HAND HELD GPS

Post by **muskymike** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 12:34 pm

planning on getting one any advice??????

Post by **Badger Shark** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 2:38 pm

Research the software availability and if its upgradable.

Post by **joco** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 6:33 pm

hi muskymike

go to the tread i start.......

the geocashing...........go to those link....

http://fish-hawk.net/hawktalk/viewtopic.php?t=22773

its just humongus...........

all the info you will find on gps.....its the best site for this..
those guy use gps everyday all the time,,,,,,,,,that is there sports,,,,serching wit gps.

i baught a used magelland gold a cople weeks ago........

but yesterday i got myself,,,,,,,,a garmin 60cx.....what a nice toy...all color,,,baught the ships maps...etc.

i do recomand th lengend cx........i read a lot about it......its a great unit.....and if you fast anaught garmin rebate 50us$,,before the 31 dec.......

but i tell you,for a tons off gps ingo those link are just what you need...

good shoping.

joco

Post by **Fishquest** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:48 am

I bought a Garmin 60 csx this summer and love the unit. This is my 3rd gps and think it will be the last it does everything you could ever need.

Post by **joco** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 2:43 pm

hi smokey.....

did you baught the pre-programe ships...?

i can get the southern quebec,,,almost 3/4 off quebec for 85$,,,,nice and great maps...

and will get the southern ontario to..

i do find that 60cx a bit big unit,,,,,,,,,,but like you said...and like a tons off people said............its in the top off the line....

can t wait to realy try it...

i have to get lost..........

joco

Post by **big_ski** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:45 pm

Hey guys,

I use the Megallan eXplorist 600. I've used the Garmin eTrex Vista Cx, and the H2O C. And personally, I like the eXplorist way more than the others.. reason being;

- Long battery life, (even in cold weather)
- Very easy to use (shortcut buttons/menus)
- Ton's of mapping software. (download-able or purchased.. SD cards, transfer to or from cpu)
- Ton's of storage
- Very fast connect/response.
- And it'll take a heck of a beating.

All in all, I suggest the eXplorist.. but again, personally preference.. Hope that helps yah out..

Tight Lines.

Ski.

Post by **Fishquest** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:07 pm

Hey joco are you looking for topo maps, streets and roads or marine use. I bought the computer programs from garmin and put them on here and just download the info I need to the unit. I haven't got the marine stuff yet but I'm more then happy with the topo and roads.

Mike

Post by **joco** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:43 pm

hi smoker...

i got a combo today.................topo map plus a garmin legend for the g,f and a case..........for 199$

so i have now my 60cx garmin plus that combo.......

now i need the city ones.plus a micro ship and i go lost myself in wood......to try it.......

can t wait to try it all.

joco

Post by **eye-tracker** » Sat Dec 30, 2006 9:34 am

The handhelds are great units when held by the user. Once you mount them in a boat the screen is very small and difficult to view. Now, add 30 mph, some rough chop and the small screen is unreadable. I am only mentioning this for folks looking for a navigational tool on the dash of the boat, just be cautious when using a handheld as a dash mount unit.

I know I could never fish now with out a GPS in the boat...

-sheldon