Garmin external tracking? (Read 664 times)

I got a Garmin 305 for Xmas...is there a way to figure out it's GPS number and track it from a computer or something? My wife is interested in checking in on where I am on my longer runs because she gets nervous when it's over 2 hours...I haven't been able to figure anything out, and assume not, but I was just curious if anyone on here knows anything about this...

Thanks Trent...that's what I thought, receiver, not transmitter. Just wanted to double check.

No, the Garmin GPS unit does not transmit its location. The cheapest way would be for her to call your cell phone.

A little more geeky, but less interruptive to you: Most newer phones have GPS transmitters in them now for 911 use. Sprint has a service that allows the account owner to see where a phone on the account is at any time, as long as the phone is turned on. No call has to be placed, but the service costs $5 or so a month. Other providers may have something similar. If you carry your phone when you go on a long run, this may work for you.

When I head out for "longer" runs, I tell my wife the approximate route I'll be taking. That way, if she starts to worry she can go out and find me. I think she just wants to know when the mailman has to leave.