Post by: Mossy on November 18, 2012, 06:34:46 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on November 18, 2012, 06:40:24 PM
Post by: Mossy on November 18, 2012, 06:58:40 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on November 18, 2012, 08:16:51 PM
Post by: madmack76 on November 18, 2012, 08:21:44 PM
Post by: wraithen on November 19, 2012, 01:06:20 PM
Post by: blacktailcrzy on November 19, 2012, 01:15:40 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on November 19, 2012, 01:17:47 PM
Post by: et1702 on November 19, 2012, 01:20:17 PM
No issues, Love my 650T!
ET
Post by: CavemantheHunter on November 19, 2012, 01:21:18 PM
Post by: LeeMajors on November 19, 2012, 01:30:50 PM
Post by: Bob33 on November 19, 2012, 02:49:16 PM
I have had no quality issues with my 650s. The rechargeable battery pack they come with make them quite heavy: around 12 ounces. The touch screen is fine; not necessarily better than a toggle or keypad model, but not worse in any way. I've used it with gloves.
Post by: Mudman on November 19, 2012, 03:08:58 PM
Post by: LeeMajors on November 19, 2012, 03:15:55 PM
lower range on the radio
no memory card ability
The 610 uses AA batteries, but the 650/655 can do that too if you order the battery adapter pack for it ($30)
Post by: CavemantheHunter on November 19, 2012, 03:28:00 PM
Post by: LeeMajors on November 19, 2012, 03:35:11 PM
Post by: 400out on November 19, 2012, 03:57:50 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on November 19, 2012, 04:41:41 PM
You have a link for those maps? There are several options that show up in google.
www.gpsfiledepot.com (http://www.gpsfiledepot.com)
Lots of free maps. Save the file and upload it to the Basecamp Garmin program on your desktop and then they transfer to your GPS. I got the GMU boundaries program and it's excellent.
Post by: pianoman9701 on November 19, 2012, 04:45:38 PM
Those are the big differences in the 610 vs the 650/655
lower range on the radio
no memory card ability
The 610 uses AA batteries, but the 650/655 can do that too if you order the battery adapter pack for it ($30)
The alkaline battery pack through Garmin is 19.95.
Some of the other cool things are texting between 655s and the 5 MP camera that plots the picture on your GPS. You can pre-program short texts and just select and send them. You can also send the pictures. The 5 watt radio is awesome and you can also see other hunters by scanning the radio.
Post by: nailbender on November 19, 2012, 04:54:30 PM
Post by: Mudman on November 19, 2012, 05:05:51 PM
Post by: nailbender on November 19, 2012, 05:46:22 PM
Don't worry, I like to scan as well. I also know when I allow someone to see where I'm at or not! :tup:
Post by: KFhunter on November 19, 2012, 06:02:42 PM
wish I had half a dozen of them
Post by: Mudman on November 19, 2012, 06:33:16 PM
Problem with Rinos is you're the only one that ever has one - like meI know what ya mean! I wish I had a spare sometimes. I dont know if you can hide/scramble radio on 655 rino like 530s. The memory on 655 is huge, I have so much sat. imagery on it already!
wish I had half a dozen of them
Post by: Bob33 on November 19, 2012, 06:34:43 PM
The alkaline battery pack through Garmin is 19.95.??
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=146&pID=82798
Alkaline Battery Pack
010-11600-00
$ 29.99 USD
Post by: LeeMajors on November 19, 2012, 07:58:48 PM
The alkaline battery pack through Garmin is 19.95.??
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=146&pID=82798
Alkaline Battery Pack
010-11600-00
$ 29.99 USD
+ shipping too. grrr
I ordered mine on flea bay
BTW, you guys that are wanting extra garmins, COSTCO sells a 2 pack of the basic garmin for relatively cheap (online)
Post by: Mossy on November 19, 2012, 08:38:41 PM
Post by: Mudman on November 19, 2012, 08:55:45 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on November 20, 2012, 06:18:41 AM
The alkaline battery pack through Garmin is 19.95.??
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=146&pID=82798
Alkaline Battery Pack
010-11600-00
$ 29.99 USD
I guess I got mine before the price went up. Cool for me. Bummer for you! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: CavemantheHunter on November 20, 2012, 06:45:14 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on November 20, 2012, 07:11:31 AM
These are the maps that we have that show all of the boundaries: http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/washington-public-private-land-ownership-topo-gps-maps (http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/washington-public-private-land-ownership-topo-gps-maps)
Just so you know, the GMU overlay map from GPSfiledepot are free.
Post by: 400out on November 20, 2012, 08:20:31 AM
:dunno: Note price 99.99These are the maps that we have that show all of the boundaries: http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/washington-public-private-land-ownership-topo-gps-maps (http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/washington-public-private-land-ownership-topo-gps-maps)
Just so you know, the GMU overlay map from GPSfiledepot are free.
Post by: pianoman9701 on November 20, 2012, 08:24:13 AM
:dunno: Note price 99.99These are the maps that we have that show all of the boundaries: http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/washington-public-private-land-ownership-topo-gps-maps (http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/washington-public-private-land-ownership-topo-gps-maps)
Just so you know, the GMU overlay map from GPSfiledepot are free.
http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/430/ (http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/430/)
Free for GMU transparent overlay
Post by: 400out on November 20, 2012, 08:27:44 AM
Post by: LeeMajors on November 20, 2012, 08:50:02 AM
Post by: Bob33 on November 20, 2012, 09:11:19 AM
The link in the GPS File Depot site redirects to Hunting GPS Maps. Their product is $100. I do not see any links for free GMU maps.:dunno: Note price 99.99These are the maps that we have that show all of the boundaries: http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/washington-public-private-land-ownership-topo-gps-maps (http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/washington-public-private-land-ownership-topo-gps-maps)
Just so you know, the GMU overlay map from GPSfiledepot are free.
http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/430/ (http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/430/)
Free for GMU transparent overlay
Post by: Mudman on November 20, 2012, 09:50:45 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on November 20, 2012, 10:05:46 AM
The link in the GPS File Depot site redirects to Hunting GPS Maps. Their product is $100. I do not see any links for free GMU maps.:dunno: Note price 99.99These are the maps that we have that show all of the boundaries: http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/washington-public-private-land-ownership-topo-gps-maps (http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/washington-public-private-land-ownership-topo-gps-maps)
Just so you know, the GMU overlay map from GPSfiledepot are free.
http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/430/ (http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/430/)
Free for GMU transparent overlay
Now I see what you're talking about. No more freebies there I guess. Sorry gang. If you don't have it already, you have to pay. I may still have the file if someone wants me to email it to them.
PMan
Post by: Mudman on November 20, 2012, 10:08:22 AM
Post by: LeeMajors on November 20, 2012, 12:40:01 PM
Post by: wraithen on November 20, 2012, 12:41:39 PM
Looks like the 650 is going on sale at SPORTCO in fife. (probably their seattle location as well)
Bought mine there. Made the membership instantly worth it.
Post by: Bob33 on November 20, 2012, 12:43:18 PM
I roll my own maps for GMUs, Deer and Elk areas, Bighorn Sheep areas , etc. If anyone understands what a .mp or .shp file is and can use them, PM me. I get my data each year from WDFW.The link in the GPS File Depot site redirects to Hunting GPS Maps. Their product is $100. I do not see any links for free GMU maps.:dunno: Note price 99.99These are the maps that we have that show all of the boundaries: http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/washington-public-private-land-ownership-topo-gps-maps (http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/washington-public-private-land-ownership-topo-gps-maps)
Just so you know, the GMU overlay map from GPSfiledepot are free.
http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/430/ (http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/430/)
Free for GMU transparent overlay
Now I see what you're talking about. No more freebies there I guess. Sorry gang. If you don't have it already, you have to pay. I may still have the file if someone wants me to email it to them.
PMan
Post by: Mudman on November 20, 2012, 12:48:36 PM
Post by: LeeMajors on November 20, 2012, 12:49:35 PM
Bob you too smart for me! :dunno: I didnt see rino 650 on sportco website? Good unit though.
Black Friday add. Price good through January.
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Post by: Mudman on November 20, 2012, 12:52:53 PM
Post by: Bob33 on November 20, 2012, 12:55:21 PM
Bob you too smart for me! :dunno: I didnt see rino 650 on sportco website? Good unit though.Thanks. If I were smarter I'd figure out a way to distribute the maps to others. :'(
Post by: LeeMajors on November 20, 2012, 12:55:26 PM
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Post by: Bob33 on November 20, 2012, 12:57:36 PM
$389 MSRP is $499 and you can usually find them for $450. I just got mine from REI for $445, so it's getting returned.You do know that REI members get a 10% dividend, so when you've returned it to REI and bought the other for $389 you'll only be a few dollars ahead.... :twocents:
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(I also have an REI VISA card that gives another 5% on REI purchases, so I get a 15% dividend on them.)
Post by: LeeMajors on November 20, 2012, 01:01:41 PM
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Post by: Mudman on November 20, 2012, 01:01:58 PM
Post by: Bob33 on November 20, 2012, 01:05:50 PM
Yeah, I guess that $15 I'd save isn't worth the gas to get three and driving in that area. Thanks.Not to mention REI's customer service is excellent should you ever have any problem. At least that's been my experience for many, many years. :tup:
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Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on November 20, 2012, 01:46:55 PM
we havent released our full sale list yet but my boss is puttig the Rhino 650 at $389.95 we are also throwing in a Cooked Horn Bino System with each Rhino 650 we sell! and if you set up an account with us you get 4% cash rewards points towards future purchases.
we will have our full list of sale items on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/dusupply (http://www.facebook.com/dusupply)
I will also post the rest of our sale on a different thread when it is complete!
Post by: Wild Bill on November 21, 2012, 06:20:04 PM
I have the 655T - Love it! No issues.
So far less than impressed with mine....
Take WAY to long to recognize a "friend" that I can visibly see.....
Also very annoyed with the little beep that sounds off every time you key up.....
To pay that much and have a VERY poor quality 1:100 map is also a bit annoying.....
And its huge...
I think if my friends were able to use MGRS, and as knowledgable as I am on GPS use, i'd rather rock a quality two way, and a quality GPS..... Not a all in one.....
:twocents:
WB
Post by: pianoman9701 on November 22, 2012, 06:33:16 AM
I have the 655T - Love it! No issues.
So far less than impressed with mine....
Take WAY to long to recognize a "friend" that I can visibly see.....
Also very annoyed with the little beep that sounds off every time you key up.....
To pay that much and have a VERY poor quality 1:100 map is also a bit annoying.....
And its huge...
I think if my friends were able to use MGRS, and as knowledgable as I am on GPS use, i'd rather rock a quality two way, and a quality GPS..... Not a all in one.....
:twocents:
WB
You may have an internal problem with yours. I'd consider sending it in. I've never had a GPS lock up so quickly in heavy cover/extreme weather. My friends show up instantly when they key their units. The 100K map is worthless. You need to subscribe for the 24K. $20 for all the maps you can upload in a year.
The radio is just as powerful as any other handheld I've used. Why carry two pieces of equipment?
Post by: Bob33 on November 22, 2012, 07:20:42 AM
Did you mean GMRS and not MGRS? The 650 series can transmit on 5 watt GMRS.
Post by: Mudman on November 22, 2012, 08:34:43 AM
Post by: Mossy on November 28, 2012, 04:56:11 PM
Post by: Mudman on November 28, 2012, 05:11:48 PM
Looks like the 530hxc is a discontinued item. So it's either the 610 or 650 :dunno:The 610 is only a 1 watt radio and missing other functions like 3axis compass I think. 650 is the way to go. I just picked up 2 guys in Winston unit 8.5 miles away clear and had em located on my 655. Awesome.
Post by: Crunchy on November 28, 2012, 05:26:11 PM
Looks like the 530hxc is a discontinued item. So it's either the 610 or 650 :dunno:
Yes, although I am sure you can still buy them new from online vendors and maybe locally.. Ive had mine five or so years. I will upgrade maybe next year to the 655T.
Post by: Alan K on November 28, 2012, 05:34:57 PM
When I shed hunt I run a grid, which especially in the reprod/brush here on the west side can be tough to do without missing patches or doubling up on a section. When I do find something, or anything of interest for that matter like a rub, bedding area, wallow etc. I can take a picture with it and it gets tagged with coordinates and is loaded onto Garmin Basecamp when I upload my routes. Pretty neat!
Attached is an example. Sorry it's cropped so much, I didn't want to include too much in the picture that might give the location away.
Post by: Mudman on November 28, 2012, 05:46:12 PM
Post by: Alan K on November 28, 2012, 05:55:16 PM
Of course on the east side or in places where there isn't a whole lot of change, having satellite photos that are a few years old wouldn't be that big of a deal.
Post by: Mudman on November 28, 2012, 06:04:38 PM
Post by: Alan K on November 28, 2012, 06:13:00 PM
Post by: LeeMajors on November 29, 2012, 02:57:52 PM
Yeah I think so. The more populated areas get updated more than typical hunting grounds, that's for sure!
Yes that. My old house in Tacoma looked to be updated every 6 months or less, but my favorite campground out on the coast hasn't been updated in at least 3 years.
Post by: pianoman9701 on November 29, 2012, 03:03:39 PM
Post by: LeeMajors on November 29, 2012, 03:05:44 PM
Post by: bobcat on November 29, 2012, 03:06:57 PM
My 655T (I have the best one, by the way), doesn't navigate roads. Do I have to subscribe to another download to do that or is something else available for me?
Use your smart phone for that.
Post by: LeeMajors on November 29, 2012, 03:07:41 PM
My 655T (I have the best one, by the way), doesn't navigate roads. Do I have to subscribe to another download to do that or is something else available for me?
Use your smart phone for that.
+1 it's a LOT cheaper to use what you have than spend $80 on a chip
Post by: Wild Bill on December 09, 2012, 10:59:07 AM
You can turn off the key beeps. Setup > Tones > Key Beep > Off.
Did you mean GMRS and not MGRS? The 650 series can transmit on 5 watt GMRS.
Military Grid Reference System....
Just a grid method...
WB
Post by: Bob33 on December 09, 2012, 11:08:22 AM
OK. The Rino and all other Garmin GPS units I've owned support MGRS.You can turn off the key beeps. Setup > Tones > Key Beep > Off.
Did you mean GMRS and not MGRS? The 650 series can transmit on 5 watt GMRS.
Military Grid Reference System....
Just a grid method...
WB
Post by: Wild Bill on December 09, 2012, 06:16:26 PM
My hunting partner (who happens to be one of the smartest dudes I know) cant seem to learn how to read/plot MGRS...
So we bought Rhinos....
WB
Post by: Mossy on January 10, 2013, 10:26:10 PM
Post by: Mossy on January 18, 2013, 11:24:30 AM
Post by: Bob33 on January 18, 2013, 11:28:47 AM
Post by: Mossy on January 18, 2013, 11:40:20 AM
Post by: stickflngr on January 19, 2013, 11:58:44 AM
It payed for it self the first time I used it to track down a property owner and got permission to hunt land Id been trying to figure out who owned for 3 years.... :tup:
I also use it after late season to find travel routes and choke points in the snow, then take a pic (655t) to be able to relocate the spot before the snow flys the next year to set stands...
Post by: Mudman on January 19, 2013, 12:36:38 PM
Post by: Mossy on January 19, 2013, 11:13:07 PM