I am partial to Garmin, mainly because that is what I have learned. I have an old (20+ years) Garmin 12 that finally has become unusable due to lines in the display not working. Recently bought a 64 and I have a couple of vehicle Nuvi units.
I don't know about other options available, BUT very easy to upload/download data if you can get data into the GPX format. At that point with at least all the newer Garmin products it is just a matter of dropping that GPX file into the GPX folder on the Garmin. Of course there is no SPC, but I have a software (ExpertGPS) that is very handy for creating the GPX from ASCII, KMZ, pretty much anything. I can export a KMZ out of Leica GeoOffice, import that into ExpertGPS and save as a GPX, drop onto any of my Garmin's and head to the field, just a minute or two to have old projects in a handheld and head to the field to start recovery.
The vehicle Garmin's work very well for driving right to the search area for a monument with voice commands the same as any other POI, of course the accuracy isn't super good on the dash units, so at that point fine tune with the handheld, usually walk N-S and then E-W and the intersection is usually pretty close to start looking.
SHG
I am partial to Garmin, ... Of course there is no SPC
My 76 had user-defined Transverse Mercator.?ÿ No Lambert.?ÿ The 78 has TM and Lambert, but in the original factory software the scale factor you entered for Lambert had no effect.?ÿ Don't know if that's been fixed.
I am partial to Garmin, mainly because that is what I have learned. I have an old (20+ years) Garmin 12 that finally has become unusable due to lines in the display not working. Recently bought a 64 and I have a couple of vehicle Nuvi units.
I don't know about other options available, BUT very easy to upload/download data if you can get data into the GPX format. At that point with at least all the newer Garmin products it is just a matter of dropping that GPX file into the GPX folder on the Garmin. Of course there is no SPC, but I have a software (ExpertGPS) that is very handy for creating the GPX from ASCII, KMZ, pretty much anything. I can export a KMZ out of Leica GeoOffice, import that into ExpertGPS and save as a GPX, drop onto any of my Garmin's and head to the field, just a minute or two to have old projects in a handheld and head to the field to start recovery.
The vehicle Garmin's work very well for driving right to the search area for a monument with voice commands the same as any other POI, of course the accuracy isn't super good on the dash units, so at that point fine tune with the handheld, usually walk N-S and then E-W and the intersection is usually pretty close to start looking.
SHG
Vehicle navigation4 wheeler navigation is a primary consideration. I want to be able to mount it and go without have the data collector doing the navigation.
As far as the SPC are concerned that is less of a concern as I can always convert them to LATLONG but I do not want to hand enter that stuff.
I know you are trying to get by cheap, but you don't already have a data collector with built in GPS do you??ÿ We have one brand new Ranger and a slightly older one that have built in GPS.?ÿ They let you even collect shots and work on common coordinate systems.?ÿ Rangers are made by Spectra Precision now which is owned by Trimble.
I know you are trying to get by cheap, but you don't already have a data collector with built in GPS do you??ÿ We have one brand new Ranger and a slightly older one that have built in GPS.?ÿ They let you even collect shots and work on common coordinate systems.?ÿ Rangers are made by Spectra Precision now which is owned by Trimble.
I have the surveyor2 geo, similar size and weight to the ranger.?ÿ I tried using it for recon, but it was too heavy and bulky for walking through the woods.?ÿ We need something that will easily slip into the jacket pocket to leave both hands free to grab branches and such while hiking.?ÿ All the survey gear possible goes into the backpack, sometimes carrying teh saw and/or rod in one hand.
Do any of the smart watches have mapping apps?
I just got a Pixel 3 phone and was thinking about trying to rig a couple of velcro straps to keep it on my forearm for heavy brush recon.
I know you are trying to get by cheap, but you don't already have a data collector with built in GPS do you??ÿ We have one brand new Ranger and a slightly older one that have built in GPS.?ÿ They let you even collect shots and work on common coordinate systems.?ÿ Rangers are made by Spectra Precision now which is owned by Trimble.
Yeah I have a very expensive and bulky RT3 Tablet data collector that does what I am in search of from a smaller and less expensive hand held unit.
I have considered a older GPS capable data collector but I have not searched for one, though they are still a lot bigger than I am wanting.
Out of the hand held ones I really liked the Trimble Juno sb. We have used the Garmin etrex 20, but I found it frustrating to put in the corner description of the points I was looking for. The Juno also had a few COGO features such as inverse, which was handy.
Out of the hand held ones I really liked the Trimble Juno sb. We have used the Garmin etrex 20, but I found it frustrating to put in the corner description of the points I was looking for. The Juno also had a few COGO features such as inverse, which was handy.
I had never heard of the Trimble Juno but am looking at it now.
Seems like it is what I am looking for. Found some used ones on ebay.
Is it a data collector for running a gun or just a hand held data logger and navigation tool?
We just used it as a navigation tool. Just a quick search on eBay and I found this.
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I have used a Garmin GLO with a rugged, or semi-rugged tablet along with QGIS to map, and navigate for several years.
I have found several 8" Windows Tablets for less than $500, and the GLO costs about $110.
I have used 10, and 12 inch tablets with great success, but there are times when a smaller unit would be a bit more convenient.
You can import a DXF file, Shape File, or create a Geopackage file from a DWG, along with importing imagery, contours, Local, State, and Federal information,?ÿ in the proper projection, or state plane coordinates, interface with the GLO via Bluetooth, and go to the field with a complete map.
You can also export Garmin image files from QGIS so long as the projection is set to WGS84.
If I am not mistaken, the GLO will interface via Bluetooth with just about any hardware, and it outputs a true NMEA string, so it should work with just about any navigation software you may have.?ÿ
Assuming you have an iPhone....Cats Meow. 2.5m accuracy - close enough
This would also work and can bluetooth/WiFi to any "smart" device.
Never seen two women enjoy a GNSS receiver like that before. Strange...Maybe it helped them find Romeo??ÿ
I am thinking the Juno is what I should get.
Be aware, I was just looking at them and alot of the Juno is not GLONASS.?ÿ I want duel/triple constellation for woods work.
