GPS

  • earlybird
    Green Bay, WI USA
    Posts: 4
    February 11, 2009 at 7:55 pm #1261552

    Looking for recomendations for a “hand held GPS”. Easy to use, in-expensive. Want to use it for ice fishing. Must have Wisconsin Lakes. Thanks in advance. Earlybird.

    EchoHotel
    Eastern Iowa
    Posts: 23
    February 11, 2009 at 9:13 pm #747286

    Earlybird,

    I too have been researching the handheld GPS topic.
    Check out the Outdoor Gear forum. Seems like alot of
    folks are using the Lowrance H2Oc unit, which I will probably be getting too. As far as Wisconsin Lake maps, you may have to get a map chip to get you what you want. By the time you have the GPS and the chip it might not be what some people would call cheap; all depends on your priorities. Might be able to find a “used” chip for sale on the classifieds to save some coin.

    WeFish
    Fort Atkinson, WI USA
    Posts: 332
    February 12, 2009 at 12:19 am #747362

    You might wanna look into a Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx with a LakeMaster chip. Had a Garmin etrex venture for many years till I made the move.

    WeFish

    mackenpaul
    Posts: 2
    February 12, 2009 at 5:33 am #747486

    Go with the Lowrance H20c model. It’s hand held, durable, waterproof, and easy to use.

    haywardbound
    New Brighton, MN
    Posts: 1107
    February 12, 2009 at 5:56 am #747487

    Quote:

    By the time you have the GPS and the chip it might not be what some people would call cheap;

    This is true, but it will most likely be your last purchase. I have the B&W one, but if I were to do it again, I’d buy the color unit.

    I have upgraded to GPS/Finder from Lowrance, and love it.

    The WI Lakemaster chip will be about $100 new, but look for a used one too.

    haywardbound
    New Brighton, MN
    Posts: 1107
    February 12, 2009 at 6:02 am #747488

    Here is a link for the WI LakeMaster chip.

    (There is another chip out there, but I don’t know anything about it.)

    tomliver
    Almost North of 8
    Posts: 148
    February 12, 2009 at 6:30 am #747492

    Well if no one else is going to give Jolly Ann Marine a plug I will. Check out Wade’s prices first, then skip the trip to the stores price shopping because I know Jolly Ann will beat the stores best “sale” price. Free shipping and great customer service. Still love my H20C!

    haywardbound
    New Brighton, MN
    Posts: 1107
    February 12, 2009 at 9:55 am #747495

    Good post, Saumy! I forgot to post that. The rumors are true…the best price, and service will come from Jolly Ann

    PS: I’m just a former customer.

    jasono00
    cities
    Posts: 337
    February 12, 2009 at 11:57 am #747507

    I would look at the LOWRANCE XOG its a crossover can use it for youre vehicle or handheld i have one works great i have the navionics north chip in mine which has wisconsin on it check it out cabelas in maple grove has them on sale for 149.00. plus the chip is another 100.00.

    earlybird
    Green Bay, WI USA
    Posts: 4
    February 12, 2009 at 10:11 pm #747770

    Again thanks to those that replied to “hand held GPS”. The H20c and the XOG are discontinued units. Lowrance has three new units coming out in May to replace these discontinued units. Guess I’ll wait till then to purchase.

    dandorn
    M.I.N.N.E.S.O.T.A.
    Posts: 3207
    February 12, 2009 at 10:25 pm #747777

    The H2Oc’s are still available so if you need help finding
    one let us know.

    Also plenty of used ones out there.

    XOG’s as well.

    jasono00
    cities
    Posts: 337
    February 13, 2009 at 4:13 am #747941

    the XOG is still in stock in maple grove cabelas only 149 good deal!

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