Garmin GPSMap 62s Questions & Answers

My GPS is for hunting, licenced and run by DPI- Game Licencing, with an overlay map, or tile as they are called now. The base map that comes with the Garmin 62`s is beyond woeful. Anything will be a big, big improvement. They would like us to use smart phones; we can be tracked from a desk, that in principle gives me the squits. So I`ll stay with a GPS. However! on the Garmin 62sc, the overlay map resolution, (that comes from Forestry), is I think poor. With the scale at 200mtr/1cm (aprox) it`s ok. Enlarge to 120mtr/1cm to get an accurate plot, it`s breaking up and very poor. However! smart phones being normally larger, might improve that basic problem. They are obviously more fragile, look at the number of screens you see damaged, they don`t flex too well. But, I see myself turning to a smart phone, eventually.

I can only honestly, so of the short comings I `ve found. I don`t think I`ve helped much.

Can't help. For maps, I use ones made of paper, generally 1:50000 or 1:25000 scale. I use a GPS to get my coordinates and to use as a compass for direction.

I`m afraid I have no idea why they`ve stopped the 62 run. I don`t know but I`ld like to think they were addressing the shortcomings, such as ; lack of 12v charger for the outback; screen protection lips; decent seal to the back and allow it to run from a USB, mine won`t. And it`s a new exchange.

I suggest you look at GPSaustralia.net site. They do mention the change from 62 to 64. The site looks good, but not being used to such I just can`t get into it.

I don`t know what the competition is like, but I have three Garmins and when they are gone, so is Garmin!

I wasn't aware that it had been discontued. I didn't like it.

Sorry. I gave up using my 62s after one week's use. I bought a 60csx to replace it.