Author Topic: Handheld GPS Receivers (Read 387 times)

Golfer · « **Reply #15 on:** April 06, 2004, 05:05:33 PM »

I have a Garmin GPS Pilot III that I keep in my flight bag and use once every few flights to stay current with it and keep extra batteries. I like it very much for aviation, and have seen a non-aviation version (the exact same thing, price too) that had more roads and landmarks that the aviation GPS doesnt have (Aviation GPS has runway info, frequencies, services ect ect...all nice)

I dont know what it's called, maybe GPS III, but it is a good reciever and will run you about $500.

There are lots of lower-end items out there and lots more higher end items out there. You can spend anywhere from $80-$15,000 on a GPS/Navigator that ranges from basic handhelds to super sophisticated do-it-all-doodads for airplanes.

I'd recommend Garmin because its what I have and have good reception and no complaints.

Makarov9 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 06, 2004, 05:10:53 PM »

We use Garmin GPS 76's at work for doing general point data collection. Has built in N.A. map and you can buy more detailed maps/topos from Garmin for it. They are rugged and dependable.

I have a Garmin Etrex Legend, which also has the built-in map and capability to import more detailed maps. Both units are similar and work great.

http://www.garmin.com/outdoor/products.html#mapping

Sandman · « **Reply #17 on:** April 06, 2004, 09:05:37 PM »

Thanks... I pretty much narrowed the field down to a Garmin eTrex Vista or the Magellan Meridian Gold.

The units are quite similar, but the big selling point for me on the Magellan is the SD card slot.

crowMAW · « **Reply #18 on:** April 06, 2004, 09:13:13 PM »

I've used a couple of different eTrex models. I currently use the Vista since it has a barometric altimeter, which is useful when I'm flying.

I've also used the Garmin 76, which is like an oversized eTrex. It does seem to aquire satellites faster than the eTrex though.

The best place to see independent reviews of different gps units is from:

http://gpsinformation.net/

CyranoAH · « **Reply #19 on:** April 07, 2004, 02:57:59 AM »

I'd go for Garmin as well (Garmin GPS III Pilot here, ex-magellan owner).

Daniel

Sandman · « **Reply #20 on:** April 07, 2004, 11:38:21 PM »

Thanks for the input, guys.

I spoke to a woman I work with and I had no idea that she was really heavy into GeoCaching, one of the reasons I wanted a receiver. Anyway... she highly recommended the eTrex Legend. The fact that she has well over 100 finds and 9 caches of her own made my decision easy.