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On my C510 I have to select the maps I want in Mapsource and then download them to the unit. I think the unit only has the UK loaded along with the standard Garmin World Basemap.

I put them on a c ...

Have had a trip up the M25, M11, A14 and then A11 into Suffolk.

Apart from a short distance on the M25 just after the Dartford Tunnel I had an orange light all the way there, and all the way back. ...

I've been doing a bit more experimenting on this after downloading the latest TMC update from Garmin at the weekend.

I previously couldn't get traffic details when parked in my garage at home, but ...

Thanks for the information on where to find the TMC strength. Results:

In house, no ferrite 20. Errors about 50
In house, with ferrite 24. Errors about 19

Touching the end of the cigar light ...

If the signal strength indicator is anything like it usually is in other equipment it's showing the strength after detection and filtering. Reduction in noise will increase that reading, as the recei ...

The ferrites cannot increase the strength of the signal nor alter the sensitivity as they are passive devices. Their purpose is to absorb unwanted radio frequency signals on the cable.

If your res ...

Hi - I have a C510D but had a similar problem. When first purchased all was fine, but after downloading a waypoint and a map the unit was not recognised by Mapsource or POI Loader. The Garmin drive ...

I got a soft bag that fits perfectly from an opticians. Cost me £2 into their charity box....

Many thanks for the information. The screen being OK is important as I thought the Nuvi was a bit washed out in bright sun, but didn't try it with polarised sunglasses.

[quote="al40"]Interestingly, when I spoke to Garmin tech support, the 1st thing they suggested was to lay the antenna horizontally on the dashboard. It still didn't help me but it seems that is the be ...

I'm trying to make up my mind between these two, but I cannot find any reviews, presumably because they are so new.

Apart from the obvious size and cost considerations does anyone have any observat ...

FM radio in the UK is broadcast using what is called vertical polarisation. If you use a horizontal antenna there can be a significant loss of received signal strength (up to 30dB or 1000 times less, ...

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