Global positioning system

[dobermanmick]

I just upgraded my old etrex to a nice new Gpsmap 60c today .
and i was wondering if anyone else uses them for there fav herping spots ?

 

[Sdaji]

what does the gpsmap 60c have that the etrex does not?

 

[Fuscus]

At the Fauna servey they all had Magellan 315

 

[dobermanmick]

Well Sluggy the old etrex didnt have any base maps it just worked like a compass with waypoints on the screen showing where you were .Plus this ones got a colour screen !

 

[Sdaji]

I'm familiar with the etrex. Does this one have maps programmed into it? Is that the only difference?

 

[Fuscus]

Gee - the local camping store has the Magellan 315 for $399 but the RRP is $275. Only searched because of this thread. Thanks guys.

 

[dobermanmick]

It has the aus base map which has all highways and general areas on it you can also add to it as it has 54mb of built in memory so you can put other more detailed maps on it .

If i get the street level maps for it it will work like a navigation aid telling you when to turn at streets and all that .
You can also use the Blue nav aid for all the ocean bouys fishing spots deep water and shallow
water as well as warnings I dont have this software so I am not 100 % on all this other stuff

 

[dobermanmick]

Anyone want an etrex Perfect condition !

 

[dobermanmick]

This is where i got it from They have all Garmin No Magellan stuff at all

http://www.ja-gps.com.au/gpsprod_gpsmap60cs.html

 

[Sdaji]

Col! How much was it? How much for the etrex?

 

[Fuscus]

yeh how much?

 

[dobermanmick]

Not sure of the price They are selling for $220 new at that site so i I reckon $125

 

[Fuscus]

I'll offer $100 for the etrex

 

[dobermanmick]

Only$ 100

 

[jimmy_the_kid]

ok i got know idear what this whole post is about

 

[Fuscus]

yep : My rule is only pay around 40% for secondhand but current gadgets.

 

[dobermanmick]

not like a snake they dont increase in value !

So what did you use the 315 for whne you were out ?

 

[Guest]

neither do cars... wish they did though.

 

[Sdaji]

neither do cars... wish they did though.

They do eventually

Maybe the GPS will be an antique in 100 years

 

[Fuscus]

Re: RE: Global positioning system

So what did you use the 315 for whne you were out ?

The GPS was used to mark the animals place of capture as part of the survey and for relocating the point for the re release of the animal.