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Garmin Foreruner 205/305

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PostedOct 4, 2006 at 3:16 pm

I just recently purchased the forerunner 205 and I am trying to learn how to use this as a navigational aid. I don’t necessaraly want to track my route waypoint to waypoint. I would rather use this to find my exact location relative to my map. The only problem is that I cannot find the precise coordinates on any waypoint I add to the unit. It only shows its distance from another waypoint. Do either of these units, or the edge series have the ability to show you coordinates? If not i was thinking of adding a “grid” of waypoints through topo so at least I can figure out what waypoint I am closest to and the distance from that point. I can then find my location on my printed map. It seems like alot of work so any suggestions would be great. Also, don’t hate on the model, it is the lightest version that will work for me. I need the highly sensitive chip to get a good signal under tree cover. I live and hike in the NE. Plus I already bought it, so help me work through these issues. I am sure others have had them.

Thanks for any of your suggestions.

Peter King BPL Member
PostedOct 5, 2006 at 8:15 am

Comparing the manual on the Forerunner 205 to the Foretrex 101, it appears that the location may not be available. The Data Field options for the Foretrex, which they market for hiking, includes “Location”, which lets you see the current UTM, and the UTM is shown for each of the waypoints. There is not a Location data field shown in the manual for the Forerunner, perhaps because they are marketing it for running and biking.

The new higher sensitivity chip sounds attractive, since the Foretrex reception is marginal. How is the reception compared with older models? Hope you find a way to make it work for you. Perhaps they will put the new chip in a hiking model next season.

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