[Wswss] 2 Current Garmin Nuvi Models Have Grid Locator Info (re-re-prise!)

[n6ze at aol.com]

Both the Garmin Nuvi 500 and Nuvi 550 currently are the only Garmin?Nuvi GPSs which read out 6 digit Grid Locators. I recently got a Garmin Nuvi 500 which has topo maps included also. The Nuvi 500 & 550 permit one to navigate on roads as do the other Nuvis, but also can be used for biking & walking. In the walking mode, all hills show up in substantial detail. Grid locators are not mentioned in the owners manual, but Garmin Tech Support clued me in to this. These 2 GPSs appear to be special order only from Amazon, REI, Frys, etc. from $250 - 300.

Note: I THINK that the Gramin Etrex models for hiking still provide Maidenhead Grid locators.

bt73Pete, N6ZE