GPS System Fee's

[gtsukada]

i was looking into getting a GPS system and was wondering if they had any additional fees. Do GPS units typically work out of the box or does it require an activation fee and monthly charge.

 

[Eli]

I'm pretty sure they work out of the box, you don't need a subscription or anything.

 

[Bootprint]

No fees for the use of the GPS signals, as to mapping services that could be another story...

I currently have a Magellan Meridan Platinum and an older Magellan 315, both of these are hand held units.

Any ideas of which system you are looking at.

 

[gtsukada]

i'm just going to use the system to record fishing locations. so i doubt any mapping would be needed.

 

[Bootprint]

Originally posted by: gtsukada
i'm just going to use the system to record fishing locations. so i doubt any mapping would be needed.

Usually with a mapping capable GPSr you only buy the map once, at least that's the way it is with my Magellan. I purchased the Magellan Canadian map and also the Magellan worldwide base map.