Garmin talk

I have never owned a handheld Garmin. I have always opted for automobile navigators or smartphone apps. I have recently started thinking about getting a handheld Garmin. The reasons that I have not bought one until now is that they seem expensive compared to dedicated automobile navigators and limited in utility. Earlier ones seemed crude in entering coordinates, etc.

I do this occasionally and thought a reminder would be helpful...
Due to differing types of Garmins I use, all with same POI selections.... 660 & a 2689.....

My 660 used MP3 audio, 2689 uses wav. I also have some customized larger Icons in the 2689 than 660...

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4449

Changes made from version 4.6.1 to 4.6.2:
◦Fixed an issue with missing data for route elevation graphs.
◦Fixed an issue with viewing the tracks tab in Detailed List Views.
◦Fixed an issue with cleaning the action journal.
◦Fixed an issue with getting device manuals.

Buydig has the 2599LMT Refurb with 1 year warranty for $99.99

Looks like a solid deal.

http://www.buydig.com/shop/product/GRNU2599LMTHDRB/Garmin-nu...

I downloaded and installed the latest version of GE...firmware updated, etc. Problem is the map 2016.20 will not install. I get the screen that says preparing unit for download and it just endless loops and never moves on. Any thoughts on resolving this issue?

thanks in advance!

Ted

I have Wal-Mart POIs loaded on my nuvi2597. They are loaded as tour guide files with a 1 mile distance. The wav file plays only when Wal-Mart is set as a destination. Is it possible to get them to play when another destination is set? I had a nuvi 855 that would alert when near by. Can I get the 2595 to do the same?

Jim

Has anyone compared the accuracy of a Garmin's altitude numbers with a real altimeter or known source for a location? I have used our Garmin and iPhone to measure the altitude of our property and the numbers seem to be very different.

Showed as an update for me today. Downloaded and installed without problem.

Mac OSX

Garmin is releasing two new Zumo models: 595LM and 395LM. It will be interesting to see if this has any affect on the existing Zumo models' pricing.
http://blog.motorcycle.com/2016/02/16/products/garmin-zumo/

When I load custom POI files like Walmart locations and the announcement that goes with the file, my RV 760 does not seem to recognize or use them. My other GPS uses the same files and the announcements come through at the selected distance. I have loaded them the same way and just can't seem to get them to work on the 760. What am I doing wrong?

I have a 55 LM
My GPS comes with Junction view.
What is the extra "JCV" file and do I need it?
What would be the benefit of downloading it?
And last, how much room does it take on the GPS?
Thank you for any help ypu could give me.

I recently updated Basecamp. Then I selected the Help tap from the Menu Bar. When I selected the Help or (F1) from the submenu, I get a “File not found" result.

I am wondering where I can find this file for the Help submenu ?

Thanks

nuvi2565

Looks like the Drive models will carry on with the Active Lane Guidance http://pages.citebite.com/i5u0j2k3x1spv

Also feature to turn off School Zone Alerts. http://pages.citebite.com/h5u0m2y3b2trh

Curious, purchased new Garmin Nuvi 2689LTM, works great, the question is I am in USA and seem to have the one womens voice (for digital for reading street names)is there an optional voice, not celebrity just another digital maybe male. I came from the TomTom world and had two voices a male and female and male was a little clearer.

Change History

Changes made from version 4.6.1 to 4.6.2:
◦Fixed an issue displaying route elevation graphs

I have a Garmin Nuvi 350, 360, and 500. They all are using the same current City Navigator maps. They all have the same settings. However, when I select the same destination, they don't always select the same route. Has anybody else here noticed that same thing?

I'm posting this under a separate thread.

I read the thread about 'Trained Garmin' and at that time never heard or saw anything about that.....

Yesterday, we got in car and plugged in 2689. Hit Accept, then View Map...... THAT IS ALL... We did NOT select any router or hit any other keys....
We were headed to the Rec Center, as we do quite often....

I'm starting to use Basecamp, but I still like Mapsource. However, my Mapsource program no longer shows the installed Garmin CNNA maps in the map selection menu bar. It's done it for years but has suddenly decided to go blind. Basecamp shows them with no problem in it's map selection menu bar.

www.pressherald.com/2016/02/11/yarmouth-based-mapmaker-delor...

Yarmouth-based mapmaker DeLorme sold to Garmin

By Edward D. Murphy Staff Writer [email protected] | 207-791-6465
DeLorme, the Yarmouth-based maker of handheld satellite communications devices, is being purchased by Garmin, a Swiss-based manafacturer of GPS navigation and wireless devices.

Hot on the heels of the mac version. You can download it at http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4435. Updating from within the app will be available shortly.

•Added support for downloading preview imagery for BirdsEye Select.
•Added support for displaying DEM shading for some cycling map products.
•Added support for track metadata from FIT files.