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Hunt x for gps vs iPhone
« on: June 26, 2016, 09:52:46 AM »
So I'm looking at the Hunt x chip for my gps. I see they have an app for your phone also. What are the pros and cons of both set ups?

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Re: Hunt x for gps vs iPhone
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2016, 07:32:39 PM »
 need a signal for for it to work on your phone and the gps you don't...I had the trial for the phone and wouldn't work out of service
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Re: Hunt x for gps vs iPhone
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2016, 07:53:15 PM »
need a signal for for it to work on your phone and the gps you don't...I had the trial for the phone and wouldn't work out of service
Works great on my phone without service. You have to pre download your maps. The other negative to the phone is you have to pay $30 yearly for the subscription, but if you already have a phone and don't have a gps it probably works out. If you are a RMEF member you can get a free one year subscription to the phone app and try it out then if you don't like you can always buy the chip with nothing lost


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Re: Hunt x for gps vs iPhone
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2016, 09:14:29 PM »
I actually sold my gps because of the app. You preload the area you want to go and it works without a signal. It saves all your points and everything you mark and doesn't take up a lot of space either. I have been using it like crazy out in the mountains by my house setting cams and scouting for deer and bear and have had no problems. You also gt a free download if you become a member of backcountry hunters and anglers. So for a $25 year membership that includes four magazines you also get a free $30 download.

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Re: Hunt x for gps vs iPhone
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2016, 09:23:51 PM »
What do you have to do for the free download if you're a RMEF member?

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Re: Hunt x for gps vs iPhone
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2016, 09:58:32 PM »
What do you have to do for the free download if you're a RMEF member?
Log into the my RMEF section on their website and there should be a redemption code on the right hand side of the screen


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Re: Hunt x for gps vs iPhone
« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2016, 08:16:15 AM »
Thanks for the info

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Re: Hunt x for gps vs iPhone
« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2016, 08:44:30 AM »
The phone is the way to go, the interface is light years ahead of any gps unit I have used.  I mark the location of the truck on our GPS and then throw it in my pack and never take it out again.

As was mentioned, download the portions of land you want to hunt and then you can do anything you want.  When you turn on airplane mode, the battery lasts longer than you need and I have a backup charger I carry just in case.

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Re: Hunt x for gps vs iPhone
« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2016, 01:02:28 PM »
I may have to try this with the map downloaded  :tup:
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Re: Hunt x for gps vs iPhone
« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2016, 10:03:43 AM »
I downloaded this last night. I'm still figuring it out, but the detail seems really good. I just need to figure out the pre loading of maps for out of signal areas. I think you can adjust how big the map is, I just haven't gotten that far yet

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Re: Hunt x for gps vs iPhone
« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2016, 10:07:20 AM »
Go to saved maps and then a grid will pop up and you click how many squares based on the size of the map you want to save. Name it and then it will be under your saved maps. Also whatever base map, i.e. Topo, aerial, or whatever you save it on will be the one that it will use. Then when you turn it on to airplane mode or have no service go to saved maps and click view map and you'll be able to view it without service and track yourself as well.

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Re: Hunt x for gps vs iPhone
« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2016, 10:29:00 AM »
Thanks, I think that's the part I was missing. I didn't realize you could click more than one square at time.

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Re: Hunt x for gps vs iPhone
« Reply #12 on: June 28, 2016, 11:00:53 AM »
This is sweet !! Can you save more than one map at a time ??

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Re: Hunt x for gps vs iPhone
« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2016, 11:47:51 AM »


I have the app and am not a real fan.  Downloading the maps (tiles) is painful, you dl tiles and the system is slow and crashes often.  I use cached google maps after identifying an area.  The concept is great but the app is the worst paid app I have on my phone.  I have talked with "support" a number of times and everytime they are going through an "upgrade".   

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Re: Hunt x for gps vs iPhone
« Reply #14 on: June 28, 2016, 07:51:39 PM »
Yeah you can save more than one map at a time and it doesn't take long to click on a bunch of tiles. So if you're not too lazy to click numerous tiles you will be fine.

 


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