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Offline JohnVH

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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #15 on: May 02, 2012, 10:47:48 AM »
rino 120

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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #16 on: May 02, 2012, 11:21:58 AM »
rino 120

same here,it sucks compared to the newer ones but the frigin thing wont die so i cant see myself getting a new one. while i pretty much just use it for the radio its still handy to have the gps when im in new areas. i pretty much do most of my navigation by compass,way more convenient.

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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #17 on: May 02, 2012, 11:29:33 AM »
I snagged one off craigslist for cheap, works great, we have 3 of them now, batteries last a couple full days, does what I need to do, love them.

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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #18 on: May 02, 2012, 11:30:07 AM »
Oregon 450T.  No need for a camera in my GPS, as I pack a 14MP camera all the time for photos.  Great mapping. Weather resistant. Touch screen.  Simple to use.  Great battery life.  Topo feature is nice for running ridges.  Has capabilities of holding several states worth in maps with an upgrgaded larger SD card.  Even with the new Garmin's out, I have no desire to switch at this point. :twocents:

I have same unit and mine eats batteries

The cheapo free batteries I get last about 4-5 hours.  The higher end rechargables I run last several days.  I very rarely leave my GPS on except during fishing.  As far as for hunting applications, it's usually off until I need to use it, then off again.  Therefore, I can't really guesstimate the true battery life, but it definately lasts quite a while.  I bought some lithiums for trail cams and plan on trying them out in the unit soon.

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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #19 on: May 02, 2012, 12:13:49 PM »
I have one of these as well and is what my wife has used in the past but I will probably upgrade her this year to a 530HCX.  It is bulletproof.

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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #20 on: May 02, 2012, 12:22:57 PM »
Rhino 110 two of them. 5 years and they will not die.
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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #21 on: May 02, 2012, 12:58:42 PM »
I have one of these as well and is what my wife has used in the past but I will probably upgrade her this year to a 530HCX.  It is bulletproof.

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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #22 on: May 02, 2012, 01:30:18 PM »
I use the Rhino 530 HCX,  I think the higher sensitivity receiver is worth every penny.  My buddy has the 120 and can't get signal half the day in the Bumping unit because of trees , canyons etc.  He will have no signal & my display shows me the six satellites I'm receiving with full signal.  I would spend the extra going into the back country and as discussed the batteries last for days.  Mike

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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #23 on: May 02, 2012, 01:49:08 PM »
High sensitivity basic garmin e-trek.

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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #24 on: May 02, 2012, 09:02:09 PM »
Delorme PN-40 for a year now.  Pretty cool with the satellite imagery.  Also have the Topo USA loaded.

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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #25 on: May 02, 2012, 09:20:03 PM »
Oregon 550T. It's *censored*tical.  ;)

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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #26 on: May 02, 2012, 09:21:36 PM »
Oregon 450T.  No need for a camera in my GPS, as I pack a 14MP camera all the time for photos.  Great mapping. Weather resistant. Touch screen.  Simple to use.  Great battery life.  Topo feature is nice for running ridges.  Has capabilities of holding several states worth in maps with an upgrgaded larger SD card.  Even with the new Garmin's out, I have no desire to switch at this point. :twocents:

I have same unit and mine eats batteries
-Throw acouple extra batteries in your pack, problem solved! I looked at the new Montana, looks just like the oregon but 3 times bigger? Wtf would a guy wanta pack that thing around?? Maybe for the truck or something idk, I will stick to my oregon too :twocents:
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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #27 on: May 02, 2012, 09:49:12 PM »
I'll change things up a bit. I have a Magellen explorist 500 that I got as a Christmas gift from my parents with a rechargable battery. I have had it for years and it has been great for my "crabbing" holes.
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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #28 on: May 02, 2012, 09:54:01 PM »
I normally just use a map and compass but if I get lazy then I will use the Garmin Foretrex 401... I have used many GPS systems and this is by far my favorite. Very simple and very convenient.

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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #29 on: May 02, 2012, 09:55:16 PM »
Oregon 450T.  No need for a camera in my GPS, as I pack a 14MP camera all the time for photos.  Great mapping. Weather resistant. Touch screen.  Simple to use.  Great battery life.  Topo feature is nice for running ridges.  Has capabilities of holding several states worth in maps with an upgrgaded larger SD card.  Even with the new Garmin's out, I have no desire to switch at this point. :twocents:

I have same unit and mine eats batteries
-Throw acouple extra batteries in your pack, problem solved! I looked at the new Montana, looks just like the oregon but 3 times bigger? Wtf would a guy wanta pack that thing around?? Maybe for the truck or something idk, I will stick to my oregon too :twocents:
I use lithium batteries in mine and they last a lot longer more money but worth it.
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