GPS Devices Archive
GPS Reception - how to improve
One problem that geocachers encounter at some stage of their new hobby is GPS reception. There is nothing worse than being 3 miles into a walk - to find that the geocache you are trying to find can’t be because you’re GPS just won’t lock on!!
GPS Reception can be a bit of a black-art - […]
Caching and batteries
One of the problems with geocaching with devices like the Garmin Etrex is that you tend to go through lots and lots of AA batteries. I’ve found that my yellow etrex with a black and white screen can last for about 24 hours on a pair of AA’s - whereas my Garmin GPSMAP 76 lasts […]
What is WAAS and do I need it?
A lot of new GPS devices incorporate WAAS into their design – this is marketed as a tool that makes your location readings much more accurate. But what is WAAS – and do you really need it?
Actually there are various names for the system – WAAS is the American version, EGNOS is the European version. […]
Go to colorado or not?
No - not Colorado in America… Whether to upgrade to the Garmin Colorado or not!
Here is a quick low-down of the pros and cons:
PROS
Great improvement of the user interface over the GPS MAP/60 series.
Designed with geocachers in mind - rather than being a generic device.
Allows the use of topo maps (You must buy them at […]
GPS Equipment
Well - what better way to start this blog than a general article about that main-stay of Geocaching equipment - the GPS!
As you know - there are a wide-range of GPS’s available to the consumer. These can be split into various categories - but I prefer the following method:
1) Stand-alone handheld device
Examples are the Garmin […]
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