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What brand do you use

Magellian

31%

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Gamin

48%

[ 17 ]

Other

20%

[ 7 ]

Total Votes : 35

yogie
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Location: The Otways

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:35 am Post subject: GPS's what do we use (and what software)

Okay with all the interest in the other thread, I'd though I'd start a whole new topic, where we can show what we use, software, Google earth and the like. Any tips, sharing waypoints if you want to. Its up to you. I use the meridian yellow, its old and reliable, B/W screen, will wash up in a puddle... it has back track, plus all he features of the merdian series gps's. I use the discover Aus mapping, this brilliant software. _________________ 2005 KFX700 With a few bells and whistles and the twin yoshi's American Star A-arms, tie rods elka stickers Shorty Shifter I have a Waco rossco gave me a flexx sticker honda thumb Great at climbing trees durablue stickers Last edited by yogie on Sun Aug 03, 2008 3:45 pm; edited 2 times in total

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Prokiwi
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Joined: 05 Nov 2006
Posts: 548
Location: Mount Cotton, Brisbane

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 3:07 pm Post subject:

I use Garmin Etrex, good for Quad and Jetski. Has a "Home" function that has been a lifesaver on a few occasions. Comes with handlebar mount also. _________________ It's time too ride !!!!!!!

Rossco
4fiddy Racer

Joined: 11 Jul 2007
Posts: 238
Location: Brisbane

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject:

What's your's cost Pro

Prokiwi
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Posts: 548
Location: Mount Cotton, Brisbane

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 6:23 pm Post subject:

Rossco , you can buy them on ebay from a crowed in Sydney called "Mr Boats" for about $100 + handlebar bracket. They are waterproof, have more functions than the average surveyer would ever need , and are pretty darn foolproof. U have seen mine on my bike before , its yellow , has even got us "unlost" with you in tow a few times LOL !!! Darren and Huge use the same one . _________________ It's time too ride !!!!!!!

buzzbro
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Joined: 10 Dec 2006
Posts: 426
Location: QLD

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:07 pm Post subject:

I use a colour etrex legend but i only use the basic where the f%$k am I features. Hey yogie you've been ridin with preisty. gotta have somethin to guide him home. haha Cheers _________________ I am old and wise because i survived young and stupid

REDTED
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Joined: 15 Jun 2006
Posts: 627
Location: Orange N.S.W

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:29 pm Post subject:

Magellan Meridian-Platinum. -with D.A.S.T - not with topo Heres a handy site> http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/ & another> http://www.gpsaustralia.net/ or > http://www.gpsoz.com.au Ps- Started with a Garmin E-map.Mapping was no good(4+yrs ago) so went to Magellan.Not sure what to recommend now, with things like 'Shonkymaps'<free or 'Oztopo' for Garmins. _________________ Cheers-Redted. 04 Raptor Last edited by REDTED on Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:09 am; edited 1 time in total

yogie
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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:06 am Post subject:

buzzbro wrote:

I use a colour etrex legend but i only use the basic where the f%$k am I features. Hey yogie you've been ridin with preisty. gotta have somethin to guide him home.
haha
Cheers

Mate you sure know how make sure MY chair finds it way to your home... eek

See you next weekend Confused

you bringing the GLW Confused

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2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's Smile

American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker Wink

honda thumb
Great at climbing trees Sad

durablue stickers

J Man
50cc nipper

Joined: 15 Jul 2007
Posts: 2

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:25 pm Post subject:

I use a Magellan 600 with the Discover Aust. Topo maps card which is fantastic. Used whenever out on the quad in the bush, car, mountain bike. The maps are good enough to go from the bush around my place with 4x4 tracks to the Melbourne traffic snarls. Doesnt have the turn by turn feature that the mios and the like have, but did not want the gps to send me the wrong way after 6mths when the software goes out of date! The cheapo bottom of the line Navman thinks it is lost 200 m up my driveway. _________________ 2006 Yamaha 660SE

buzzbro
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Joined: 10 Dec 2006
Posts: 426
Location: QLD

Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 12:34 am Post subject:

I use a garman colour etrex legend. Don't use the software side of it i only use the basics so i can find my way back to the car _________________ I am old and wise because i survived young and stupid

Neo
50cc nipper

Joined: 07 Nov 2007
Posts: 7

Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 3:02 pm Post subject:

I have the Garmin quest that came with my quad. Been an excellent unit!

Barney
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Location: laverton

Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 8:45 am Post subject:

I use the Magellan Explorist xl with the discover Aus software ,, fantastic is all i can say _________________ 2012 Can am Outlander Xt 1000cc Can Am Full set of Armour ,Grip and thumb warmer Fox Podium Shocks and springs front and back GME Tx 4600 UHF with Helmet Mic Hema Gps

buzzbro
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Joined: 10 Dec 2006
Posts: 426
Location: QLD

Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:19 pm Post subject:

yogie wrote:

buzzbro wrote:

I use a colour etrex legend but i only use the basic where the f%$k am I features. Hey yogie you've been ridin with preisty. gotta have somethin to guide him home.
haha
Cheers

Mate you sure know how make sure MY chair finds it way to your home... eek

See you next weekend Confused

you bringing the GLW Confused

Haha missed this one but i'm sure your chair and you will be re united at foss's place soon eek

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ultrabat
50cc nipper

Joined: 12 Nov 2009
Posts: 2
Location: Sydney

Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 8:16 pm Post subject:

I use a Garmin 60Csx running Shonky topo maps and they are free http://shonkylogic.net/shonkymaps/

Earthmover
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Joined: 16 Apr 2009
Posts: 351
Location: Ayr, North Queensland

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 4:28 am Post subject:

this is an application i up loaded on my iphone i think it cost my 7 or 9 $ works good i think but i have not used gps befor so i dont realy know . It looks to me like the overlay is out a little out which must be the motion X app. because i dont think it would be google maps http://maps.google.com/?t=p&q=http:%2F%2Fapi.motionxlive.com%2Fmotionx-remote%2Fapi%2Fgps%2Fhost%2Ffe26cafa-4c40-4835-bbd9-a260340b0740&ie=UTF8&ll=-20.817019,148.562965&spn=0.038509,0.076818&z=14 _________________ If its got wheels I'll drive it! http://www.youtube.com/user/MrEarthmover

Fox
4fiddy Racer

Joined: 13 Dec 2008
Posts: 229
Location: Dunolly

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:52 am Post subject:

God Earthmover you look like your up in the clouds when you look at the satellite view.How far did you go,

Earthmover
Big Bore, Stroked & Bling +

Joined: 16 Apr 2009
Posts: 351
Location: Ayr, North Queensland

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 10:33 am Post subject:

check out the side bar near the map click on Track 002 all or most of the info is in on that _________________ If its got wheels I'll drive it! http://www.youtube.com/user/MrEarthmover

Dino
The Day Starts With OZATV !

Joined: 19 Aug 2009
Posts: 1503
Location: Brisbane QLD

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 10:54 am Post subject:

VERY FLASH TRAVIS! _________________ Remember. We elect politicians, but we have to deal with bureaucracy. Notice that crazy in the bureaucrats.

donster57
50cc nipper

Joined: 15 Apr 2009
Posts: 9
Location: Perth, Western Australia

Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 1:17 am Post subject: GPS of choice.

I use a Garmin etrex. It's cheap and cheerful however I think I might buy a Contour HD GPS. Check the site below. http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/VHCMGN0GC/title/contour-gps-hd-camera _________________ The sun on my face, the wind in my hair & the freedom in my heart.

The Jackal
Blaster class

Joined: 28 Dec 2009
Posts: 135
Location: Brisbane

Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:45 am Post subject:

I went for a shooting/quad trip recently a GPS would have been a god send. I have done some research and I like the Hema Navigator. I know they're not cheap but they do have better "off road" applications useful for when you're not on the black stuff. Saving as I type.... _________________ TGB 550 Blade with custom paint work Mad Dog rear ATV bag Garmin 62s GPS Icom handheld UHF CB 3000lb winch Koplin rifle rack IPL tank bag Queenslander is a religion. If you're not getting dirty, you're not riding hard enough.

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