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gps ???
« on: April 08, 2008, 10:00:10 PM »
 i have a garmin etrex venture hc, and i would like to get some sort of topo maps on it. the map it has on it knida sux, just roads, no contours or anything, do you guys have any suggestions??

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Re: gps ???
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2008, 07:45:21 AM »
I would consider upgrading to a Garmin Rino if you want to add topo maps and use it for hunting.

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Maps & Memory:
Basemap:  no 
Preloaded maps:  no 
Ability to add maps:  no 
Built-in memory:  no 
Accepts data cards:  no 
Waypoints/favorites/locations:  500 
Routes:  20 
Track log:  10,000 points, 10 saved tracks 
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Re: gps ???
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2008, 10:09:53 AM »
I'll agree with killbilly on the rino ... get the 530 hcx ...I looked your unit up and a couple things stood out that look as if it's not compatible with MapSource Topo which is deferent than Mapsource Points of Interest. Topo would take a minumum removable 1 gb mini SD card to store most of North America.

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Re: gps ???
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2008, 10:56:45 AM »
Right on, I also have the 520HCX and 530HCX. They are fairly spendy but check on Amazon.com for some good deals. If money is tight, go for the Rino 130. The 130 will load area specific maps and also has weather radio which the 110 & 120 don't. The 530HCX also has weather radio.
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Re: gps ???
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2008, 01:08:38 PM »
Do you guys that use the rhino's have any problem with losing your signal when in the timber? And how is the two way radio in the timber?

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« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2008, 03:01:43 PM »
I bought my father the 110 and he loves it, but it isnt mapable....so i would either stick with a 120 or 130...but you cant go wrong with a rino all together. especially if you can get a good deal.

Radios are very strong also.

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Re: gps ???
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2008, 04:17:30 PM »
I bought my father the 110 and he loves it, but it isnt mapable....so i would either stick with a 120 or 130...but you cant go wrong with a rino all together. especially if you can get a good deal.

Radios are very strong also.

What do you mean by not mapable? Not being able to load your own maps?




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Re: gps ???
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2008, 05:47:24 PM »
Do you guys that use the rhino's have any problem with losing your signal when in the timber? And how is the two way radio in the timber?

The receivers in the HCX series are greatly improved and I have gotten stronger signals in my living room when the older series would not get even one Satellite. The two way radios are improved also on the HCX series.
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Re: gps ???
« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2008, 05:48:09 PM »
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Do you guys that use the rhino's have any problem with losing your signal when in the timber? And how is the two way radio in the timber?

Radois are very strong up to 16 miles ... the big difference between just the 530 and the 530 hcx is that they improved the signal strength. with the hcx I get a signal inside my house and when my unit is inside my backpack so I would call that strong!
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Re: gps ???
« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2008, 05:50:18 PM »
 :yeah: that's funny Killbilly look at the time ... we were posting the same thoughts about the same time!  :chuckle:  :chuckle:  :chuckle:
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Re: gps ???
« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2008, 05:50:47 PM »
Specs on the Rino 110:
 Basemap:      no
Ability to add maps:    accepts points of interest data
Built-in memory:    1 MB
Accepts data cards:    no
Waypoints/favorites/locations:    500
Routes:    20
Track log:    2,048 points, 20 saved tracks
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Re: gps ???
« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2008, 05:51:55 PM »
:yeah: that's funny Killbilly look at the time ... we were posting the same thoughts about the same time!  :chuckle:  :chuckle:  :chuckle:

Great minds think alike.... :IBCOOL:
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Re: gps ???
« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2008, 06:01:13 PM »
After researching all of them and talking with friends have inconsistent radio contact with people on 120's and 130's ... I wouldn't mess with anything other than the 530 or 530 hcx! It's money well spent and keep in mind that the Mapsource program is about 100 -129 bucks extra1
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Re: gps ???
« Reply #13 on: April 10, 2008, 06:31:46 PM »
We have the 130s and though they are great, the signal can be intermittent.  I have to keep the GPS antenna sticking outside my pack or pocket to keep satelite and if we get too far away, we lose radio contact, thus we cannot pinpoint each other on the map.

We are going to upgrade to the 530 series this year or next.
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Re: gps ???
« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2008, 06:42:16 PM »
never have used a gps, just plain old 7.5'' topo and orienteering compass. who knows, i may get one just to be safe. i would never use one in front of clients tho.
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