[Az-Geocaching] Garmin Etrex
RAND HARDIN
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Thu, 5 Dec 2002 09:44:32 -0700
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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 caref=
ul! I was under the impression that these units were waterproof! I reme=
mber when I was shopping for a unit to purchase, I had read that these un=
its were designed in such a way that if dropped in water they would not l=
eak. Out of curiosity, I took out my manual and it does state that the c=
ase is waterproof - but there is a caution also listed in another section=
of the manual which reads: "Electronics are protected if immersed, but b=
attery compartment may get wet." =20
Again Denny, thanks for the warning.
Rand Hardin (RandMan) =20
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----- Original Message -----
From: Ford, Denny
Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 8:58 AM
To: 'listserv@azgeocaching.com'
Subject: [Az-Geocaching] Garmin Etrex
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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, a=
nd having to send them into Garmin. One
question that was asked did I have them in a plastic bag? The unit is ra=
ted 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 y=
ou 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 =20
Tres Hombres =20
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<HTML><BODY STYLE=3D"font:10pt verdana; border:none;"><DIV>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 wat=
erproof! I remember when I was shopping for a unit to purchase, I h=
ad 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 manu=
al and it does state that the case is waterproof - but there is a caution=
also listed in another section of the manual which reads: "Electron=
ics are protected if immersed, but battery compartment may get wet." =
;</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Again Denny, thanks for the warning.</DIV>=
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bject:</B> [Az-Geocaching] Garmin Etrex</DIV> <DIV> </DIV>I thought =
I would share some information with the group. Last weekend we were=
up caching in Prescott/ Sedona with Lazy<BR>K and Team Chump, and we got=
rained on. Well Rob and I have Etrex series, and I also had my RIN=
O. In the rain, the two<BR>Etrex got rain in them under the screen =
plate. Both have quit working, and having to send them into Garmin.=
One<BR>question that was asked did I have them in a plastic bag?&n=
bsp; The unit is rated for 1 meter of water(non moving) for 30<BR>minutes=
, I am not sure rain falls into this category. Garmin is going to f=
ix mine under warranty, and were very<BR>pleasant about it. The tru=
e lesson, bring zip lock bags so if it rains you can protect the unit.&nb=
sp; I will save a lot of<BR>time and frustration. BTW, the rino was=
not affect at all, but I will in the future have a bag for that also, ju=
st to<BR>be safe.<BR><BR>Denny <BR>Tres Hombres <BR><BR>_________________=
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