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Post by born2trap on Oct 28, 2009 5:35:36 GMT -6
I'm looking into a good quality gps unit for my trapping. I am currently thinking of the Garmin top model, 76 (some other letters, c I think). It goes for $450.00. Plus $75.00 for top-o software.
Does anybody know this unit by chance? Garmin does make them cheaper, but, ................. get what you pay for.
Thanks,
Chris
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Post by mmwb (Andrew Parker) on Oct 28, 2009 9:47:02 GMT -6
You get what you pay for, but a lot of what you pay for may be what you don't need. I like the garmins. I've an etrex and rhino 110. Both considered lower end, but they are very accurate and user friendly. If you want the bells and whistles: maps, color screen, etc... you need to go a bit higher end. The Rhino locks onto satellites significantly more quickly than the etrex. Perhaps a better antenna...
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Post by billmeyerhoff on Oct 28, 2009 16:00:00 GMT -6
Accuracy is more dependent on the number of satellites in view, their geometry and whether you're under canopy than the brand name or price of the unit. Once you obtain lock most recreational grade units have comparable accuracy.
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Post by motrapperjohn on Oct 28, 2009 19:14:55 GMT -6
You need to ck out the garmin 400t. It comes with topo and ite right at 500.00
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Post by Rod17 on Oct 28, 2009 21:19:15 GMT -6
I have the Garmin 76csx, mapping gps; its amazing. Sells for around $450. For another $80 bucks you can install an SD chip that contains topos for multi-state region. I have used it all over UT, WY, ID and MT and it is impressive. I have never had a problem synching the satellites no matter the weather, tree cover or in a canyon. I would get on with an altimeter.
Carry extra batteries.
RD
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Post by Ridgerunner on Nov 4, 2009 8:10:22 GMT -6
I have an older Garmin GPS-12 ... In the old growth timber on a clear day, I can almost always get 15' accuracy.
I use it for re-locating known and waypoint named ginseng patches, and 15' is more than sufficient.
I mainly posted this for others, because it's pretty apparant that you want a higher end unit, perhaps for multiple esoteric applications.
FWIW: I see these GPS-12 units on ebay frequently, @ $50 - $100
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Post by marbleyez2001 on Nov 4, 2009 22:45:38 GMT -6
Garmins are easiest to use. The 72's and 76's are all waterproof, and pretty much bullet proof in my experience. The big difference is going to be your ability to store data, aka topo maps if you will use them.
The color models are about worthless for me when using them for trapping. Just help run the battery life down.
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Post by mustelameister on Nov 5, 2009 14:12:01 GMT -6
so how close can one get back to the original spot?
are these practical for say . . . water trapping, water goes up 2 feet, erases shore marks like stumps, indentations, etc.??
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Post by marbleyez2001 on Nov 5, 2009 20:52:02 GMT -6
Get you within 20' without a problem. Closer than that is a crapshoot with the commercial grade GPS's in my experience
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Post by born2trap on Nov 8, 2009 8:14:18 GMT -6
UPDATE!!! Well, I did get the Garmin 76CSx, and it does a great job! As for accuracy, I am withing 5', with no canopy. No more than 10' with leaves on. Still learning the ropes, but I do agree, the topo map portion, (unless I simply haven't figured it out yet), doesn't really do a whole lot in the way of color. Altho, it does give great height measurements! Very accurate.
Will be looking forward to trying it on the ice for the walleyes, provided there are any left, and the DNR don't outlaw GPS'!!!!!
Thanks Gang!
Chris
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