Garmin "E-Trex" hikers' GPS is still in production,
I think it does have Maidenhead Grid Locators.
Garmin Nuvi 500 and 550??, useable by hikers/cars, no longer sold, has
Maidenhead Grid Locators & is great.
bt73Pete, N6ZE/K1JM
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> On Feb 19, 2015, at 11:12, Dave Olean <k1whs@metrocast.net> wrote:
>
> Man I got a pile of answers on the GPS question. Unfortunately, I was looking
> to get a good modern (current) handheld for being in the woods. My camp up
> north is surrounded by pretty wild country and I could really use a good
> handheld GPS. It is very easy to get lost there. The woods are so thick that
> a handheld compass has plenty of trouble since landmarks cannot be seen very
> well. Also, being 70 years old, my eyesight is not so great and I need a
> good display. The older units don’t really look like they will cut the
> mustard, so I was hoping to find a newer unit with a better display. I do not
> have a smart phone, and one of my goals in life is to never ever have a smart
> phone.
> I really appreciate all the comments and suggestions. I can’t thank
> everybodcty with a personal message, but I want everyone to know that I
> appreciate all the input. A great group of folks on this reflector for sure.
> 73
> Dave K1WHS
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