A little help please...

LKN4HOG · #1 (**permalink**) 08-20-2009, 11:19 PM

Is there such a hand held GPS unit that you can plug in coordinates and have it point the way? If I put in longitude and latitude I will get there? I have a Magellan now and I can not do this, it only tells me where I have been, not where I want to go. Thanks...
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BelchFire · #2 (**permalink**) 08-21-2009, 04:47 AM

All GPS's do this. I don't know what Magellan you have, but my earliest Magellan Pioneer (the FIRST GPS under $100!) would do that.

It's usually labeled "Goto" or "Find" or something like that. What model do you have; perhaps we can help you figure out how to get where you want to go without buying a new unit.

LKN4HOG · #3 (**permalink**) 08-21-2009, 05:12 AM

Mine does have the "goto" option but it must be an earlier marked position. In other words, you must have been there once to get there again. I will look up the model but 300 comes to mind. Thanks

ltdann · #4 (**permalink**) 08-21-2009, 06:54 AM

in the magellan, If I remember correct, you can put in a waypoint. Then use goto to go to that waypoint.

map · #5 (**permalink**) 08-21-2009, 09:57 AM

Magellan usually calls waypoints a, "Land Mark", and you can create a Land Mark with the keyboard. Then, Goto.

BelchFire · #6 (**permalink**) 08-21-2009, 10:03 AM

You don't have to go there to have the landmark in the unit. You can enter the coordinates as a waypoint manually. Most all units require you to enter the coordinates as a landmark or waypoint. Once you do, then use the goto function to take you there.

What model unit are you working with?