Garmin talk

So, I do not like the new "style" of the current models of the Kenwood/Garmin units and have continued to use my 8120 since new. Recently, I went to update my custom POIs (about 80k of them) and when I do, the Garmin is showing "double" entries for each category. For example, if I have a dozen POI categories, it shows all of them and then repeats it again.

255W with SD card. MacBook Pro. Software 7.60. North America 2015.40, Storage 12% full (1.6 GB free)

I install basically the same POIs ANNUALLY before each summer trip (Walmart, Coatco, Rest areas, campgrounds, National Parks). thank you for all your hard work to share these. I have tried both cvs and gpx

I have a question about how to manage POI files in my Garmin 2597LMT.

If I go to Categories -> Custom POIs I get a list of my POIs. However there are some duplicates. If I use BaseCamp, POI Loader or File Explorer I can find the list(s) of POs but only a single entry for each group of POIs.

How do I find and delete the redundant POI files?

Thank you.

Kim Nicholas
Seattle

I use Open Street Map + GPSFileDepot topos exclusively on our Garmin hand held hikers. Those involved with OSM continue to improve both the service & maps over time. Rather than downloading predivided sections or whole portions, a user can now specify what tiles he needs http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/.

In addition the server generates four different configurations available for DL:

I just bought a Nuvi 2589. Works great so far. I have one question. When the phone rings, I can't answer the phone with my voice. I have to "touch" the screen(accept). Shouldn't I be able to answer without touching the screen?

Unlike others trying to hide info I am wondering how to get all my history from my Nuvi. I am being harrassed by someone and this info would prove my honesty. Please can anyone tell me how to download history for the year! Please help usaourcountry@yahoo.com thanks

So I bought a 2597 LMT from best buy a few years ago and also bought the extended warranty knowing that if my previous GPS units were any indication, the battery on this unit would not last 3 years. With the old units, this was not a problem since I could just pop in a new $10 battery, but with the new ones, without a replaceable battery, it was going to pose a problem.

I have a kenwood DNN 991 HD - in dash navi - anyone have experience loading POI on this unit ? Garmin system . I've been trying but can't get it to load the new poi 's that I want . Thanks in advance for any help !

I downloaded and installed the most recent Rest Area Combined file (12/09/2014).
However the Rest Areas BMP Icon does not appear on my Garmin Nuvi 2595 until I am within 0.2 miles of the point.
How do I change the Rest Areas BMP to appear 5 miles or so in advance of the point, so I can discuss with my better half whether to utilize this area and get in the proper lane..

got to do some ranting about my nuvi 680. I had mine for a few years and never had a problem with it other then replacing the battery and touch screen. Other then that it worked perfect. any how, I decided to go to the States and decided to do an up grade on my maps.Up to this point I had no problems in using it for directions, simple put, enter the address and of you go.

I have two Nuvi 660's. When attempting to update the FIRST 660 from CN North America NT 2015.30 to CN North America NT 2015.40 I got a message that there was not enough room on the Nuvi for the update.

I then tried the update on the SECOND 660. Bingo….. 2.5 hours done, not problem.

strange thing happened to me while using garmin express I used express to back up my favorites,
any how when I finshed and turned off garmin express my 1450lm rebooted and started the green bar loading again, again, again,

Basecamp has been recently updated.

https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4435

BaseCamp software version 4.4.7
as of April 27, 2015
Direct download link: http://download.garmin.com/software/BaseCamp_447.exe

Notes:

• System Requirements:

just got back from Vegas, last time I came back with a buddy who lives in Phoenix. I was following him and he took a route that avoided about 25 miles of "1 Block traffic lights". I tried all the different settings and could not find that route, it also saved gas and cut about a half hour off the trip. Would have been nice to just hit a key to save that route.

I just replaced my 2460 with a 2595. There are some differences that I wanted to throw out there.
First, there is no security option: requiring a pass code at power on. I guess these things are becoming so inexpensive that Garmin didn't feel the need.

Since I bought a new Garmin 2599LMT-HD recently, I'm considering the BC30 wireless backup camera as an addition. My wife's car has a backup camera as part of her factory GPS system, and I really miss it when I'm driving my car......so - just wondering if anyone had any experiences with the Garmin backup cameras.

tried wifes garmin and my tomtom to add this to favorites ( place in Wisconsin to fish ) ( campground and cabins ) on web site it lists the address as chetek , wi but it says garmin lists it in Cameron , wi . the address is 1075 bronstad beach rd and neither device finds it . tried pois and that didn't work either .

I'm on my way home from Mexico now. Just outside Indianapolis, Indiana I directed the 3790 to take me home by hitting the "Home" button. Simple right? I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. So the simplest route would be via Detroit and then home. At that point about 600 some miles.

Hi all i hope someone can help me i am trying to install POI's to my Garmin 3490 using POI Loader on Imac but i keep getting this message.

There is a data format error on line 2 of file /Volumes/HD/POI's for garmin/Speed_Camera_70-UK.gpx. The data earlier in the file will be written, but no more data can be read from this file.

If anyone could help me with this that would be great.

For most route planning my Garmin 3597 offers options for fast, most direct, and least fuel. However, when going home it only offers fastest. Here's how to get the other options:
Save a location at or near your home. Then, when going home DO NOT select the Home button as a destination. Select Saved and your new nearby home location. Take your pick and be on your way!