JDiablo
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Um... wow. Ok then, thanks for the link. Amazing what's available;}
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Contours means contour lines, routing means sat nav road routing. Those free maps have both. Just like a PN-20/30/40 can have both. I have replied to that other thread.Routing...the ability to have the GPS give you directions to drive to the cache (like a car-nav). The three GPS lines from Garmin will do this as well if you buy the routing maps (around $100 extra). And actually, any GPS Garmin makes (down to Starbrand's suggestion) will auto-route with the purchase of maps.
It would be worth your time to visit here for routing maps:
As I said in another thread, I have asked several times for people to correct me each time I say you must buy routable maps, no one, not a single (what I'd consider) pro has come forward and said those free maps will route. I see where you said contours meant routing, I think it might actually mean those lines that show altitude gain/loss.
If anyone has knowledge as to the meaning of contours in this context, please share and help with this question!
THANKS!!
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Then I owe you an apology, as maybe I took it the wrong way. Sorry, wasn't trying to be rude...Those maps are Routable, and have contour lines just like any TOPO map. They also are free and legal.
Just trying to help out the OP
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I'd be happy to translate from British to Michigander for you then...
Aren't some of these free maps for the UK auto-routing?IF you want routing, you WILL have to buy routing maps for any Garmin unit you decide on. There are free maps available, but NOT routing maps. Just so you know...
http://sites.google.com/site/talkytoasteruk/ukmaps
Just saying...
I've yet to have anyone tell me differently and I've asked often. So, as far as I know, and PLEASE, if you know differently say so, these maps will NOT route you, you must buy those maps!
Just saying...
British: FREE UK Maps Home
Michigander: FREE UK Maps Home
British: GB or Ireland Map with Contours (Routable)
Michigander: GB or Ireland Map with Contours (Routable)
Why mock me when you could just as easily click on the link and educate yourself?
Just saying...
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Routing...the ability to have the GPS give you directions to drive to the cache (like a car-nav). The three GPS lines from Garmin will do this as well if you buy the routing maps (around $100 extra). And actually, any GPS Garmin makes (down to Starbrand's suggestion) will auto-route with the purchase of maps.
It would be worth your time to visit here for routing maps:
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Aren't some of these free maps for the UK auto-routing?IF you want routing, you WILL have to buy routing maps for any Garmin unit you decide on. There are free maps available, but NOT routing maps. Just so you know...
http://sites.google.com/site/talkytoasteruk/ukmaps
Just saying...
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Glad to know that my GPSMAP 76CSx isn't broken displaying those sort of images.My point was that the aerial cannot be transferred which is what I thought the OP might misunderstand from the post I made my comment on...nothing more.
Sure it can.
But raster mapping is so 1990s....
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http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/ will also do a very nice job.Create your path in Google Earth - save as a kml. Use GPSbabel to convert to GPX. Open in mapsource. Save to GPS. Easy enough.
To the OP: I'm not sure all the posters here are trying to help you with your present GPS, seems like a couple are recommending you go out and buy a new GPS which isn't necessary at all.
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I was reading about how to do that on this forum:Ok, I did a search for this and cant seem to find the answer for my question. What I'm trying to do is create routes for doing some backcountry riding on my dirtbike. I would like to create routes leading me to caches and other cool locations. I have mapsource software with city navigator and the topo maps for my area, but the problem is they dont show all the dirt roads and trails that I need to create my routes. Ideally what I would like to do is create a route on google maps or earth and use the satellite images to lay out my path, then somehow transfer that my gps (Legend HCX), although from what I have read that doesn't seem possible. Has anyone found a way to do this? Thanks in advance!
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Hi, it's rather common in these parts to place rocks like that, sorry that doesn't make it illegal.
I think cache GCX7H1 is an illegal cache, because it it buried under a thin layer of stones. -
According to Garmin's site, the maps need to have DEM embedded in them to be used with Basecamp, that's why custom maps or even City Navigator doesn't work with Basecamp. Try Garmin's RoadTrip on your Mac and it should work fine with the gpsfiledepot maps.Most of the topo maps at gpsfiledepot also have a version for the Mac.
Couldn't get the ones I downloaded from them to download to the GPS or to open in BaseCamp.
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From what I have read you are most likely making the best choice. Good luck and let us know how it went.Oh nevermind, i will be mad if i buy it and can't figure it out.. I am gonna go with the Geomate... Thanks guys for all your help.. hope I run across some of you in north alabama while out geocaching...
Jeremy
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Hard to go wrong for $50.http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT
I was looking at this... any thoughts??
Jeremy
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The D means that the unit is applying correction from the WAAS signal.
WAAS is sent by the upper numbered sats, most likely the highest number sat displayed. for the US, they are numbered 48 & 51.
The GPSMAP 76S adds a built-in electronic compass, the GPSMAP76Cx uses the difference in location to get a bearing and needs to be moving to work right.
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This is an interesting topic. Hope to hear more....
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I would think one or the other would be fine. Maybe he used his "7 minute rule" while editing his profile?--------------------
Over 18,444+ caches found.
Creator of the 7 minute rule. Times up... get back in the jeep.
I found 413 caches in ONE day without cheating. Tell me again....why do you hate me?
wouldn't ya just need the 'over' OR the '+' ?....just sayin'.
In any case this is a cat that knows the tools to find a cache.
just saying......
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It doesn't matter.
I use mapsource to load the Garmin 60, and I use gsak to load the Nuvi.
It's gonna be personal preference.
Since you will use the handheld unit for the majority of the time, I suggest you pick the one you like. The software won't be much of an issue (based on the fact that you figured out how to load the Nuvi).
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Over 18,444+ caches found.
Creator of the 7 minute rule. Times up... get back in the jeep.
I found 413 caches in ONE day without cheating. Tell me again....why do you hate me?
That's a lot of found caches. I would think you know what you're talking about.
just saying....
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Hope it helped
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Is you legend one of the old blue ones with a serial cable that slides on, with big contacts you can easily see, or is it one of the newer versions that have a Mini USB connector you plug into the back?
Oh I have the ole Blue Legend
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I can use my GPSMAP 76CSx for this by saving having the unit automaticly save the track logs to my datacard. I use GPicSync to sync them up to my photos. Works on a Macintosh or PC.
YMMV, just saying....
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Have to set the GPS interface setting to "GARMIN" on the GPS?Bump*
I still cant this stupid cable to work even though I have downloaded the garmin communicator plug in several times. Getting frustrated.
Going camping and there are over 50 caches in the park where we're going. Sure dont want to manual these.
Help!
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Got a picture you can post?I feel like I just walked onto a used car lot.
You should see my striped tie and plaid jacket.
Just saying.....
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Yes, I think they call that the MOB (man over board) function. Fast and easy way to mark a waypoint.no need to scroll to the mark page, hold down enter for a second or two and it loads the mark screen
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That's what I thought, thanks for clearing that up.I've seen these word games regarding "true paperless." I was "true paperless" before the GPS units came out with the capability built-in.
Yes it was via PDA. Yes that meant I was carrying another battery run device. Yes it was considered "true paperless". It was considered the premier way of playing the game before the built-in capability came along. Now it's considered a work-around. Does it make it less "true paperless"? No. True paperless means you don't have to reference a sheet of paper to play the game.
Let's not redefine it to mean just on premier GPS units.
I think cache GCX7H1 is an illegal cache, because it it buried under a thin layer of stones. 
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