Best GPS on a budget?

ffc · 08-06-2002

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a good gps to go with my setup. On a bit of a budget I am afraid?

Rather spend the extra dosh on a good yagi!

I have seen the Garmin Etrec mentioned a lot? Is this ok for the job and will it work ok with netstumbler.

Thanks

etrigan · 08-09-2002

I have an eTrex Vista(the expensive model of the eTrex series), and its awesome....

Works great with a number of software packages including netstumbler...

The ONLY gripe about the eTrex's is that you dont have an option for external antenna, which means you'll have to have it on your dashboard for a proper signal...which you would have to do with ANY gps that didnt have an external antenna...

Awesome unit tho, specially for hiking and camping...

HcRUL · 08-09-2002

I have the basic yellow etrex and a satisfied with it. You can catch it on sale in the $79-$99 range. The data and power cables can be costly unless you build your own.

Parts for Building Cables

One option for a antenna for the eTrex models is a re-radiating antenna.

Build/Adapt Your Own
http://home.t-online.de/home/gartrip/antenna.htm

Prebuilt Re-Radiating Antennas
http://safetracgps.com/reraidiating.htm
http://www.tri-m.com/products/tri-m_...s/widegps.html

I haven't used one of these antennas but when I have the time I think that I'll try building one.

HcRUL

ffc · 08-09-2002

Thanks for the feedback. I popped to a GPS dealer this morning and picked up one of these for £78.00

http://www.gpsw.co.uk/acatalog/GPS_C...tems___55.html

Already tried out with Netstumbler and it works fine! I leave it on the dashboard of the car and it has no problem picking up a signal from the Sats.

08-06-2002	#1 (permalink)
ffc Still Learning Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: london Posts: 22	Best GPS on a budget? Hi, Can anyone recommend a good gps to go with my setup. On a bit of a budget I am afraid? Rather spend the extra dosh on a good yagi! I have seen the Garmin Etrec mentioned a lot? Is this ok for the job and will it work ok with netstumbler. Thanks

08-09-2002	#2 (permalink)
etrigan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 24	etrex I have an eTrex Vista(the expensive model of the eTrex series), and its awesome.... Works great with a number of software packages including netstumbler... The ONLY gripe about the eTrex's is that you dont have an option for external antenna, which means you'll have to have it on your dashboard for a proper signal...which you would have to do with ANY gps that didnt have an external antenna... Awesome unit tho, specially for hiking and camping... __________________ Just running around town with the alinco dj-580t, yaesu vx-7r and an orinoco gold....my airwaves!!!

08-09-2002	#3 (permalink)
HcRUL Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 37	Antenna Mods I have the basic yellow etrex and a satisfied with it. You can catch it on sale in the $79-$99 range. The data and power cables can be costly unless you build your own. Parts for Building Cables One option for a antenna for the eTrex models is a re-radiating antenna. Build/Adapt Your Own http://home.t-online.de/home/gartrip/antenna.htm Prebuilt Re-Radiating Antennas http://safetracgps.com/reraidiating.htm http://www.tri-m.com/products/tri-m_...s/widegps.html I haven't used one of these antennas but when I have the time I think that I'll try building one. HcRUL

08-09-2002	#4 (permalink)
ffc Still Learning Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: london Posts: 22	GPS Thanks for the feedback. I popped to a GPS dealer this morning and picked up one of these for £78.00 http://www.gpsw.co.uk/acatalog/GPS_C...tems___55.html Already tried out with Netstumbler and it works fine! I leave it on the dashboard of the car and it has no problem picking up a signal from the Sats.

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