Atlas Cached
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That's not how the Map Page Map Layer Menu works. You can add this map to a Custom Map Set then enable or disable individual map sets.
The Popularity option shows a heat map of popular routes.
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Are you using a GPSr, or phone only?
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Just picked up a couple of Magellan Trailblazer XL.
Any one have a power cable for these units?
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FYI, the distance does count down property in the waypoint manager list.
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30 minutes ago, Sgt_Strider said:
I checked the specs of the eTrex SE and it doesn't seem like it can record a track log? My purpose for this device would be to record a track log with a one-second interval.
The website you don't like much has many examples of the eTrex SE recording a track log.
Also, I wrote earlier about recording a track log on my eTrex SE at one second intervals.
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Yes, the GPX geocaches are intended for off-grid capability, and it is expected, with this model, most caching will be done via GC Live.
Thank you for the link!
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How did you get maps onto the eTrex 10?
The eTrex SE is pretty limited to onboard storage and geocache data. Only 25 GCLive geocaches can be loaded at any one time. And up to 250 via GPX.
Do not let this dissuade you, however. I very much like my 'back to basics' eTrex SE and find it to be very pleasurable to use. It is a great affordable option for urban geocaching!
All eTrex SE specs are available here.
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3 hours ago, Mineral2 said:
@Atlas CachedAre you moving around with it or is it sitting still in one spot? I wonder if that makes a difference.
Some of each - I do sleep at night
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FYI, I am running a battery test on my GPSMAP 67 now, and after nearly 24 hours of use, I still have 85% battery remaining. I have the tracklog recording at one point per minute, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled, the electronic compass is enabled, and Multi-GNSS/Multi-Band are also both enabled.
More results to follow.
Update 01:
GPSMAP 67 now has 72 hours of constant tracklog data recorded at one minute intervals, battery still has 51% remaining.
I also decided to test the eTrex SE with a set of Amazon Basics AA Alkaline batteries. It is currently at 50 hours of tracklog data recorded at one point per second, and the battery icon still shows 4/4 bars! The display has been ON the entire time (not the backlight), and Multi-GNSS, Bluetooth and Electronic Compass are all enabled.
More results to follow.
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2 hours ago, Red90 said:
I never said the published time were not correct.
Your statement below suggests exactly that.
On 3/17/2023 at 11:45 AM, Red90 said:It is not helpful that Garmin is providing misleading battery life figures.
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You can load any OSM based map to that device internal memory or external memory (micro SD card).
There are MANY options.
Here are a some suggestions taken from GPSrChive > How To... > Maps:
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Garmin Map Download Sources
- Not all maps are created equal, and no one map should be considered inferior or superior to another map based solely on price.
- Some of the most useful maps you are likely to use with your Garmin GPSr are freely available from numerous map hosting websites.
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When you find a free map you like, consider making a donation to promote continued development by the map author!
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Paid Maps
- Garmin (World Wide) Topo, TopoActive, Topo Pro, Trailhead, Cycling, HuntView, BlueChart, LakeVu, BirdsEye and City Navigator
- onX Hunt (USA) Premium hunting unit maps that include color coded public and private land ownership names and boundaries
- TalkyToaster (World Wide) Frequently updated OSM based maps for use with Garmin GPSr and BaseCamp
- Backroad Mapbooks (Canada) Canada's Leading Garmin-Licensed GPS Maps Source
- Kartmannen (Sweden and Norway) Excellent detailed maps of Sweden and Norway
- AllTrails (USA) Rediscover the outdoors! Explore more than 60,000 user submitted trails, reviews and photos
- wikiloc (World Wide) 12 million + of the best trails for hiking, cycling, etc. (direct download to compatible Garmin GPSr)
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Free Maps
- Garmin Connect (World Wide) A repository of user created tracks to help you plan your next journey
- GPSFileDepot (World Wide) An extensive selection of some of the finest Garmin GPSr compatible maps available
- raumbezug (World Wide) Frequently updated routable OSM maps for more than 100 countries
- Garmin OpenStreet (World Wide) Create free routable OpenStreet maps for your Garmin GPSr
- OpenStreetWiki (World Wide) Pre-compiled routable Garmin IMG maps from around the world
- USERBEAM (World Wide) Pre-compiled routable Garmin IMG maps updated on a weekly schedule
- OpenMapChest (World Wide) Pre-compiled routable Garmin IMG maps updated on a bi-weekly schedule
- bbbike.org (World Wide) Planet OSM extracts on demand - choose (latin1) versions for use with Garmin GPSR
- GMapTool (World Wide) OSM maps for Africa, Asia, Poland, South America and USA <--- My Personal Favorite!!!
- OpenTopoMap (World Wide) Frequently updated topo map downloads for Garmin devices and mapping programs
- OpenMTBMap (World Wide) Get the most popular OSM based maps for mountain biking worldwide
- Freizeitkarte Project (Europe) Frequently updated OSM based routable maps for European destinations
- Frikart (Europe) Excellent topographical hiking and road maps based on OpenStreetMap data
- CalTopo (USA) Choose from multiple data sources to generate custom KMZ maps for your Garmin GPSr
- Southwest Trails (USA) A crowd sourced compilation of trail maps covering the southwest USA
- Switchbacks.com (USA) A frequently updated collection of highly detailed maps for the Pacific Northwest
- ShonkyMaps (Australia) Topographic map coverage for all of Australia
- MotoMap (North America) Adventure Motorcycling Maps for the US and Canada
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Paid Maps
I have marked my personal favorite that I load on all my Garmin devices.
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Garmin Map Download Sources
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42 minutes ago, Red90 said:
It is not helpful that Garmin is providing misleading battery life figures. It forces people to waste a lot of time determining the numbers on their own.
Sounds like your issue here is with Garmin, and your preconceived idea they are misleading the public with their published specs. Another of my favorite quotes: "A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still!" Doesn't seem like you are even open to the idea that the published times could be correct. So have it your way.
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38 minutes ago, Red90 said:
Ahh. So you have no idea then. I could say this about every Garmin handheld I've owned in the last ten years.
And it would be true. Every user experiences different battery run time based on how they use the device.
As I stated earlier, I have a very good idea that the times published by Garmin are very accurate. My GPSMAP 67 has never been below 70% battery during the last 6 months. My eTrex SE has been using the same set of AA batteries for 6 months.
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4 hours ago, Sgt_Strider said:
I think I watched the same YouTube video as you. When selecting multiband, it doesn't seem like one can pick which GNSS to use. So which systems will the 67 connect to? The 66i in the video clearly selected GPS+Galileo.
You have two options, Multi-GNSS or GPS Only.
One option uses all available GNSS constellations, the other option uses only GPS.
Multi-Band is only available when Multi-GNSS is enabled, but it can be disabled.
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1 hour ago, robertlipe said:
If I can steer this back into more constructive criticism, the ability to actually link to a page or a topic on the site would be SO helpful in actually having conversations around it.
That already happens when the questions are specific, but general questions like "what are the differences" or "what makes one better than the other" will get mostly generalized responses.
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1 hour ago, robertlipe said:
After visiting those links, any purchases made within 48 hours generate a commission to whomever owns that Amazon tag.
Only links from the 'store' page have those tags, and that information is made very clear on those pages. No links shared here have any 'tags'.
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1 hour ago, Sgt_Strider said:
I find people like him to be inherently unhelpful and to be frank, toxic. I don't understand this search this up yourself sort of attitude. If he doesn't want to answers then don't bother. The guy is ridiculous and he's been posting like this for ages.
Classic virtue signaling!
You can go into a bar and ask the bartender how to rewire your house, and have a friendly conversation about it, but you can also go into a library where all the useful information is already organized and cataloged for you to find!
This is how we learned new things before the age of an incredibly lazy generation that must be mouth fed absolutely everything!
Again, nobody says you have to visit any websites you find offensive. All of the information is there for those willing to discover it.
You can re-write the same book over and over as many times as you like, or you can read the one that is already written!
We all have a personal choice to use one source or multiple sources to get the information we desire. I do not understand why some are so offended and threatened when alternate or additional options are presented.
Make your choice. Let others make thiers. Move on.
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28 minutes ago, GeoTrekker26 said:
It’s too bad specific questions can’t be answered where they were asked, rather than using the forums as a portal to your website.
"Whhhaaaaaaaa!!!!!"
You can wait as long as you like for individual repetitive questions to be answered here in basic detail, you do not have to visit a completely free zero advertising website with more than 20 gigabytes of free detailed information organized by subject and device.
The choice is always yours!
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29 minutes ago, Sgt_Strider said:
Nope. Just a press release.
So you found that but missed everything else? The GPSMAP 67 press release accounts for less than 1% of all the information available there. You will have to exert a little more effort. Maybe click a link or two, see where that gets you. 🤔
"You can lead a camel to water...."
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13 hours ago, Sgt_Strider said:
How were you able to get your hands on a unit so quickly?
I just read that Garmin added a USB-C port. If true, that's huge! Can you confirm this?
It's amazing that Garmin supports all the major GNSS. I don't think the 66sr supported Beidou.
Can you confirm how many constellations it can connect to simultaneously to get the best accuracy?
All these questions, and many more, answered in detail at GPSrChive.
Much like Elf, I know Santa!
USB-C is clearly easy for all to see.
The 66sr does not use BeiDou.
The number of constellations used and accuracy are separate subjects.
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9 hours ago, MaliBooBoo said:
For the 67 how are they accomplishing this? More efficient battery? Or more efficient electronics? Or both?
dadgum, I may have to check this out though I already use a 66sr.
So far as I can tell, the battery had not changed. The electronics are far more efficient.
The 66sr is a wonderful device, but the 67 is even nicer.
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5 hours ago, luvvinbird said:
Assuming you've been using the gpsmap 67 as well, how has it been performing? Will it soon also develop a host of annoying bugs like the 66sr?
You know Garmins track record 😉
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1 hour ago, Red90 said:
With you looking at it for navigation most of the time and recording an accurate and continuous track? You are getting a month of use without recharging?
Are you being paid by Garmin?
Everyone uses these for different purposes.
You can not get best results from any GPSr if you have the Map displayed constantly with the backlight at full power.
My GPSMAP 67 have been connected to PC from time to time to load data etc. I have never connected them to power because the battery was getting too low. I have not performed any dedicated battery testing yet.
I am not paid or employed by Garmin.
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UNABLE TO DOWNLOAD CACHES TO GARMIN
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No indication what part of the process you are having problems with, but there is a lot of great info here.