Does this work with caches by just GPS coordinates or does it require the cache to have a tracable code in it? Thanks
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"Chirp" must be turned ON in the GPS receiver. Then when GPS receiver is in range of the Chirp device in cache or elsewhere, the GPS receiver will signal it is at the Chirp device. I've found the effective range to be less than the max range cited in Chirp documentation. The GPS receiver simply receives the Chirp's signal when within the effective range.
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You would have the coordinates to get you to the area. Then when within 50 feet or so ,if your GPS has the software for chirp and it is turned on, you will get whatever message that chirp is programmed with. It can be more coordinates or a hint to the next location, or the answer to a question to prove you found it. The are many possibilities.
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It looks like that's the purpose of the POI Loader software that you can download for free from Garmin. http://www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/I doubt the added addresses would be routable, though.
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I use my 5915 for geocaching. I wanted one device that I could use everyday in the car (nav, music, pda-functionality) and then could pull out for the occasional cache. I really like the program GPSTuner for offroad navigation (no affiliation, just a happy customer). I also bought a little silicon case on ebay to protect it on the trail. If you do a lot of hiking, etc, then a dedicated, more rugged GPS is probably a better bet though.
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Technically....yes. But it's maps aren't great and other features are very geocache oriented. Also....it's a old model. If you're looking for a new multi purpose GPS...I don't recommend it. There are many more new more powerful and useful models out there. Also....if you mean for use in a car.....no. It would be very poor at that.
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Yes. But you have to download the caches from a computer before you leave for a trip. I am NOT super computer literate, but my son downloads for me. Also, my iPhone words better than my husband's Android for geocaching.
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Hello Derick. I am sorry I have not responded before.Yes you can. The GPS is programmed to use Lat and Long and UTM co-ordinates.
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if you cache the maps you might be able to, there might be problems in rerouting or attempting to get a route. If the maps are cached you will always be able to see you location on the map.some apps will allow you to get lat/long coordinates, and in some cases elevation and travel heading.there are GPS apps available in google play store, which will definitely work without wifi once the app is loaded, one by the owner of Garmin.If you don't want to pay for a navigation app, And don't have a mobile hotspot,I would not rely on the tablet as a GPS until I had experience with it, and I would still want a hardcopy map for backup. if you cache the maps you might be able to, there might be problems in rerouting or attempting to get a route. If the maps are cached you will always be able to see you location on the map.some apps will allow you to get lat/long coordinates, and in some cases elevation and travel heading.there are GPS apps available in google play store, which will definitely work without wifi once the app is loaded, one by the owner of Garmin.If you don't want to pay for a navigation app, And don't have a mobile hotspot,I would not rely on the tablet as a GPS until I had experience with... » Read More if you cache the maps you might be able to, there might be problems in rerouting or attempting to get a route. If the maps are cached you will always be able to see you location on the map.some apps will allow you to get lat/long coordinates, and in some cases elevation and travel heading.there are GPS apps available in google play store, which will definitely work without wifi once the app is loaded, one by the owner of Garmin.If you don't want to pay for a navigation app, And don't have a mobile hotspot,I would not rely on the tablet as a GPS until I had experience with it, and I would still want a hardcopy map for backup. « Show Less
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It does, but it is a little different from most gps sensors in that the map program has to explicitly use it. Nokia "Here Maps" uses it.
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I bought mine from the Kim Komando site bit works by plugging it in to the top right gps slot. It does not display LAT/LONG or speed. It only provides this information on the app while reviewing the files along with the moving google earth map when on a PC or some other device.
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It based on GPS join with locations DB that update continuously.It works really good. but the update application is terrible :-(
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.Some of Garmin GPS units have a feature that can "Read" the coordinates and information sent from the chirp, It is usually used as a stage in a multi cache
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Thanks. The web updater didn't seem to work. Because my parents have the same GPS, I tried it in their receiver and it worked. I realized that the receiver itself was defective. I'm in the process of returning it - I will probably give another one a shot, overall I think it's a nice unit.
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Not necessarily. It does keep a text log of your GPS locations that is updated at intervals.
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The GPS feature provides Lat & Long coordinates as part of the video image along with a time stamp. You can't get directions or program a route. You've got to get the Garmin Nuvi for that feature. Hope this helps - GO PATS
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You would be farther ahead to just use your phone it has never gotten me any closer then 65 feet away from a cache. Junk and good luck getting the download for it to work for paperless caching. I would say spend a few more bucks and buy a good one
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I believe it does but I have not used this feature. I use it mainly for geocaching.
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Hmm i guess it says there is GPS in the title. How does it work?? I have this product. I also don't know how to update the information.