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Topic: Mountain Rescue |
ocam
Replies: 11
Views: 6478
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:07 am Subject: Mountain Rescue |
The other day I spoke to a guy who's on the mountain rescue near Buxton. He tells me 30 members of the team are using Active 10s. I guess those boys don't talk about what they get up to, but wouldn't ... |
Topic: Screen Visibility |
ocam
Replies: 13
Views: 5869
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:39 pm Subject: Screen Visibility |
I've never actually not been able to see the screen; even in bright sunlight you can see it clearly enough to use it well enough. Move your head slightly, varying the angle allows you to use the trans ... |
Topic: Emergency gps fix |
ocam
Replies: 3
Views: 3112
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:21 pm Subject: Emergency gps fix |
I quite like the manual's summary:
• Grid North: the direction of a grid line which is parallel to the central meridian on the National Grid.
• True North: the direction of a meridian of longitu ... |
Topic: What Mountain Bike recommends Satmap |
ocam
Replies: 1
Views: 2117
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 11:28 pm Subject: What Mountain Bike recommends Satmap |
The latest edition of What Mountain Bike has an article entitled MAP vs GPS. It was a pretty cool competition on Dartmoor between two quality teams in poor visibility, although punctures played more o ... |
Topic: Satmap Wishlist - Deprecated (pre v.1400) |
ocam
Replies: 116
Views: 58733
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:42 pm Subject: Satmap Wishlist - Deprecated (pre v.1400) |
I'd like a way to be able to view multiple routes on screen (on the A10 and online route planner). In addition I'd like to be able to create a main route and then attach to that additonal routes, suc ... |
Topic: Maps |
ocam
Replies: 3
Views: 2446
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:18 pm Subject: Maps |
Thx Mike, so it is England and the Netherlands and for the rest of the world you need an other device
Have a look at their website for the range of countries covered, from memory it's Austria, ... |
Topic: Route planning using a PC |
ocam
Replies: 18
Views: 10129
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 7:24 pm Subject: Route planning using a PC |
Thanks for the big effort, Mike, much appreciated. Can't wait to sit down and actually have a good go at long last! I'm blummin useless trying to suss that sort of stuff out on my own. |
Topic: Route planning using a PC |
ocam
Replies: 18
Views: 10129
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 10:17 pm Subject: Route planning using a PC |
If you need specific instructions on how to do this post back and I will have a look at knocking together a guide - Mike
I for one would very much appreciate a guide! |
Topic: World Base Map Upgrade |
ocam
Replies: 19
Views: 10971
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 10:27 pm Subject: World Base Map Upgrade |
Hm
167 views and just the 1 reply from Not-lost-yet with the same problem as me. Does this mean that noone has had the upgrade or noone has replied.
I'll try another question: Has anyone had the ... |
Topic: Removing power pack v's AA batteries |
ocam
Replies: 38
Views: 21100
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 10:41 pm Subject: Re: Iwalk |
Hi ocam Thought you might be interested in this link www.amazon.co.uk/USB-Charging-Cable-Nintendo-Lite. Have just purchased one to use in conjunction with my Iwalk......Terry
Thanks Terry - I've or ... |
Topic: Removing power pack v's AA batteries |
ocam
Replies: 38
Views: 21100
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 10:37 pm Subject: Removing power pack v's AA batteries |
Hi Ocam
Re. your comment below:
'The Satmap kept me and my boy totally absorbed for the 45 min flight, watching speed, altitude (which matched the captain's figures) as well as spotting features ... |
Topic: Removing power pack v's AA batteries |
ocam
Replies: 38
Views: 21100
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 9:16 pm Subject: Removing power pack v's AA batteries |
It's just that there may be a potential hazard due to electronic/RF interference and Take Off and Landing are considered to be the most hazardous part of the flight (less room for manoeuver). In ... |
Topic: Removing power pack v's AA batteries |
ocam
Replies: 38
Views: 21100
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 9:52 am Subject: Removing power pack v's AA batteries |
I'm also using a standard mini to normal USB lead.
I took the Iwalk to Scotland over the weekend, more to play with the new gadget than anything, but was extremely satisfied to be able to charge my w ... |
Topic: Removing power pack v's AA batteries |
ocam
Replies: 38
Views: 21100
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:42 am Subject: Removing power pack v's AA batteries |
I've also ordered an Iwalk 5400 - thanks for all the info. |
Topic: Advice Please. Active10 or Garmin Oregon. |
ocam
Replies: 9
Views: 4949
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:30 am Subject: Advice Please. Active10 or Garmin Oregon. |
Sorry Darren, I knew what you meant. I just thought I'd elaborate for Rebnats. |
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