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<blockquote data-quote="tops911" data-source="post: 2637252" data-attributes="member: 114318"><p>I have it upto date with the latest updates. On the Alpha 100 I use an OnX chip and of course the Alpha 200i is not compatible with OnX so I HAVE to use Garmin's mapping. I have OnX on my phone but with our cell coverage here in Montana the OnX in the 100 is invaluable. And of course Garmin is trying to put other mapping companies out of business. So when I hunt with the 200i I have to carry my phone for the OnX maps, kind of defeating the purpose of the 200i with InReach. I did a test Garmin recommended, walked from mile marker to mile marker on the side of the road. all devices were spot on, my phone, the 100, 200i and the dog collar. so it's only slow short distances what the accuracy is way off. I expected better for the cost of the Garmin stuff, GPS is nothing new. My take on the 200i is that Garmin actually took a step backwards with the software and programing. I've been using the Garmin's (100 & 200i) for around 9 years now in many States hunting. I would not hunt without it. but my faith is gone in its true accuracy. I'm not calling in close air support or "danger close" artillery fire but I expected a little better accuracy than what I'm seeing.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tops911, post: 2637252, member: 114318"] I have it upto date with the latest updates. On the Alpha 100 I use an OnX chip and of course the Alpha 200i is not compatible with OnX so I HAVE to use Garmin's mapping. I have OnX on my phone but with our cell coverage here in Montana the OnX in the 100 is invaluable. And of course Garmin is trying to put other mapping companies out of business. So when I hunt with the 200i I have to carry my phone for the OnX maps, kind of defeating the purpose of the 200i with InReach. I did a test Garmin recommended, walked from mile marker to mile marker on the side of the road. all devices were spot on, my phone, the 100, 200i and the dog collar. so it's only slow short distances what the accuracy is way off. I expected better for the cost of the Garmin stuff, GPS is nothing new. My take on the 200i is that Garmin actually took a step backwards with the software and programing. I've been using the Garmin's (100 & 200i) for around 9 years now in many States hunting. I would not hunt without it. but my faith is gone in its true accuracy. I'm not calling in close air support or "danger close" artillery fire but I expected a little better accuracy than what I'm seeing. [/QUOTE]
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