GPS demystified and stuff for birders only

[Kurt Horvath]

I have streets and trips used it for 2 years now. I rate it as very
good. I just received the Garmin PC unit today so far so good but MS
S&T seems to be a bit more user freindly, but really to soon to tell.
My X-mass trip will tell the tail
Kurt Horvath
95 PT 42
10AC


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Garamella"
wrote:
>
> The Garmin product sounds a lot like Microsoft Streets and Trips
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/streets/en-us/P...09GPS.aspx
>
> I have the 2008 version that come with a USB receiver and it works
really well. The MS
> product isin the same $60 price range....I think its bargain for
what it does.
>
> NH Bill 83 FC "Casa Billisa"
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "hippieforever3"
wrote:
> >
> > Since more birders travel with a laptop, I thought I would
mention
> > that Garmin makes a product for PC and laptops.
> >
> > Additionally there are now mini-laptops Asus and Dell with 7-9
inch
> > screens for $400
> >
> > The Garmin product is here:
> > https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=&pID=13484
> >
> > Make sure you get a third generation Bluetooth receiver to go
with it.
> > Third generation receivers work very well on the dash of a bird.
No
> > need for external antenna.
> >
> > I use the previous version of this software so don't have any
first
> > hand knowledge of this iteration but have good things to say
about
> > that version. If this version is an improvement, the $60 price
tag is
> > a bargain.
> >
> > NOTE: I don't believe you don't get a worthwhile map for $60.
That
> > must be purchased separately.
> >
> > TIPS ON USE
> >
> > Plan your route BEFORE you turn on the ignition.
> > The PC products have a companion software program called
Mapsource
> > (downloadable) that is very useful in checking the sanity of the
auto-
> > routing.
> > Fifteen minutes while having your coffee, looking over the days
route
> > will be well worth your while.
> > I have a whole bunch of national files containing Walmarts,
National
> > Parks, etc. I import the appropriate files. Select the area for
the
> > day and make a composite of waypoints important for the day/week
then
> > take my first shot at an "auto-route".
> > If you find something that doesn't look or feel right make a
waypoint
> > where you think the route should go and redraw the route with
that
> > (maybe more than one) waypoint in it.
> > Save that route.
> >
> > Almost everyone I've ever talked to that is new using a GPS has a
lot
> > of frustration. Send me questions if you want.
> >
> > Wave as we go by,
> > GPSGary
> >
>