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 Topic: etrex hc map help |
theopental
Replies: 4
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 Forum: Garmin Handheld GPS Receivers Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:42 pm Subject: etrex hc map help |
Hi
Sorry for the hijack!!
I have an etrex
Im about to buy some memory for a different device and thus can pick up some at a good price for my Vista in case I ever buy the Garmin maps
What ... |
| Topic: How do I get traffic working? |
theopental
Replies: 13
Views: 6164
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:17 pm Subject: How do I get traffic working? |
Me again!!!
Sorry fellas but Im worried Im doing something wrong.
Ive just sat in the car and plotted a route from Sheffield to Manchester.
The Snake Road has been closed for days but I am be ... |
| Topic: How do I get traffic working? |
theopental
Replies: 13
Views: 6164
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:18 pm Subject: How do I get traffic working? |
Hello again
Its working now !
My problem may have been due to the fact that although I am near the Tapton Tx I am over the brow of a hill.
To be honest Im suprised, but hey maybe the transmit ... |
| Topic: How do I get traffic working? |
theopental
Replies: 13
Views: 6164
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:46 am Subject: How do I get traffic working? |
I am in the middle of Sheffield
When I go to the traffic menu I have 2 options:
Auto or search
When I hit search it finds nothing
There is no live subscription, Im guessing as I have no or poo ... |
| Topic: How do I get traffic working? |
theopental
Replies: 13
Views: 6164
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:11 am Subject: How do I get traffic working? |
Im depressed at the thought of probably knowing the answer to this after a thorough trawl of the forum....
...... however...
I bought a 660FM at Halfords today pricipally for the traffic functio ... |
| Topic: Garmin maps - tell me straight |
theopental
Replies: 10
Views: 5528
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Forum: Garmin Handheld GPS Receivers Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:50 am Subject: Garmin maps - tell me straight |
Thanks for the link
I honestly hadnt realised I could look at it there
The maps are as you describe
I wont be bothering
Its a shame
I feel as though I have completely wasted my money bu ... |
| Topic: Garmin maps - tell me straight |
theopental
Replies: 10
Views: 5528
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Forum: Garmin Handheld GPS Receivers Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:37 am Subject: Garmin maps - tell me straight |
Thanks for the answer
My post was inspired by reading about the new cycling units, especially the 705, with mapping
I use my etrex for mountain biking
If I could get bridleways on it it would ... |
| Topic: Garmin maps - tell me straight |
theopental
Replies: 10
Views: 5528
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Forum: Garmin Handheld GPS Receivers Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:54 pm Subject: Garmin maps - tell me straight |
Hi
I have an eTrex Vista HCx
Apart from a few niggles Im happy with it
I paid a few pounds extra as it had mapping functions
I appreciate I need to pay extra to get some maps
The thing ... |
| Topic: Help choosing a Garmin |
theopental
Replies: 4
Views: 3633
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Forum: Garmin Handheld GPS Receivers Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 6:18 pm Subject: Help choosing a Garmin |
The best maps for paths etc on a Garmin iQue are like these:-
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http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/1141/fugawieg5.jpg
Mind if I ask what the best option is, if any, for the mapping ... |
| Topic: Frustrating Routing Problem |
theopental
Replies: 3
Views: 2687
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Forum: Garmin Handheld GPS Receivers Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 3:31 pm Subject: Frustrating Routing Problem |
OK what am I doing wrong please?
I have a new etrex Vista HCx and a new copy of memory map
Im totally happy creating routes and transferring them to my Garmin
When I plot a circular route fro ... |
| Topic: Problem interfacing 60cx to Fugawi UK |
theopental
Replies: 2
Views: 2840
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Forum: Garmin Handheld GPS Receivers Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 6:53 pm Subject: Problem interfacing 60cx to Fugawi UK |
Sorry I cant help
However its uncanny you both have the same problem |
| Topic: Vista and maps |
theopental
Replies: 2
Views: 2184
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Forum: Garmin Handheld GPS Receivers Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:40 pm Subject: Vista and maps |
Hi
I have found a good deal on a Garmin eTrex Vista HCx
Im not sure what kind of base map it comes with
Ive heard its a bit rubbish
Its main use will be following routes Ive uploaded from a P ... |
| Topic: Sorry - but which Garmin??? |
theopental
Replies: 3
Views: 3407
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Forum: Garmin Handheld GPS Receivers Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 2:26 pm Subject: Sorry - but which Garmin??? |
Hi
I want to buy a handheld unit to load Memory Maps on
Im struggling with the Garmin website to make sense of the different models
Im not bothered about a colour screen
I would like an al ... |
| Topic: Numpty GPS on Horse |
theopental
Replies: 5
Views: 2252
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:39 am Subject: Numpty GPS on Horse |
Mike
Thanks very much
That looks lovely - but she's not worth that much 
What Im looking for is a unit that can be crossreferenced with an OS map and waypoints put on either manually or prefe ... |
| Topic: Numpty GPS on Horse |
theopental
Replies: 5
Views: 2252
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 9:55 am Subject: Numpty GPS on Horse |
Hi and thanks for having me here
Its Christmas - hooray
Despite being a GPS numpty I have been thinking an entry level unit would be a good present for my gf who's into horseriding.
She ri ... |
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