[AZ-Observing] Re: GPS recommendations....
- From: "Rick Tejera" <saguaroastro@xxxxxxx>
- To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2005 22:09:46 -0700
I thought I said that, but it looks like I wasn't clear. Essentially NGS
software will upload waypoints & routes. Somewhere in this discussion I did
mention proprietary software.
As for auto routing features, I'm sure if I had it, I'd never go back, but
for the $150 -$250 range, you're not going to find that. For the purposes
Thad is looking to use a GPS for, that may be overkill.
Rick Tejera
Editor SACnews
Saguaro Astronomy Club
Phoenix, Arizona
saguaroastro@xxxxxxx
www.saguaroastro.org
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jim Warthman
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 8:38 PM
To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; Rick Tejera
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: GPS recommendations....
I've been reading this GPS discussion with interest. First, I need to
clarify something about Garmin GPS receivers:
> If a Garmin product has this specification.....
>
> I can upload maps to it from the NG software?
The answer is, unfortunately, no. You will be able to upload waypoints,
which is pretty useful. But in order to update maps, you need Garmin's
software. This is because they keep the mapping features and interfaces
proprietary. I think most GPS manufacturers do the same. With that said,
Garmin's maps are pretty good.
A couple years ago, I owned a Garmin Vista. It was a pretty good unit -
until I lost it. :-)
About a year ago, I replaced the Vista with a Garmin GPS60CS. This thing is
fantastic! One feature that was of interest was auto-routing. Since I've
used the 60CS on a number of trips, I can't imagine how I got along without
auto routing! :-) The Windows software (yes it's extra) lets you select
which area(s) to download to the 60CS. Then you can use various tools on the
60CS to "find" things of interest. For example, you might want it to find
your hotel, or local restaurants. Once you pick a specific point from the
list, it allows you to display it on the map or, even better, generates a
route to the location. When I was on a trip to Yuma, I used it to find
hotels (hadn't booked one ahead of time). Since the entries include
telephone numbers, I used my cell to call around and find a place to stay.
Then the 60CS "took me there".
Way cool.
You can read about the unit here:
http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap60cs/
I recommend the following software:
http://www.garmin.com/cartography/mapSource/cityselect.jsp
http://www.garmin.com/cartography/mapSource/topo.jsp
Last but not least, here is probably one of the BEST sources on the Web for
GPS info:
http://gpsinformation.net/
They wrote a review of the GPS60C a while back:
http://gpsinformation.us/gps60c/g60review.html
I s'pose I should give the standard disclaimer. I'm not involved in any of
these web sites or companies, other than as a satisfied customer. :-)
Enjoy!
-- Jim
On 2005-06-07 5:24 PM, "Rick Tejera" <saguaroastro@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Short Answer , Yes. You will need to check to see if the unit you purchase
> comes with a data cable, if not they're cheap enough, but for some reason
> they can be hard to find at retail outlets, may need to get the cable
> online, I'd also spring for a 12v adapter. These thing eat batteries like
> bratty kids eat paste. Not sure if Garmin offers it, but Magellan has a
> combo cable & 12v adapter.
>
> Rick Tejera
> Editor SACnews
> Saguaro Astronomy Club
> Phoenix, Arizona
> saguaroastro@xxxxxxx
> www.saguaroastro.org
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Thad Robosson
> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 5:21 PM
> To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: GPS recommendations....
>
>> Both
>> NGS products will work well with a NMEA Compliant unit. You can download
&
>> upload waypoints & routes from the software to the GPSr.
>
> So Rick,
>
> If a Garmin product has this specification.....
>
> Interfaces: USB, RS232 with NMEA 0183, RTCM 104 DGPS data format and
> proprietary GARMIN
>
> I can upload maps to it from the NG software?
>
> Thanks,
> Thad
>
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