We're Going Geocaching

11:24 PM





Spring break has sprung and we just got an eTrex Legend GPSr ... we're going geocaching. If there are any geocachers out there who can answer a few questions for me I'd really appreciate it ...


I have a mac iBook G4. The attachment to connect to the computer that the GPSr came with has an "old school" 9 pin cord. Where can I find a cheap adapter? Also, do I need any special software to download waypoints from geocaching.com? And while we're on the subject, how do you download waypoints directly into the GPSr; I've been doing it manually.


If you have any tips for a new geocaching family with three kids (10 yrs, 6 yrs and 8 months) I'd be much oblidged. We're planning on our first hunt tomorrow. ;-)





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  1. Bud HuntMarch 25, 2007 at 11:14 AM

    Darren,

    I got a ton of great ideas and insights when I asked about geocaching around Christmas time. But we had tons of snow on the ground until a few weeks ago. My Spring Break's in a week, and I can't wait to go a-hunting.
    I've got the same GPS receiver -- I found a serial to USB adapter for more than I was happy paying at a computer supply store. It was the best deal -- somewhere in the $20 to $30 range.
    Looking forward to hearing all about how it goes/went.

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  2. Dean ShareskiMarch 25, 2007 at 8:42 PM

    Skype me sometime....we'll talk.

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  3. JimMarch 25, 2007 at 8:50 PM

    Darren,

    I found a cord like the one you are looking for at Radio Shack. Not cheap but ok.

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  4. DarrenMarch 26, 2007 at 2:26 PM

    Jim and Bud: Thanks for the tips about the cord. I'm going to look for one tomorrow.

    Dean: Thanks for the tips. I definitely will call you.

    Glen: Thanks for the advice. One hunt in and I can already tell ... I'd like to get some maps. ;-)

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