The magellan explorist is a navigation aid designed to assist you in arriving at your selected destination. Page 1 page 2 page 3 table of contents page 4 page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 page 9 introduction page 10 gps 315 320 receiver page 11. Expertgps is the ultimate geocaching software for your magellan gps 315. Download geocaching software for your magellan gps 315. Page 1 page 2 page 3 table of contents page 4 page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 page 9 introduction page 10 gps 315320 receiver page 11. Im currently testing the explorist 510 so i thought this would be a good time to check out the new map downloads like. Unfollow magellan gps 315 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Well its a magellan 315 and i want to know if it will be a good gps to use. Why do i not get the trackpoint creation time when i download tracks from my magellan 315320. Bought this item to see if i would be interested in getting involved in geocaching. This does not have the roll maps or color like the more expensive models, however this little unit will still do what the expensive models do and that is.
Dgps ready the gps 315 accepts rtcm 104 signals from your dgps receiver, for even better accuracy. Magellan delivers innovative gps technology for vehicle navigation, outdoor recreation, iphones, and gis. A great feature is that you can always update the software with the magellan website. The magellan gps 315, 315a and 320 are physically identical units. Despite its small size, our testing proved the 315 to be a very powerful gps unit, with many features for its price range teardownrepair. Magellan gps 315 portable gps navigator fishing hunting hiking. I documenti che otteniamo dal fabbricante del dispositivomagellan magellan gps 315 possono essere suddivisi in diversi gruppi. In this guide well take a look at the best handheld gps for geocaching. Easygps is the fast and easy way to upload and download geocaches, addresses, waypoints, routes, and tracks between your windows computer and your magellan gps. The magellan 315, released in 1999, is definitely not a toy. Aviation data base for magellan 315320 puts faa data in consumer gps by brian wade cetus gps software for palm computers.
Magellan thales navigation gps receiver user manual gps 315, 320. How well does magellan explorist 400 work for geocaching. Gpsu defaults to the time at which the trackpoints were downloaded. Only compatible with roadmate 9212lm with product number rm9212wcluc. Magellan gps 315gps 320 1 introduction congratulations on your purchase of the magellan gps 315gps 320 receiver. Plan your next outdoor adventure over scanned usgs topo maps and send a route directly to your gps receiver to guide you in the field. Pc application to download and organize coordinates from the. Magellan explorist 500, gps, geocache, works, hiking, camping, hunting. Dgps ready the gps 315 accepts rtcm 104 signals from your dgps. Present position, tracklogging, gis no maps cmt specializing in surveying, forestry, gis, resource management and utilities. And if youve been on garmin for quite some time, then youd find magellan a bit difficult to use the first few times. Magellan navigation is second in the united states gps market after garmin, but not as popular in the. It does have a database of over 15,000 cities and the.
Magellan gps magellan gps 300 what tot do when it wont. Like most garmin products, this gps is accurate and this model also has a neat 2. As to which one has a better interface, consumers are split 5050. This magellan gps can only be used with the tracking feature in expertgps. The gps itself is a good navigation tool as is, but even better when it has marine points of interest as magellan puts it, loaded on to it i will be using it at sea along with a compass these are contained on magellan datasend cdrom 990450 not now available it seems but maybe there is some other compatable software, or some way of. Magellan gps 315 overview and full product specs on cnet. First perform initial setup on your roadmate gps unit.
With these tools you can customize your navigation system, creating a travel companion that meets all of your specifications. May 24, 2015 magellan gps is the magellan gps 300 still usable. Rugged and waterproof handheld gps receiver with an easy to use interface, designed for simple navigation and ready to use right out of the box. Magellan 315 gps compact 12 channel receiver has lots of features 6sept99 magellan companionpalm pilot v gps works well, has lots of features 26oct00 magellan 330 mapping gps has full featured mapping system, low price 12nov00 maptech terrain navigator 3. The gps 315 is designed more for outdoor use than car navigation and doesnt display road maps. Earlier this year, magellan announced a new partnership with national geographic to bring usgs topo maps to magellan handhelds.
This magellan gps receiver comes preloaded with the most popular geocaches in the world. Choose from one of 9 activity profiles, then set your desired distance and time and have your position and speed tracked precisely, even alerting you if you slip behind your ideal pace. If youre a gps user and get tired of handentering coordinates into your gps receiver, downloading geocache information directly to your device is an enjoyable alternative, called paperless geocaching. This magellan gps is fully supported in expertgps geocaching software. Vantagepoint manage and view magellan summitcity series maps on your pc, including geocaching and route.
Plan your next outdoor adventure over scanned usgs topo maps and send. Present position, tracklogging, gis no maps cmt specializing in surveying, forestry, gis, resource management and utilities applications. Its another tool that makes our outdoor experiences more enjoyable and safer. Another geocaching gps device im extremely fond of is the garmin oregon 650t, which is available in a few different sizes and styles the 3inch sunlightreadable display is great for those brighter days, while. Phantomalert premium provides alerts to help you avoid speed traps, dangerous intersections, speeding ticket cameras, red light cameras, and more. I know how to use gps for something other than geocaching. Roadmate 7771, 7732, 7722, 6722, 6630, 6620, and 6615 owners your magellan roadmate will update your maps and software directly on the device. In our opinion, the best gps for geocaching is the garmin gpsmap 64st which boasts some great features. The magellan explorist gc is a handheld gps navigator, designed especially to give you a premium geocaching experience. To download gpx to any magellan gps, use expertgps gps mapping software. Over 100 supported formats include gpx, magellan and garmin serial and usb protocols, geocaching. Apparently, if your first handheld gps is a magellan, then youd naturally want to update to another magellan model. Phantomalerts database is the largest in the world, the most accurate, and constantly verified and updated. Magellan gps 315 customs services and international tracking provided new listing magellan roadmate 2200t car gps bundle 3.
The gps 315 displays all satellites in view of the receiver and gives you a little info on their status. He said he got it like 1yr6months ago, but i remember him having it longer than that. Magellan s gps 315 doesnt have a lot of advanced features, but it does provide positional and directional readings accurate enough to help you find your way back to base camp when youre out in the woods. View and download magellan gps 315 user manual online. Magellan automotive gps handheld gps fitness watches. The program contained on the cd provides a simple interface that can be used to select a region and types of pois for upload to the receiver. I was looking for a gps to use for geocaching and this o0ne got me within a few feet of each cache. The magellan 315 was a hotspit gps unit in its day but by todays standards it is out dated. Since introducing the worlds first commercial, handheld gps receiver in 1989, magellan has led the way with innovative gps products to meet a wide range of positioning and navigation needs.
A mixture of off the shelf components a simple max boost converter and a few op amps and custom rolled chips magellan cpu and another smaller chip and higher end stuff volatile memory. Magellan gps 315 gps receivergreat little receiver. I love the gps 315 s easy to use buttons and wish that my new explorist 500 had the same options for screens. So i opened up the case and found that it is decently simple inside. Easygps works with every popular handheld gps receiver, and. I have compaired the accuracy with a garmin 60cx and a magellan explorist 500 and in both cases the units matched almost exactly. Power and recharge your gps navigator inside your vehicle.
A global positioning system gps can be a great benefit to the hunter or outdoor enthusiast. Magellan explorist gc handheld for sale online ebay. Expertgps gps mapping software for garmin, magellan. Whether youre a seasoned geocacher with more than a thousand finds or a newbie thats interested in getting in on the action, explorist gc provides all the tricks of the trade. Download geocaching software for your magellan gps 315 gps. The following magellan gps receivers are supported in expertgps. For use with your magellan sportrak, gps 315, gps 320 or sp24 receiver. Combo cigarette adaptor and data cable make offer, and i can sell i have the map76s that has simular features to the gps 315, that arent in my other garmin units, like the course up feature on the map page of the 76s. Including the antenna, the case measures mere case measures a mere 6. Please verify compatibility with your magellan model. Download gpx files to waypoints, routes, and tracklogs on your magellan gps receiver. Some of the countystate files remain active, but no version of gpsbabel should be downloaded from this site. Aviation data base for magellan 315 320 puts faa data in consumer gps by brian wade cetus gps software for palm computers.
I have been using the magellan gps315 until just a few weeks a go. Expertgps is the ultimate gps map software for planning outdoor adventures. Im currently testing the explorist 510 so i thought this would be a good time to check out the new map downloads. Gpsbabel reads, writes, and manipulates gps waypoints in a variety of formats.
Magellan magellan gps 315 manuale scarica il manuale del. I have just purchased a magellan 315 with combo datacig lighter cable, i cant find any info on connection to pc, after the serial cable is plugged into the pc can the gps be connected and removed without shutting down the pc,like wise can the same be done with the serial cable to pc,and is there. Magellan map upgrades and map updates magellan gps. Headquartered in san dimas, california, with european sales and engineering centers in nantes, france and moscow, russia, magellan also produces aftermarket automotive gps units, including the. Drivers can also add to the database by sharing and verifying points of interest. Introduction congratulations on your purchase of the magellan gps 315gps 320 receiver. Despite its small size, our testing proved the 315 to be a very powerful gps unit, with many features for its price range geocaching software. Hands on with national geographic topo for magellan handhelds. Gps 315 12 parallel channel, hand held receiver with wrist strap and user guide. Magellan navigation is second in the united states gps market after garmin, but not as popular in the european union. Formerly known as thales navigation, it is part of mitac international corporation, along with mio and navman, and is mainly focused on professional gps equipment and gis solutions.
The magellan explorist gc is a good basic gpsr that is specialized for geocaching vs. Magellan gps 315 off by 100m gps geocaching forums. Use easygps to back up and organize your gps data, print maps, or load new waypoints onto your gps for your next hike or geocaching adventure. Expertgps uses gpx as its native format, and has no problem reading gpx files that were originally created for a different gps receiver. Magellan 315320 firmware update gps geocaching forums. I wonder if theyve fixed the display issue with the trip odometer when it reaches kmminm where it starts to cycle through other things like the am, pm and degree symbols, the query mark etc. However, i wanted to be able to download information directly from my computer and i could not do that with this gps. Easygps free gps software for your garmin, magellan, or. Magellan grants you, the purchaser, the right to use the software supplied in and with magellan gps products the software in the normal operation of. These are handheld units running mapping software like esris. It looks very intresting so i want to start caching.
Here are some of our favorite tips to get the most out of your magellan explorist gc gps with easygps and expertgps, our fullfeatured mapping software if youre a geocacher, easygps lets you download geocaching gpx and loc files directly to your magellan explorist gc. New magellan explorist 400 handheld gps unit green portable. The unique datasendtm europe software allows you to download your routes and waypoints from your gps receiver to your pc, to easily record your journeys and edited them for future use on a new adventure. Download gpx to magellan gps gps mapping software for.