Gps

[STONEWALL]

I've heard some detectorists use GPS in their ventures. How does this work? ..... Thanks

[JeffWV]

I use the Co-pilot in the truck and a Magellan 210 in the bush. It has a feature to backtrack your path if you pack in the woods to detect. I don't like the thought of getting lost in the woods. Jeff

[mlamp20412]

I compare old maps to my Microsoft Streets and Trips map program maps. I figure the approximate location and get the GPS coordinate from the S&T program. I load it into my GPS and use it to find the location while walking the area. I also mark locations and finds that I come upon with the GPS unit on-site, and then I can load the location into a map on my computer for future reference.

[STONEWALL]

Thanks for the replies...... .......Any more ..... ....I know very little about GPS so anything you might add is appreciated.....Thanks

[STONEWALL]

Is there a GPS that would work well as a handheld and in a vehicle?

[bbqcook]

I think that most all of them will work in a car, as long as the antenna is not out of view of the satellites. I kept one up on the dash and it worked fine.
HH, Earl

[cchughs]

I use a GPS all the time. You can google earth if you are interested in say an old ghost town and then enter the coordinates into the gps and head out to find the area. You have to do a conversion, Google earth puts in cords a little different but there are conversion web sites. If you find a great place to detect out in the woods or something you can mark it so you can find your way back at a later date. Or like Jeff said, they will keep you from getting lost. Just mark a waypoint when you get out of your vehicle and take off, when you are ready to return to your car the GPS will lead you right back, just make sure you carry some spare batteries. If you are into hiking or off roading I would highly recommend getting one. In a strange city, never lose your motel again. Just mark a waypoint and the GPS will take you back every time. I use a Garmin Legend and it works OK in the truck. I just prop it up on the dash between the dash and the windshield and follow the arrow. One more fun thing to do is geocaching, go to geocache.com and check it out. Very addicting....

[pris]

I have a GPS for my car and often wish it were a handheld model. The only thing that mine will do that a handheld won't is it talks to me and tells me which way to go on the road. I also can't enter in coordinates, but it tells me the coordinates on a different screen.

I think it could only highten your treasure hunting experience... I vote that you get one.

[STONEWALL]

Since the vote is unanimous that I get one, I better get one......... . Next question. Which one ? Thanks for the replies.....

[mlamp20412]

I have a Garmin Legend. It is not a color screen, it does not give turn by turn directions for car and the screen is pretty small to rely on too heavily in the car. It can still be helpful when driving for general info. Most GPS units will need sight of the sky to get enough satellite signals for proper function, unless you have an external antenna. Picture the units you look at mounted on your dash in line with the windshield to determine whether they will big enough to reference while driving.

Sorry I do not have any specific models to suggest, just what to think about. I have a built in in the family truckster, so the Garmin is just for knocking around in the wood and basic car use.

There are some handhelds that can install other base map programs to make them more functional for the car or topo maps, other countries etc.

Lots of things to consider.

Best of Luck!