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Yes, and both are available via the GPSrChive Store! (Select 'Accessories' from any wiki page menu).

Thanks. Can the mount also be used to upload data?

I take my 65sr with me every time (and not my 66ST or 66SR) for geocaching and hiking. It feels more compact and more solid. All are great GPSr.

pokyyy wrote: ↑Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:52 pm Thanks. Can the mount also be used to upload data?

No, it is just a secure mount that also powers the device.

I see, thank you.

Hello. Can you tell me is there any difference in accuracy between 65s and 66sr? I'm looking for the most accurate GPSMAP and need support of GPS+GLONASS. I do not need a good screen resolution and additional functionality of 66sr (such as BirdEye), but if 66sr have a prior tracking tehnology (multi-band or somthing like this) than this devise the only way to go.

I have and use both the GPSMAP 65s and GPSMAP 66sr.

As of current firmware versions for each, the GPSMAP 66sr is by far more reliable, and therefore the more accurate of the two.

The GPSMAP 65 series satellite signal reception suffers significantly when the device is held parallel to the ground.

See GPSrChive > GPSMAP 65 > Common Issues > Bug 7.

Please pardon my ignorance. I have not been following the highs and lows of the 65s as I my heart was set on purchasing a 66sr. But now that the "flashing" satellites has been corrected, I felt the 65s was a more economical choice for me. Now I read that the device is inaccurate when held horizontally. Seriously? How inaccurate can it be? If I point the antenna straight up I'm okay but straight out in front of me the accuracy instantly drops? I'm confused. And I already bought a nice silicone sleeve and a Garmin battery pack in anticipation of it's availability sometime in January. Help!

That is exactly how my 65s behaves.

Perhaps some others can share thier observations?

gpsrchive wrote: ↑Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:42 am Perhaps some others can share thier observations?

I confirm Bug #7.