Garmin talk

For those in hurricane areas (east coast), don’t forget that you can track a hurricane with the NHC track info by putting the GPS in “Off Road Mode” and creating a route.” I have tracked the last two hurricanes and the current threat with my DriveSmart 51, but most any Garmin can do the job.

New EU map update just released

I have a Garmin RV770 and generally like it. A feature is various notifications that show up, such as school zones, speed limit changes, curved road ahead. I find aspects of this feature very annoying and a safety hazard, and wondered if anyone else feels the same.

Many (all?) Drivexxxx models have a new software update available dated August 29 or 30, 2019. For the DriveLuxe 51, the change log includes:

Change History

-Fixed an issue that caused the device to shut down with certain third-party maps.

Used my RV760LMT about 2 weeks ago with no problem. Took it out and brought it inside, like usual. Last week downloaded tracks with no problem.

Today I tried to turn it on. I get the GARMIN splash screen, the copyright screen and Loading Maps. It then shuts off. Does this by itself just pushing power button, also does it plugged in computer or docked and in vehicle.

When I first purchased my DriveSmart 50 LMT, I was seeing Birds eye junction view at several junctions/overpasses around the Ottawa (CA) area, then stopped seeing them for a few months. I noticed this past week, I've started seeing them again.

Comments?

Can you use the Garmin Drivesmart 50 LMT without the SmartLink app? Does the Garmin Drivesmart 50 LMT have the ability to receive the older FM info for traffic without being connected to SmartLink on a smartphone?

I picked up the Garmin Drivesmart 61 to replace an old Garmin.

While the new screen is a lot better, I drive around Los Angeles and the screen is full of Icons for Banks, restaurants and gas stations.

Is there anyway to turn off these pop up icons???

thx

I guess that in years gone by, I mistakenly, deleted custom POI's by sending them to trash while hooked up to my laptop. Now, I can't get rid of duplicates, as listed on the NUVI's custom poi screen. The files only appear once, on my laptop, as I look at the Garmin Poi directory.

Using my W10 PC I have just succesfully updated the software and maps on my nuvi 2597LM, but the PC was then unable succesfully to eject/safely remove the device. After trying, Windows Explorer failed to respond and could not be closed using Task Manager.

Ready to install.

Are all TA20 power supplies the same?

I need to replace mine for my NUVI2555LMT. Found one on Amazon, but not sure if OK.

I reported to Garmin UK yesterday that occasionally, the speed limit on the satnav screen would change to 2mph. This is random, no particular location, stays there for up to one minute then the speed limit changes back to the correct one. This also occurred on my last unit - a DriveSmart 61.

On my recent trip to Ashburn, VA I noticed something strange with my Nuvi 265WT. Several times it indicated incorrect distance to the next turn. The map display was correct showing the turn, but even when I had arrived at the intersection where the turn was clearly showing on the map the distance indicator in the top banner might indicate the intersection was still 3 or 4 miles ahead.

I've been reading thru

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/4537

which is a good discussion on POI icons. But have a question about the Icons used in a RV770 GPS and BaseCamp.

I have two 2597LMT. One won't connect, the other is fine.
Two still older 2360s have no problem so it's not cable.

Software version: 5.40
Map: Full Coverage of Europe 2020.10

I'm sure this has been covered here a million times and I just don't know where to look, so my apologies upfront
When I upload to the memory card in my GPS, what's the best format to use to make the files easy to find and use?

I have a 2018 Honda CR-V Touring which has a Garmin based Navigation. Is it possible to put Red Light Alerts in the system? I have a Nuvi 3790 LMT that I know how to install them.

Although I loathe Garmin Express, I have had to download it because the Garmin Map Updater is still telling me that 2019.20 is the current version, when the Garmin website says that is 3 versions behind.