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Topic: Using a Satmap in Turkey? |
BuxtonJim
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:11 pm Subject: Using a Satmap in Turkey? |
Hi
Don't know whether anyone can shed any light re using converted OpenStreetMaps .gpx files or whatever. Having been weaned on 1:25 OS cards here, the prospect of negotiating the Lycian Way is a b ... |
Topic: Wanted...SatMap Maps. |
BuxtonJim
Replies: 21
Views: 14598
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 3:52 pm Subject: Wanted...SatMap Maps. |
I think it's a sound idea Mark. I suspect Satmap might not be in favour but I take your point about takeup of units that might result. I'm tempted to make an approach to them ......? I'm unsure legall ... |
Topic: Wanted...SatMap Maps. |
BuxtonJim
Replies: 21
Views: 14598
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 11:50 am Subject: Wanted...SatMap Maps. |
Hi Mark
I hope you enjoy your new Satmap. I've had mine 5 months now and it's incredible The product really does do the business. I've even invested in a Proshield and, though expensive, aga ... |
Topic: Satmap ... without maps? |
BuxtonJim
Replies: 18
Views: 8449
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 9:13 am Subject: Satmap ... without maps? |
I expect you're Ian after all this forum provides a stream of operational "real world" feedback for the company.
I had a quick play with Satsync last night and again found the design and functionalit ... |
Topic: Satmap ... without maps? |
BuxtonJim
Replies: 18
Views: 8449
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 8:25 pm Subject: Satmap ... without maps? |
Yeah thanks Ian, I'm really impressed overall with the funcionality but these two features are nagging concerns. I emailed Satmap with a straightforward suggestion to address the power issue but not e ... |
Topic: Satmap ... without maps? |
BuxtonJim
Replies: 18
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 8:51 am Subject: Satmap ... without maps? |
Yers, I can see what posters have been on about now.
I shall be writing to Satmap with a few suggestions.
I'd bought a 2nd LiPo with specific intent to swap on the go when required. |
Topic: Wanted...SatMap Maps. |
BuxtonJim
Replies: 21
Views: 14598
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 10:45 pm Subject: Wanted...SatMap Maps. |
+1 for this though I haven't yet got anything to trade
One off visits such as C2C, Pembroke path etc could be done through a closed user group? |
Topic: Satmap ... without maps? |
BuxtonJim
Replies: 18
Views: 8449
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:47 pm Subject: Satmap ... without maps? |
I've received my copy today and have to say I'm far from impressed with the internal power connection. The box is pretty but the overall robustness of the unit itself is questionable.
I have concer ... |
Topic: Satmap ... without maps? |
BuxtonJim
Replies: 18
Views: 8449
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 12:19 pm Subject: Satmap ... without maps? |
Thank you Gibbo - it's as expected then.
I realise that the USP of Satmap is essentially the rolling OS map.
I haven't even received my unit yet and only started the research a week ago by looking a ... |
Topic: Satmap ... without maps? |
BuxtonJim
Replies: 18
Views: 8449
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:56 am Subject: Satmap ... without maps? |
Thank you both for writing.
Chris, you've confirmed my expectation Having had a few scrapes down to poor naviagtion in the White mountains on Crete I was hoping for a little more peace of mind but it ... |
Topic: Satmap ... without maps? |
BuxtonJim
Replies: 18
Views: 8449
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 6:46 pm Subject: Satmap ... without maps? |
Thank you for writing, Rothers.
I knew about the "base mapping" but in my ignorance I'm unsure about the device can be used practically in Greece. Will it basically point me waypoint to waypoint and ... |
Topic: Satmap ... without maps? |
BuxtonJim
Replies: 18
Views: 8449
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 3:51 pm Subject: Satmap ... without maps? |
Hi
I've just ordered mine with 1:50 mapping as I travel/walk extensively in the UK. I guess I'll have to buy 1:25 for some of the areas I most visit in future eg we intend to walk the Anglesey coast ... |
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