Another reason to check them out in person... I poked around the Garmin and Magellan websites and found the following screen resolutions: Meridian Gold 120x160 = 19200 pixels Vista 160x288 = 46080 pixels 19200/46080= 0.42 The Meridian has only 42% of the screen resolution of the Vista but it's scree...

...Looking for some feedback...... If you haven't already, go to the store and check out each unit's ergonomics by holding each one in your hand and working the buttons. I know Wide World of Maps carries Garmin and IIRC Magellan too. I prefer the Garmins because I can operate the unit with one hand...

Hi Turp, Without seeing the actual track or route you took either one *could* be the more accurate one. In general, the Topo track is probably the more accurate because: -The GPSR lost lock when it didn't have a clear view of the sky so it didn't know every twist & turn you took. -If you were hi...

The GPS-derived altitude is unaffected by passing weather systems. Every GPSR provides sat-based altitude. The other side of the coin:Because of the geometry of the satellites relative to the GPSR (GPS Receiver), the GPS altitude will have more error in it than the lat/lon (2D) fix or barometic alti...

barmstrong,
Regarding the weather, these two links should give you a good idea:

annual patterns

current

Bill

matt gilbert wrote:So who's up for a little cache removal?

I'm in.

This story below is about 6 months old but with all the discussions about survival that have ensued since the "Four Peaks Mother Lode" trip I wanted to pass it along. If you're contemplating a trip where you're DEAD SERIOUS about survival take a look at ( dead link removed ) If you want a ...

... To add to Bill's info, be sure to get a GPS for the purpose you intend on using it. If you're taking it hiking be sure it is durable and waterproof. Excellent point Daryl. Thanks for bringing it up. To illuminate it a little more: Anybody buying a GPSR needs to make sure they understand to what...

davis2001r6: I've always used Garmins because I prefer their ergonomics over the Magellan's. I can operate a Garmin with one hand because the buttons are above the display, not below it. Having said that, Magellan has it's supporters. I started with Garmin GPS 45 back in '95 for four-wheeling which ...

I truly don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but just don't want anyone getting in over their heads. Same here. We tried hiking up to Brown's Saddle a year ago and had to turn around. On Brown's Trail at 12S 469269 3728220 is a north-facing slop that was covered in snow. All the other slopes were...

I have a GPS with topo map software for uploading trails. I need to find a good idea of the trail so that i can map it. Anyone have an idea if the red trail, on the map of the Four Peaks Mother Load trail, is the actual trail that we are looking to approximate? Does this include the off road part o...

If you'd like to try a pole free-of-charge, there was a guy who has a hiking equipment rental business that hangs out at the parking lot of the Wind Cave Trail at Usery Park and lends hiking staffs to folks heading up the trail as a loss-leader. Another inexpensive method to see if a staff will work...

Size does matter...

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Bill

Ow yes, not like today, we've come so far. . . now we have shows like, Fear Factor, Six Feet Under, Bachelor, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Joe millionaire and many more just as wonderful shows :sweat: AND where am I going with this ??? I have no idea :D I for one am glad that I spend most of my ...

Daryl wrote:Polka my dupa. Disco rocks!

I like both kinds of music: Country AND Western. (NOT!)

Page, Beck & Blackmore RULE! (only guitar players will understand)

What I want to argue about is who was more powerful: Jeannie or Samantha?

Bill

I'm sure that when the *sextant* was invented there were purists saying,"who needs that new-fangled device, I can navigate by compass". I'm sure that when the *compass* was invented there were purists saying,"who needs that new-fangled device, I can navigate by the stars". There ...

The helicopter was white with a red nose and tail and said U.S.ARMY on the side. Does anyone know where this helicopter would have come from or what it might have been doing? There used to be one of those at Boeing in Mesa but I don't know it it's still there. It would follow the Apaches during fli...

My Mom remembers the story that the plane came down between two large trees, wing tip to wing tip apart. The newspaper said that the plane came straight down, hitting a 30 foot diameter boulder leaving only the tail sticking straight up. The rescue team cut the tail off and pulled the side of the p...

Daryl wrote:I can't promise anything, but I can propose it to my search team as a training. You, and anyone else would be welcome to participate.

Daryl,
If this takes place, what would be the requirements (training, conditioning, equipment) to participate?
Bill

Juswalkin, I poked around at http://www.aircraftarchaeology.com/ If you click on "Crash History in Arizona" you'll find the following: "If you have any information regarding a crash site please contact me as I am always looking for leads. If you or someone you know was involved in a w...