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Topic: Resolution of OS data used in Memory Map |
Paul_ffitch
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Forum: Memory-Map Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:49 am Subject: Resolution of OS data used in Memory Map |
I have to disagree with the previous poster, at least if G1LIW meant that Memory Map produces something that effectively can't be bettered by the folded OS maps. It is very clear indeed that the folde ... |
Topic: Resolution of OS data used in Memory Map |
Paul_ffitch
Replies: 6
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Forum: Memory-Map Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 5:20 pm Subject: Resolution of OS data used in Memory Map |
I am trying to find out what the highest print resolution that the OS data used in Memory Map supports. Or in other words, what is the highest print resolution that can be used, above which produces n ... |
Topic: Satmap Wishlist - Deprecated (pre v.1400) |
Paul_ffitch
Replies: 116
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 5:26 pm Subject: Satmap Wishlist - Deprecated (pre v.1400) |
Nice easy one that I'd like to have: a power off confirmation check. As it is, one accidental push of the power button (when you actually meant to press the brightness button) and bang, it's off, requ ... |
Topic: Has anyone used the LiPol battery pack yet? |
Paul_ffitch
Replies: 40
Views: 20686
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:56 am Subject: Has anyone used the LiPol battery pack yet? |
I measured the 32mA drain with rechargable NiMH AAs. Not sure why LiPOL would be different, but I can't confirm as I haven't got one. |
Topic: Has anyone used the LiPol battery pack yet? |
Paul_ffitch
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:06 pm Subject: Has anyone used the LiPol battery pack yet? |
Sorry to damp this hope down, but I have just measured the current consumption of my 1.16 Satmap when switched off. It show at the same 32 to 34mA that it did on V1.03 of the firmware. So I'm afraid i ... |
Topic: Trip Log problems |
Paul_ffitch
Replies: 15
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 5:25 pm Subject: Trip Log problems |
I have just completed a walk with recently upgraded 1.16 software. As others have already said, immediately apparent improvements include battery bar usefulness, GPS sensitivity, and certain user inte ... |
Topic: 1.16 Update |
Paul_ffitch
Replies: 44
Views: 21183
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 5:57 pm Subject: 1.16 Update |
Press 'start' on the trip log screen? I suspect if the trail /trip log hasn't been started, then no red dots will show, but I haven't checked this. |
Topic: PC Planning Software (Sat-Sync) |
Paul_ffitch
Replies: 147
Views: 61452
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:55 am Subject: PC Planning Software (Sat-Sync) |
Looks very interesting, thanks for the pointer.
But lose the bracket to access the site: http://www.gpsbabel.org |
Topic: SiRF announce SiRFInstantFixII technology to speed startup |
Paul_ffitch
Replies: 4
Views: 6650
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Forum: News And Latest Information Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:43 pm Subject: SiRF announce SiRFInstantFixII technology to speed startup |
MikeB: Do you know whether this is, in principle, something that can be included in firmware upgrades for satnavs? If so, there will be a lot of interest in whether particular makes can get an appropr ... |
Topic: Battery Related Information |
Paul_ffitch
Replies: 106
Views: 44403
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 6:06 pm Subject: Battery Related Information |
I was checking the Satmap site last night (for Satsync news etc), and whilst there I looked at the Satmap site shop. They are selling Energizer lithiums for £5.00 (inc VAT) for a pack of 4. This is th ... |
Topic: Battery Related Information |
Paul_ffitch
Replies: 106
Views: 44403
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:02 pm Subject: Battery Related Information |
I've been checking out batteries and battery chargers, and have just bought an Ansmann Energy 8 charger (as recommended by a previous poster), an Ansmann Energy Check battery tester (all types, 10% ca ... |
Topic: Battery Related Information |
Paul_ffitch
Replies: 106
Views: 44403
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:15 pm Subject: Battery Related Information |
Back to batteries...
I have a slight puzzle re the issue of the batteries draining while left in the unit, even though it's switched off. I understand what Mike Alder has been reporting, ie a curre ... |
Topic: PC Planning Software (Sat-Sync) |
Paul_ffitch
Replies: 147
Views: 61452
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 6:22 pm Subject: PC Planning Software (Sat-Sync) |
Jay1967: Given the error message you quoted, it sounds like the trial version of MemoryMap does not support the import of GPX files, whilst a purchased version presumably does. |
Topic: PC Planning Software (Sat-Sync) |
Paul_ffitch
Replies: 147
Views: 61452
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:49 pm Subject: PC Planning Software (Sat-Sync) |
If I understand the posts correctly, Jay1967 seems to have got a beta version of Satsync. I guess we'd all like to know where from!
/Optimistic Mode On/ Perhaps it will be on the Satmap website sho ... |
Topic: Satmap pros and cons |
Paul_ffitch
Replies: 30
Views: 19569
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Forum: Satmap Active 10 Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:06 am Subject: Satmap pros and cons |
The advantage of getting proper OS mapping on a unit which is properly rugged and designed for walkers should not be underestimated. It's not a question of not having to carry an OS map any more, -as ... |
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