subject: The Garmin 60 Cx Is An Impressive And Convenient Hand-held Gps Receiver For Many Uses [print this page] The Garmin 60 cx is a very popular, neat, comfortable, hand-held GPS tracking device. One of the most acclaimed features of this model by its users, is the remarkable ability to quickly pick up several satellites in the toughest environments. People have found reception in heavy tree cover, canyons, when surrounded by buildings, in heavy storms, and in their vehicles and homes.
The most desired accuracy is provided because it will give a 3-D position fix required by having at least 4 satellites being tracked. The built in antennae are not dependent on having the unit in any particular orientation. This unit also features a color screen resolution that users find is bright and clear in nearly every situation, and has an expandable memory.
The case is impact and water resistant. MicroSD cards are available with maps so you do not have to download them from a computer. There is no need for specific batteries or power packs as it will operate on two AA standard or rechargeable batteries for several hours at a time.
Besides being great assets for driving, hiking, or boating activities, one of the most popular uses is for geocaching. This practice is made up of a world-wide group of those that set out any variety of items to be found and logged by others. Details are uploaded to websites that will describe the 'treasure' and whether they are located on privately-owned land or in public areas.
One of the most popular websites dedicated to geocaching states there are over 1 million active caches worldwide being sought out by 4-5 million participants. They have over 4 million posts each month that are related logs regarding found caches. They also provide information regarding the different types of caches being offered from the most simple find and add your notation, to those that require finding several, maybe solve puzzles, or get clues to continue.
There are other variations that include terms and activities like "Cache In Trash Out" Events where litter is picked up on trails and properly disposed of during a hunt. Special occasions might include larger "Event Caches" or "Earth Caches" and "GPS Adventures Exhibit Caches" which have more of a scientific-based theme. Proper etiquette when participating may include the requirement that if something is taken from a cache, you are to leave something in return or you will sign a log for others verifying you were there.
The Garmin 60 cx is a very practical, expandable unit that can be used on land, in the air and on water. There are several very beneficial addons that will provide even more expandability. Many have found it a very worthwhile investment to involve the family in exploring and enjoying the great outdoors in ways never available before quite like it is with a GPS device.
