Garmin talk

I just got my first Garmin about 3 weeks ago (nuvi 780). On Friday we had storms roll through the area and my Garmin was showing a weather alert for my county. This surprised me because I haven't activated my MSN Direct sub yet?

Question: Does the MSN Direct provide free weather alerts even if you aren't a subscriber? As in, the alerts the National Weather Service issues?

Dave

I just got the "U.S. Recreational Lakes and Fishing Hot Spots" and the "Topo Map For the U.S." and installed them per the instructions. They are in my Map List on my Nuvi 680. But when I start it up, It looks the same as before I installed them. I thought the Topo Map would make my display look hilly or something different. Could someone please explain?

Your help would be greatfull....
KB5RIR

I'll apologize first if I'm not posting correctly, new here and not much time to read through everything right now.

Speed limits are shown on US streets and highways and not in Canada. I am wondering how the lenght of a trip is calculated if data on speed limit is missing.

If it needs speed limits info, why not showing them in both countries?

Just got a 765T and was able to pair my Nokia 6650 phone to it. However, I set my phone to automatically pair with the Gps, but when the Gps turns on, my phone gives me a message that it is connected to the Gps then in a few seconds it disconnects. Also my phone book does not show up in the Gps. Anyone else having a similar problem or know of a solution?

Carol

Just picked up a 765t and can't find where you enable or disable waas. Does anyone know if it is auto enabled or do they just hide it well on this model?

Thanks

Just wanted to know if there were any speed cameras in the GTA, Toronto or Canada as a whole . If there are, where can i download POIs that display / identify where these cameras are located and give an audible alert upon approaching.

Hi

I have a Garmin Nuvi 255 which I would like to increase the number of possible waypoint/favourites beyond the firmware imposed 1000 limit.

Does anyone know whether this can be done (via a hack) or whether this would be resolved by using a memory card?

I have exhusted this arbitrarly small number so quickly!

Thanks,
Mark

i am havin trouble savin to my garmin 775 when the file is saved like this on download ex.c:\garmin\state parks.csv it says the path name you have entered is not a directory,please specify the directory where your poi filesare located help where are they AG.

What is the differenc between Wass and HoHo receivers.
Is one better than the other. I beleive I have WAAS. But it seems my 855 can handle the HoBo receivers.

On my NUVI 360 I have speed cameras instaled.
When I pass a certain spot in Port Richi Florida I get a signal that says "Speed Camera 1mph"
I understand the Speed Camera alert, but what does the 1mph part mean?

I know I can load POIs into my Zumo, but is there any way to load POIs into RoadTrip (MapSource) so that I can create routes using the POIs?

Amazon has the Garmin nuvi 885T on sale for $309, one day only! THat is pretty good price!

If you don't need Bluetooth this is a great deal:

http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-4-3-Inch-Widescreen-Navigator-T...

I just installed the Kenwood DNX 9140 unit in the car which comes with Garmin navigation in-built. Have a couple q's about this:

I was wondering if there is a way to tell when your POI's are updated. There probably is, but I don't know about it.

Attempted to install latest updated maps for N. America onto my Nuvi 200. Halfway through the install both the Nuvi and computer locked up and I had to reboot. Now the Nuvi displays a "No detailed maps found that support routing...The nuvi cannot be used without them" error message.

I recently purchased the Garmin 765T with the Navteq lifetime traffic. I live in the GTA, Ontario and I commute often on the highways...401,400,407,404 etc.

I was thinking to subscribe to the Premium Clear Channel (TTN) traffic network (USD60.00) instead. My question is....

Can someone else with one of this units try some tests for me?

I discovered last night when testing the combined rest areas custom POI set that search results do not work correctly in one particular case.

I activated a route between Longmont, CO and Richfield, UT, set my search mode to near-my-current-route, and selected the Rest Areas POIs.

What is WAAS / EGNOS? What do they mean and should I enable it on my Nuvi 660?