...My husband bought a 60C instead and is very happy with it...

 

That's something to consider. Is the 60cs worth an additional $50 or so for a compass that may or may not function properly???

 

Thanks,

 

Eric

----- Original Message -----

From: Sara Gomer

To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 7:23 AM

Subject: [GeoStL] Re: recalibrating the 60cs

I don't recalibrate at every cache but I often cache with the electronic compass turned off.  It seems to me that when I'm alone the electronic compass is ok but when a group with lots of GPS's and radios present it seems to get confused, not sure if radio waves interfere with it or what but I just end up turning it off.  My husband bought a 60C instead and is very happy with it.

Eric & Dayna East <believer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I'm getting close to raising enough money to purchase one but now i'm wondering if I should reconsider. Having to recal before every cache seems a bit extreme.

Are there any other quirks I should know about?

I'd like to hear what those of you who use it think of it overall. What are the pluses and minuses in your opinions?

 

Thanks & God bless!

 

Eric

----- Original Message -----

From: Mike Lusicic

To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 7:07 AM

Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Is it me, or is there bad days?

BruceS wrote:

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On Mon, 21 Mar 2005 18:22:40 -0600 (CST), J.A. Terranson <measl@xxxxxxx> wrote:
  

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We use a 60CS as well, and the recalibration routine is now so ingrained
that we recalbefore every cache.  No kidding - every one of them!  We call
it "doing the geodance" because of the odd movements required (you 60
owners will identify I'm sure!).

    

Calibrating your electronic compass is good however should only be
needed when you change batteries in your gps.  Also the dance movement
is not needed.... stand still and just turn the gps around in your
hands 2 times :-)

Well, that is the theory I know, but in practice, it just gets out of whack some times even when you don't change the batteries. And this is not the only time I have heard this. I saw it pop up on the 60CS forum as well, and I think I recall a few people saying they experienced the problem, but there was by no means a deafening chorus joining in. So I suspect it is not a universal problem, but only for a chosen few.

For what I paid for the thing, I keep a good grip on it and don't start twirling it in my hands O:-)  I actually did try it both ways, but when I spin, I calibrate my own internal compass too. That is required because sometimes I forget to create a waypoint for where I parked. :-(

Bruce
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