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GPS with elevation function

Fishy_Old_Man
Explorer
Explorer
I am looking for new GPS that will display elevation. I miss not being able to see the elevation change as we travel. I guess I'm old school.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Fishy
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Fishy_Old_Man
Explorer
Explorer
WOW! Thank you so very much for the terrific replies. I now have a direction!

SCVJeff
Explorer
Explorer
Isaac-1 wrote:
Be aware that due to the way the non-augmented GPS system works elevation is their least accurate dimension.
its usually x3 the horizontal error
Jeff - WA6EQU
'06 Itasca Meridian 34H, CAT C7/350

n7bsn
Explorer
Explorer
STBRetired wrote:
My Garmin Dezl760LMT will show elevation.


As does the RV760, since it's based on the Dezl

The newer RV660 and RV770 add the upcoming road profile (grades)
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Isaac-1
Explorer
Explorer
Be aware that due to the way the non-augmented GPS system works elevation is their least accurate dimension.

Desert_Captain
Explorer III
Explorer III
You can also get elevation from your i-Phone by accessing the compass function.

:C

ScottG
Nomad
Nomad
All GPS engines have altitude data. I don't think any modern unit fails to display it some how. Even in automotive circles it's available in a sub menu.

4aSong
Explorer
Explorer
Our Garmin 2797LMT has elevation and I would assume most have that feature available. A phone app would be another option.
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2oldman
Explorer II
Explorer II
My 660 Garmin allows display of almost any parameter of your journey. Bottom right corner tab. Just tap it to see menu.
"If I'm wearing long pants, I'm too far north" - 2oldman

accsys
Explorer
Explorer
I think most current GPS units will display the elevation IF you know how to get it. For instance the the Garmin 56 I use in the Libby requires me to tap on the arrival time to get to an option for many other things to display in that space. Elevation is one of those options.
John & Doris
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fj12ryder
Explorer III
Explorer III
My Nuvi 2539 has elevation function.
Howard and Peggy

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GoPackGo
Explorer
Explorer
There is also a phone app for elevation. Have it on my IPhone.

Desert_Captain
Explorer III
Explorer III
Rand McNally's RV GPS line displays elevation. We enjoy this feature on every trip.

:C

STBRetired
Explorer
Explorer
My Garmin Dezl760LMT will show elevation.
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Germania
Explorer
Explorer
My Garmin Nuvi 2555 can be set up to do that.Units probably 5 yrs old so theres got to be others also.