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Topic: Garmin and OpenStreetMap |
ega95jch
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 6:07 pm Subject: Garmin and OpenStreetMap |
Hey Dabri
I've used Talky Toaster's maps, as well as those from lots of other providers. My favourite at the moment is the UK and Ireland map from OpenMapChest. I've been using OSM for maybe six or ... |
Topic: Garmin and OpenStreetMap |
ega95jch
Replies: 3
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 2:17 pm Subject: Garmin and OpenStreetMap |
I've been using OSM on Garmin devices very successfully for many years now. One thing that's always puzzled me is what Garmin's position is on people using OSM in their receivers.
They're notorious ... |
Topic: StreetPilot 2720 Date Wrong |
ega95jch
Replies: 13
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2020 4:42 pm Subject: StreetPilot 2720 Date Wrong |
Update:
Because I love the 2720 so much, I've got another (cheaply!) off eBay. Lo and behold, there's no problem with the date on this one! I've configured both units identically, right down to the ... |
Topic: StreetPilot 2720 Date Wrong |
ega95jch
Replies: 13
Views: 4282
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2020 1:00 pm Subject: StreetPilot 2720 Date Wrong |
I didn't realise the 2720 was that old!
https://web.archive.org/web/20060930135049/https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/gps/geninfo/y2k/gpsweek.htm
It isn't that old. It was brought out in 2005 and last ... |
Topic: StreetPilot 2720 Date Wrong |
ega95jch
Replies: 13
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:47 am Subject: StreetPilot 2720 Date Wrong |
Full download of the manual is here: From page 31:
Changing your time settings:
From the main menu, touch "Settings" then "General Time"
Time Zone - select your time zone or a nearby city.
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Topic: StreetPilot 2720 Date Wrong |
ega95jch
Replies: 13
Views: 4282
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2020 3:03 pm Subject: StreetPilot 2720 Date Wrong |
Have you got the date and time set to auto adjust? If so you can switch it to manual set and put in the correct date and time.
Hi, and thanks for your reply. There's no way that I can discern to se ... |
Topic: StreetPilot 2720 Date Wrong |
ega95jch
Replies: 13
Views: 4282
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2020 3:47 pm Subject: StreetPilot 2720 Date Wrong |
Hi
I've just noticed that my 2720 is showing "28-JUL-00" as the date. I'm assuming that this is something to do with last year's Week Number Rollover. The actual time and navigation functions seem ... |
Topic: MapSource/Streetpilot III |
ega95jch
Replies: 14
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Sun May 30, 2010 3:56 am Subject: More Garmin Problems! |
I was a very happy man until yesterday. I replaced my ageing laptop (running XP) with a new one running Windows 7 (64 bit). Installed CityNavigator 7 from the DVD. So far so good. Made up a nice mapse ... |
Topic: MapSource/Streetpilot III |
ega95jch
Replies: 14
Views: 5799
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 5:53 pm Subject: MapSource/Streetpilot III |
Hey cwog and transplant
Many thanks for your posts. I'm certainly going to check out the Nuvi 765 and Basecamp. In the meantime, I've just bought a second hand StreetPilot III on eBay, which has Ci ... |
Topic: MapSource/Streetpilot III |
ega95jch
Replies: 14
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 12:40 pm Subject: MapSource/Streetpilot III |
Hi again David
Thanks for your post. Yes, I thought about trying to get a SP III with more recent mapping. There are lots about, but the most recent City Navigator is v8, which I have.
I've got ... |
Topic: MapSource/Streetpilot III |
ega95jch
Replies: 14
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 7:14 pm Subject: MapSource/Streetpilot III |
Hey Phil and David
Thanks for your responses to this. Unfortunately, I'm still frustrated! I've asked Garmin themselves, but the people who respond just don't seem to understand the issue. Below is ... |
Topic: MapSource/Streetpilot III |
ega95jch
Replies: 14
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 11:03 pm Subject: MapSource/Streetpilot III |
Hey David
Many thanks for your response. There have been a couple of iterations of CNE (v9 and 2009) since v8 - I generally only go for alternate versions, because, as you recognise. there aren't r ... |
Topic: MapSource/Streetpilot III |
ega95jch
Replies: 14
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 12:28 am Subject: MapSource/Streetpilot III |
Hi, hoping someone can help with this! I've had the above combination since 2003, with very few problems. I particularly need the facility to control the mapping since I love playing around with waypo ... |
Topic: Is it safe to keep Garmin in the car |
ega95jch
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 6:47 pm Subject: Is it safe to keep Garmin in the car |
Hi folks, interesting thread. I live in Sheffield, and South Yorkshire police have a major drive on theft from vehicles at the moment. Their advice is not to leave *anything* on display. You might fin ... |
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