from your personal experience, which hand held gps units have the best reception. i want something i can jump off in some thick stuff and still pick up a signal
Hunting & Fishing GPS with the best signal reception
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Re: GPS with the best signal reception
Get something with an external antenna connection option and pick up one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270287387614
I bought one for my Magellan and it is night and day. They claim the antenna is active, meaning amplified, taking power from the GPS unit, but they make a world of difference. Under cover without the antenna, I normally pick up 2-4 satellites. Hook this baby up and I get 7-8. Absolutely worth it. Just make sure your GPS and the antenna connections are the same.
Get something with an external antenna connection option and pick up one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270287387614
I bought one for my Magellan and it is night and day. They claim the antenna is active, meaning amplified, taking power from the GPS unit, but they make a world of difference. Under cover without the antenna, I normally pick up 2-4 satellites. Hook this baby up and I get 7-8. Absolutely worth it. Just make sure your GPS and the antenna connections are the same.
Re: GPS with the best signal reception
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1sikpupi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">dunno what's come out lately, but the Garmin 60 CSx beats anything else i've tried in the canopy or canyons.</div></div>
I have used many different GPS systems, and not considering any other features, this Garmin 60 CSX has the best and most accurate reception. From what I have seen, it gets slightly better reception than the Oregon and Colorado series.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1sikpupi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">dunno what's come out lately, but the Garmin 60 CSx beats anything else i've tried in the canopy or canyons.</div></div>
I have used many different GPS systems, and not considering any other features, this Garmin 60 CSX has the best and most accurate reception. From what I have seen, it gets slightly better reception than the Oregon and Colorado series.
Re: GPS with the best signal reception
I have a Garmin Foretrex 301 that I use here in AFG. I can cold start it while moving in an MRAP and still get a signal and my grid within a few minutes. When dismounted, I can pick up a signal very quickly. Granted, I am in a river valley so do not have any appreciable terrain to deal with. Note that this is not a mapping model. I carry a map so all I need is a grid to verify my position. Hope this helps.
I have a Garmin Foretrex 301 that I use here in AFG. I can cold start it while moving in an MRAP and still get a signal and my grid within a few minutes. When dismounted, I can pick up a signal very quickly. Granted, I am in a river valley so do not have any appreciable terrain to deal with. Note that this is not a mapping model. I carry a map so all I need is a grid to verify my position. Hope this helps.
Re: GPS with the best signal reception
Look for a model which has a "high sensitivity" receiver. The manufacturer's websites identify the models. They cost more, but are worth it in forests, fog and heavy weather. They are not foolproof, but they are a substantial improvement over the base models.
Look for a model which has a "high sensitivity" receiver. The manufacturer's websites identify the models. They cost more, but are worth it in forests, fog and heavy weather. They are not foolproof, but they are a substantial improvement over the base models.
Re: GPS with the best signal reception
I have a Garmin 60CSX and it has not let me down even in dark timber.... The new replacement for it (62st I think) should be even better.
I have a Garmin 60CSX and it has not let me down even in dark timber.... The new replacement for it (62st I think) should be even better.
