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Topic: HD Maps |
Jospee
Replies: 6
Views: 6976
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 9:20 am Subject: HD Maps |
Yeah - aint no way i'm paying for the same maps (at 20% less) so they look just a bit clearer... they look good now - never got lost yet because of the dpi... |
Topic: New model |
Jospee
Replies: 63
Views: 65686
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 1:40 pm Subject: New model |
http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/gear-news/satmaps-new-active-12-gps-unit/11418.html
Looks like the same buttons, same usb cover and no mention of it being waterproof - why bother upgrading - bluetooth ... |
Topic: Button coming loose |
Jospee
Replies: 10
Views: 14461
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 3:31 pm Subject: Button coming loose |
Mine used to drop off all the time and i got sick of sending it back. In the end i just glued them on using a very strong epoxy glue (24 hour cure time). Apply on pin location and along the connecting ... |
Topic: New model |
Jospee
Replies: 63
Views: 65686
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:18 am Subject: New model |
I hope its waterproof (not 'slightly wet proof like the A10) and that the buttons are more robust. Sick of gluing mine back on. |
Topic: Loss of 4 Data Box Layout |
Jospee
Replies: 3
Views: 2406
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 3:24 pm Subject: Loss of 4 Data Box Layout |
Hi. 4 data box option is disabled when the map orientation is Trail Up (Low). Thats caught me out before. Might be worth a quick check. |
Topic: code confusion ??? |
Jospee
Replies: 5
Views: 3151
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:26 am Subject: code confusion ??? |
or http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/maps/ - register for free and you can plot on 1:25k maps |
Topic: Satmap Customer Service |
Jospee
Replies: 3
Views: 3349
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:18 pm Subject: Satmap Customer Service |
Thats not been my experience. Just last week i sent my A10 into customer services. After 19 months hard use i lost a couple of buttons and the usb seal was loose (again, i had it replaced once before) ... |
Topic: To Toggle or not to Toggle - that is the question. |
Jospee
Replies: 4
Views: 2587
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 3:36 pm Subject: To Toggle or not to Toggle - that is the question. |
Wise choice.
In my experience its an almost pointless function - map toggles at same zoom level, something i'd failed to realise when i toggled all my maps. If it toggled to default zoom level 1:25 ... |
Topic: Altitude |
Jospee
Replies: 12
Views: 5540
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:27 pm Subject: Altitude |
GPS it is. Thanks guys |
Topic: Altitude |
Jospee
Replies: 12
Views: 5540
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 10:44 am Subject: Altitude |
Updated to 1.5 (very nice) but wiped my settings back to default...
So, not being able to remember how they were i'm try to reset them, but for the life of me can't recall which is best for Altitu ... |
Topic: Map Consolidation |
Jospee
Replies: 2
Views: 1831
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 4:32 pm Subject: Map Consolidation |
I certainly echo the benefits of consolidation, but don't find toggling of any noticeable benefit and considerably more expensive (I've had 4 map cards plus 2 custom maps consolidated & toggled). ... |
Topic: Route planning using Bing maps |
Jospee
Replies: 7
Views: 5999
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 10:06 am Subject: Route planning using Bing maps |
http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/ is another alternative mentioned on here before, with 1:25k mapping if you register.
I didn't know about bing's route capability, after giving it a bit of a try i'm ... |
Topic: Active-10 GPS units not available directly from Satmap now. |
Jospee
Replies: 3
Views: 2273
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 2:37 pm Subject: Active-10 GPS units not available directly from Satmap now. |
No idea, but the A10+ is currently reduced by £100 on amazon... Bargain.
I can't raise anybody at satmap via email to sell me some custom mapping, perhaps they're giving up the sales thing and just ... |
Topic: Hibernation Option |
Jospee
Replies: 32
Views: 10462
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 12:38 pm Subject: Hibernation Option |
Can i check if i've got this right?
To manually hibernate the satmap unit you activate the option in settings to whatever time you prefer, then switch off the unit... which hibernates rather than ... |
Topic: Loose car charger |
Jospee
Replies: 3
Views: 1901
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:26 am Subject: Loose car charger |
Hi, sorry, my error - it wasn't part of the power bundle that came with my A10plus, not the separate bundle options. Must pay more attention
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