 that has never given me any trouble and is easy to use.
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Re: Handhald GPS
[Re: Bluesea112]
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04/12/12 12:39 PM
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Joined: Nov 2007
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CCBIRDDOGMAN
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Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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