[pct-l] new Gramin nuvi GPS

[Dan Kronstadt]

It depends on what you mean "able to use." Generally, the answer is you 
can use it with any maps - depending on your expectations. The GPS can 
give you your current latitude and longitude, or UTM coordinates - and 
you can then find yourself on just about any map. Altho - I should say - 
I have a low end Nuvi for my car, and I am not sure it actually has an 
option to show coordinates. But most GPS's will do this. I have a Garmin 
60csx I use for hikes - but mostly to keep track of where I have gone - 
how far, how fast, how high.

You can also LOAD topographic maps into a GPS - but Garmin tries to lock 
you into buying their maps. I think there are some ways around this, but 
I have not tried it.

You can load data into a GPS - waypoints, tracks, and routes - and use 
them to follow a trail. Waypoints are individual points, tracks are 
actual paths usually gathered as someone moves around, and then saved to 
a PC, and routes are similar to tracks, but built manually by tracing on 
a map on a computer, or connecting waypoints.

But, as others have warned, you have to know that GPS signals get 
blocked, batteries die, etc.

Dan

Kathryn Zimmerman wrote:
> Hi,
> I just got my new Gramin nuvi GPS.  This is my first GPS and I've got lots
> to learn.  Just wondering if I will be able to use this with The Atlas (when
> it comes) or if I need Halfmile's maps?
>
> Got lots to learn about this map stuff or find someone to follow:)
>
> Thanks for all your help!
>
> Bag Lady
>
>