jimlarkey

Just a note on my experience with v4.0, I was unable to use the USB connect to download v4.0 into my 60Csx. Tried both the web updater, and the manual down load updater....both stalled out. The manual updater worked with my COM port, so I do have v4.0, finally. Went from v3.7=>v4.0. The USB port works for other peripherals, just not the firmware updater. It does transfer waypoints etc from the 60Csx. Cheers, Jim

SiRF Atlas iV Processor , I believe is the latest chipset, currently used by Logic Gear GPSrs Cheers, Jim

SiRF Atlas iV Processor , I believe is the latest chipset, currently used by Logic Gear GPSrs Cheers, Jim

Regarding the "big black squares" in Google Earth (GE); Right click on Points in the Places sidebar and select Properties. Under Style, Color tab of Properties, reduce the Scale of the Icon to 0.1 You'll still see little dots where the waypoints are, but you won't see the big squares. And you will see a line connecting the dots (path). There are other ways of importing the track into GE to get just a line, but I assume you want the simple Mapsource view in GE. Cheers, Jim

Once again, GPSVisualizer to the rescue....guess I didn't look far enough before posting....problem solved. Thanks, and Cheers! Jim

I've got an old gpx track file w/o elevation data, that I want to add the elevation data in an automated way. That is I don't want to edit each of the 1300 points manually. Software like Geosetter can link to a web site with a DEM and capture the elevation data, adding to geotagged photos in an automated way. I want to do this to a gpx file, instead of a jpeg file. The elevation data doesn't have to be precise. Any thoughts? Appreciate any advice you might have. Cheers, Jim

Hi Ken, 1. Did you save one large 12-day track....No, I did not save as one large tracklog...bumped up against 10,000 limit. I saved 2 tracklogs with nearly 10,000 points, and then recovered the active logs from my 4GB mSDHC card. Those active logs (with elevs) I joined in Mapsource to create a single gpx file for sharing on EveryTrail.com 2. How did you save the GPS locations for the photos....The photos were geotagged with GeoSetter , a freeware proggie that sync's the timestamp of the photos to the timestamp tracklog. I've used gpicsync, but prefer the feature-rich GeoSetter. I use a 9-yr-old Canon G1..nothing special. You can do geotagging with any camera that timestamps the digital file. With the clock on the camera and GPSr set to the same time, all you're doing with the software is linking the timestamp on the photo to the track log. You can even geotag manually, if you know where the pic was taken. 3. ...tents..how did you like them.... The tents were provided by Hatch Expeditions, and were OK, except for the blown zippers. I don't know the brand name. You really didn't need a tent, except on those extremely windy nights to keep the blowing sand out of your sleeping bag. The constant sand caused the blown zippers on about 3 other tents, as well as ours. A fellow brought his own Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight CD tent (which I also own, and have used in the mountains for over 8 years), without any problems. 4. ...thing people were posing next to that looks like a remnant from an airplane... Remnants of a 1956 mid-air collision. Thanks for your interest Ken. Cheers, Jim

My tests showed 22hr continuous-on for the eneloops, so I figured 2-days for each battery set, which worked out 12 single AA cells. You can see on the track that there is some significant multi-path errors in some parts of the Canyon. Overall, I'm satisfied with the track log. I suppose I could edit track log, particularly in a spot or two where I forgot to turn on the GPSr, but not really worth the effort. Thanks for your interest, guys! Cheers, Jim

Yep, it was a fabulous trip, and the 1st time I tried logging the entire 12-day trip on my 60Csx to geotag the photos I took. You can see the 12-day GPSr track, as well as the sync'd photos at the EveryTrail trip sharing site: http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=209298 The eneloop batteries worked like a charm, as well as the 60Csx. Cheers, Jim

I remembered to take my camera off my belt, but forgot my Garmin 60Csx, while swimming in the Little Colorado . The 60Csx came out OK, after rinsing the highly alkaline (calcium carbonate) with fresh water, and I have the track of the river ride. Just thought I'd share this experience with those concerned about the 60Csx's water resistance. I don't recommend this Cheers, Jim

Hi Brian, You might also try Trimble Outdoors, with downloadable tracks....some 50 of them in Wisconsin. Cheers, Jim

Thanks, sorry to learn that nag is there to stay....yes for maps older than 1 year....see original "eaten" post below: I get the following opening nag screen in Mapsource v16.15.4. Any thoughts on how I can shut this off? Thanks in advance. Cheers, Jim

GoogleEarth is much faster, and in terms of visualization for hike planning, it seems that GoogleEarth exploits more resources (see below).....it's great to see the horizon, and the sunshine! I don't see what Garmin's Basecamp brings to the table. Cheers, Jim

Anybody know what's with the fog? Cheers, Jim

1996 Garmin 45 1999 Garmin III+ 2002 Garmin V 2005 iQue 4 2008 60Csx

Hi Sgt_Strider, Has Zagg changed the design from what the photo shows in the following post/photo? Where do you find the 20% uncovered......looks nearly 100% in the photo. http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php...t&p=3545386 Cheers, Jim

"Long lasting" can in some situations depends upon the self-discharge rate of the cell. Here's a link that reports self-discharge test done by NLee the Engineer in the Amazon rechargables forum. His other battery comments can be found here. Cheers, Jim

Thanks Andy, Canyon won't be cold during the day, but page-2 of 60Csx manual cautions against lithiums: Cheers, Jim

Thanks Guys, Looks like the best (compass off) I can expect on 60Csx with 2700mAh cells is 28hrs, versus the 22hrs (compass on) with eneloops. Considering the self-discharge on the 2700mAh NiMH referenced cells, I think I'll stick with the eneloops I have already bought. Regarding the solar charger, I will be in a canyon, rafting during the day, so I'm not sure I could count on bright sun to do the recharge. Further, I wasn't able to find a price, and wonder if the PowerFilm solar chargers are ready for prime-time? Thanks for the links. Cheers, Jim

My eneloops have just demonstrated to me a nearly 22 hr continuously-on capacity, on cells that have been cycled about 20 times, and fully charged. Doing the math with some rough drain figures reported by others, I should expect about an 18 hr continuously-on capacity.....not bad...+4 hrs more than expected! Can anyone share their comparable experience for the higher capacity NiMH rechargables? I'm planning on an extended trip in a remote area where I cannot recharge cells, and wonder what the high-capacity NiMH batteries will do. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Jim

Hi flyjazz, Good idea that your checking with other users, and advise staying with the "herd". I believe some where in this comparison thread NLee the engineer , there were people that reported fire hazard concerns with some early versions of chargers in this thread. So beware of chargers that don't have a high following, or track record. Cheers, Jim

Hi mrpaseo, I've got an old iQue M4, and it has never been supported by ExpertGPS (the older brother of EasyGPS). So I can't comment on your experience with M5 & EasyGPS, except the following found on the TopoGrafix site: "Sorry, the following Garmin GPS receivers can't be used in ExpertGPS. * This GPS cannot be used in ExpertGPS GPS Map Software. Garmin Forerunner 50 (this fitness watch doesn't actually contain a GPS) * This GPS cannot be used in ExpertGPS GPS Map Software. Garmin Forerunner 405 (this fitness product doesn't use the normal Garmin data transfer protocols) * This GPS cannot be used in ExpertGPS GPS Map Software. Garmin iQue and cfQue Series (these PDA products don't use the normal Garmin data transfer protocols) Source Link Cheers, Jim

Unfortunately, WAAS accuracy depends, depends, depends... Legend Accuracy Depends on Surface Under Antenna Cheers, Jim

I use Garmin's Belt-Clip, attached to the ladder on my shoulder strap. There is no binding, so very little chance of breaking the clip, as is commonly reported with belt attachment. Cheers, Jim

As one of the posters that has observed this quirk on my 60Csx, I'm using rechargeable eneloops. SRINGDOG's comment on the issue is compass and not navigation, is relevant. Any other thoughts? Cheers, Jim