[Wswss] What Current GPSs Have Grid Output Available? (REPRISE!)

Tue Mar 31 12:45:59 EDT 2009

As far as I know Garmin is the only GPS manufacturer to support Maidenhead
grids.  My 60cs display's them fine.

Bob WA6VHS

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Subject: Re: [Wswss] What Current GPSs Have Grid Output Available?
(REPRISE!)

About a year ago, Garmin gave me the same answer, essentially, as the one 
you recieved. They told me that most all the hiking/outdoor GPS models have 
Maidenhead grids available in their built-in system, but that ALL the 
automotive GPS units (like the nuvi line) do not. I did not ask them about 
the possiblity of inputing the maidenhead info into the automotive units. 
Why they didn't bother to put in alternative (maidenhead , and others) 
readouts in the auto units is a good question.

So, right now, if roving, I use 2 GPS's on the dash:  for the maps, a nuvi 
760, and for grids, my old GPSIII, or Etrex Vista.
It's kind of a pain in the neck with 2 set of cords. If there is a Garmin 
nuvi or other automotive type that is 6 digit grid capable, I sure would 
like to know about it.
Other than that issue, Garmin has been a great product.

Thanks & 73
Mark Casey
K1MAP FN32sb

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Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 10:32 PM
Subject: [Wswss] What Current GPSs Have Grid Output Available? (REPRISE!)

Hello All:

I communicated with Garmin's Product Support People within the past week and

this is what they say:

"Actually all Garman outdoor mapping handheld units will display in 
Maidenhead position format."

"Only the Garmin Nuvi 500 and 550 will allow for input of Maidenhead Locator

data."

I have looked through on-line manuals for a number of their current units 
and do NOT find any references to Maidenhead Grid Locators.
Has anyone on these reflectors been using the Nuvi 500, Nuvi 550, or current

outdoor mapping handhelds and had any success in using Maidenhead Grid 
Locators?

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?clD=145? is Garmin's current on-line 
catalog.

The only place which appears to carry the Nuvi 500 or 550? is Amazon.com at 
~$260.

bt73Pete, N6ZE

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