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07-24-2003, 11:00 AM
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Master Sportsman
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 74
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Garmin eTrex GPS
Hey guys I just bought a Garmin eTrex GPS and was wondering if anyone owned one. I really like it so far and was wondering if anyone could give me some tips and tricks on working this thing! Hey the coords for your favorite fishing spot would be great too. LOL 
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07-24-2003, 11:42 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Grand Rapids
Posts: 820
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I got mine right after they came out, so i've had it for a couple of seasons...It's a great little unit...What do you want to know???
BTW...You're not getting any coordinates out of me 
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07-24-2003, 11:48 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Elmira
Posts: 202
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Hey,
I have had one for about 2 years. I really like it also. It doesn't have a lot of the bells and whistles as a lot of them, but it does function well for me. I mainly use it to get in and out from tree stands in the dark, and also marking fishing holes(especially in the winter) Don't really have any tips to offer other than always bring an extra set of batteries.
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07-24-2003, 11:50 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Grand Rapids
Posts: 820
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The one tip I do have...If you use it at night and turn the backlight to stay on all the time...Don't forget to shut that off next time you use it in the daytime...You won't be able to see the backlight, and it really runs your batteries out...
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07-24-2003, 11:59 AM
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Master Sportsman
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 74
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islaysteelies,
Your kidding me right? On the package for my eTrex it clearly stated the following:
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Ask any fisherman for his favorite coords and he is required by law to give such information. The Global Positioning System is a government funded program which makes all information collected by GPS public domain.
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I didn't write the laws but I will be forced to turn you in if you don't give up the info!
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07-24-2003, 12:03 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Grand Rapids
Posts: 820
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07-24-2003, 12:05 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Sterling Heights
Posts: 875
Photos: 18
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Another battery tip, buy rechargeables! I have the ETrex Venture, it likes to eat batteries.
I bought a battery charger and 4 batteries for $25 at Target. I keep a pair in the charger and a pair in GPS. I just switch them out when I am ready to use it. Has worked great for me.
Also if you want a car / boat power cable check out GPS Geek through ebay. I bought a data / power combo cable and it was $17 delivered! They want $25 each at Gander and Bass Pro for the power cable.
Good luck and have fun. 
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07-30-2003, 12:51 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: MI
Posts: 264
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You can also set the unit to be in a battery saving mode, but I always carry a spare set of batteries.
Chad
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08-04-2003, 08:47 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Lyon Township
Posts: 1,565
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I have the Venture too. My first and only GPS. As I learn to use it I like it more each time. It does eat batteries and i think I will try the rechargables. Thanks.
Now for the law:
Ask any fisherman for his favorite coords and he is required by law to give such information. The Global Positioning System is a government funded program which makes all information collected by GPS public domain.
My instructions also mention grouse coverts. These are by law, supposed to be sent to me. Please respond with a personal message.
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08-05-2003, 09:32 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: clarkston mi
Posts: 361
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17T 354115 4712425
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08-05-2003, 05:04 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Midland, MI
Posts: 450
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Waypoints
I enjoy my Garmin Legend. We recently took a driving vacation and we used it to find out were we were on the map.
Here is a spot for you. I was on the water but did not get to fish. Enter the numbers in Teraserver.com to get an areial picture.
North 43 degrees, 5 minutes, 6 seconds
West 79 degrees, 3 minutes, 45 seconds
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08-06-2003, 01:51 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Reed City, Michigan
Posts: 860
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what gps unit
would you recommend to a first time purchaser and user
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08-07-2003, 07:35 AM
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Guide
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: clarkston mi
Posts: 361
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You can't go wrong with Garmin. Depending on your use. I would say spend the few extra bucks and get GPS MAP and not just a Plotter>
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08-08-2003, 09:38 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Clinton Township, MI
Posts: 253
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My wife got me the garm GPS V early in the spring from a silent auction at school. It's my first GPS. Love it so far. Plots street addresses for you and gives messages/directions to your destination.
Got the blue chart marine for it. Pretty cool. Keeps me off the sandbars at night.
Will try to get one of the garmin marine gps with big screen in a year or 2 just for the boat so i can read where i am going much better.
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08-15-2003, 10:00 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: In my house
Posts: 395
Photos: 4
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batteries for hand helds
just bought a set of energizer e2 batteries for my garmin vista got about 16 hours so far and 3/4 bar left highly recommended
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