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There is also the fact that when you don't give battery life any thought you use (and enjoy) your GPS more.

I don't know enough about USA Photomap to say what's similar, but its no problem to overlay tracks and points on photos with MacGPS Pro, GPSy or TopoDraw.

Is there a way to turn this off in the map setup page? In the Map Setup menu on the GPSmap 76S the tide stations can be turned off, but that is the kind of thing that seems to change from one generation to the next for no apparent reason.

Well, my card is fully loaded with maps. Does this mean that the Icon should not be there? No, it would mean that my brain wasn't entirely in gear. The tide station database is permanent in some units, apparently the 60cx is one of them, I knew the 76S was. Having had the chance to fire mine up last night it does show a Herod Point tide prediction station at that location.

I only have a 76S, but the icon sounds like a tide station. If so, it would likely be part of the marine POI file which goes away if you load maps.

The same page where you would download the upgrade has a list of changes: http://www.garmin.com/support/agree.jsp?id=87 There are very worthwhile changes between 2.09 and 2.14, if you don't have any other need for a cable at least borrow or fake one.

StreetPilot c310 software version 5.01 Beta StreetPilot c320 software version 5.01 Beta StreetPilot c330 software version 5.01 Beta Changes made from version 4.80 to 5.01 BETA: Added support for via points. Improved address searches to allow for selecting which map to search on when multiple maps are available. Corrected a bug where the user could get stuck in the address search pages. Corrected a bug where some address searches would give back invalid results. Added ability to save waypoints from the Browse Map page. Improved city searches to search across all available maps. Corrected a bug where voice turn prompts in Finnish were incorrect. Corrected a bug where French data cards would initialize voice language to French-Canadian. Added support for New Zealand regional settings. Improved the timing of voice guidance prompts.

Garmin has posted MapSource software version 6.10.0.3 Beta Changes made from version 6.10.0.2 Beta to 6.10.0.3 Beta: * Changes to solve several problems when selecting track points using the new track draw tools or the track points list on the Track Dialog. * Change to solve a problem when undoing a deletion of track points in the track points list on the Track Dialog. * Change so that copying a complete track in one instance of MapSource will not append that track to the selected track in a separate instance of MapSource. * Change so that when viewing the track properties after selecting a specific track point on the map, the previously selected track point will be selected and visible in the track points list. * Change so that the color of tracks received from certain units (such as the Quest 2) won?t be set to black and will use the correct default color. Tracks that have already been received from these units will need to be manually changed. * Change to solve a problem viewing the properties of route waypoints in Dutch MapSource. * Change to increase the precision displayed in the proximity setting on the Waypoint Dialog. * Change to solve a problem running MapSource on specific Windows locales, such as Chinese (Hong Kong S.A.R), Chinese (Macau S.A.R), and Arabic (U.A.E). * Changes to make creating error reports more robust. * Change to remember the portrait or landscape printer setting when doing a print preview. and WebUpdater software version 2.3.0

re: the review comparing the Garmin GA25 and Gilsson, I don't have one of the older Garmins to compare them to, but just worked with what I had available. I did compare them to an older Lowe and Titan which are BNC rather than MCX. since those two couldn't be used on the same receiver and are less commonly available i didn't include them in the review, but the results when using them on my GPS V were similar.

it is currently showing from southern wyoming. while its position has shifted, i would think you'd still be able to see it from either mass or mich.

It might be related to the fact that they never actually had an update for the 600 anyway, just another link to the 500 update. The page describing the update is still there.

two comments: older firmware versions are generally available at: http://www.gpsinformation.org/perry/agree.html currently the waas system is in a state of flux. one of the changes in the beta firmware being discussed is an attempt to make the transition more manageable, but while new satellites are being tested and old ones are being moved you should expect unusual behaviour.

Not all of the Mac apps work with Garmin USB, and the VistaC doesn't do serial. You could download the beta version of GPSy and see if it will talk to the VistaC or not. I have several of the applications, but no USB Garmins to check with.

I am also reminded that I have a USB (bus powered) external drive which will run fine connected to my desktop, but requires an external power supply when connected to my laptop. Probably at least some of the discussion has to do with just how powered different USB ports really are.

Garmin has posted eTrex Legend C software version 2.51 Beta and eTrex Vista C software version 2.51 Beta Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.51 BETA: Correctly handles apostrophes and prefixes when displaying European city names and streets. Applies map datum only to the Location (selected) field and not to the Location (lat/lon) field. Corrects profile plot for tracks and routes that cross the Prime Meridian. Improved WAAS/EGNOS satellite searching. Correctly displays intersections and addresses when reviewing them as map features. Improved searching for intersections in European maps.

Garmin has posted: StreetPilot 2720 software version 4.54 Beta StreetPilot 2730 software version 4.54 Beta Changes made from version 4.50 to 4.54 Beta: Turn instructions in European product now use blue background instead of green. Always display turn arrow on turn instructions with at least a 30° angle so it is easier to see which way to turn. Added special map that is dedicated to displaying traffic information: Menu > Tools > Traffic Info > Traffic Map. Improved display of traffic on the traffic review page's map. Added the option to use a Western European keyboard. Changed location of Delete and Shift keys on keyboard. Added more keys to numeric keyboard. Reduced the number of green city dots that are displayed on map by default. Display map data fields type (normal, thin, wide, custom) as a list instead of having to cycle through the different types. Removed 'Pedestrian' option from vehicle type in navigation settings. StreetPilot 7200 software version 2.61 Beta StreetPilot 7500 software version 2.61 Beta Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.61 Beta: Always display turn arrow on turn instructions with at least a 30° angle so it is easier to see which way to turn. Added special map that is dedicated to displaying traffic information: Menu > Tools > Traffic Info > Traffic Map. Improved display of traffic on the traffic review page's map. Added the option to use a Western European keyboard. Changed location of Delete and Shift keys on keyboard. Added more keys to numeric keyboard. Reduced the number of green city dots that are displayed on map by default. Display map data fields type (normal, thin, wide, custom) as a list instead of having to cycle through the different types. Removed 'Pedestrian' option from vehicle type in navigation settings. Added audio map data fields. Added support for Garmin Savers Guide and Travel Guide products.

GPS60Cx GPS60CSx GPS76Cx GPS76CSx Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50: Fixed compatibility issues with preprogrammed data cards. Some cards may not unlock properly with software version 2.40.

New in EasyGPS 2.0.2: * Support for Garmin's "extreme" GPS receivers. * Support for Garmin Nuvi.

Edge 205 software version 2.30 as of January 24, 2006 http://www.garmin.com/support/agree.jsp?id=1241 Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30: Fixed problem where data corruption could occur when track history fills up and the device deletes the oldest track data to make room for new track data. Fixed problem that could occur with uploading Courses to Training Center if some Courses had been deleted from the device. Improved colors on Virtual Partner displays. Made Course and Workout conclusion messages stay up longer. Improved alignment of Course elevation profile with user distance. Increased delay before repeating zoom keys on map. Improved handling of Courses received from Training Center that were created from Forerunner 201/301 tracks. Edge 305 software version 2.30 as of January 24, 2006 http://www.garmin.com/support/agree.jsp?id=1243 Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30: Fixed problem where data corruption could occur when track history fills up and the device deletes the oldest track data to make room for new track data. Fixed problem that could occur with uploading Courses to Training Center if some Courses had been deleted from the device. Improved colors on Virtual Partner displays. Made Course and Workout conclusion messages stay up longer. Improved alignment of Course elevation profile with user distance. Increased delay before repeating zoom keys on map. Improved handling of Courses received from Training Center that were created from Forerunner 201/301 tracks.

GPSMAP 60CS software version 4.05 Beta as of January 24, 2006 Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.05 Beta: Improved display of labels for areas and features under the map panning pointer. Corrected map drawing of outlines of certain road types. GPSMAP 76CS software version 4.05 Beta as of January 24, 2006 Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.05 Beta: Improved searching for intersections in European maps. Corrected the display of intersections and addresses when reviewing them as map features. Corrected the profile plot for tracks and routes that cross the Prime Meridian. Map datum is now only applied to the Location (selected) field and not to the Location (lat/lon) field. Corrected the handling of apostrophes and prefixes when displaying European city names and streets. Improved the display of labels over areas and features under the map panning pointer. Corrected the map drawing of outlines of certain road types.

POI Loader software version 2.2.1 as of January 23, 2006 http://www.garmin.com/support/agree.jsp?id=927 Changes made from version 2.0 to 2.2.1: * Added support for reading POIs from GPX files. You can now create POIs in MapSource and load them in POI Loader. See product Help for more details. * Added support for comment lines in .CSV files that start with ';' or '#'. This allows .CSV files created by programs like PoiEdit to work without modifications. * Added support for a fourth column in the .CSV file for POI details. This was an unadvertised feature in 2.0. * Added support for embedded line-breaks in the name and comment fields of .CSV files. This allows you to enter multi-line comments like addresses. See product Help for more details. * Added support for longitude and latitude to be quoted. * Added Palm support to support the iQue 3000. * Increased maximum alert proximity range to 65km/37miles. * Monochrome images (1bit per pixel) are now sent to the unit correctly. * Fixed translation and layout issues for Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.

go to a spot where you can see most of the way to the ocean and point your gps toward west southwest with the nose slightly down (maybe 5-10 degrees below horizontal). let it aquire satellites and it should cycle through the numbers above 32 two at a time. when 35 is on the list watch for an outline indicating that it is receiving some information and adjust the position of your receiver to get maximum signal strength for 35. it may take several times through the entire list, but it should eventually get a lock. if you have access to a re-radiating external antenna it will speed things up noticeably.

the link was just fixed.

http://www.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=1229 Changes made from version 6.9.1 to 6.10.0.2 Beta: * Fixed problems updating MapSource from within the application after a beta has expired. * Added support for postal-code based address finding in the U.K. * Added graphical track editing. To enable track editing, turn on the track edit toolbar by going to 'View > Show Toolbars > Track Edit'. * Added the ability to select a track's display color. This affects how tracks are displayed in MapSource and compatible units. * Modified the drawing of interstates and highways so that the line width changes based on the map's zoom level. * Added support for entering Japanese addresses in Kanji, as well as Kana, in compatible map products. * 'Portrait' or 'Landscape' layout setting for printing is now remembered. * More robust communication with Pocket PC units, such as the iQue M3 and M5, is now provided. * Routes calculated in MapSource will no longer cause driving-direction problems on certain units, such as the Quest. * Made MapSource compatible with 512 MB Garmin data cards.

GPSMAP 60C — 4.05 Beta Changes made from version 4.04 to 4.05: * Improved display of labels for areas and features under the map panning pointer. * Corrected map drawing of outlines of certain road types. GPSMAP 76C — 4.05 Beta Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.05 Beta: * Improved searching for intersections in European maps. * Corrected the display of intersections and addresses when reviewing them as map features. * Corrected the profile plot for tracks and routes that cross the Prime Meridian. * Map datum is only applied to the Location (selected) field and not to the Location (lat/lon) field. * Corrected the handling apostrophes and prefixes when displaying European city names and streets. * Improved display of labels over areas and features under the map panning pointer. * Corrected map drawing of outlines of certain road types.