Garmin talk

How can I find the firmware version that is installed on my 260W? I just read that there is a new version available but it is not listed in the Webupdater when I connect it.

Thanks for the help,
Nick

I just received a Garmin Astro 220 to Geocache without losing my dog in the process. I have figured out how to find the dog and how to download caches, but I can't figure out how to enter the coordinates of subsequent caches in a multi-cache. This is supposed to be the GPS 60CSX updated to receive the signal from the dog's collar.

Does anyone have any input on the Garmin 265wt unit, and what about MSN extended service available with this unit.

thanks
aubin555,nuvi660

I'm confused. According to the many threads on this subject, I have learned that GARMIN uses NAVTEQ maps for their latest updates.

I bought my NUVI 350 over a year ago and it came with 2008 maps. I want to wait to buy an update until the maps in my area are truly updated.

I checked today with NAVTEQ:

http://mapreporter.navteq.com/dur-web-external/

I have a Nuvi 350 with firmware version 5.6 and I learned there is a new version available 6.0.

Do you know if 6 is better than 5.6? If so, how is it better? What improvements will I see?

Thanks

http://gpstracklog.typepad.com/gps_tracklog/2008/11/garmin-n...

I set up alerts for Peets Coffee and Chipotle Restaurants, using the same alert distance. It so happens that in my city, there are two of those stores right next to each other. When I drive there, no matter from which direction, the GPS alerts only for Peets but never Chipotle. Is this normal, or is one alert "buried" under the other, so I see only one when in fact there are two? Thanks.

I'm looking for ideas, I already know about the beanbag, and I don't like the idea of the vent mount and having the cold and/or hot air blowing directly on to the back of the unit! I need some innovating ideas! What do you use?

Hi,

I was using for some days the street pilot C550 from a rental car, since I liked I decided to get a GPS for my self and have got a Nuvi 260.

While trying to figure out why some of my POI bmp files work and some do not, I think I came across a very interesting issue.
What I found:
Chuck e cheese's worked ok. The graphic shows up in the same spot as the poi that is stored on the garmin.

My traffic trial has expired and I'm wondering how well Microsoft's traffic solution works compared to the default TTN(I think, 3 month trial).

1.Has anyone tried both in the same area, I travel in the DC/Baltimore area and I don't think the radio is an issue.

2.How long does it take for a MS live "send to" to get to the PND, and can I turn my 760 on after I do the send to?

The manual on the 2730 is really lacking. Can someone explain what the settings under Zoom Level Detail do? I would really like more detail when zoomed out. The settings are like Streets: Off, Auto, 120ft, 200 ft, etc. I have tried several settings and never see any change.

Is the GXM-30 antennna mated to a specific GPS unit or can it be used on another GPS after activation? In other words, can I borrow someone's activated GXM-30 antenna and use it with my 2730 to get weather?

I've loaded several POI (csv) files without a problem, but have a question about a speed camera file that I downloaded from this site. Can someone explain the following line:

-111.96098,33.42534,Speed Camera 40 MPH .02300,xx xxxxx xxxxxxxx

So I downloaded the Burger King POI to get started as my first custom POI. I see the file on my 760 when connected to PC. I also can pick a BK from the list at: extras> custom POI menu and it will take me to the BK. I thought that after loading a POI like the Burger King one, I would see some sort of marker at the site of every BK I drove by.

Been having a few issues lately.

First is when I go into USB mode, I get a message that there might be a problem with my files on the device or disc. I get an option to scan and fix or do nothing. I have usually clicked on do nothing as I have not had any problems before. Question is would I have any problems doing a scan and fix?

Hi,

How do I change the alert sounds of POI's. I've read "Hornbyp's guide to setting alerts with POI Loader" but it is still confusing to me.

does anyone have one of these??!! how do you like it

Hi,
I recently got a Garmin Nuvi 350 and the first time I used it, it worked perfectly. But after I updated the maps to the 2009 version, I lose satellite signal a lot. Can someone tell me how I can fix that?