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    Well Brdad...I do find more caches than kev...i just make him retrieve all the ones where spiders might be LOL
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    antenna or not hehe
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    Wink hmmmmm

    Quote Originally Posted by JustPJ66 View Post
    Well Brdad...I do find more caches than kev...i just make him retrieve all the ones where spiders might be LOL
    I can see I'm going to need a new set of hip waders......it's getting deep in here.


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    are those sort of like transporter patern enhancers that Geordi LaForge is always using on Star Trek?

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    I'm not sure how everyone keeps up with prices for GPS'rs. I bought an Oregon 550t at LLBeans for $499. It didn't work so I took it back. Went to Cabella's and got the same one for $350. This one worked, but way below expected levels so I took it back. Looked at the Garmin 60 and 76 and was told that just the week before they had been over $100 cheaper. Delorme PN-40 with a $50 rebate was cheaper than the PN-30 and even what I originally paid for my worthless PN-20. I guess in Maine, prices change quicker than the weather.

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    Quote Originally Posted by darterkitfox View Post
    I'm not sure how everyone keeps up with prices for GPS'rs. I bought an Oregon 550t at LLBeans for $499. It didn't work so I took it back. Went to Cabella's and got the same one for $350. This one worked, but way below expected levels so I took it back. Looked at the Garmin 60 and 76 and was told that just the week before they had been over $100 cheaper. Delorme PN-40 with a $50 rebate was cheaper than the PN-30 and even what I originally paid for my worthless PN-20. I guess in Maine, prices change quicker than the weather.
    What level did it work below? I got a 450 from Bean's and like it. In compass mode, it seems a little more shaky than I'd like to see, however. I'm wondering if I should calibrate the compass each time I use it?

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    Buy a helium balloon and attach a GPS receiver on it. Then put it above trees for unobstructed view
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    I can't say enough about the Etrex Venture HC. I bought mine the day before placing over one hundred caches with good coordinates. It never looses a signal and it it easy to read, bright and sturdy. Really easy to navigate through the screens. Perfect, inexpensive unit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ekidokai View Post
    I can't say enough about the Etrex Venture HC. I bought mine the day before placing over one hundred caches with good coordinates. It never looses a signal and it it easy to read, bright and sturdy. Really easy to navigate through the screens. Perfect, inexpensive unit.
    Approximately how many caches does it hold?
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    Quote Originally Posted by WhereRWe? View Post
    Yes - I think that most people will agree that the Garmin 60csx is GREAT under cover, but I didn't mention it because I couldn't find a NEW one for close to $200.

    But if your friends can meet an under $300 price, I think the 60csx is the way to go. I've never lost a signal with mine except when going through the "Big Dig" tunnels in Boston. LOL!

    I am pretty sure I posted the sale about 6 weeks ago. Don't know if its still running, but Bass Pro Shops online had the Garmin 60csx for $199.

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