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Started by Scorpio49, January 07, 2012, 04:15:22 PM

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Scorpio49

My son got me  started on geocaching several months ago so I have ordered an Oregon 450. I opted to save money and not get the 450T(cheap I know).

I understand it comes only with a base map so what do I have to add to use the turn by turn features to get me close to the geocaches? Also once I start hunting I assume I switch to geocaching mode to find the caches, is there another map that has to be installed? I am in georgia. I'm pretty resourceful once pointed in the right direction. My son has the Garmin 62ST so he couldn't answer my questions on this matter.

Enjoy this forum. Thanks in advance

Seldom

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IMO the "T" is pretty much a waste of money when you consider the maps from this site.  Most of the stuff here is 24k quality, while the "T" contours are 100k (lower quality).

Suggest you download a Georgia Topo and a copy of BaseCamp.  See the tutorials above for both.

If you want to add a routable turn by turn map for Georgia, I suggest you either get a copy of City Navigator, or try a map from http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/ .  The openstreetmap maps are free, but not as reliable as City Navigator.

I think I gave you pretty much this same answer on GroundSpeak.