[aprssig] APRS and Geocaching

[Keith VE7GDH]

Gerheim (callsign?) wrote...

> I use the Garmin GPSmap 60 (black & white).  No complaints.  I especially
> like the USB _and_ serial ports.

I have the 76S but would like to get the 76CSx one day. Auto-routing would
be nice to have.

> It also _receives_ waypoints from APRS....

I've tested the 76S with a T2-135 and showing the received position reports
as waypoints is way cool.

> The autorouting algorithm needs some tweaking. It keeps taking me off of
> I95 if the parallel stretch on US1 is shorter.

Does it have a setting for "fastest route" or "shortest route"? My 276C does
similar things.

> I also took the cycle computer off my bicycle and only use the GPSmap 60.

If my 76S is too close to the wireless bike computer, the latter rapidly
attains speeds not capable on a human powered vehicle. There's just enough
space on the handlebar to separate them enough to keep the bike computer
behaving. The bike computer shows ride time. The 76S will show me "stopped" 
time as well.

73 es cul - Keith VE7GDH
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"I may be lost, but I know exactly where I am!"