GPSMAP 60CSx - Track Points setting?

[TrailMoose]

I have a Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx.

 

In the manual on page 44 it has the Map Setup - Tracks Page with a setting called Track Points with a default value of 3000.

 

I don't understand this setting.

 

If the GPS holds 10000 points, why wouldn't this be set to 10000?

What does it mean to set it to 3000?

Does it stop collecting a track after 3000 points?

 

Can anyone explain this setting and what it does?

 

Thanks. Dave

[Bob Morphew]

That "Map Setup" setting ONLY affects the number of trackpoints that display on the map.

 

The Active tracklog will always RECORD up to 9999 points irrespective of that "Track Points" setting.

 

The User Manual is actually incorrect as it states that is the number of points to record.

 

Bob

[TrailMoose]

Thanks Bob,

 

Is there any reason to set it to anything other than 3000?

 

Dave

[Bob Morphew]

I keep mine set at 10,000 as that's what's in the Active tracklog. It prevents confusion when looking at a tracklog on the GPS screen and wondering why you can't see everywhere you've been.

 

I use the daily GPX track files on the mSD card for archival purposes on the PC, Geo-coding pictures, etc and just let the Active log always contain the last 9999 trackpoints. I never clear the trackloog or download it to the PC. I also set the Track recording to "Auto" and "Most" as the the daily GPX files are NOT limited to 9999 points like the Active log is. I like detailed tracklogs so I can make accurate trail maps from them.

 

Bob