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 05/13/2007 12:24:37 PM · #51
Hey I just got the eTrx Vista CX.....it comes with the basic maps, does anyone have any suggestions on upgrading the mapping software?

Thanks

Message edited by author 2007-05-13 12:24:49.
 05/13/2007 04:08:38 PM · #52
Originally posted by JeffDay:
Hey I just got the eTrx Vista CX.....it comes with the basic maps, does anyone have any suggestions on upgrading the mapping software?

Thanks


GPS units are usually proprietary so you have to buy the maps for inflated prices from their manufacturers.

Message edited by author 2007-05-13 20:19:15.
 05/13/2007 06:37:40 PM · #53
Garmin allows their update map program data to be installed on two different GPS units. So if you find someone who only owns one GPS and has bought the new map data you might be able to share.
 05/13/2007 08:23:26 PM · #54
Originally posted by PhantomEWO:
Garmin allows their update map program data to be installed on two different GPS units. So if you find someone who only owns one GPS and has bought the new map data you might be able to share.


Hey anyone have a Garmin and wants to share?

Thanks

05/13/2007 08:39:56 PM · #55
They're actually in the process of discontinuing that practice (only allowing one unit per purchase in the future)... so enjoy that while you can!

Originally posted by PhantomEWO:
Garmin allows their update map program data to be installed on two different GPS units. So if you find someone who only owns one GPS and has bought the new map data you might be able to share.


Message edited by author 2007-05-13 20:40:16.
 05/13/2007 08:45:19 PM · #56
I just started about a month ago. I went out last Monday and had a grand old time. It's a great way to get out and take some pictures. You can see some of the pictures at my blog.
 05/16/2007 08:49:28 AM · #57
Just got my new toy yesterday...now need to figure out how to work it. It has a base map but that is about it...any recommendations on what to load on it. I would like a good street map with restaurants and such to be able to find.
 05/16/2007 09:43:52 AM · #58
City Navigator 8 is, I believe, the most up-to-date, and very good street map.

Originally posted by DefyTime:
I would like a good street map with restaurants and such to be able to find.
05/16/2007 09:50:33 AM · #59
Is there anything cheeper. I've already way over my spending limit for this. The wife is wondering why I need to buy anything...she thinks it should come with everything I need.
 05/16/2007 10:00:16 AM · #60
Honestly, not that I know of. The maps have always been pretty expensive. I think they have to license a bunch of the data and the maps themselves, and that's an excuse for cranking the price up pretty high.

Gonna send you a PM, though...

Originally posted by DefyTime:
Is there anything cheeper. I've already way over my spending limit for this. The wife is wondering why I need to buy anything...she thinks it should come with everything I need.
05/16/2007 10:11:35 AM · #61
I Love to Geocache! We (my SO & I) just started a few weeks ago. and yes, we took a few photos! They are on my Blog
 05/16/2007 10:12:10 AM · #62
I have found my first 10 caches by entering the coordinates into Google Maps. Works like a charm! Cheap too... :)
 05/16/2007 01:42:34 PM · #63
Originally posted by DefyTime:
The wife is wondering why I need to buy anything...she thinks it should come with everything I need.


You probably don't need anything more. The extra maps are nice, but not necessary to get going.

My GPS is real basic with a basic map (main roads and waterways). I can't even plug it into the computer. I manually enter the co-ords and I'm ready to go.
 05/16/2007 02:18:45 PM · #64
Yea I know what I have will do great for geocaching..I just wanted to get more use out of it than that. Like to take it on a trip and know where the restaurants are and gas sations...along with directions to my destination.
 05/16/2007 02:25:26 PM · #65
Originally posted by DefyTime:
Yea I know what I have will do great for geocaching..I just wanted to get more use out of it than that. Like to take it on a trip and know where the restaurants are and gas sations...along with directions to my destination.


what model did you get?
 05/16/2007 02:27:05 PM · #66
Garmin etrex Legend cx
 05/20/2007 06:04:18 PM · #67
We did our first geocaching today! We looked for 5 and found 4 of them, all urban caches. I think this is something we'll be doing regularly. It's great fun.

Message edited by author 2007-05-20 18:04:36.
 05/20/2007 06:11:59 PM · #68
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
We did our first geocaching today! We looked for 5 and found 4 of them, all urban caches. I think this is something we'll be doing regularly. It's great fun.

Have fun.. I love it. We've found plenty of side trails and rural areas we never would have ventured into without geocaching.
 05/20/2007 06:56:53 PM · #69
We love geocacheing. Here's my youngest son's first cache find.



It's a great family fun time. My oldest son is really into it. Here's one that took us a little while to find. He is pointing at the small geocache on the side of the tree.



edit to add another pic

Message edited by author 2007-05-20 19:07:09.
 08/04/2007 04:07:51 PM · #70
Hey, that was fun! :D Went on our first geocache hunt today and found "Pirates Treasure"! :P It was a pretty easy find, which was good, since it was just me and my youngest son (5yrs-old). He was SO excited!
 08/04/2007 04:16:04 PM · #71
Well today we hid our 6th cache and so far we've found 28 (mostly urban caches). We've started friends on it and really enjoy it.

Message edited by author 2007-08-04 16:16:21.
 08/04/2007 06:02:56 PM · #72


Found a travel bug in this cache in Campbell River, moved him to one on the 49th parallel. (I forgot to take my camera with me for that one, though.)
 08/04/2007 09:09:06 PM · #73
Did 6 today, now at 229 (not that numbers matter...)
Went to places I'd never knew existed other wise, got in the Ohio River, met some Amish muggles and another muggle, saw a waterfall, coal mine, and the clearest water I've ever seen in a stream - crystal clear to teh depth of 4 feet!

And got some excersize too!
 08/04/2007 09:18:18 PM · #74
Keep your eyes open for my new travel bug ;)



Geophobia
 08/04/2007 10:39:13 PM · #75
I added 9 new states to my list of states I've cached in while we were on vacation the last couple weeks... someday I want to get to all of 'em! (I've cached in 30 states so far.)
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