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Posted: 9/13/2010 9:55:49 AM EDT
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Are you using this CONUS or OCONUS? I know my new phone has GPS in it with all kinds of features that makes a Garmin all but obsolete. Baring the the usual - no 3G service, poor coverage, battery life (But I have a Solio solar powered charger that works fairly well.) Or the SHTF situations - IE Skynet, 2012, EMP's, Happy Tree Friends, etc. My new phone is pretty much an all in one, I could get rid of my Camera, IPOD, TOM-TOM, Garmin, etc provided everything is working as planned.
That being said I don't think I would be calling CAS with my smart-phone even if I were CONUS. It's just as important to know a systems limitations as it is to know how to use it. I own an old Garmin, but one of my Team Leaders had the 401 mounted on his buttstock, he would simply cant the weapon get his bearing and keep on trucking. Always worked without any issues and he loved it. SOS |
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Posted: 9/13/2010 10:06:28 AM EDT
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I have a few Foretex 401's.
I have a new awesome GPS phone. The foretrex kick ass compared to the phone when you get up in the mountains. I love the foretrex and use it to keep track of all sorts of information on the trail, where camp is, where I am heading, etc. Love it. Used the foretrex systems in the Corps too... great! Semper Fidelis, Kent |
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Posted: 9/13/2010 10:12:52 AM EDT
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It would be for CONUS, I actually had to use the compass and gps on my phone once and was glad I had it with me. I would just like a dedicated unit for location and tracking.
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Posted: 9/13/2010 10:14:28 AM EDT
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I've got an older model. Used it for hiking and whatnot and it was great. Tiny, didn't feel weird on my wrist, battery life seemed fine, easy to use. Plus, since you still needed a map, it didn't feel like I was 'cheating'.
The strap was garbage though but there's aftermarket set ups for that. |
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Posted: 9/14/2010 11:10:49 PM EDT
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I use the 401 here in afghanistan all the time. Its probably my most useful piece of kit.
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Posted: 9/14/2010 11:29:07 PM EDT
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I have a 401 and use it for hiking and climbing and it works great. I would like to find an aftermarket strap for it though. The one that comes with it is fair, but I am sure there is better.
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Posted: 9/15/2010 8:34:59 PM EDT
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Another quick question if someone can answer it. I have searched around a bit and can't really get a straight answer as to if you can enter coordinates( longitude / latitude ) for example if Im given long and lat of a point can I enter them and nav to that location with this unit or the 301? Thanks.
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Posted: 9/16/2010 5:39:02 AM EDT
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Another quick question if someone can answer it. I have searched around a bit and can't really get a straight answer as to if you can enter coordinates( longitude / latitude ) for example if Im given long and lat of a point can I enter them and nav to that location with this unit or the 301? Thanks. I'm like 99% sure you can enter lat/long, but I know for a fact you can enter grids. One thing to be aware of is that, at least some, of the foretrex 401 don't read the correct grid. Mine reads around 180m off on the northing compared to a DAGR and the other two garmins guys use in my platoon (they all match within 1m). Garmin told me it's a firmware issue. 
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Posted: 9/16/2010 9:13:48 AM EDT
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Anyone have a good source for a cheap Foretrex?
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Posted: 9/16/2010 9:20:57 AM EDT
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Amazon has the 401 for 180 and the 301 for 135. Thats where I have been looking
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