Saxon
Scooter Rider
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Post by Saxon on Dec 21, 2007 18:12:00 GMT
Has anyone got any advice/info on GPS-SatNav that makes use of OS Mapping, preferably better than 1:50000 scale. Some friends are looking for a suitable device to take on walking Holidays, so good batteery life is an advantage. They have seen the Road Angel 7000 advertised but have no experience with SatNav, any advice welcome
Saxon
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Post by HRHpenfold on Dec 22, 2007 9:51:07 GMT
I dont know the specific question about Os, but most walkers that i know have a Garmin Etrex, I thought that they all gave OS waypoint information.
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Post by stujw70 on Dec 22, 2007 15:55:35 GMT
This is a new system that was voted 'Best Buy' in a magazine i get, handheld GPS review. Satmap Active 10, www.satmap.comsome others mentioned: Magellan Explorist 600, Crossover GPS, Garmin GPS60, etrex summit, Zumo 550, Lowrance ifinder Go2 Hope that helps Stu  |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Dec 22, 2007 17:27:05 GMT
This is a new system that was voted 'Best Buy' in a magazine i get, handheld GPS review. Satmap Active 10, www.satmap.comsome others mentioned: Magellan Explorist 600, Crossover GPS, Garmin GPS60, etrex summit, Zumo 550, Lowrance ifinder Go2 Hope that helps Stu Hey Stu, you on the ukgser site as well? |
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Post by stujw70 on Dec 23, 2007 9:29:50 GMT
Yes mate, got a R1200GSA and a XJ600 'S' that is meant to be for a winter hack. But to be honest i'm finding it a bit small. So after sorting it out with new fork fluid and seals, Battery, tyres, heated grips and new rear shock it may end up getting sold.
Stu
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Post by HRHpenfold on Dec 23, 2007 11:17:48 GMT
Thats why i sold my 600 and now have a 900, much bigger and shaft drive to boot  |
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Post by stujw70 on Dec 23, 2007 17:15:25 GMT
I think that is what i should have got in the first place, either that or an old F650 finduro or similar.
Thing is the GSA has such good weather protection that i'm begining to think i will use it straight through now. -6 the other morning and did not even get that cold, and still wearing summer gloves some days.
Have a good one
Stu
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Post by yorric on Jan 15, 2008 13:30:09 GMT
If you get a PDA running Windows mobile (£80 ebay)and a GPS antenna (either Bluetooth or wired in) (£25 ebay)then you can get MemoryMap software to run on it (1:25000 OS maps are available)
The mapping software can be quite pricey but if you keep your eyes open on good ol' fleabay for a bargain.
Memory map also runs on a normal PC so you can play at home also.
The same kit can run TomTom as well.
Works well hand held, also in the car and on the bike too linked into headset earphones - just got to keep the water out!
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