[GeoStL] Re: e trex power (& other) problems

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I got mine on e-bay from GPS Geek. It was inexpensive & should work on your 
kayak if it's
surface isn't too porous.
And thanks Jim for the pointer. I'll make sure I calibrate it outside from now 
on. :-)

Eric

Jerome Reed wrote:

> -
> Maybe I'll try to use it in the vertical position next time.  I'll have to
> look for a mount I can use on my kayak.  Thanks.  Jerome
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Eric & Dayna East" <lichanura@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 4:25 PM
> Subject: [GeoStL] Re: e trex power (& other) problems
>
> > -
> > I've seen the same thing with my vista. I have no problems with it while
> it's in it's suction
> > mount on the windsheild (vertical position) but, if I lay it on the dash
> it will do the same
> > thing. It appears to only effect it if the screen is in direct sunlight.
> >
> > On another note... i've been having problems with my pointer & heading
> bouncing ALL OVER THE
> > PLACE while caching. Anyone else experience this?
> >
> > Eric
> >
> > Jerome Reed wrote:
> >
> > > -
> > > Guess I need to keep it on ice!  I have e-mailed Garmin about this, I'll
> > > forward their response to this list.  Jerome
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Greg Ponder" <thehairyhillbilly@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 12:43 PM
> > > Subject: [GeoStL] Re: e trex power problems
> > >
> > > > -
> > > > I keep my Legend with me at all times, which means that it's inside my
> > > Jeep. I used to leave it on the console, but the summer sun would bring
> the
> > > GPSr to its knees. The Legend would give the same message as you
> received
> > > and then shut down. The display also seemed to be less vibrant. I'll
> call it
> > > "sunburned." Garmin's website states that both the etrex and Legend
> should
> > > work in temperatures up to 158 degrees Fahrenheit. I guess the sun heats
> the
> > > units dramatically. I now keep my Legend in the glove box, out of the
> sun,
> > > and I've had no problems since.
> > > >
> > > > Greg Ponder aka The Hairy Hillbilly
> > > > Jerome Reed <jrcamper@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > > -
> > > > While floating the Huzzah and Courtois rivers the past two days, I
> decided
> > > to take my e trex Legend along to track my progress. I had it strapped
> to
> > > the deck of my kayak. After the day warmed up it started turning itself
> off.
> > > I put in fresh batteries although the ones in it were not dead and it
> > > continued to do this. I decided to turn it on again and watch it while I
> ate
> > > lunch, then I saw it give a warning that "The external power source was
> > > disconnected and it would shut off in thirty seconds." I brought it
> home,
> > > turned it on and it stayed on. Next day it did the same thing! The unit
> was
> > > never wet but was fully exposed to sunlight and was very warm (Me too!).
> Has
> > > anyone else had this problem? Thanks. Jerome
> > > >
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