pocket query to my vista cx

[+gilliancclarke]

Hi all

 

I have an oregon 300 which is easy to download the caches from the computer and 'drop' the files from the email to the garmin drive on my pc.

 

HOWEVER

 

When I try to do this with my daughters vista cx with the usb cables attached my computer doesnt bring up the Garmin drive in 'My computer' so i've nowhere to drop the pocket query files into. Why is this? - pls tell me I can put pocket queries into this???!?! What am I doing wrong???

 

Thanks

gillian

[NordicMan]

Is there a micro SD card in the Vista Cx?

[+wkmccall]

Hi all

 

I have an oregon 300 which is easy to download the caches from the computer and 'drop' the files from the email to the garmin drive on my pc.

 

HOWEVER

 

When I try to do this with my daughters vista cx with the usb cables attached my computer doesnt bring up the Garmin drive in 'My computer' so i've nowhere to drop the pocket query files into. Why is this? - pls tell me I can put pocket queries into this???!?! What am I doing wrong???

 

Thanks

gillian

 

This would be the reason to use MapSource, GSAK, EasyGPS, or one of several other programs to send to the GPS.

[Motorcycle_Mama]

Yes, you must use software to send the data to that device. Just copying the GPX files to the card will not work.

[+gilliancclarke]

Thanks all, which one works best downloading multiple caches from pocket queries? Is it right to say that the orgeon does not need addition software then?

[+stigloc]

Hi all

 

I have an oregon 300 which is easy to download the caches from the computer and 'drop' the files from the email to the garmin drive on my pc.

 

HOWEVER

 

When I try to do this with my daughters vista cx with the usb cables attached my computer doesnt bring up the Garmin drive in 'My computer' so i've nowhere to drop the pocket query files into. Why is this? - pls tell me I can put pocket queries into this???!?! What am I doing wrong???

 

Thanks

gillian

 

This would be the reason to use MapSource, GSAK, EasyGPS, or one of several other programs to send to the GPS.

I use GSAK to load PQ's in my Garmin Vista HCX.

[+Prime Suspect]

Thanks all, which one works best downloading multiple caches from pocket queries? Is it right to say that the orgeon does not need addition software then?

You already have MapSource. It came on the disc with the GPS. I will work fine for getting waypoints into your unit.

[+StarBrand]

Thanks all, which one works best downloading multiple caches from pocket queries? Is it right to say that the orgeon does not need addition software then?

Colorados and Oregons need no software to load a GPX. The eTrex series requires it. I'll recomend the free EasyGPS latest version. It supports sending friendly names and hints to the vista units. Think semi-paperless.

[+gilliancclarke]

Thanks guys - you've all been a huge help!!!!