WHAT GPS FOR COMPS?

[WelchyGQ]

what GPS's are ppl running?

i want to use it for comps and also be able to use it in the tourer when required.

Would prefer not to spend thounsands and thousands but dont want to buy rubish either - would prefer something bigger than a handheld unit.

was looking at the garmin 276C but they arent made anymore.

Thanks,

welchy

[perko88]

I just ordered a garmin 3206 from the states. It is available with an Australian map card so you can use it for touring down the track if you want. It's a dash mount unit with external keypad and you can get one to your door for less then a grand at the moment. Saw one in action a couple of weeks ago an was pretty impressed by it's accuracy. Has an inbuilt antenna and u can get an external plug in one aswell. Possibly worth a look, cheers

[gudge]

Hey perko where did u get your Aussie map card from?

[perko88]

Just got it from the bloke I bought the gps off through ebay, was 120us I think. I can send you his details if you want.

[gudge]

That would be good, thanks. Have u got yours yet?

[dogbreath_48]

Is anybody using lowrance units in aus? Are the lowrance Baja (I think theywnere called Baja?) units still available new?

[Modified Toy]

You can buy the baja in the usa only, you can use the hds chartplotters here just no base map available from lowrance for land base mapping

[Zookrider]

I do the Pajero Challenge, Nav runs etc, and found that a small tablet style computer is the go. Try searching on ebay for a second hand toughbook or opentec tablet. You can get mounts so they just plug in to the dash. Something running XP with OZI explorer is so much more adaptable than a dedicated GPS system. I can use the onboard GPS, GPS mouse, or garmin marine system, I connencted up a thumb ball mouse and velcro'd it to the seat/pants, and a seperate numberpad for quick co-ords entry so the navi can perform navigation on the fly.
And works out cheap too, and is usefull for normal navigation. You can install carputer type software (eg destinator) for easy access to tunes, turn-by-turn navigation, and internet connectivity.