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DumbFISTer · 05-05-2009, 19:39

Lurp,

I'm a Fire Supporter & I need to have the most accurate grid I can to get 1st round hits. I have both a Fortrex 101 & a 60 Series which work great, but I HAVE to use a DAGR for targeting purposes. The Garmins are only for SA & Navigation.

I use the Foretrex 101 because YOU CAN CHANGE THE BATTERIES in the the field! The 201 requires you to recharge the unit. I leave mine on continuous & the batteries tend to last 18 to 20 hours with lithiums.

I use the 60 Series in my truck to link into a laptop with mIRC, PSS-SOF, my Rover & use the Moving Map function on Falcon View. Obviously, I have to use an external antenna but this setup is excellent for what I have to be able to do.

You can also tie any Garmin into Falcon View & upload Fire Support Coordination Measures, TRPs, Targets, etc. into the unit. That saves me a ton of time screwing with WPs & I know I have good data in my unit. Topo Maps are available through the map geeks. They're around for the CENTCOM AOR (I forget the website...it's not NGA but on sipr) & most units will load these maps.

Personally, even though I carry a DAGR for targeting & using my laser (if I carry it) I have never had any issue with my civ GPS. As for the strap on the 101, I replaced the standard wrist strap with an elastic band with velcro on the end...no biggie.

Hope this helps bro. By the way...in case you weren't aware, DO NOT use a civilian GPS for targeting purposes. There is no way of encrypting the unit & it can be Spoofed. We DO occasionally use NAVWAR & intentionally throw off the civilian GPS locations. Keep that in mind.

05-05-2009, 19:39	#30
DumbFISTer Asset Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 2	GARMIN MAPS, the 101 & 60 Series Lurp, I'm a Fire Supporter & I need to have the most accurate grid I can to get 1st round hits. I have both a Fortrex 101 & a 60 Series which work great, but I HAVE to use a DAGR for targeting purposes. The Garmins are only for SA & Navigation. I use the Foretrex 101 because YOU CAN CHANGE THE BATTERIES in the the field! The 201 requires you to recharge the unit. I leave mine on continuous & the batteries tend to last 18 to 20 hours with lithiums. I use the 60 Series in my truck to link into a laptop with mIRC, PSS-SOF, my Rover & use the Moving Map function on Falcon View. Obviously, I have to use an external antenna but this setup is excellent for what I have to be able to do. You can also tie any Garmin into Falcon View & upload Fire Support Coordination Measures, TRPs, Targets, etc. into the unit. That saves me a ton of time screwing with WPs & I know I have good data in my unit. Topo Maps are available through the map geeks. They're around for the CENTCOM AOR (I forget the website...it's not NGA but on sipr) & most units will load these maps. Personally, even though I carry a DAGR for targeting & using my laser (if I carry it) I have never had any issue with my civ GPS. As for the strap on the 101, I replaced the standard wrist strap with an elastic band with velcro on the end...no biggie. Hope this helps bro. By the way...in case you weren't aware, DO NOT use a civilian GPS for targeting purposes. There is no way of encrypting the unit & it can be Spoofed. We DO occasionally use NAVWAR & intentionally throw off the civilian GPS locations. Keep that in mind.
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