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Topic: Using Garmin in Europe |
sgould
Replies: 7
Views: 3714
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 7:07 pm Subject: Using Garmin in Europe |
I have the Garmin system on my built-in Kenwood head unit. It will be seamless when you go.
But you will need to change the country/region in the destination page when you input an address, otherw ... |
Topic: CN Europe 2017.1 Released. |
sgould
Replies: 26
Views: 10952
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 10:54 pm Subject: CN Europe 2017.1 Released. |
Kenwood have just released the 2015 map for my built-in unit....  |
Topic: Motorists anger at hidden North Wales camera van |
sgould
Replies: 14
Views: 8459
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Forum: News And Latest Information Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 10:52 pm Subject: Motorists anger at hidden North Wales camera van |
The car and the telegraph post directly in front of the van would not give it a clear view of oncoming traffic. It could be argued that all the readings are invalid... |
Topic: Help regarding a new Sat Nav |
sgould
Replies: 18
Views: 13120
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 12:35 pm Subject: Help regarding a new Sat Nav |
Have you considered TomTom on a smart phone. I got it for my phone a few years back and have had free map updates since. CamerAlert from here works in the background for the speed cameras.
There ... |
Topic: Creating the Disk for my Kenwood DNX7240BT |
sgould
Replies: 1
Views: 3493
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Forum: PocketGPSWorld Speed Camera Database Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 4:51 pm Subject: Creating the Disk for my Kenwood DNX7240BT |
I used to have problems with my Kenwood updates. A slightly different headunit, but not that old and similar software.
Now I only use a completely blank, reformatted USB stick - in FAT32. Then I ... |
Topic: DNX521DAB |
sgould
Replies: 16
Views: 27798
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Forum: Factory-Fit and In-Dash SatNav Systems Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 8:57 pm Subject: DNX521DAB |
I have a similar DNX4210DAB. Same age of unit, same software.
I have to disconnect the iPod/iPhone USB to load anything.
I use the special Kenwood iPhone lead that has a break in the USB part ... |
Topic: Garmin - POI Loader - Alerts |
sgould
Replies: 2
Views: 3488
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Forum: PocketGPSWorld Speed Camera Database Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2015 7:47 pm Subject: Garmin - POI Loader - Alerts |
I have an aftermarket Kenwood. "Bongs" are driving me mad. No one is quite sure, but it seems that the Kenwood has a built-in speed warning system that "bongs" when you go over the speed limit or wh ... |
Topic: alpine INE925R |
sgould
Replies: 2
Views: 3730
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Forum: PocketGPSWorld Speed Camera Database Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 1:12 am Subject: alpine INE925R |
Oh! Heck!
I was thinking of dumping my Kenwood and getting an Alpine….
… what was wrong with it?  |
Topic: Bristol Speed Cameras Off Until At Least April |
sgould
Replies: 12
Views: 6552
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Forum: Non-Technical Speed Camera Discussions Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2015 12:09 pm Subject: Bristol Speed Cameras Off Until At Least April |
I went to Bristol yesterday. I averaged 4 mph from the M4 to the centre and the same on the way back. No chance of of going over any speed limit.
Seems to be a totally disorganised city ruled by ... |
Topic: Speed cameras for Kenwood DNX4210 BT kia sportage |
sgould
Replies: 3
Views: 4205
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Forum: Factory-Fit and In-Dash SatNav Systems Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 12:13 am Subject: Speed cameras for Kenwood DNX4210 BT kia sportage |
Yes you can.
I have downloaded them from this site. You need an annual subscription, but it's worth it. Updated every 2 weeks. Really quite accurate.
The uploads can be quirky. The Kenwood s ... |
Topic: TomTom to abandon the older iPhone. |
sgould
Replies: 1
Views: 5638
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Forum: Apple GPS Devices Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 10:29 pm Subject: TomTom to abandon the older iPhone. |
I have an iPhone 3GS which is now nearly 5 years old. The TomTom Western Europe update 1.19 released this week carries the news that it will be the last update that will work on the 3GS.
So my pho ... |
Topic: Goodbye TomTom |
sgould
Replies: 24
Views: 16322
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Forum: TomTom Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 12:27 am Subject: Goodbye TomTom |
I don't think that there's a market for the "pro" version. Although there appear to be a lot of people on this forum demanding it, they are not a group big enough to register on the Tomtom user profil ... |
Topic: Peugeot & Renault |
sgould
Replies: 1
Views: 3243
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Forum: Factory-Fit and In-Dash SatNav Systems Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 12:36 pm Subject: Peugeot & Renault |
Do they tell you how to install the PoIs? It might give a clue to the format. |
Topic: travelling through France |
sgould
Replies: 10
Views: 12182
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Forum: Mio Navman Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 11:51 am Subject: travelling through France |
I used to have a category called "Wayside Chapels". ;)
But I'm out of touch on what's what at the moment. I use the PGPSW data on my current car satnav which replaced the useless built-in one th ... |
Topic: Kenwood nav not showing correct location |
sgould
Replies: 6
Views: 4896
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Forum: Factory-Fit and In-Dash SatNav Systems Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 12:25 am Subject: Kenwood nav not showing correct location |
I would try a different antenna. There are some cheap ones around. You only need to sit it on the dashboard as a check for signal strength.
I don't know the technicalities of these aerials, but t ... |
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