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GPSMAP 60 CSX/CX SIRF software 3.0

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hogrod

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Hi,

just discovered that SIRF software 3.0 is available via web-updater (but still not in the Garmin manual download area).

Anybody here who knows what the enhancements are ?

 

Thx, NZ

 

No, but thanks for the heads up!

hogrod

+hogrod

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I just used the Web Updater and I didn't see GPS Chipset Type G Ver. v.3.00, only the previous v.2.90 which I've got.

 

strange.... I updated mine to v3.00 earlier without a problem.

Timpat

+Timpat

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Thanks Hogrod, you gave me confidence to try again. I updated my WebUpdater software to version 2.4.1 first as I had an older version. Once I ran WebUpdater again it did in fact work. GPS SW v.3.00 is loaded!

Timpat

+Timpat

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Works for my csx but not my cx.

Mine worked with my 60Cx after updating to v.2.4.1 of the WebUpdater if this helps. Oh, and thanks NewZealand for the notice in the first place!

xxgg

xxgg

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How do I check which version I have? (60CSx)

Never mind, I found out.

 

I did ran Webupdate but there wasn't anything to be updated.

 

My Software Version is 3.50

GPS SW Version 2.90

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whitecrow

+whitecrow

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I had to go one step farther XXQQ on the updater page even after it said my gps had no new updates available before I got the version 3.0

 

Right, after the 1st check, it should ask if you want to check for other software updates (or something like that).

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Barrikady

Barrikady

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Hi,

just discovered that SIRF software 3.0 is available via web-updater (but still not in the Garmin manual download area).

Anybody here who knows what the enhancements are ?

 

Thx, NZ

Thanks for the heads-up. I updated my 60Cx to sirf software version 3.0 using Garmin's Macintosh WebUpdater 2.0.1. The sirf software was listed under "Additional Updates" as "GPS Chipset Type G."

 

The update was fast and uneventful.

NewZealand

NewZealand

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Meanwhile I discovered at least one enhancement:

Here in Austria Egnos works now for the first time without a problem.

The CSX finds Egnos satellites and displays the other satellite bars with a "D".

This was never possible with version 2.90.

However, because it doesn't buy me anything, I just tried it out and saw it works, but turned it off again.

Just wanted to inform you.

Maybe there are also other enhancements, but there are still no release notes available.

Cheers, NZ

gpscoqn

gpscoqn

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I just updated my 60csx via the web updater and the 3.00 Chipset came up right away as an option to update the unit with.

 

Does anyone know what this update does??? or fixes???

whitecrow

+whitecrow

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I recall there is a way to find out what software and chipset version my 60CSx is using, but I cannot remember how. Any help will be appreciated

 

Goto main menu, setup, system and then hit menu key on 60csx. :lol:

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david.travis

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I recall there is a way to find out what software and chipset version my 60CSx is using, but I cannot remember how. Any help will be appreciated

 

Goto main menu, setup, system and then hit menu key on 60csx. :lol:

 

Yep. That is it. Thanks!!!

DENelson83

+DENelson83

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Just heard about this update a few moments ago, and installed it without any major problems on my 76CSx, although when the install was finished, the unit's clock was reset to 00:00 UTC April 1, 2007! :lol: I had to put the unit back into AutoLocate mode to get a fix on the satellites again and thus reset its clock back to the correct time.

strumble

strumble

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Does anyone have a theory why this update is only available via the webupdater? The update pages for the units (60Cx and 60CSx) still show 2.90.

 

Are there any changes that you notice?

hogrod

+hogrod

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Does anyone have a theory why this update is only available via the webupdater? The update pages for the units (60Cx and 60CSx) still show 2.90.

 

Garmin always releases updates via the webupdater well before they are available on their website, though I'm not sure why. It's been this way since I can remember, thats why every few weeks when I have my GPSr hooked to my pc I check for updates with the webupdater.

allory

+allory

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As an interesting side bar to this thread, after updating my nuvi 660, I plugged in the Astro that I'm working with and it updated to v. 2.10.

 

It does say that its using a SiRF chip when it starts up, but the update was listed as being for chip Type G2 v. 2.10.

DENelson83

+DENelson83

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Updated my 60CSx, and it went goofy with a time of 8pm, when it is now 9:20am approx.

I Turned it off, then back on, now it is fixed.

Yep, your receiver reset its clock to 00:00 UTC April 1, 2007 as well.

EraSeek

+EraSeek

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Perhaps you've noticed in the past that the update does not take effect (and does not show the new update number) until you reboot the unit. I suppose something like that is going on here with the time/date.

DENelson83

+DENelson83

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Date/Time resets, but is then corrected after rebooting and possibly connecting to the satellites. Worked on mine no problems.

Getting a satellite fix is a prerequisite for getting the correct time.

myotis

+myotis

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Has anyone heard what the changes are yet? Not sure if it was just a coincidence, but after upgrading, I took a 5.12 mile hike and when I was done, I had 952 feet elevation gain and 952 elevation loss. I cannot recall it ever being the same before.

tlhutch

tlhutch

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This was posted on another board.

 

"Thank you for contacting Garmin International,

 

The change log details between Chipset type G ver 2.90 and ver 3.00 are

as follows,

 

Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.00:

Changes to support manufacturing."

 

Based upon this message, it appears that the update does nothing for the consumer/user.

TrailRiderXRL

TrailRiderXRL

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Darn, I was hoping for an Ipod interface.

 

Just Kidding as I don't have an Ipod. :rolleyes:

 

I remember reading a post that someone figured the 60CX and 60CSX shared identical hardware and just slightly different software. This is seen in other products such as cell phones and such. Could it be that the 60CX has the built in Baro/Alt but just hidden with different software?

hogrod

+hogrod

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Darn, I was hoping for an Ipod interface.

 

Just Kidding as I don't have an Ipod. :ph34r:

 

I remember reading a post that someone figured the 60CX and 60CSX shared identical hardware and just slightly different software. This is seen in other products such as cell phones and such. Could it be that the 60CX has the built in Baro/Alt but just hidden with different software?

 

I doubt it, because the 60cx/60csx and 76cx/76csx all use the same unit software. I guess the best way to tell though would be to take apart two units and compare the guts of each.

TrailRiderXRL

TrailRiderXRL

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Darn, I was hoping for an Ipod interface.

 

Just Kidding as I don't have an Ipod. :ph34r:

 

I remember reading a post that someone figured the 60CX and 60CSX shared identical hardware and just slightly different software. This is seen in other products such as cell phones and such. Could it be that the 60CX has the built in Baro/Alt but just hidden with different software?

 

I doubt it, because the 60cx/60csx and 76cx/76csx all use the same unit software. I guess the best way to tell though would be to take apart two units and compare the guts of each.

 

I'll try find some pic's of units opened up!

EraSeek

+EraSeek

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I was trying to hold off doing the upgrade till they posted what the fixes were, but I just couldn't wait. So I tried it. Went through the first part, no software update, went to second part "other", it showed no history change but a box to click for chipset G (or some such) with no number. If I had checked that and went on I probably would have gotten the update. I decided to hold off.

My theory is that they don't post the updates on the Garmin site till they find out if the early adapters hd any glitches.

My advise for a clean update (from past experience) is two-fold; Pull your card first so it doesn't try to write to the card and fry it, and second, keep an active browser up while doing the update (I had some issue with signing drivers a time or two during an update and doing this seemed to be the cure).

Rumor has it that this fixes the discrepancy between the odometer and the track log mileage, and elevation gain and loss. Only a rumor! so far.

hamelenser

+hamelenser

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I've updated mine today from previous 2.9. Here in centralEurope with WAAS/EGNOS switched on I can definately see small 'D' markings in the signal strength bars which weren't there before.

Yearofthegoat

Yearofthegoat

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I've updated mine today from previous 2.9. Here in centralEurope with WAAS/EGNOS switched on I can definately see small 'D' markings in the signal strength bars which weren't there before.

 

Yep, me too (in the UK).

Suscrofa

Suscrofa

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With 3.00 I confirm that I get better behavior with EGNOS sat 33, 37, 39 too. Note that I don't see an improvement in position Lat/Lon accuracy but for the altitude ! It is obvious when we toggle WAAS On and Off

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