Thanks for the information Denny. I too use a Garmin eTrex and have had it in light rain with no problems. But now I will be a little more careful! I was under the impression that these units were waterproof! I remember when I was shopping for a unit to purchase, I had read that these units were designed in such a way that if dropped in water they would not leak. Out of curiosity, I took out my manual and it does state that the case is waterproof - but there is a caution also listed in another section of the manual which reads: "Electronics are protected if immersed, but battery compartment may get wet."
Again Denny, thanks for the warning.
Rand Hardin (RandMan)
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From: Ford, Denny
Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 8:58 AM
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Subject: [Az-Geocaching] Garmin Etrex
I thought I would share some information with the group. Last weekend we were up caching in Prescott/ Sedona with Lazy
K and Team Chump, and we got rained on. Well Rob and I have Etrex series, and I also had my RINO. In the rain, the two
Etrex got rain in them under the screen plate. Both have quit working, and having to send them into Garmin. One
question that was asked did I have them in a plastic bag? The unit is rated for 1 meter of water(non moving) for 30
minutes, I am not sure rain falls into this category. Garmin is going to fix mine under warranty, and were very
pleasant about it. The true lesson, bring zip lock bags so if it rains you can protect the unit. I will save a lot of
time and frustration. BTW, the rino was not affect at all, but I will in the future have a bag for that also, just to
be safe.
Denny
Tres Hombres
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