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<strong>Garmin</strong>: <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> <strong>Updates</strong> & <strong>Downloads</strong><br />
About <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong><br />
<strong>POI</strong> Sources<br />
FAQs<br />
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<strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> software version 2.4.0.0 Beta as of September 26, 2006<br />
Download (5.41 MB)<br />
View download instructions and system requirements<br />
Notes:<br />
Receive Update E-mail<br />
Would you like to receive an e-mail<br />
when this software is updated?<br />
● <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> allows you to load custom points of<br />
interest into your unit. The input files can be downloaded from the internet or you can create<br />
your own. With <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong>, you can configure the unit to alert you when you are within a<br />
certain distance of a point or if you are driving over a certain speed near a point; perfect to<br />
warn you about upcoming schools zones and redlight and speed cameras. The unit will also<br />
allow you to search for and navigate to the loaded points of interest.<br />
● See the included Readme for a more information on the changes.<br />
● Although this software is believed to be reliable, it has not yet been released for production<br />
and should be used at your own risk.<br />
Change History<br />
Changes made from version 2.3.2 to 2.4.0:<br />
● Added support for Windows Mobile devices.<br />
● Added support for uninstalling all custom <strong>POI</strong>'s from a device.<br />
● Added support for subcategories of <strong>POI</strong>'s.<br />
● Added support for handling individual bitmap symbols for each subcategory of <strong>POI</strong>'s.<br />
● Added support for jpeg (.jpg) images that can be associated with <strong>POI</strong>'s.<br />
● Added support for wave (.wav) files <strong>POI</strong> alerts.<br />
● Added support for allowing users to specify a 'Link' directory that contain <strong>POI</strong> associations,<br />
such as bitmap (.bmp) symbols, jpeg (.jpg) images, mp3 (.mp3) audio files, or wave (.wav)<br />
audio files.<br />
● Added support for contact information and address information that can be specified in a GPX<br />
(.gpx) file.<br />
● Added a command line option to <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> to run automatically without requiring user<br />
interaction.<br />
● Added the ability to choose <strong>POI</strong> files to ignore.<br />
● Check for validity of the drive name in the <strong>POI</strong> path.<br />
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Changes made from version 2.3.1 to 2.3.2:<br />
● Fixed an issue where reading .gpx files with phone numbers could cause <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> to crash.<br />
● Fixed an issue where alerts were being created for all <strong>POI</strong>s.<br />
● Fixed an issue where certain .bmp files could cause <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> to crash.<br />
● Fixed an issue where a .jpg file embedded in a .mp3 file's ID3 tag would not display on the<br />
unit.<br />
Changes made from version 2.2.1 to 2.3.1:<br />
● Added support for custom audio prompts<br />
● Added support for <strong>Garmin</strong>'s new TourGuide feature<br />
● Fixed issue where <strong>POI</strong> alert proximities specified in MapSource created GPX files could be<br />
wrong on the unit<br />
● Changed to allow up to 4 lines of header information in .CSV files<br />
● Fixed issue where specifying an invalid pathname could cause <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> to crash.<br />
Changes made from version 2.0 to 2.2.1:<br />
● Added support for reading <strong>POI</strong>s from GPX files. You can now create <strong>POI</strong>s in MapSource and<br />
load them in <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong>. See product Help for more details.<br />
● Added support for comment lines in .CSV files that start with ';' or '#'. This allows .CSV files<br />
created by programs like PoiEdit to work without modifications.<br />
● Added support for a fourth column in the .CSV file for <strong>POI</strong> details. This was an unadvertised<br />
feature in 2.0.<br />
● Added support for embedded line-breaks in the name and comment fields of .CSV files. This<br />
allows you to enter multi-line comments like addresses. See product Help for more details.<br />
● Added support for longitude and latitude to be quoted.<br />
● Added Palm support to support the iQue 3000.<br />
● Increased maximum alert proximity range to 65km/37miles.<br />
● Monochrome images (1bit per pixel) are now sent to the unit correctly.<br />
● Fixed translation and layout issues for Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.<br />
Instructions for using this software<br />
1. Click on "Download" and choose to save the file to your computer.<br />
2. Choose a location where you can easily locate the file by saving it to a location such as the<br />
"My Documents" folder or to "C:\".<br />
3. Once the download is complete, run the downloaded install file by double clicking on it.<br />
4. Once the install is complete, you may delete the downloaded install file.<br />
System requirements<br />
● IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system and an available<br />
USB port.<br />
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Home > Mobile Electronics > Products > <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> Search:<br />
Features:<br />
About <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong><br />
What is <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong>?<br />
<strong>POI</strong> Sources<br />
What are Points of Interest?<br />
FAQs<br />
How does <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> work?<br />
What is <strong>Garmin</strong> TourGuide?<br />
How does TourGuide work?<br />
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Import customized points of interest created by others with the help of <strong>Garmin</strong>'s new <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong><br />
software. In today's fast-paced world, points of interest are ever-changing. With the help of <strong>POI</strong><br />
<strong>Loader</strong>, you can now add your favorite new restaurant, or that supermarket having the grand<br />
opening, as points of interest (<strong>POI</strong>s) to your compatible <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS. The possibilities are endless<br />
— upload safety cameras or school zones, and you will receive a warning if you are traveling too<br />
fast. In addition, an optional proximity-alert feature notifies you of upcoming custom <strong>POI</strong>s. Our free,<br />
new <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> software lets you personalize your GPS, giving you the freedom and flexibility to<br />
literally go anywhere.<br />
Product Compatibility<br />
As an added benefit to our customers, you can download the latest version of <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> software for free from our website.<br />
What is <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong>?<br />
<strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> is free software for your PC that lets you upload customized <strong>POI</strong>s to your compatible <strong>Garmin</strong> unit. <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> does not create<br />
customized <strong>POI</strong>s, nor is it software for your <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS. It simply gives you the ability to upload <strong>POI</strong>s created by others from your PC to your<br />
compatible <strong>Garmin</strong> — making it easy for you to navigate directly to these points of interest.<br />
What are Points of Interest?<br />
<strong>POI</strong>s include restaurants, hotels, post offices, emergency services, entertainment, plus much more, and are represented by small icons on the<br />
maps displayed on your unit. Many of our mapping products, such as MapSource City Select or City Navigator, include a database of nearly 6<br />
million points of interest. With <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong>, you can now add additional points of interest to your compatible <strong>Garmin</strong>. This means you can upload<br />
custom <strong>POI</strong>s to supplement the nearly 6 million points of interest that are already in your unit. Traveling on holiday? Upload the <strong>POI</strong> for that bed<br />
& breakfast that just opened or the new restaurant that your guide book recommends.<br />
Custom <strong>POI</strong>s can also include .bmp images, as well as speed and proximity alert information. These <strong>POI</strong>s can be created by you, your friends,<br />
or third parties. There are several free and subscription services on the Internet that also provide <strong>POI</strong>s. See our Custom <strong>POI</strong> Sources web page<br />
for links to these third party websites.<br />
How Does <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> Work?<br />
<strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> must first be installed on your PC. After installation, search and navigate to personalized <strong>POI</strong>s on your PC, and use <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> to<br />
upload these points of interest from GPX or .CSV files to your compatible <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS or onto an SD card.<br />
With <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong>, you can configure your unit to alert you when you are within a certain distance of a point or if you are driving over a certain<br />
speed near a point — perfect to warn you about upcoming school zones, red lights, and speed cameras. For more information on <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong>,<br />
see the help file that is included with the free software download.<br />
These screens illustrate the proximity alert feature in action:
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What is <strong>Garmin</strong> TourGuide?<br />
With the latest <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> software, third-party developers can create and load special <strong>Garmin</strong> TourGuide <strong>POI</strong>s, which turn your compatible<br />
<strong>Garmin</strong> unit into your own personal, electronic tour guide. These <strong>POI</strong>s have an audio file associated with them. When you pass by a TourGuide<br />
<strong>POI</strong> with your compatible <strong>Garmin</strong> unit, the TourGuide audio file begins playing automatically. <strong>Garmin</strong> TourGuide has so many different<br />
applications: you can use it for bus tours, hotels, rentals, real estate sales — the possibilities are endless!<br />
<strong>Garmin</strong> TourGuide <strong>POI</strong>s are currently compatible with the nüvi, zūmo, and the StreetPilot® c550, 2730, 2820, 7200 and 7500.<br />
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How does <strong>Garmin</strong> TourGuide work?<br />
You must have a compatible <strong>Garmin</strong> unit with the latest software, the latest <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> software, and the latest version of MapSource in order<br />
to create and load <strong>Garmin</strong> TourGuide <strong>POI</strong>s. Download the latest <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> software. Then, consult the <strong>POI</strong> loader help file for details on how<br />
to create and load <strong>Garmin</strong> TourGuide files to your <strong>Garmin</strong> unit.
MapSource <strong>POI</strong> Sources<br />
About <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong><br />
<strong>POI</strong> Sources<br />
FAQs<br />
Home > Mobile Electronics > Custom <strong>POI</strong> Sources Search:<br />
With the help of <strong>Garmin</strong>'s free <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> software, you can upload additional points of<br />
interest to your compatible <strong>Garmin</strong>. Below are links to several free and subscription<br />
services on the Internet that provide these custom <strong>POI</strong>s.<br />
Our <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> supports both GPX and .CSV files. This means you must upload <strong>POI</strong>s<br />
saved in these file formats. Many of the custom <strong>POI</strong> sources listed below provide points<br />
of interest saved in the above file formats or offer <strong>POI</strong>s that can be converted to <strong>POI</strong><br />
<strong>Loader</strong> formats. Please contact the companies below for further information on how to<br />
use their <strong>POI</strong>s with your <strong>Garmin</strong> unit.<br />
Custom <strong>POI</strong> Sources (listed alphabetically by company name)<br />
Any links to third party websites are provided solely for your convenience. The inclusion of any link does not<br />
imply endorsement by <strong>Garmin</strong> of the linked site. Links made to other sites are made at your own risk and<br />
<strong>Garmin</strong> accepts no liability for any linked sites. <strong>Garmin</strong> has no control over the content of the third party<br />
websites listed on this page. <strong>Garmin</strong> has not tested any content found on any sites linked on this page and<br />
does not give any representation regarding the quality, safety, suitability or reliability of such third party web<br />
sites or any of the materials or data contained in them. Users must take their own precautions to ensure what<br />
is selected for use is free of such items as viruses, worms, Trojan horses and other items of a destructive<br />
nature. <strong>Garmin</strong>'s Privacy Policy does not apply to these third party sites. <strong>Garmin</strong> has no control over and is not<br />
responsible for the measures, if any, that are taken by such third party sites to protect the privacy of user<br />
information. Users should check the privacy policy of any third party site before providing personally identifiable<br />
information.<br />
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Company Name: Alert GPS<br />
Geographic Coverage: France<br />
Language: French<br />
Website: http://www.alertegps.com/Download_fabricant.<br />
asp?a=ar&s=&f=garmin<br />
Contact: info01@radarsfixes.com<br />
Content Type: Safety Cameras<br />
Pay Site: Free
MapSource <strong>POI</strong> Sources<br />
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Company Name: European Speed Camera Database<br />
Geographic Coverage: Europe<br />
Language: English, German, Dutch, French, Italian,<br />
Spanish<br />
Website: http://www.scdb.info/en/plugin-garmin/<br />
Contact: http://www.scdb.info/en/software-impressum/<br />
Content Type: Safety Cameras for complete Europe<br />
Pay Site: Paid<br />
Company Name: Fisac Aviation, S.A.<br />
Geographic Coverage: Spain, Portugal, Andorra<br />
Language: Spanish<br />
Website: http://www.garmin.com.es/descargas/radares/<br />
radar_project.htm<br />
Contact: garmin_radar_project@fisacaviation.com<br />
Content Type: Speed cameras<br />
Pay Site: Free and Paid<br />
Company Name: Flitspaal.nl<br />
Geographic Coverage: Netherlands, Belgium<br />
Language: Dutch<br />
Website: http://www.flitspaal.nl/<br />
Contact: http://www.flitspaal.nl/redirect.html?<br />
p_redirect_url=fl_email.startup?p_soort=<br />
Content Type: Safety Cameras<br />
Pay Site: Free<br />
Company Name: Garmap<br />
Geographic Coverage: South Africa<br />
Language: English<br />
Website: http://www.garmap.com/Poi<strong>Loader</strong>.asp#PoiData<br />
Contact: support@garmap.co.za<br />
Content Type: Safety cameras<br />
Pay Site: Free and Paid
MapSource <strong>POI</strong> Sources<br />
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Company Name: GPS Alarm System<br />
Geographic Coverage: Norway but also some coverage<br />
for Austria, Benelux, France, Germany, Sweden and<br />
Switzerland<br />
Language: Norwegian<br />
Website: http://www.fartsboks.com/<br />
Contact: post@fartsboks.com<br />
Content Type: Safety cameras<br />
Pay Site: Paid<br />
Company Name: GPS Data Team<br />
Geographic Coverage: Australia<br />
Language: English<br />
Website: http://garmin.gps-data-team.com<br />
Contact: garmin@gps-data-team.com<br />
Content Type: Best available speed and red camera<br />
database for Australia<br />
Pay Site: Paid, Subscription service<br />
Company Name: GPS Passion<br />
Geographic Coverage: France, USA<br />
Language: English, French<br />
Website: http://www.gpspassion.com/fr/downloads.asp<br />
Contact: info@gpspassion.com<br />
Content Type: Various categories, see www.<strong>POI</strong>enFrance.<br />
com including Safety Cameras; also browse to http://www.<br />
<strong>POI</strong>nUSA.com for USA<br />
Pay Site: Free, Donation welcome<br />
Company Name: GPS <strong>POI</strong> US<br />
Geographic Coverage: USA<br />
Language: English<br />
Website: http://www.gps-poi-us.com<br />
Contact: info@gps-poi-us.com<br />
Content Type: US Red-Light Cameras, Sports Venues,<br />
Disneyworld, Multiple stores & restaurants, Travel<br />
Pay Site: Paid, some free
MapSource <strong>POI</strong> Sources<br />
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Company Name: LPGmap.co.uk<br />
Geographic Coverage: UK<br />
Language: English<br />
Website: http://www.lpgmap.co.uk/autoroute.htm<br />
Contact: nik1@lpgmap.co.uk<br />
Content Type: LPG Filling Stations<br />
Pay Site: Free<br />
Company Name: maft<br />
Geographic Coverage: UK<br />
Language: English<br />
Website: http://www.maft.co.uk/garmin/<br />
Contact: mail@maft.co.uk<br />
Content Type: Various <strong>POI</strong> categories, including Argos,<br />
ADSA, B&Q, McDonald, etc.<br />
Pay Site: Free, Donation welcome<br />
Company Name: Nav-poi Ltd<br />
Geographic Coverage: UK<br />
Language: English<br />
Website: http://www.nav-poi.com/garmin/index.html<br />
Contact: info@nav-poi.com<br />
Content Type: Various <strong>POI</strong> categories<br />
Pay Site: Free<br />
Company Name: PocketGPS - <strong>POI</strong>s<br />
Geographic Coverage: UK<br />
Language: English<br />
Website: http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/garmin-poiloader.php<br />
Contact: pois@pocketgpsworld.com<br />
Content Type: Various <strong>POI</strong> categories<br />
Pay Site: Subscription only
MapSource <strong>POI</strong> Sources<br />
Company Name: PocketGPS - Safety Cameras<br />
Geographic Coverage: UK<br />
Language: English<br />
Website: http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/garmin-poiloader-speed-cameras.php<br />
Contact: pois@pocketgpsworld.com<br />
Content Type: Safety Cameras<br />
Pay Site: Subscription only<br />
Company Name: PocketNavigation.de<br />
Geographic Coverage: Germany<br />
Language: German<br />
Website: http://www.pocketnavigation.de/<br />
ucontent/25/5.6.59.html<br />
Contact: info@pocketnavigation.de<br />
Content Type: Various categories including Safety<br />
Cameras<br />
Pay Site: Paid<br />
Company Name: <strong>POI</strong> Database.se<br />
Geographic Coverage: Sweden<br />
Language: Swedish<br />
Website: http://www.poidatabase.se<br />
Contact: info@poidatabase.se<br />
Content Type: Safety Cameras<br />
Pay Site: Free<br />
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Company Name: <strong>POI</strong> Download<br />
Geographic Coverage: UK<br />
Language: English<br />
Website: http://www.poidownload.co.uk/poi/index.php<br />
Contact: info@poidownload.co.uk<br />
Content Type: Various categories<br />
Pay Site: Free
MapSource <strong>POI</strong> Sources<br />
Company Name: <strong>POI</strong> Factory<br />
Geographic Coverage: USA<br />
Language: English<br />
Website: http://www.poi-factory.com/poifiles<br />
Contact: http://www.poi-factory.com/contact<br />
Content Type: Over a million new and interesting<br />
locations, including red light cameras<br />
Pay Site: Mostly free, some content via paid subscription<br />
Company Name: <strong>POI</strong> handler<br />
Geographic Coverage: Europe<br />
Language: English<br />
Website: http://www.poihandler.com/<br />
Contact: http://www.poihandler.com/contact.asp<br />
Content Type: Several <strong>POI</strong> collections, including Safety<br />
Cameras for various countries.<br />
Pay Site: Free and Paid<br />
Company Name: PoiEdit<br />
Geographic Coverage: not applicable<br />
Language: English<br />
Website: http://www.poiedit.com/<br />
Contact: http://www.poiedit.com/contact.htm<br />
Content Type: Custom <strong>POI</strong> shareware program that<br />
manages all of your <strong>POI</strong> files from your desktop PC and<br />
saves them in appropriate format for use with <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong><br />
Pay Site: Donation welcome<br />
Company Name: Posit<br />
Geographic Coverage: Sweden<br />
Language: Swedish<br />
Website: http://www.posit.se/poi.html<br />
Contact: info@posit.se<br />
Content Type: Multiple <strong>POI</strong> collections<br />
Pay Site: Free<br />
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MapSource <strong>POI</strong> Sources<br />
Copyright 1996-2006 <strong>Garmin</strong> Ltd. or its subsidiaries<br />
Privacy Statement<br />
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Company Name: Radarfalle<br />
Geographic Coverage: Germany and Europe<br />
Language: German<br />
Website: http://www.radarfalle.de/software/garmin.php<br />
Contact: support@radarfalle.de<br />
Content Type: More than 10000 fixed speedcams for most<br />
of Europe<br />
Pay Site: Paid<br />
Company Name: Travel By GPS<br />
Geographic Coverage: USA, Europe<br />
Language: English<br />
Website: http://www.travelbygps.com<br />
Contact: http://www.travelbygps.com/contact.php<br />
Content Type: <strong>POI</strong>s for Recreational Activities<br />
Pay Site: Free
GPS <strong>POI</strong><br />
Directory<br />
Traffic Cameras<br />
General <strong>POI</strong> Files<br />
<strong>Garmin</strong> TourGuide<br />
Business Solutions<br />
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MONITOR OUR NEW BLOG TO STAYED INFORMED OF CHANGES AND UPDATES!<br />
Contact Us<br />
The world of satellite navigation using GPS devices is exploding! The newest GPS<br />
devices allow users to import custom Points Of Interest files (<strong>POI</strong>). <strong>POI</strong> files supplement<br />
the built-in data created by providers such as Navteq, TeleAtlas and others. Here you will<br />
find the best collection of <strong>POI</strong> files available in the US.<br />
Files are to be used ONLY for your personal use and can not be posted to other Internet sites. DO NOT<br />
DOWNLOAD IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS RESTRICTION.<br />
Redlight Intersection Traffic Camera (2880 records)<br />
Annual Subscription Service: For a $25 annual subscription fee, you will receive a single <strong>POI</strong> file for the entire US, in all areas<br />
listed below. Free updates are provided via email every time the camera database is updated. You will receive an email<br />
asking permission for us to email you in the future. You must click the link in the email to opt-in to the email update service.<br />
A new shopping cart permits online ordering and an immediate downloading of your<br />
subscription file! You will receive your download link by email automatically, immediately<br />
after processing your PayPal payment! Make sure to fully complete the PayPal payment process<br />
to receive your download email.<br />
Partial Test Data and Full Subscription Coverage Listing:<br />
● Calgary, AB, Canada (3/1/06)<br />
● Albany, NY (11/19/06)<br />
● Albuquerque, NM (7/01/06)<br />
● Arkansas (4/10/06)<br />
● Atlanta, GA (11/19/06)<br />
● Austin, TX (11/19/06)<br />
● Bakersfield, CA (4/10/06)<br />
● Baltimore, MD (7/01/06)<br />
● Baton Rouge, LA (12/13/06)<br />
● Boston, MA (7/15/06)<br />
● Boulder, CO (12/03/06)<br />
● Bradenton, FL (4/11/06)<br />
● Brunswick, GA (7/01/06)<br />
● Charlotte, NC (12/13/06)<br />
● Chicago, IL (12/13/06)<br />
● Cleveland, OH (4/10/06)<br />
● Columbus, OH (10/12/06)<br />
● Corpus Christi, TX (10/01/06)<br />
● Council Bluffs, IA (4/10/06)<br />
● Dallas, TX (12/03/06)<br />
● Davenport, IA (11/19/06)<br />
● Dayton, OH (4/12/06)<br />
● Daytona Beach, FL (4/10/06)<br />
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● Magellan RoadMate 500 and 700 -Touchscreen Automatic Routers (JAN 04)<br />
● Magellan RoadMate 760-Auto Car Navigatorwith "SayWhere" byMactutis(05)<br />
● Magellan RoadMate 800 - with MP3 player and Picture viewer (Feb 06) -by Dale<br />
● Magellan RoadMate 2000 -TouchScreen, Works Well - by Grogan (Dec06)<br />
● Magellan SporTrak Color -Bright Screen and 3-Axis Compass (9 OCT 03)<br />
● Magellan Topo 3D USA Map -A Hiker's Must-Have Program (1 JUN 05)<br />
● Maptech U.S. Boating Charts -Arguably the most marine charts for the money<br />
● Maptech Iraq SD Card -Very Detailed Street-level Maps for Palm Devices<br />
● Mexico Maps -BiciMapas maps Compared to <strong>Garmin</strong>'s Mexico NT maps<br />
● Navman Mobile GPS ICN630 (OCT 03)<br />
● NavMan GPS ICN750 Capable Car Navigator by Bruce Rahn (11/2006)<br />
● Navman Sport Tool R300 Training Aid by Allory Deiss (5 AUG 05)<br />
● Mobile Re-Radiating Antenna aids GPS reception by Dale DePriest (8 MAR 03)<br />
● TomTom GO TouchScreen Car Navigator Good Performance -by D. DePriest<br />
● TomTom Navigator 2 - by Dale DePriest (SEP 03)<br />
● USAPhotoMaps -Download Aerial/Topo Images at Selected Waypoints (MAY<br />
06)<br />
Hardware and Software Reviews<br />
● OLDER GPS Product Reviews for Discontinued, Obsolete, Obsolescent GPSRs<br />
● Baja Expeditioner maps in Baja Calif. Compared to <strong>Garmin</strong> WorldMap (NOV 05)<br />
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Lowrance iFinder Expedition<br />
for Car Navigation/Hiking/<br />
Marine<br />
Magellan RoadMate 760 Car<br />
Navigator<br />
Dale's GPS Manual<br />
Addendum
GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of <strong>Garmin</strong>, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers<br />
● Comparison of <strong>Garmin</strong> and Lowrance CD Maps:80+Screen Photos (MAY 00)<br />
● Fugawi Product Review -by G Clark (25 JUN 00)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> eMap (Electronic Map)GPS receiver-GPS has quality Maps (SEP 00)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> eTrex Summit has built in compass and altitude profiling (17 OCT 00)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> geko 101 -A 'Minimalist' Small Entry-Level GPS Receiver (1 APR 03)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> geko 201 -An 'Advanced' Small Entry-Level GPS Receiver (3 JUN 03)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> G-III+ Product Review -New GPS has user uploadable maps (9 OCT 99)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> GPSmap76/76S(Compass/Baro) Full Featured Receiver (APR 04)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS-V offers Automatic routing in a small handheld (21 SEP 01)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> Legend/Vista, feature rich, big map memory (JUL 02)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> MapSource Maps & GPS Unitsin Alaska and Canada Cruise (OCT 00)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> MapSource MetroGuide Europe reviewed by Anders Persson (Link)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> MetroGuide USA-4.0 as compared to CityNavigator/CitySelect (JAN 02)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong>'s RINO combo GPS and RADIO sends your location to others (NOV 02)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> StreetPilot III ColorMap: has Automatic Routing and VOICE (MAR 01)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> USA Topo 24K Nat. Parks Topo Maps -Review by Mel Murray (AUG 06)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> USA Topo CDs, A Short Review and Examples (4 NOV 04)<br />
● GPS Car Navigators: How good are the maps? What are limitations? (JAN 04)<br />
● GPS Rcvr Accuracy under tree cover for <strong>Garmin</strong> and Magellan units (Link)<br />
● GPS External Amplified Antennas-Comparison of several models (OCT98)<br />
● Handheld Computer+GPS Combination Power/Data cable powers both (by<br />
Dale)<br />
● Handheld Computers and PDAs convert into GPS Receivers by Dale<br />
● Holux GM100 Mapping GPS Receiver, Available in Spain (APR 01)<br />
● Infiniti QX4 Navigation System manufactured by Xanav by Phil Sherrod<br />
● iPaq GPS using NavMan Sleeve and Maptech Topo maps by Dale (26 SEP 02)<br />
● Lexus and BMW (year 2000) Auto Navigation System comments by Bob Aluska<br />
● Lowrance GM-100 Receiver - Has user uploadable maps (26 MAR 00)<br />
● Lowrance GM-100 Screen Photos as Compared to the <strong>Garmin</strong> G-III+ (MAR 00)<br />
● Lowrance iFinder GPS has 9999 trackpoints capability (MAY 02)<br />
● Magellan 315 GPS -Compact 12 channel receiver has lots of features (SEP 99)<br />
● Magellan 330 Mapping GPS has full featured Mapping system, (NOV00)<br />
● Magellan "Companion"-Palm Pilot V GPS works well, many features (OCT 00)<br />
● Magellan Meridian Gold-GPS Mapping full featured at good price (5 DEC 02)<br />
● Magellan Meridian now offers User-Selectable basemaps and 512meg Mem<br />
● Magellan SporTrak Pro (A remarkably accurate small receiver) Review (JAN<br />
03)<br />
● Magellan Topo USA Map -Can Display Topo, Profile, and Street Data (AUG 01)<br />
● MapConnection's eTopo offers Canadian Topo maps-by Lloyd Bowles (5 JUN<br />
02)<br />
● Maptech Terrain Navigator 3-D maps versus Delorme Topo USA 3.0 (AUG 01)<br />
● Maptech Offshore Navigator Examples and Comparison to Ozi Explorer (AUG<br />
01)<br />
● Maps uploadable to GPS:Where can I get third party maps for my GPS?<br />
● Maps: How can I scan my own maps and upload them into my GPS? (DEC 01)<br />
● Mexico Maps -A Summary of the Available GPS and DRG Topo Maps of Mexico<br />
● MountainScope uses Flight Data and 3D Topo Maps to show Hazards to Flight<br />
● Navman GPS Sleeve iPaq- Review including mapping software by Dale (OCT<br />
02)<br />
● NavMan iPaq GPS-Smart Professional SW with Navman GPS by Dale (NOV 02)<br />
● Motorcycle Mount for <strong>Garmin</strong> 2610 and 2650 Car Navigator by Michael Moore<br />
● OziExplorer has ability to upload User Maps to GM-100 (JAN 99)<br />
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GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of <strong>Garmin</strong>, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers<br />
● Pioneer NAV-SYS900DVD-large screen/good nav features-by Mohabir (SEP 02)<br />
● Rayming BLUETOOTH GPS receiver Reviewed by Crile Carvey (APR 04)<br />
● Route 66:European GPS Mapping Program has Automatic Route Generation<br />
● StreetFinder Deluxe (Rand McNally) 2000 -Software Review by Dale<br />
● Titan III remote amplified antenna works with most any GPS (JUL 04)<br />
● Topo! Mapping Software -Review by Dale DePriest (31 JUL 98)<br />
● TOPO! GPS, TOPO!, and TrailSmart Products from Wildflower (JAN 99)<br />
● Tree Cover and GPS-Do I need an amplified external antenna? (Link)<br />
● TRI-M Big Brother Remote Active Re-radiating Antenna -Review (31 JAN 99)<br />
● VDO Dayton MS5000: Automatic address Car Navigation has good display<br />
● World Maps -We Compared Magellan and <strong>Garmin</strong>, You Decide (10 MAY 03)<br />
FAQs Hardware<br />
YES!... SA has been off since 12:04AM EDT May 2, 2000. Read about it HERE.<br />
● Battery-drain measurements for several GPS receivers (13 AUG 06)<br />
● Batteries -Should I use Alkaline, Lithium, NiCad, or NiMH batteries in my GPS? (12 NOV 00)<br />
● Batteries: NiMH are probably the lowest cost long term solution for GPS use. (Link)<br />
● Cars which may require external GPS antenna due to metallization in windscreen (Link)<br />
● Comparisons of Hand-held Screen Sizes, Pixels, and Resolution -by Matthew Birch (10 OCT 03)<br />
● EOW fix for older model <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS Receivers -Quick fix to get your G45/G40/G38 working again<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> Active Powered Antennas - A look at the different models (4 JAN 98)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> Data Cables: What are the Pinouts? (3 JUL 01)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong>'s diagnostic features - Mess with these and you may lose your data -by Dale (4 JAN 99)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> FAQs Including a LINK to the <strong>Garmin</strong> FAQ site<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> Firmware Archives, Allory Deiss' Cache of Older GPS firmware<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> Firmware Revisions, Features, and Update/Upgrade costs and policy (Allory Deiss)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS Receiver Feature Comparisons with comments by Dale DePriest updated frequently<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> G-III PLUS (and others) shut off when I "hit a bump": How can I fix this problem (1 MAR 00)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> Icons for G-III+ in Graphic Form and Icon Number (Link)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> Internal Datum Storage -What Datum is output in GRMN and NMEA modes? (18 JUL 00)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong>'s official GPS Receiver MANUALS - Download yours from here (Link)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS Receiver Manual: Dale's version tells you more in simple language.<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> SP-III and G-V: How do I use MANUALLY generated routes: Courtesy GPS-<strong>Garmin</strong>.nl<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> Signal Strength Bars -What do they tell me? (12 JUL 99)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> Simulator Mode -How to Initialize the Starting Point in the <strong>Garmin</strong> G-III and III+? (3 JAN 99)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong>'s WorldWide Warranty Policy -Explained (20 JAN 99)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> WAAS -Steps a Receiver Performs to Acquire the Geo-Stationary Satellites (23 JUL 02)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> Waypoints -Why don't they increment by filling in the holes in a sequence? (15 JUL 98)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> Waypoint Averaging -What is it and how does it work? (23 MAY 98)<br />
● GPS Antenna and Sensitivity Comparisons How NOT to make the wrong conclusions. (4 JUL 98)<br />
● GPS locks Quickly when my car is stopped and takes much longer when I am moving -Why? (5 AUG 99)<br />
● GPS Maps: The maps in my GPS are not accurate. Why is that? (NOV 05)<br />
● GPS signal strength bars -What do they mean when they are "hollow" or all black? (12 JUL 99)<br />
● GPS won't lock, Signals look OK -What's wrong? (4 JUL 98)<br />
● MAC computers and GPS receivers -How can I get them to communicate? (DEC 01)<br />
● Magellan FAQ, version 2.0 (PDF) by Dan Surratt (OCT 03)<br />
● Magellan Firmware Revisions, Features, and <strong>Updates</strong> (Allory Deiss)<br />
● Magellan Firmware Revisions, Features, and <strong>Updates</strong> (Link)<br />
● Magellan GPS Manuals: Where can I find them?Older units, Aussie Mgln (Links)<br />
● Magellan 330: How do I update the software in my M330 GPS? (8 OCT 00)<br />
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GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of <strong>Garmin</strong>, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers<br />
● Magellan Undocumented Control Codes and Data Explanations (2 JUN 02)<br />
● Memory Backup Battery problems in some <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS receivers (4 JUL 98)<br />
● Map Memory -How much and how many segments do I need to load a whole CD worth? (Links)<br />
● MEMORY -How much do I need in my new GPS receiver (9 JUL 02)<br />
● MGRS -Which handheld GPS receivers have MGRS? (2 AUG 04)<br />
● Multipath: My GPS position (or speed) "jump around" and are not stable at times. WHY?<br />
● Multiple Waypoint Messaging -Explained (4 APR 99)<br />
● Nearest 9 Waypoints on <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS Units -Details (29 MAY 98)<br />
● OnStar> Where is the GPS unit and how to I tap the NMEA signals? by Pete Carter (Link)<br />
● Precision Mapping Streets Mapping Software<br />
● Print <strong>Garmin</strong> MetroGuide generated routes: How do I do it? (29 JUN 02)<br />
● RAIN, CLOUDS, fog, and snow: Do they affect my GPS signals? (28 DEC 01)<br />
● ROAD LOCK -Which GPS receivers have this feature? (10 JUL 02)<br />
● Routes and Tracks: What is the difference? (16 MAR 00)<br />
● Trip Log -Why is my GPS travel log distance never exactly correct? (10 JAN 04)<br />
● USA purchased GPS receivers Overseas -Can I buy in USA and use my GPS Overseas? (20 JUN 02)<br />
● WAAS and its Relation to Enabled Hand-Held GPS Receivers (27 FEB 06)<br />
● WAAS Operation: Your Questions Answered (3 JAN 02)<br />
● WAAS Tutorial by Dale DePriest (4 JAN 02)<br />
● Warm Start/Cold Start? What does this mean?<br />
● WaterProofNess of <strong>Garmin</strong> Receivers -<strong>Garmin</strong> Engineering (MAY 97)<br />
● WaterProofNess of Lowrance Receivers -Lowrance Engineering (14 JUL 98)<br />
● What Happens when Diagnostics Page wipes out all <strong>Garmin</strong> Stored Data (23 MAY 98)<br />
● Which GPS receivers can compute AREA/acreage when I walk a closed loop?(SEP 04)<br />
● Windows XP -How do I get Win XP to recognize my GPS? (16 MAY 02)<br />
● Why Would I want a GPS Receiver and What Could I Do With It?<br />
Geography -Maps, Datums, Waypoint Lists, Formulas<br />
● Address or Lon/Lat -Put in and get Map showing location using MapQuest or TIGER maps<br />
● Airports over the World: Where can I find the lon/latfor the World's Airports? (Link)<br />
● Bitmaps and Vector Maps: What is the difference? Dale DePriest tells us all<br />
● Coast Guard Lights List for the USA: Where can I find lists of lights, buoys, etc. (Link)<br />
● Convert Datums, File Formats, Tracks to Routes, using GeoConv software (Link)<br />
● Convert LORAN to GPS lon/lat coordinates using this program (Link)<br />
● Convert RASTER maps to VECTOR maps: Is there any software to do that? (Search)<br />
● Convert between STATE PLANE, UTM, and Lat/Long courtesy of US Army (Link)<br />
● Convert between State Plane, UTM, and Lat/Long plus other coordinate systems (Link)<br />
● Coordinate Conversion Online Tool by oasisphoto.com (Link) and another tool by GPS2CAD.com<br />
● Datums: A Brief Description (14 JUN 99)<br />
● Datums: How much error in my position if I fail to use the correct datum with my Lat/Long<br />
reading? (Link)<br />
● Datums: My TOPO (or other map) program does not accurately position my location on the map. (Link)<br />
● Datums: New Zealand Geodetic 2000 (LINZ) datum -Information About NZ's new datum (Link)<br />
● Degrees, Minutes and Seconds> Where did the terms originate? by Sam Wormley (22 NOV 02)<br />
● DGPS datum is NAD-83 and not WGS-84 as used internally by the GPS - Will this DGPS signal be accurate?<br />
● DRG Maps -Digital Raster Graphic Maps -What are they anyway? (Link)<br />
● Don Bartlett's GPS and UTM Tutorial Site<br />
● Earth: According to WGS-84 (Courtesy of Sigurd Humerfelt: Link)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> MapSource Product Sizes -for 13 MapSource maps (link)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> MapSource (MetroGuide and USA Topo) -Data Source (23 OCT 00)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> StreetPilot MetroGuide Database descriptions (Link)<br />
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GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of <strong>Garmin</strong>, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> City Database Details (1 JUN 98)<br />
● GettyThesaurus of City Names - Put in a City Name, get back a longitude/latitude<br />
● Geodetic Survey Markers(Worldwide Listings) -How can I find one near where I am? (1 FEB 01)<br />
● GISCOVER is the point where travelers, outdoor lovers and GPS enthusiasts meet. (Link)<br />
● GPSy's Internet Digital Map listings: An extensive list of digital maps available on the Internet (Link)<br />
● Grid Conversions, Distance Formulas, Coordinate Transformations, and Map Translation Software (Links)<br />
● Longitude/Latitude Formulas for GPS and Navigation (Link)<br />
● MacGPS Pro provides a current digital map library for most PC GPS and Mac programs (Link)<br />
● MapRef Website -Datum conversions, Projections, Map References for EUROPE<br />
● Map Vendors USA -Who makes GPS maps for the USA and are they accurate? by Dale DePriest (FEB 03)<br />
● Mapping Agencies Around the World -Also Latest City Maps of Iraq from NIMA (Link)<br />
● Maps -From Around the World -Includes Maps from the CIA (Links)<br />
● Maps: Supposedly the largest selection of maps in the world (Link) (click on MAP)<br />
● Maps: Why are the GPS maps in my part of the world so poor and what can I do about it? (Link)<br />
● Mercator Projections -Norris Weimer tells us about the Projections and the MAN (Link)<br />
● Mexico Maps -Detailed Mexico and Baja Street-level MapSource and Topo DRG GPS maps (links)<br />
● Miscellaneous GPS Related Software Links -Courtesy of HEI<br />
● Navigation BEFORE GPS -How did we do it? (Link)<br />
● NIMA publications on datums, geodesy, and geophysics (Link)<br />
● Nima2GPS - Convert information from NIMA´s GEOnet Names Server into waypoint files (Link)<br />
● NGS Survey Marker Accuracy -Texts by Dave Doyle and Ed McKay (NGS)<br />
● NMEA Datums as regard to use with Ozi Explorer and <strong>Garmin</strong> Receivers (21 FEB 02)<br />
● OSGB -What is it? How do I set up my GPS? Convert to Lat/Long? Where to buy UK maps? (Link)<br />
● PetraStudio-Maps for GPS: Raster to Vector Conversion, AutoCAD Drafting, Custom Vector Maps<br />
● Place, -Enter and Get Waypoint -Sam Wormley's Waypoint Site (Link)<br />
● Prime Meridian -History of its Past and Present at Greenwich (1 NOV 99)<br />
● Sunrise/Sunset/Moonrise/Moonset -Give your location and find out for your area (Link)<br />
● TatukGIS Develops and Licenses GIS Software Products with Visual Basic and Visual C++ (Link)<br />
● TatukGIS Datum and Projection Conversion Calculator (free download) -Instructions (20 MAY 02)<br />
● TOPO and 3-D Maps to download to your GPS or Laptop Computer (Links)<br />
● Topo Maps, aerial photos, and other GIS info for USA Free, Courtesy Doyle's GIS (Link)<br />
● State Plane Coordinate Systems (all) and their use with Magellan Receivers<br />
● State Plane Coordinate Systems (some) and their use with <strong>Garmin</strong> Receivers<br />
● Scottish Mountaineering Club -Provides information about available free <strong>Garmin</strong> uploadable contour maps<br />
● User Grids and Datums in Hand-Held Receivers -A Small Collection (4 FEB 99)<br />
● USGS DRG Alaska maps on CD for sale by GPS Trails<br />
● USGS DRG Topographical Maps -Where to get them -Other Sources (Link)<br />
● UTM: A Brief Description (4 JUL 98)<br />
● UTM: Which UTM Zone am I in? (Map)<br />
● UTM and Datum Information Web Sites (Links)<br />
● UTM and MGRS: What are the differences? How do I convert from one to the other?<br />
● View your home (probably) from the Russian Spin-4 Satellite or from a USGS Aerial view<br />
● ViTo Technology -Maps from Around the World for your Windows Mobile Pocket PC / GPS Navigation<br />
● Waypoints: A very extensive worldwide listing of Waypoint LISTS (Links)<br />
Tutorial: How Does GPS Work<br />
● Colorado Hiking -GPS your personal navigation system (Link)<br />
● Dale DePriest "How Does GPS Work?" from his <strong>Garmin</strong> Reference Manual<br />
● Trimble's Excellent "How GPS Works" (Link):<br />
● Almanac and Ephemeris Data -What is it? (4 JUL 98)<br />
● DGPS (Differential GPS) -What is it and how does it make a GPS receiver more accurate? (Link)<br />
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GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of <strong>Garmin</strong>, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers<br />
● DGPS explained- including WAAS by Dale DePriest<br />
● DGPS (Poor Man's) -Why can't I use two regular GPS receivers to eliminate SA error? (15 AUG 98)<br />
● DOP Demonstration site by Norris Weimer - How SV Geometry Affects GPS Accuracy<br />
● DOP -Dilution Of Precision and HDOP and VDOP - What are they? (3 JUL 98)<br />
● EPE -Estimated Probable Error -What is it? (23 MAY 98)<br />
● FOM -Figure of Merit -What is it? (29 MAY 98)<br />
● Global Positioning System Overviews, by Peter H. Dana (Link)<br />
● GPS - A New Constellation - Smithsonian Institution's "LOW TECH" "How Does GPS Work" Website<br />
● GPS operation and Tutorial book Recommended by Bill Straka (9 NOV 98)<br />
● GPS Bearing to Next Waypoint versus Direction of Travel - Explanation (10 OCT 98)<br />
● GPS's Clock Function and More Rollover Trivia (23 MAY 98)<br />
● GPS "Compass" reads WRONG" -Why is that? (10 OCT 98)<br />
● GPS Future: What improvements are coming our way in the next 3, 5, 10 years? Answers here (.doc file)<br />
● GPS Navigation Satellite message format and protocol details, maintained by Ed Weston (Link)<br />
● GPS Precision Timekeeping: Where can I get information and low cost equipment? (Link)<br />
● GPS Receiver -How does it get a LOCK? -Tom Clark tells us (17 JUL 98)<br />
● GPS Receivers -Where can I find block diagrams, schematics? How about descriptions to study?<br />
● GPS Signal Specification Document -U. S. Coast Guard (Link)<br />
● GPS Signal Tutorial -GPS Spread Spectrum and how carrier phase measurements are made (12 DEC 98)<br />
● LAAS: What is it and how does it work? (2 SEP 00)<br />
● Learn Nuts and Bolts of GPS from a Power Point Presentation by Cass Lewart (1 JUN 02)<br />
● Post Processing -Can I Post Process my NMEA data to achieve higher accuracy? (15 AUG 98)<br />
● Post Processing - Is there a HANDHELD GPS RECEIVER which can do POST PROCESSING?<br />
● Relativity: How the motion of Earth and the GPS Satellites affect accuracy? (Deeper Theory)<br />
● Russian GLONASS -Official Russian Defense Ministry Site (Link)<br />
● Satellites- NASA java program lets you see a 3D view of 500+and click on each for identification<br />
● Satellites -Where are they? Can I see them? Where do I look? (Link)<br />
● Spread Spectrum Transmission -Frequency hopping, Direct Sequence, and CDMA -What are they? (Link)<br />
● WAAS: What is it and how does it work? (2 SEP 00)<br />
GPS Information<br />
● Airliners and GPS - Is it Safe for me to use my GPS on a Passenger Airliner?<br />
● Antenna Pattern of your GPS antenna -Measure and Plot yours using this program. (Link)<br />
● Antennas for GPS Receivers- Patch and Helix typical Specification Sheets (10Oct02)<br />
● Antenna for GPS Receivers- A Turnstile Antenna you can build, from ARRL (4 NOV 02)<br />
● Averaging Waypoints -How long do I have to average to improve accuracy of my GPS fix?<br />
● Battery Operational Durations for Lithium, Alkaline, and NiMH AA Cells in the SporTrak Color (Link)<br />
● Batteries: Technical information on Lithium, Alkaline, Mn and other battery types (Link)<br />
● Airlines which Approve or Disapprove GPS use during flights (Undated Frequently)<br />
● Boeing Service Letter -Consumer electronic equipment use on Boeing Aircraft (3 MAR 01)<br />
● Buoy Database: You can find links to various marine Buoy Databases via this link<br />
● Coastline Profile Extractor for use with OziExplorer and GPSUtility (Link)<br />
● Consumer vs Military GPS Receivers in a JAMMING Environment (DEC 04)<br />
● Dale DePriest's Index of GPS Information -A must see section of our website<br />
● DATUM parameter conversion: 7 parameter to 3 parameter conversion by Eino Uikkanen (FEB 03)<br />
● DGPS Services -Worldwide Listing of Available Services, Additional input Solicited (5 NOV 02)<br />
● Error Measures: 1 sigma, 2 sigma, 3 sigma, 50%CEP, 2DRMS, 95% confidence? What does this mean?<br />
● European Global Navigation Satellite System, Go-Ahead Announce (18 JUN 98)<br />
● FAA's Modernization Plans -WAAS, GPS and other Safety and Efficiency Technology plans (Link)<br />
● French speaking GPS news group: Where can I find one? (Link)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> CitySelect and CityNavigator- Where can I buy a USA version new or replacement?<br />
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GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of <strong>Garmin</strong>, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> Data Field definitions: GPS data display definitions for <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS (25 MAR 00)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> eTrex: User Manual, Load additional Icons, Interface with OziExplorer and more (25 AUG 00)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong>'s European Map Coverage Detail Information (15 MAY 00)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong>'sMap Error reporting form- Send <strong>Garmin</strong> info on any errors you find in their maps<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> MapSource, Features Summary of R&R, USA Topo, and WorldMap CDs -Link (10 SEP 99)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong>'s Official Upload/Download Protocol in *.pdf [Adobe] format (Link)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong>'s Upload/Download Protocol: Definitions and Explanations (Link)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong>'s Out-of-Warranty Repair Policy -Explained (17 SEP 98)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) (23 JAN 99)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> R&R file index: Enables you to select which files to load onto your hard drive -by Gary McMeekin<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> SP MEMORY CHIP: Samsung NAND FLASH chip. Where can I find data sheets?(Link)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> Tracklogs - Which is Best for You? (15 SEP 00)<br />
● Glossary of GPS and GIS Terms and other GPS Tutorial Information (Link)<br />
● GPS Altitude -How Accurate? (10 FEB 01)<br />
● GPS Cartoons -Do you have any to contribute?! (2 MAR 06)<br />
● GPS -Flying on Commercial Airlines -Can I make my GPS work from a passenger seat? (11 NOV 98)<br />
● GPS Navigation Message> Binary files let you test your decode algorithm by Craig Bailey (20 FEB 03)<br />
● GPS Operation in Foreign Countries -Will I be Arrested? (12 OCT 98)<br />
● GPS Receiver Accuracy -How accurate should I expect them to be? -A study by David Wilson (Link)<br />
● GPS Receiver Accuracy -Scatter Plots by DLR (German) show error plots (Horiz/Vert) (Link)<br />
● GPS Receivers: What does it take to make a typical model like the G-76S? EETimes tells us (LINK)<br />
● GPS Sales Projections: Yearly sales history and projections (15 May 05)<br />
● GPS Satellite RF Power Output? How many watts is it? (18 FEB 99)<br />
● GPS Satellite ORBITS - How often are the satellites in exactly the same position? (19 FEB 99)<br />
● GPS Speed: How fast can I go? How accurate is the speed readout? (17 OCT 99)<br />
● GPS Time -Is it locked to UTC? How do they do that? (18 APR 99)<br />
● GPS Voltage Input: What is the Input Voltage range for common GPS receivers?<br />
● Hiking using your GPS: Cass Lewart tells how to do it (18 SEP 99)<br />
● How Far North will my GPS operate? -Bill Straka gives us his experiences (26 MAR 99)<br />
● Jack's 'Museum' Collection of 18 (working) Hand-held GPS Receivers from 1994 to 2005 (1.4MB)<br />
● Jack and Joe - Why do they write all this stuff anyway? (11 JAN 99)<br />
● Kalman Filters -Make your own by Andy La Varre (PDF) -Bring your Matrix Algebra Book (19 AUG 98)<br />
● Kalman Filters-Sam Wormley's references and a simple explanation (28 SEP 98)<br />
● Longitude 1 minute, Latitude 1 minute: How many meters is that? Sigurd Humerfelt tells us. (Link)<br />
● Magellan (Official) Data Transmission Protocol v2.11 in WORD format or PDF format (MAR 03)<br />
● Map Reading and Land Navigation Manual, US Army FM 3-25.26 (Link)<br />
● MicroSoft AutoRoute (and other MS Mapping programs) won't connect to my GPS. What do I do?<br />
● NMEA FAQ and Sentence Definitions -Links to multiple sources (4 OCT 98)<br />
● NMEA checksums, sentence logger and other programming subroutines for GPS (Link)<br />
● RS232C Voltage-Levels Standard (2 AUG 98)<br />
● Rubber Banding Routes: What does this mean? Why would I want it? What GPS has it? (12 JAN 00)<br />
● Selective Availability -View tracks when it was turned off on April 20, 1997 (4 JUN 02)<br />
● StreetPilot Map <strong>Updates</strong> -What is <strong>Garmin</strong>'s Policy and Price? (7 JUL 98)<br />
● Surveying and GIS information news group -Go there (Link)<br />
● Time Synchronization -Set your PC's Time-of-Day Clock using GPS and other Standards (1 AUG 98)<br />
● Topo Maps Worldwide -Why are they so hard to find? (5 JAN 99)<br />
● Waypoint Averaging: How much does this feature of a GPS improve accuracy of a waypoint? (Link)<br />
● WHY don't you JUST ANSWER THE QUESTION??<br />
GPS Instructions<br />
● ArcScripts: How do I download my <strong>Garmin</strong> data into ArcView? Here is a solution<br />
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GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of <strong>Garmin</strong>, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers<br />
● Aviation GPS: An Airline Pilot gives instruction on how to use a GPS for airplane navigation (Link)<br />
● Backcountry Guide for GPS Users -How to Hike with your GPS -Book Review (9 NOV 98)<br />
● Boating with GPS: John Bell tells us How to use a GPS for small boat navigation (link)<br />
● Create and Upload Custom Maps to Uniden Mystic and Possibly other Magellan Units -by Todd Mesewicz<br />
● Firmware Update Failed, and my GPS does not work. What do I do now? (10 SEP 02)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> "foot" won't mount on my Curved Dash. Jonathan Weber tell how. (6 JUN 02)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS-12XL Low Memory Battery Warning -A Possible Solution (1 OCT 02)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> MapSource Maps: How do I install and operate the program on my computer? (Link)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> Reset Codes (Link)<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> USER's MANUAL - "Working with <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS Receivers", by Dale DePriest<br />
● GPS use by Commercial Airline Pilot: A transport pilot tells us his experiences (12 JUN 00)<br />
● GPS Antennas: Want to build your own? (Link)<br />
● G7TO/<strong>Garmin</strong> PVT Protocol Activate, View, Record; Includes Vert.-Vel. Readout (20 AUG 98)<br />
● MACintosh upload/download to <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS receivers -How to do it by Rick Klain (JAN 05)<br />
● Magellan330M function Flow Chart makes it easier to use your M330M, (MS.Word Doc) (27 AUG 01)<br />
● Ozi Explorer -Edit, Move, Delete, Bogus Trackpoints and Tracklines, Calculate Areas (2 AUG 04)<br />
● Pseudorange Data Processing: You can do it with a <strong>Garmin</strong> consumer model GPSR (17 JAN 02)<br />
● Street Atlas -Useful Tips on Enhancing Laptop and Printing Visibility (3 APR 99)<br />
● SA Watch (Data Logger) -Setup and Operating Instructions (10 JUN 01)<br />
● Test your GPSto Computer Serial Connection using Windows 98 Hyper Terminal (11 JUL 00)<br />
● TrackView -by Brent Hildebrand Converts MapSource Maps into a Moving-Map Display (17 APR 01)<br />
● USB to SERIAL connection for your GPS -How to make the connection by Steven Hitch (link)<br />
GPS hardware and PDA mapping software<br />
● General Index to PDAs that support GPS.<br />
● Cetus GPS software for Palm Computers: Present position, tracklogging, GIS (Link)<br />
● Delorme Street Atlas Vector and 3-D GPS Maps (Link)<br />
● Destinator 3 Personal Navigation System -by Crile Carvey<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> iQue 3600-Palm OS5 Based GPS plus PDA system -Review (OCT 03) by Dale<br />
● Navio -Access to all the information from your GPS receiver on your Pocket PC<br />
● Nobeltec (Marine navigation software (Link)<br />
● PalmFLYING.com -The One-stop Site for Handheld Aviation Solutions<br />
● Palm OS Palm OS Navigation Topics -Information, Links, and Reviews by Dale DePriest<br />
● PocketPC and WinCE Hardware and Software -Links, Information, and Reviews by Dale DePriest<br />
● Psion Software -Links to Multiple Sites, Moving Map, <strong>Garmin</strong> Protocol, NMEA (APR 99)<br />
● Recreational Grade GPS Receivers and Digital Topo Software for PDAs -by Fryar<br />
● Vista (Scanned, Vector, and Flight Sectional Charts (Link)<br />
Links to Third-Party GPS Intermediate Software<br />
● 3-D Plots by Height -Both 2-D Profiles and Complete Rotateable 3-D Plots for Viewing at Different Angles<br />
● 3-D Plots of GPS Tracks -A few Pointers (14 MAY 04)<br />
● APRS -Automatic Packet Reporting System -Reports your position automatically via Radio<br />
● Aviation Data Base Management software for <strong>Garmin</strong> Units<br />
● Aviation Data Base for Magellan 315/320 puts FAA data in Consumer GPS -by Brian Wade<br />
● Cetus GPS software for Palm Computers: Present position, tracklogging, GIS (no maps)<br />
● CUESoft GPS .NET Control MicroSoft *.NET interface for GPS receivers to NET software<br />
● DSH electronics (Software program that controls any map with GPS; incl. speech)<br />
● EasyGPS (free) is an easy way to create, edit, and transfer waypoints and routes<br />
● ExpertGPS displays your waypoints, routes, and tracks on Terraserver USGS topo maps and aerial photos<br />
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GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of <strong>Garmin</strong>, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers<br />
● Fugawi (Scanned, DRG, and BSB Charts)<br />
● G7TO Programs (DOS/Win95/NT) -Up/<strong>Downloads</strong> for <strong>Garmin</strong> and Lowrance data to Street Atlas 4 thru 9<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS Extension - Provides Ability to Transfer Data Between ArcView GIS and a <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS<br />
● GARTrip -Upload/download to <strong>Garmin</strong> Receivers, convert GPS data formats, prints waypoints,<br />
routes, tracks<br />
● GPSS -GPS Software from Sunninghill, Maps for 110 Countries, Speaks in 11 languages<br />
● GPS Altitude Chart -Create elevation profiles from tracklogs, save them as PDF/PNG.<br />
● GPS TrackMaker -Edits Tracklogs, and Waypoints for Magellan, <strong>Garmin</strong>, Lowrance, & MLR Receivers<br />
● GPS Utilities -Edit <strong>Garmin</strong> MapSource Maps (Part 1) (Part 2) by Newham (Jul 03)<br />
● GPS Utility -Up/download to <strong>Garmin</strong>,Magellan,& Lowrance, datum conversion, data management,<br />
and mapping<br />
● GPS Visualizer -Plots Profiles and Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) plots from GPS tracklogs and waypoints<br />
● GPS Watch by iNTERCHAIN Solutions -Turn your cell phone into a professional GPS Receiver<br />
● GPSy (Macintosh)<br />
● Karen's GPS Software Listings (MAC/PC/Newton/etc)<br />
● MacGPS Pro Software from L.W. James Associates<br />
● MAC upload and download software for <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS receivers -GPS CONNECT<br />
● MapToasterTopo -Complete New Zealand Topographic and Air Photo Mapping Solution for GPS<br />
● MyGPS -Freeware, Manage Waypoints, Track Profiles, and Routes on Scanned Maps<br />
● NEMA Simulator, GPS Simulator and Dead Reckoning Software for GPS Developers> by Sailsoft.NL<br />
● Ozi Explorer (Scanned, BSB, and DRG Maps) Now supports Area Calculations and Trackpoint Editing<br />
● PanTerra Software: Waypoint Management Software for <strong>Garmin</strong>/Magellan GPS has 1.6 Million Waypoints<br />
● QuakeMap overlays GPS tacks, waypoints, Digital Camera photos, on Terraserver aerial and topo maps<br />
● PCWize GPX Generator -Use for Geocaches or to Share files with Others<br />
● Tracks 4 Africa -Tracks and waypoints for direct download in widely accepted fileformats.<br />
● USAPhotoMaps -Download Aerial/Topo Images at Selected Waypoints -Instructions<br />
● WindmillData Collection software Logs Data from GPS and Other Sensors to Computer<br />
● Wissenbach Map3D (free) Rrecord your hiking and mountain bike trips on DRG maps<br />
Links to GPS Information Sites<br />
● Aviation GPS Information Available Here<br />
● Aviation GPS Information Available Here Too<br />
● Build your own GPS with Doug Baker's OPEN SOURCE Project<br />
● Dave Ransom's Orbital Information Site. Find current orbital information on various satellites<br />
● Driving with GPS Navigation<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> Prior Versions of the Vista *Legend* eMap*MapSource*Venture*G-76/Map<br />
● Geography Resources from the Mining Company<br />
● GeoCaching: Use your GPS in a worldwide "stash" locating game<br />
● GPS Action Replay -Use with Windsurfing and Other Sports<br />
● GPS Atheletes -A website for athletes that train and race with GPS devices<br />
● GPS Speedsurfing! -A New Water Sport for Windsurfers<br />
● GPS-TOUR -Free GPS Worldwide Tour File-Sharing Platform (Hiking, Horseback Riding, Skiing (etc.)<br />
● Italiano: Informazioni e tutorial in Italiano sui GPS <strong>Garmin</strong> da Massimo D'Eramo<br />
● Peter Bennett's GPS Index, Vancouver<br />
● Running & Biking with GPS<br />
● Sam Wormley's Comprehensive GPS Info Site<br />
● SNAP: Links to a host of interesting GPS sites and Information<br />
● Spanish: Pagina GPS Espanola: GPS information in Spanish available here<br />
● Tom Born's <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS Page in Germany -GPS information not recently updated.<br />
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GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of <strong>Garmin</strong>, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers<br />
Links to GPS Hardware Manufacturers<br />
● Car Navigation Systems - Vendors of Automobile Navigation and Tracking Systems<br />
● CasioWrist GPS: 12 channel unit with up to 3 hour battery life<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> International -Receivers<br />
● GPS Equipment Manufacturers - A very extensive listing<br />
● GPS Equipment Listings at GPS World Magazine<br />
● Lowrance, Eagle -Receivers<br />
● Magellan, Thales -Receivers<br />
● SiRF -Manufactures GPS Chip Sets for OEM use (Link)<br />
● TinyTracker: Inexpensive kit allows Ham Radio types to convert GPS to vehicle tracker<br />
● u-blox:GPS Receiver Chipsets, Modules, Boards, and Antennas<br />
● VBOX measures acceleration, braking distances, lap times, cornering forces for racing<br />
Links to Accessories<br />
● Automatic and Autonomous control of flight for model aircraft, parafoils: Who makes equipment?<br />
● Batteries -Who sells them at good prices<br />
● Blue Hills Innovations (Connectors and Cables for <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS units)<br />
● EarthMate to NMEA data converter module -Makes EarthMate work with non-Delorme map programs<br />
● Gilsson Technologies -Active Antennas, Cables, GPS Cases, Data Cards, and GPS Auto Mounts<br />
● GPS Screen protectors - Invisible Shield's thin sheets can protect GPS screens from scratches<br />
● Jose Ramos (<strong>Garmin</strong> GPS Cables), Good cables, reliable supply<br />
● Pfranc.com - <strong>Garmin</strong> connectors for "make your own" <strong>Garmin</strong> cables<br />
● National Products Corp (dba RAM) -Mounting Systems for GPS Receivers<br />
● SewellDirect.com, USB-to-Serial Adapters plus other Accessiries for your Computer<br />
● Wolfe's (Ron) GPS Accessories -Antennas, Cables, Mounting Brackets and such.<br />
Links to GPS Software Products<br />
● Airplane Flight Planning: Computer mapping program assists in planning all facets of a GA flight plan<br />
● Aviation Flight Planning Software for various GPS Receivers<br />
● GPS for the BLIND: Sendero's talking map system can provide help in USA and Canada<br />
● GPS Track Loggers: Portable data loggers can log your position every second<br />
● GPSWarn -Enter your name and address into your <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS instead of the Warning Page<br />
● NMEAgent -MicraTek's freeware averages position, computes DOP and more<br />
● Satellites: How do I compute exactly WHERE they are from Almanac data? Use ALM2TLE (zip file)<br />
● SA Watch with DGPS via the INTERNET (GPS Data Logging Software)<br />
● Software for Sailors (Improve Your Sailing Skills)<br />
Links to Vendors (Dealers)<br />
● Joe and Jack's Favorite USA GPS Vendors<br />
● OVERSEAS GPS Dealers<br />
Other (Non GPS) Features<br />
● Chihuly in the Garden -The Atlanta Botanical Garden<br />
● Cool Drawings by Julian Beever<br />
● ENERGY INDEPENDENCE: Has the USA lost the Will to Achieve it? by Joe Mehaffey<br />
● Humor: Sometimes you GPS enthusiasts get too uptight and need a break<br />
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● Jack's Adobe Photoshop Elements, Quick Learn -With Professional Hints<br />
● Jack's Commercial Property for Sale<br />
● Jack's Digital Camera Resolution Test Procedures (24 NOV 04)<br />
● Jack's Digital Printer Resolution Test Procedure and Evaluation of Several Printers (12 SEP 03)<br />
● Jack's Georgia Aquarium Photos -The Largest Aquarium in the World (JAN 06)<br />
● Jack's Motor Generator Set - Provides 33 amps (maximum continuous) at 120 volts<br />
● Jack's Quick Recovery from a Hard-drive Failure using Acronis True Image 8.0 (26 JUN 05)<br />
● Joe's Computer and Ham Radio Equipment for sale<br />
● Joe's Home Building and Repair Articles<br />
● Joe's 12 KW DADI diesel electric generator (Product Review with Pictures)<br />
● Joe's 24 KW Perkins ElectroPak/MECC-ALTE EC0-28-L2 diesel Generator with Pictures<br />
● Local Area Networks (LAN) -Instructions and Hardware considerations (3 FEB 01)<br />
● Lookout Portable (talking) Security Systems>One of our website's sponsors<br />
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● Atlanta Radio Club Equipment and Photos from Atop the BankAmerica Tower<br />
● Build a Multiple Tuner Personal Video Recorder (Tivo Clone) for HDTV use.<br />
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● Dual WAN, Multi WAN Routers> Are there some RELIABLE units out there? (Jan 06)<br />
● Dynamic DNS, Mailservers and Websites, How to set up the DDNS server<br />
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December 18, 2006<br />
SiRF sues Global Locate for Patent Infringement<br />
Wow, on the heels of the speculation last week that TomTom is looking at Global<br />
Locate as a second source of GPS chips, SiRF steps up and is suing Global Locate.<br />
SiRF announced today that it has filed a patent infringement complaint against<br />
Global Locate and its U.S. distributor, Innovation Sales Southern California, in the U.<br />
S. District Court for the Central District of California. SiRF's complaint alleges<br />
infringement by Global Locate and its distributor of four of SiRF's GPS technology<br />
patents: U.S. Patent Nos. 7,091,904; 7,043,363; 6,850,557; and 6,636,178. SiRF's<br />
complaint requests an award of both monetary damages and an injunction to<br />
prevent further infringement. Hummmm, if you are TomTom do you want to source<br />
chips that could get wrapped up in patent litigation?<br />
"Today's suit reflects our determination to protect our intellectual property," said<br />
Nicolas S. Gikkas, Chief Intellectual Property Counsel. "SiRF has a responsibility to<br />
its stockholders and employees to protect the intellectual property developed or<br />
acquired at great expense by the company. SiRF intends to ensure that its<br />
intellectual property, which covers GPS components and systems among other<br />
things, is respected and is used only by those authorized to do so."<br />
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December 17, 2006<br />
Mio C310x <strong>Updates</strong>; Map Fixes and more<br />
I had the opportunity to talk with Mio the other day in a wide-ranging conversation<br />
that helped me understand a lot about where things are at with the Mio C310x and<br />
where they are going with some of the key concerns that I (and a lot of my readers)<br />
have about the unit. Specifically, I spoke with the product manager Isabella<br />
Hoogland at Mio. The bottom line is that I get the sense that they are working hard<br />
to fix outages and make sure that their new found popularity is a positive experience<br />
for their customers. They have added support people to help handle the surge of<br />
comment and questions, and are dealing with some big issues head-on. Continue<br />
reading: "Mio C310x <strong>Updates</strong>; Map Fixes and more"<br />
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December 15, 2006<br />
GPS Steals and Deals - 12/15<br />
The Shopping season is winding down, and today is the LAST DAY for free<br />
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How are you doing? Check out our Holiday GPS Shopping Guide for some<br />
guidance on what GPS is right for you.<br />
Many "Offline" there are lots of sales that outright stink.... "$100 off" they<br />
promise. Check online first; Offline at Staples this week - <strong>Garmin</strong> C530 on "Special"<br />
for $499; Amazon = $399; save a cool $100.<br />
The Nuvi 350 - Best Selling GPS at Amazon - Nuvi's are selling hard with the<br />
recent price drops, Flat is in and these prices are way down from a few weeks ago:<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> Nuvi 350– recent price drops put it around $460; Down $200 in a couple of<br />
months.<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> Nuvi 360 is now around $530; a few weeks ago this was over $600.<br />
Mio C310x - This is the off-line exception. Staples is going to run another sale this<br />
coming week - $199 for this unit. The rest of their GPS deals stink. Apparently Fry's<br />
is also going to run this at $198 in the coming days. New shipments should be<br />
hitting retailers after the blowout over Thanksgiving. Know what you are buying -<br />
Check out our Review of the Mio C310x.<br />
Other Deals on GPS's. Here’s a quick rundown:<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> Nuvi 660 - Price hovering around $750 or so at Amazon, Very dynamic.<br />
Anything under $760 is a good price. See our review - Also check out the GPSNow<br />
site for what has been often a lower price ($729 this morning), and FAST same day,<br />
FREE shipping.<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> StreetPilot C330 – Now below $310 for this very capable, maps pre-loaded<br />
device. Earlier this year this was selling for the mid-to upper $400’s.<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> StreetPilot C340 – Skip it and buy the <strong>Garmin</strong> C530 whose price is down to<br />
$399. Better chipset, and better screen for the same price.<br />
Remember the TomTom GiveGive program is still running - TomTom<br />
Extending GiveGive to January, and upping the deal to $100.<br />
● TomTom ONE for $290 after $100 GiveGive rebate, plus shipping at<br />
TheNerds.<br />
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More after the jump....<br />
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December 15, 2006<br />
New Review: Magellan RoadMate 6000T<br />
There's a review of the Magellan 6000T coming out of the<br />
UK that takes a look at the new high end Magellan<br />
market entry that includes things like Traffic and<br />
Bluetooth handsfree calling. In a previous review by<br />
Pocket Lint, they thought that the Magellan 6000T was<br />
"disappointing". The review wades through some pluses<br />
and minuses of the unit, like the fact that the bluetooth<br />
calling was solid, and the navigation was good. The<br />
issues are mainly with the product design (10 buttons surrounding a touchscreen<br />
makes for a repetitive and a bit unnecessary design) and the software interface. This<br />
is troubling as I am finding that software issues in other units that I use can weigh<br />
on you daily as you try to go through normal tasks.<br />
Their summary says "Looking at specs alone the Magellan Roadmate 6000t is a<br />
tempting proposition and the core functions such as Bluetooth and, essentially,<br />
address finding are pretty good. However, some poor physical and software design<br />
decisions threaten to undermine that good work and over complicate what should<br />
really be straight forward tasks. However, you can pick one up for a little under £300<br />
if shop around, so there is a silver lining at least."<br />
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December 15, 2006<br />
Rocket Powered Sleigh Icon for <strong>Garmin</strong>s - 'Tis the season<br />
If you have one of the newer <strong>Garmin</strong> units, like the entire Nuvi line, or C500 series,<br />
you can load icons onto the unit so that you can be a race car, or maybe even a red<br />
sleigh for the season. It's rocket powered, so I am sure it will look like you are even<br />
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December 15, 2006<br />
TomTom without SiRF?<br />
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more competitive situation when sourcing key components<br />
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lately we've seen TomTom, a long time TeleAtlas user, move to NAVTEQ maps for<br />
the TomTom RIDER. Some analysts are speculating that TomTom may be looking at<br />
Global Locate a chip provider and NOT SiRF for their next generation TomTom ONE<br />
device. TomTom essentially declined to comment about the speculation.<br />
Aside: Hummm, next generation TomTom ONE; what could that look like? Whatever<br />
it is, price will be a driving factor on the sales prospect if the events of the last three<br />
weeks is any indicator of how high is up on the GPS market.<br />
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December 14, 2006<br />
November Sales and Share Shake-up in the GPS Market<br />
Well, we're finally seeing some numbers come out on the GPS buying frenzy that<br />
happened over Black Friday and the following days. We recently reported that GPS<br />
sales on Black Friday were up 670% over year ago levels, reflecting what you<br />
probably already know if you're here at the GPS Lodge; GPS navigations systems are<br />
hot! Sales are hot and market shares are all over the place; I think we've got<br />
ourselves a horse race!<br />
Sales figures and the Share shake-up after the jump....<br />
Continue reading: "November Sales and Share Shake-up in the GPS Market"<br />
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Review: Bushnell NAV-500 Arrives for Review<br />
A couple of weeks ago, Bushnell announced the introduction of the NAV 500 GPS<br />
navigation system for the automobile. The unit comes with a 3.5 inch touchscreen,<br />
pre-loaded maps of North America, and is driven by the SiRF star III chipset. The<br />
unit offers turn by turn spoken directions, but not text to speech directions that tell<br />
you the name of the street to turn onto. The internal lithium ion battery should keep<br />
you running for several hours without needing power. The unit is flat, and that's a<br />
good thing; I like flat GPS units. The outside back of the unit has a cool rubberized<br />
coating to it that feels comfortable in the hand and offers a nice soft touch feel that<br />
won't slip out of your hand. Continue reading: "Review: Bushnell NAV-500<br />
Arrives for Review"<br />
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Got AMEX? TomTom GO 700 for $299
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So American Express is known for some<br />
wacky deals around the holidays, like selling<br />
Porches for $5,000 (limit 3 per year), and<br />
such, but this little deal looks to be a decent<br />
one for a TomTom GO 700 at $299 (sorry<br />
TomTom GiveGive rebate won’t apply), as<br />
long as supplies last and as long as you have an American Express Card. The<br />
TomTom GO 700 is last generation technology, but is a solid navigation device with<br />
Bluetooth handsfree capability.<br />
Quick check at Amazon has it at $399, so this not a bad price at $299.<br />
More at American Express My Wishlist<br />
Via Club TomTom<br />
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December 13, 2006<br />
New GPS Features at CES 2007<br />
After watching the GPS world for a while and seeing what's hot and changing in the<br />
world of GPS units, I wanted to lay out some predictions on what is on the way for<br />
new GPS products in the new year, and potentially as early as the CES in January<br />
2007 taking place at Las Vegas.<br />
In looking back at this past year, we saw a huge surge of GPS sales, especially in the<br />
holiday season that is establishing the GPS in more and more households as the GPS<br />
goes mainstream. We saw a lot of new announcements from the biggies, as well as<br />
the not so big names as they figure on capturing part of the 80+% growth in the<br />
market.<br />
OK, below are 5 trends that I think we'll see emerging or continuing to emerge in<br />
2007, starting with the CES show in January.<br />
Continue reading: "New GPS Features at CES 2007"
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TomTom Ad Out Take and Blooper Reels<br />
So we came across this blooper reel on You Tube that has some funny out takes<br />
from the the ads supporting the TomTom GiveGive campaign. The GiveGive runs<br />
through early January, and gets you $100 off any TomTom, dropping the TomTom<br />
ONE to a very respectable $399 at Amazon, and lower at other online locations like<br />
$290 after mail in rebate at TheNerds. Definitely some prices to get excited about.<br />
If you want to look at others go to the TomTom Out Take Channel.<br />
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December 12, 2006<br />
The Basics of the GPS This Holiday Season; GPS Sales up 670%
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David Hayes over at the Kansas City Star has put up a good article focusing on the<br />
basics of the GPS and how to get started. It answers a lot of basic questions around<br />
how GPS units work, what do they cost, and what will they do for you (maybe more<br />
importantly what they won't do for you).<br />
In the article he points out that sales for GPS units were up 670% from a year ago<br />
for the week ending November 25th; essentially the Black Friday blowout was the<br />
key driver. The NPD group offered the data. They indicated that the average selling<br />
price of a GPS on Black Friday was down more than 50% from $684 last year to<br />
$322 this year. My hunch is that the Mio C310x for $149 drove a lot of that.<br />
Obviously other units were at great prices too all over the place.<br />
ReadMore at the KC Star<br />
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December 11, 2006<br />
Win a Nuvi 350<br />
I'm always up for a free GPS; well here's a place where<br />
you can enter to win a new <strong>Garmin</strong> Nuvi 350. Honestly,<br />
I've never heard the Kim Komando radio show, but if<br />
they want to give me prizes for entering, especially a<br />
Nuvi 350, what the heck.<br />
Go to the Kim Komando Site for entry and rules.<br />
Via <strong>Garmin</strong> Blog<br />
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Trimble Acquires @Road for $496 Million<br />
Trimble is acquiring @Road for $496 million. The mobile resource management firm
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helps enterprise level clients improve productivity for on the road professionals. This<br />
is the kind of stuff that helps plan a delivery truck route for optimum efficiency. The<br />
business has got to get big, as traffic gets worse, fuel prices climb and the<br />
technology improves to help drive these efficiencies. So imagine not only the best<br />
route, but the route optimized to avoid traffic that is predicted from historic data<br />
patterns. Anyway, it will be interesting to see how the GPS industry grows and if the<br />
biggies stick to devices only or break off into non-device revenue streams in a major<br />
way like this.<br />
Via Information Week<br />
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December 08, 2006<br />
GPS Steals and Deals (TomTom ONE $290) - 12/8<br />
Remember the TomTom GiveGive program is still running - TomTom<br />
Extending GiveGive to January, and upping the deal to $100.<br />
● TomTom ONE for $290 after $100 GiveGive rebate, plus shipping at<br />
TheNerds.<br />
● Amazon has already dropped prices on the whole TomTom line! How about the<br />
TomTom ONE for $399! See our Review of the TomTom ONE.<br />
How are you doing? Check out our Holiday GPS Shopping Guide for some<br />
guidance on what GPS is right for you.<br />
"Offline" there are lots of sales that outright stink.... "$100 off" they promise.<br />
Check online first; Offline I saw a Nuvi 350 the other day on "Special" for $599; you<br />
can save $150 at Amazon, but you knew that already.<br />
Nuvi's are selling hard with the recent price drops, Flat is in and these prices are way<br />
down from a few weeks ago:<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> Nuvi 350– recent price drops put it around $450; Down $200 in a couple of<br />
months.
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● <strong>Garmin</strong> Nuvi 360 is now around $530; WOW - a couple of weeks ago this was over<br />
$600.<br />
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Run out of options for getting the Mio C310x at a store? There have been tight<br />
supplies of the Mio C310x in stores since the big blowout on Black Friday and the<br />
parade of $199 sales for the unit. The Staples near me doesn’t have any and they<br />
aren’t expecting any in for a while. Well a quick check of eBay shows a couple of<br />
hundred up for grabs. It appears that they are going for anywhere between $200 -<br />
$250.<br />
Deals on GPS's. Here’s a quick rundown:<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> Nuvi 660 - Price hovering around $750 or so at Amazon, Very dynamic.<br />
Anything under $760 is a good price. See our review - Also check out the GPSNow<br />
site for what has been often a lower price ($729 this morning), and FAST same day,<br />
FREE shipping.<br />
● Magellan RoadMate 760 - Price drops on this brings it to about $360!<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> StreetPilot C330 – Now below $310 for this very capable, maps pre-loaded<br />
device. Earlier this year this was selling for the mid-to upper $400’s.<br />
● <strong>Garmin</strong> StreetPilot C340 – Also price dropped, now selling for around $350.<br />
Optional traffic capability. See our review.<br />
● "2 'fer" Deal at MotionBased - Not really a deal on a GPS, but if you buy a year's<br />
subscription to the GPS fitness service, you get a second one free.<br />
More after the jump....<br />
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Emtac Mini-S3 Bluetooth GPS Receiver
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There's a new tiny GPS bluetooth GPS receiver on the market, and it's pretty darn<br />
small, it's the new Emtac Mini-S3 Bluetooth GPS receiver. No you won't need a bricksized<br />
GPS module hanging around on a cable anymore; this thing is small enough to<br />
fit in your hand and with its rubberized surface, it won't be sliding all over the place<br />
either. The SiRF star III chipset will certainly help you pull in a satellite signal, and<br />
make it a lot more convenient to carry. I have found that when you are using a SiRF<br />
star III chipset powered GPS, you don't have to be as careful about where you put<br />
the thing; you can carry the unit where it's convenient, not where it has the perfect<br />
view of the sky. Price should be around $99 list.<br />
Prese Release Follows<br />
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Go Green; Go GPS<br />
Interesting data over at GPS Tracklog. They grabbed some data<br />
from TeleAtlas study that says life gets simpler and greener<br />
when you use a GPS:
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● Shortens driving distance by 5%<br />
● Reduces travel time by 13%<br />
● Reduces wrong turns by 37%<br />
● Cuts stops for drivers re-orienting themselves by 33%<br />
● Reduces collisions 2.5%<br />
● Burns 12.5% less fuel<br />
● Reduces emissions by 7%<br />
Can't say what the baseline is, but it must be some kind of "When taking a trip..." or<br />
"When driving in an unfamiliar place...." type of deal.<br />
Via GPS Tracklog<br />
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December 07, 2006<br />
GPS for PSP available
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So, apparently just in time for Christmas, and if you are living in Japan, the GPS for<br />
the PSP has gone on sale for about $60. Will I buy one? Not right away. Is it going to<br />
be useful? Who knows, but it has a certain coolness factor, doesn't it? I mean the<br />
Japanese have a certain ability to create what's possible, and not always what's<br />
needed.<br />
While there are a few titles that are planned or available for the PSP with GPS<br />
capabilities, these things are going to be cool when you can roam around a playing<br />
field that has been generated from real satellite images, and you get to wear goggles<br />
for what will seem like a real world rendered reality playing type game....<br />
Via<br />
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New GPS Units at CES for 2007<br />
Well, it's not too far away - The Consumer Electronics Show<br />
(CES) for 2007. This year's CES should have a whole host of<br />
new GPS models for us to drool over. Last year, CES brought<br />
us a wave of new GPS announcements from <strong>Garmin</strong> and<br />
Magellan, and served as the start for the New GPS model season.<br />
Things have changed quite a bit, and this year's holiday shopping season has shown<br />
that the GPS is here to play with the big boys in terms of being a mass market<br />
electronic gadget that people really want. We saw loads of interest on Black Friday<br />
for a lot of value product priced to break down doors, as well as some nice<br />
promotions on tried and true brands like TomTom and <strong>Garmin</strong>.<br />
This year, we have already seen a wide variety of products pre-announced for CES<br />
winning innovation awards including units for <strong>Garmin</strong>, RoadMax, Pharos, TomTom<br />
and Dash Express. Look for announcements from all of these manufacturers and<br />
more as the field has opened up from a few to a lot.<br />
CES runs January 8-11, 2007 - reserve the date, we'll be looking for New GPS<br />
announcements from major manufacturers starting the week before.<br />
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December 06, 2006<br />
Review: Mio C310x Review by GPS Lodge
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I wanted to get a review of the Mio C310x up for all the folks still considering buying<br />
this unit. Mio had the C310 out earlier this year (see my review) and up versioned<br />
the unit by putting in a better set of navigation software that is based on iGo<br />
software from PDAMill. The software has a nice interface and on the C310x, a fairly<br />
straightforward layout that allows the user to navigate quickly and easily without<br />
jumping through too many hoops. The unit is small and thin enough to fit in my shirt<br />
pocket, and is a generally well-designed GPS. It’s flat and less than an inch thick,<br />
has a set of buttons down the right side that instill confidence due to the rubberized<br />
texture, and a slight bulge out the top signaling the inclusion of the SiRF Star III<br />
chipset under the hood. In my use, the unit is good, and when balanced against the<br />
rock bottom price, is a great value. There are a few things that I’d like to fix, but on<br />
balance I am pretty happy with the Mio C310x. I think that Black Friday was Mio’s<br />
coming out party, and I’d like to welcome them to the big time of GPS models on the<br />
market.<br />
Need some guidance on which GPS to buy? Check out our Holiday GPS Shopping<br />
Guide.<br />
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GPS <strong>POI</strong> US updates Starbucks custom GPS <strong>POI</strong> file at<br />
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GPS <strong>POI</strong> US updates red light traffic camera custom <strong>POI</strong> file<br />
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GPS <strong>POI</strong> US updates Costco custom GPS <strong>POI</strong> file at http://<br />
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GPS <strong>POI</strong> US releases custom GPS <strong>POI</strong> file of Whole Foods at<br />
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GPS <strong>POI</strong> US releases custom GPS <strong>POI</strong> file for Macaroni Grill<br />
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GPS <strong>POI</strong> US releases Houlihan's Restaurant custom GPS <strong>POI</strong><br />
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GPS <strong>POI</strong> US released Landry's Restaurant custom GPS <strong>POI</strong><br />
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GPS <strong>POI</strong> US released custom GPS <strong>POI</strong> file for Lone Star<br />
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GPS <strong>POI</strong> US updates nationwide red light camera custom<br />
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We are pleased to distribute an updated traffic camera <strong>POI</strong> file to you today. The<br />
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There are two files. TomTom customers should use the OV2 file. All other customers<br />
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Changes:<br />
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Washington DC (speed cameras added!)<br />
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GPS <strong>POI</strong> US updates Panera Bread custom GPS <strong>POI</strong> file at<br />
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GPS <strong>POI</strong> US updates Starbucks custom GPS <strong>POI</strong> file at<br />
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GPS <strong>POI</strong> US releases a completely new RV Campground<br />
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GPS <strong>POI</strong> US updates red light camera custom GPS <strong>POI</strong> file at<br />
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GPS <strong>POI</strong> US updates the custom <strong>POI</strong> file for red light cameras at http://www.gps-poius.com<br />
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GPS <strong>POI</strong> US adds custom GPS <strong>POI</strong> file for O'Charley's<br />
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CAMPGROUND FINDER<br />
Click HERE for the map links to download the files(opens in new browser window)<br />
All files now reside on the DOAI server. This should provide better service and added security. All files are<br />
ZIPPED. You will need a ZIP/UNZIP utility to decompress the files - there are several such free programs<br />
available on the internet (do a search at www.google.com).<br />
VOLUNTEERS are always needed to help with this effort! See below for details.<br />
Server space and bandwidth provided by FLEETWOOD. Without their support, this would not be possible.<br />
If you would like to receive an email advising when map updatetes are posted, join this Yahoo group.<br />
RECENT UPDATES / ADDITIONS<br />
NOVEMBER 18, 2006<br />
Mapsource file updated<br />
Waypoints file updated<br />
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NOVEMBER1, 2006 UPDATES<br />
Passport America<br />
Cracker Barrel<br />
RPI<br />
Thousand Trails<br />
OCTOBER 29, 2006<br />
Elks (members only)<br />
OCTOBER 26, 2006<br />
COE (Update)<br />
WIFI by Sue (Update)<br />
State Parks with RV facilities (NEW)<br />
OCTOBER 1, 2006<br />
Escapee DAYS END<br />
SEPTEMBER 24, 2006<br />
Corps or Engineers<br />
Camping World<br />
Passport<br />
SKP Private Discount Parks<br />
WIFI by Sue<br />
Mapsource and Waypoint files for selected map overlays<br />
SEPTEMBER 7, 2006<br />
Military FamCamps updated<br />
FlyingJ text file corrected<br />
JULY 29, 2006<br />
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Waterfalls in the US - by Jim Dinsmore<br />
Corrected Co-pilot file for Cracker Barrel, WIFI by Sue and FJ
Campground Finder database<br />
JULY 14, 2006<br />
All of the following were provided by Sue Teague:<br />
FlyingJ updates, including new README file<br />
WIFI RV Parks (new and better)<br />
Camping World<br />
Cracker Barrel<br />
Casinos with Electric (new file, Casinos that at least have electric)<br />
How many times have you found yourself fumbling through your campground books, road maps and numerous<br />
other data, wondering if a member campground, dump site, or Walmart was nearby? Thanks to the collaborative<br />
efforts of many Escapee and DOAI members, a database has been developed that works with your Delorme<br />
Street Atlas, Delorme MapNGo, or Microsoft Streets and Trips mapping program to make all this information<br />
readily available on your computer screen. In the spirit of the DOAI and Escapee RV clubs, this information is<br />
shared freely with the RV community.<br />
NEW Some files are now available for download in either <strong>Garmin</strong> Mapsource or Waypoint text format. NOTE<br />
No support is provided for these files. Also, a volunteer is needed to keep them updated. Links to these files are<br />
near the end of this page.<br />
The following information is available:<br />
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● Escapee RV parks. You generally must be a member of Escapees to use their parks, although some parks<br />
allow the public to stay on a "space available" basis, at a higher price.<br />
● Escapee Days End sites. These are free boondock sites (some with hookups!)or low cost campgrounds<br />
($10 or less per night) or Parking with SKP's. You will need a copy of the Days End directory that is<br />
compiled by Bob Ed - see your ESCAPEES magazine for info. (You must be an Escapee to get this info.)<br />
● Escapee Discount Parks. These are the private campgrounds that give Escapee members a 15% discount.<br />
Thanks to Mark Nemeth for this data!<br />
● Passport USA parks. Passport offers half-price camping at their member parks. You must be a member<br />
of Passport to stay at their member parks for half-price.<br />
● RecreationUSA parks. RecUSA offers camping at their member parks for $10/night. You must be a<br />
member of RecUSA to stay at their member parks for $10/night.<br />
● Coast to Coast parks. Coast to Coast offers member campgrounds at $6/night and Good Neighbor<br />
campgrounds at $11/night. You must be a member of Coast to Coast to stay at their parks for these rates.
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● Thousand Trails/NACO/Leisure Time parks. TTN offers member resorts at various rates, depending on<br />
your membership. You must be a member of TTN to use their parks, but most of them offer sales<br />
promotions for interested RV'ers.<br />
Each park listing also includes additional info, coded as follows:<br />
The text file includes a state annotation, identifies its membership as either TT, NACO or<br />
Leisure Time, and has an annotation for the 2004-2005 Operating Season. That is, if a park<br />
is closed or has limited services, that is indicated as a note. For example: (C 10/1-4/28)<br />
means park is closed during that time, (WO 10/1-4/28) means park operates WeekEnds<br />
Only during that time period, (L with dates means Limited Services and M with dates<br />
means Moderate Services. No annotation means Open Year 'Round with no limitations on<br />
services. Members of the system have detailed information about those operations, so the<br />
annotation is sufficient for trip planning.<br />
● AOR/RPI parks. AOR and RPI offers camping for their members at several low rates. You must be a<br />
member of AOR or RPI to stay at their parks at reduced rates.<br />
● Elk Lodges. You must be a member of ELKS to use their campgrounds.<br />
● Camping World locations.<br />
● Flying J locations.<br />
● Loves locations NOTE - Some Love's locations charge $10 to dump, even if you buy gas. Check before<br />
you dump!<br />
● Corps of Engineer (COE) campgrounds. (This list is not complete.)<br />
● WalMart locations.).<br />
● Super WalMart locations.<br />
● Walmart locations that prohibit RV parking<br />
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City-level only. Usually, the ban is the result of a county ordinance, but may not be<br />
enforced by WM. Call ahead and check.<br />
● Public Dump Stations. (Over 500!). NOTE - Some Loves locations charge to dump, even if you buy gas!<br />
Ask before you dump.
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● Cummins Service Centers. Thanks to Dave Tholen for this data!<br />
● Low Clearances (This list is not complete).<br />
● Spartan chassis service centers.<br />
● State Parks (This list is not complete)<br />
● Freightliner service locations<br />
● Sam Clubs<br />
● Moose Lodges with RV camping. NOTE: This is for Moose members only!<br />
● >COSTCO store locations (Mostly exact locations)<br />
● Oregon State Parks<br />
● Natural Hot Springs locations (Western US, exact locations)<br />
● Iowa campground locations<br />
TA Travel Center locations (located to city only, see spreadsheet)<br />
● Don Wright's Free and Camping on a Shoestring locations (located to town, WA and OR only)<br />
● Meijer store locations (Not know if approx or exact, NE only)<br />
● Military FAMCAMPS locations<br />
● Cabella locations<br />
● Eastern US and Canada Campgrounds - State and national campgrounds are at level 7-0 and commerical ones<br />
at 8-0<br />
● CRA member campgrounds, mostly exact locations (Need coordinates for El Golfo)<br />
● Casinos with full-service RV parks<br />
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● Casinos without RV parks (may have limited hookups)<br />
● County Names - useful for knowing what county you are in and those around you<br />
● Truck Weigh Stations - Note: RV'ers don't have to weigh in most jurisdictions<br />
Tennessee State Parks<br />
● AOR / WHR parks and related affiliations<br />
● More public DUMP stations from the King of KaKa. Some of these may be duplicated with the other dump<br />
file, but ALL of these are VERIFIED, so you can be assured they are there.<br />
● Colorado River Associates<br />
● Western Horizons<br />
● Parks that honor both Western Horizons and RPI<br />
● Canadian RV Dealers (Excel spreadsheet, addresses only, use with MS S&T for best results)<br />
WHAT YOU WILL NEED<br />
New to GPS or mapping programs? Which GPS receiver should I buy? Click Here for details.<br />
In order to use the data files, you will need to use a mapping program that is capable of importing commadelimited<br />
latitude and longitude files. Delorme Street Atlas USA, Delorme MapNGo, and Microsoft Streets and<br />
Trips and CoPILOThave the ability to import these files.<br />
GETTING STARTED<br />
All files are zipped text files. You will need an unzip utility to unzip the file you download. Free unzip utilities<br />
are available on the internet. Once you have downloaded and unzipped the file, you will import this file into your<br />
map program. The exact procedure depends on which map program you have. Follow the instructions below for<br />
your map program.<br />
NOTE - in each case, it is assumed that you have downloaded AND unzipped the file and that you have your<br />
map program running. After you have unzipped the file, you will have a file with the file extension .txt. This is<br />
the file that you will import into your map program.<br />
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DELORME STREET ATLAS 2003 / 2004 / 2005 / 2006 / DELUXE INSTRUCTIONS<br />
SPECIAL NOTE<br />
1. SA 2005 users will need to download the special patch to implement Draw Layers from Delorme website.<br />
2. SA 2006 users will have to select "Custom Install" and install the Draw Layer and Multiple Route features.<br />
3. If you are using the Microsoft GPS receiver with Delorme SA, you will need to visit the Delorme website<br />
for software that will allow the MS GPS receiver to work.<br />
4. SA2005 has a problem with the custom Draw Symbol Icons that I and others created. Download the fixed<br />
file HERE and copy to your /Program Files/Street Atlas 2005/Delorme Docs/Symbols folder.<br />
First, download the Draw Layer (.an1 file extension) file that you want and unzip.<br />
Next, from your Delorme Street Atlas program, click the Map Files tab, then click the Add button (bottom right)<br />
and then click Draw Layer from the popup menu. A box will pop up on your screen entitled "Add Data to Maps".<br />
Navigate to where you saved the file that you just downloaded and select it (click it) and then click the Add<br />
button. Your new Draw Layer and custom icon has been added. You can see it on the map and in the Draw, Files<br />
section where you can click on the name and change if you want.<br />
DELORME STREET ATLAS VERSIONS 5 -9 INSTRUCTIONS<br />
First, download EACH TEXT FILE that you want and follow these instructions for EACH FILE:<br />
1. Click on the "File" tab and then click on "Import Lat/Long File". The "Select Lat / Lon Import File"<br />
dialog box appears. Browse to the location of the text file you unzipped and choose the file you want by<br />
clicking on it to highlight it. Next, click the "OPEN" tab.<br />
2. Repeat this process for each of the text files (database items) that you want to import.<br />
3. To keep from cluttering up your map and slowing down the response time of Street Atlas, you may want<br />
to create several map files and save each one with a unique file name. As an example, you may want to<br />
keep your Recreation USA data in a seperate file called "RecUSA", and another map file called "Gas<br />
Stations" that would have the Loves and Flying J locations.<br />
CoPILOT INSTRUCTIONS<br />
1. In CoPilot’s Planning Mode, choose Import Custom Places from the Tools menu to open the Import Custom<br />
Places Wizard.<br />
2. Choose Import from an existing file (this can be a .txt text file or an Excel file). Click Next.<br />
3. In the next Wizard screen, type the path to the file you’re importing or Browse for it. Use the Category pick<br />
list to indicate a <strong>POI</strong> category for your imported places if you don’t wish to have them assigned to Custom. You<br />
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can also create up to five types of places within the selected category. Select a type in the of Type pick list, then<br />
click Edit Type Name and enter a name, click OK. Click Next.<br />
4. In the next screen you’ll see the data from your file sorted into columns. If the columns are not sorted<br />
correctly, you need to indicate which delimiter CoPilot should recognize as it separates the fields in your file into<br />
columns. Each field – e.g. latitude, longitude, name, etc. – needs to be separated by a delimiter such as a tab or<br />
comma. If your file uses a delimiter other than a comma, tab, or semicolon, click Other and type the delimiter in<br />
the box to the right. If the first row of your file consists of column headings, you should check Column headings<br />
in first row. Click Next.5. Now follow the instructions to match the column headings with your data (instructions<br />
vary depending on the type of file you are importing). Each imported place will have at least three fields: latitude,<br />
longitude, and name. Click Next and follow instructions.<br />
6. The Data Import Status window shows you how many places in your file were matched with addresses in the<br />
CoPilot database. A plus sign in the Accept column indicates a match. Places that failed to match appear in red<br />
and do not have a plus sign.<br />
7. Options below the list of places let you choose whether to add all addresses on the list or just those that were<br />
accepted, and determine how CoPilot will handle any address that duplicates one already in the database.<br />
8. Click Add to add all accepted places to the CoPilot database. To view, edit, and delete custom places, select<br />
Manage Custom Places from the Tools menu in Planning Mode.<br />
MICROSOFT STREETS & TRIPS INSTRUCTIONS<br />
Special Note for MS S&T users.<br />
Versions of MS S&T prior to 2004 do not update the GPS position often enough for real-time navigation.<br />
Download the fix below. MS S&T 2004 does not have this problem as it updates every second.<br />
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1. The first step is to import the data file. (Note that this must be done seperately for each file). The exact<br />
procedure will vary slightly depending on which version of MS Streets you are using, but you will either<br />
click "FILE" and then "Import Data" or click "TOOLS" and then click "DATA WIZARD".<br />
2. The "Import Data Wizard" menu box will open. Be sure that you select "Text" in the "File of Type" box<br />
at the bottom of the menu.<br />
3. Navigate to where you stored the text files you downloaded and unzipped and select the file you want to<br />
import and then click the "OPEN" button.<br />
4. A new menu box open labeled "Choose the seperator character". The default selection is likely correct -<br />
you can tell if it is correct if you see six columns. (If you do not see seperate columns, try a different<br />
seperator (tab, semicolon or comma))<br />
5. Click the "NEXT" tab.<br />
6. You will now see the "Choose a valid heading for each location field" box. Click each of the list boxes
Campground Finder database<br />
(they will have F1, F2 ...F6 in them) to display and select Latitude in the first box, Longitude in the<br />
second box, Name in the third box and in boxes 4-6. (Note - the information in boxes 4-6 is used by<br />
Delorme to determine the map symbol. This feature does not work with MS Streets).<br />
7. Click the "FINISH" button.<br />
The database information will be displayed on your screen as MS Streets "Pushpins", with a black pushpin being<br />
the default for the data you just imported. To change the pushpin for a pushpin set (FlyingJ, Loves, Camping<br />
World, etc), double-click the pushpin. A "Properties" box will appear, and note that you can rename the pushpin<br />
set and also choose another pushpin symbol.<br />
Repeat this process for each of the text files that you want to import.<br />
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING LOW CLEARANCE FILES<br />
1. The list is NOT complete. "Volunteers are needed to complete this project.<br />
2. Low clearance data is from designated Truck Routes and does NOT inlcude low clearances on local roads.<br />
3. Not all of the low clearance locations could be located.<br />
4. By downloading the Low Clearance data files, the user assumes all risks for the using the data. You agree<br />
to not hold anyone responsible for any errors or omissions. Remember - this is presented for "information<br />
only" to make you aware of possible obstuctions.<br />
5. The Low Clearance data is contained in four seperate files (12' 4" clearance, 12' 6" clearance, 12' 9"<br />
clearance and 13' 2" clearance). You only need to download the appropriate file for your needs - as an<br />
example, the 12' 9" file also includes all the data in the 12' 4" and 12' 6" files.<br />
6. Users of Delorme have the option of modifying the low clearance data as a "No Way" road so that<br />
Delorme will not route you on that road segment. Consult the Delorme documentaion for instructions<br />
7. Consult the LOWCLEAR.zip spreadsheet (available for download below) for exact details of the low<br />
clearance locations.<br />
USING THE DATA<br />
The graphical symbols DO NOT depict the exact location of the campground (or Walmart, etc) for most data<br />
items. You must refer to your Passport directory, C2C directory, Escapee's Days End directory, etc, for the<br />
address or exact location. The symbols only serve to graphically alert you that one of these items is in your<br />
vicinity. Exact locations are not provided for several reasons. First, this would greatly add to the amount of<br />
labor to build the initial database and keep current as new member parks come and go. Second, in many<br />
instances, an address is not available making it difficult to accurately locate the campground. Last, many of the<br />
Escapee Days End Sites are either owned by Escapee members or are at sites owned by businesses that have<br />
granted use to Escapee members only - necessitating that this information be kept confidentail to Escapee<br />
members only.<br />
DOWNLOAD SECTION - LINKS TO FILES<br />
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NOTE - All files below are zipped. This allows for reduced download times and will allow any file to be saved<br />
to a floppy disk, which will allow you to easily share files with your friends.<br />
Click HERE for the map links (opens in new browser window)<br />
INFORMATION FILES TO DOWNLOAD<br />
POST OFFICE locations, MS Excel file. Note that this file is too big to import entirely into Delorme.<br />
WalMart Spreadsheet<br />
Delorme Street Atlas 4-9 / Map N Go 4-7 Symbol Chart. Change your symbols if you want!<br />
State Park Info File to go with the map file (03/02/03) MS Word file.<br />
SA2003 Help File.<br />
Help File for working with text files for Delorme.<br />
Map Input tutorial - learn how to add Draw Objecs. Be a volunteer and help develop the database files!<br />
SUPPLEMENTAL MICROSOFT STREETS AND TRIPS DOWNLOADS<br />
MS STREETS GPS PROBLEM FIXES<br />
The following programs will make MS Streets update GPS position every two seconds. (Note that this does NOT<br />
apply to MS S&T 2004 or later as this problem has been fixed by MS) Download the appropriate program for<br />
your version of MS Streets (download into directory you have the program installed and run):<br />
MS STREETS 2001 Fix<br />
MS STREETS 2002 Fix<br />
MS STREETS 2003 Fix<br />
NOTE - put the file that you download below into the same folder as your MS Streets program file!<br />
The following program will let you determine how often the GPS updates. (Your computer may not work with a<br />
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About our Maori Wood Carvings<br />
The ancestors of New Zealand Maori brought with them a priceless legacy of knowledge and technology for the art of<br />
carving. With an abundance of majestic trees at their fingertips, craftsmen were in a plentiful position, but even so,<br />
no tree was felled without paying respect to Tane, God of the Forests, with an appropriate prayer (karakia).<br />
In legend, Tanemahuta (Tane) is both ancestor of the trees and ancestor of mankind. This connection makes the<br />
native trees our relatives, and so deserving of a special respect. To anger Tane was to invite harm on yourself or<br />
your family. Mother Earth, and the trees which clothe her, are seen as permanent and lasting in this interwoven<br />
mystical world. One's own being is seen as temporary and mortal by comparison.<br />
Woodcarving was a means of representing the mythology and geneology of this world. A love for carving human<br />
forms was born from a value system of deep, sentimental, ancestral reverence and connection with family. Maori<br />
ancestors gave descendants their name and tribal rights to lands, forests and fishing. Wood carvings were named<br />
after these forebears and given special powers. The very first piece created by a new carver was always given away<br />
to appease the gods.<br />
Our carvings are made using renewable woods to preserve both the history of carving and the forests of Aotearoa<br />
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GARMIN MapSource City Navigator North America v8 DVD<br />
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1,634 MB total<br />
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(010-10468-00) $116.65 - $89.95<br />
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(<strong>Garmin</strong> recommends City Navigator instead for the GPS V, GPSMAP 60C/60CS,<br />
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GARMIN MapSource US TOPO CD-ROMs (010-10215-02)<br />
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information, some roads, trails, summits and some bathymetric<br />
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unlocking. ONLY for the eTrex Legend Cx, eTrex Vista Cx, GPSMAP<br />
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GARMIN MapSource Inland Lakes Continental United States<br />
DVD (010-10774-00) $139.99 - $119.95<br />
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Highly detailed data for lakes of almost every size in the continental<br />
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choice. Limited compatibility with GPSMAP 76/76S, Rino 120/130, eTrex Legend, eTrex<br />
Legend C, eTrex Vista, eTrex Vista C, iQue M series, Quest series, and GPS V. (a 16 MB<br />
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GARMIN MapSource City Navigator Europe v8 DVD(010-<br />
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will automatically create point-to-point routes on the compatible<br />
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interest such as food and drink, lodging, border crossings, petrol stations, hospitals and<br />
more. For <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS 10 Deluxe, GPS 18 Deluxe, GPSMAP 60/60C/60CS/60Cx/60CSx,<br />
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GARMIN City Navigator Europe NT v8 on Preprogrammed<br />
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This preprogrammed SD card contains all of City Navigator Europe.<br />
City Navigator Europe provides detailed city maps including street<br />
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crossings, petrol stations, hospitals and more. Automatically creates<br />
point-to-point routes on the compatible units. For StreetPilot "c" Series, StreetPilot<br />
7200/7500, iQue "M" series, zūmo 550, and nüvi series. (Cannot be installed on a Desktop<br />
PC, works only in the listed units)<br />
GARMIN City Select Mexico NT v2 on Preprogrammed<br />
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This preprogrammed microSD (TransFlash) card contains detailed<br />
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on an microSD (TransFlash) card. For StreetPilot "i" Series, eTrex Legend Cx, eTrex Vista<br />
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GARMIN City Select Mexico NT v2 on Preprogrammed SD<br />
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use your compatible <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS to guide you there - without stopping for directions! This<br />
data includes fully routable maps and comes preprogrammed on an SD card. For StreetPilot<br />
"c" Series, StreetPilot 7200/7500, iQue "M" series, zūmo 550, and nüvi series. (Cannot be
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GARMIN MapSource MetroGuide Europe v8 DVD (010-10370-<br />
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GARMIN MapSource TOPO Canada CD-ROM (010-10469-00)<br />
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<strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> accepts .csv files that contain longitude, latitude, and speed alert information. A .<br />
csv file can contain multiple <strong>POI</strong>s. <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> assumes a .csv file utilizes the following format<br />
for each <strong>POI</strong> (brackets [ ] denote optional text):<br />
,,["][@]["]<br />
Longitude and latitude must appear in WGS84 decimal degrees format (ddd.ddddd; negative<br />
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The following are examples of Custom <strong>POI</strong>s in the proper format:<br />
-94.81549,38.80390,Bonita<br />
-94.79731,38.81099,Ridgeview@25<br />
-94.74240,38.81952,Heritage Park<br />
Speed and Proximity Alerts<br />
<strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> determines whether or not a file contains speed and proximity alert points based<br />
on the following criteria:<br />
· If a .csv filename contains a valid speed number or if all records in a file have speed encoded<br />
in the name, then all records in the file will be <strong>POI</strong>s with speed and proximity alerts. For<br />
example, a .csv with the filename "Speed_30" would generate speed alerts of 30 mph (or kph,<br />
depending on the type of units selected in <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong>) for each <strong>POI</strong> in the file.<br />
· If the filename contains "redlight" or similar localized terms, <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> will assume all<br />
records in the file will have proximity alerts with a distance of 100 m.<br />
· If a file contains "GATSO," "mobile," "SPECS," "safety," "speed," or "camera," but does not<br />
have a speed, <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> uses a default alert speed of 0, which means you will always be<br />
alerted. You can override this default value by entering the speed in Manual mode.<br />
You can also enter speeds for each point individually by adding the @ symbol and a number<br />
after the name of the point. For example, a <strong>POI</strong> listed as<br />
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-94.79731,38.81099,Ridgeview@25<br />
would create a <strong>POI</strong> named "Ridgeview" with a 25 mph speed alert.<br />
Alert speeds listed in this manner take precedence over speeds contained within the .csv<br />
filename.<br />
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Originally Posted by y2khardtop<br />
Using sites online, I've started a listing of red-light-cameras in NC. More to test things<br />
out than actually needing them.<br />
y2khardtop:<br />
I'd be interested in your list of red light cameras in NC. I live in Durham.<br />
What <strong>POI</strong> loader are you using and do you know if the <strong>POI</strong> csv will work in my Sp 2610?<br />
Thanks for any info you can provide.<br />
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The <strong>POI</strong> loader only works with the <strong>Garmin</strong> M3, 2720, 320, 330, 340, Quest2, I2,and I3.<br />
Tron_1<br />
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They don't list any in Durham, but the site is NOT complete. If you find any better resources,<br />
let me know.<br />
I know in charlotte, they had one system for a while, then took them all down and changed<br />
vendors.<br />
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Originally Posted by Tron_1<br />
The <strong>POI</strong> loader only works with the <strong>Garmin</strong> M3, 2720, 320, 330, 340, Quest2, I2,and<br />
I3.<br />
Tron_1<br />
<strong>POI</strong><strong>Loader</strong> works with the 60CSx as well as some of the eTrex models.<br />
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On the download page of the C320 (at <strong>Garmin</strong>.com) there is now a "<strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong>" available<br />
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Posted - 07/29/2005 : 22:51:53<br />
Really ! Give us a link !<br />
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Ok got it http://www.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-00401-00 ;-)<br />
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I have set my Forefox browser to monitor the download page for the C320. That is how I<br />
noticed it. Perhaps I will see the new update (when it comes) sooner this way than by their<br />
update email.<br />
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Posted - 07/30/2005 : 02:23:18<br />
Good catch which kept me busy tonight! ;-)<br />
As with all things <strong>Garmin</strong> there is a bit of "clumsiness" at the UI level and it's a bit difficult<br />
to fine tune the <strong>POI</strong> alerts, have to choose speed or proximity it seems and you can't<br />
display the <strong>POI</strong>s on the map. Another oddity is that while you can save the <strong>POI</strong>s to a<br />
memory card, and it creates a \<strong>POI</strong>\poi.gpi the C320 doesn't appear to read that file<br />
whether it is placed in that folder or at the root of the SD.<br />
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Posted - 07/30/2005 : 10:42:49<br />
Ok, thats great that now we can transfer <strong>POI</strong>'s to our units.<br />
I inserted a new <strong>POI</strong> called "Test<strong>POI</strong>" only for testing the program. I can see now on My<br />
Locations section a new section called "Custom <strong>POI</strong>s" and inside it my new <strong>POI</strong> "Test<strong>POI</strong>".<br />
It now work just fine like all oters included <strong>POI</strong>s.<br />
But... how can I delete him now? I don't found a way till now...<br />
Portuguese C330 Owner<br />
Edited by - davidmoliv on 07/30/2005 10:46:50<br />
Posted - 07/30/2005 : 10:59:24<br />
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Welcome to the forums.<br />
To delete it you have to upload a new set of <strong>POI</strong>s from your PC, it jsut replaces the old<br />
one. It would be more convenient to be able to use the <strong>POI</strong> file on the SD card. No luck so<br />
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Posted - 07/30/2005 : 11:04:35<br />
The alarm, that is shown in the pictures in the beginning of the thread, does it sound in<br />
both directions when set as a speed camera? Can you enter both speed and direction?<br />
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Posted - 07/30/2005 : 11:25:41<br />
Yes it doesn't know which way you are driving. You can enter the speed but then it only<br />
alerts you if you are above that speed, see my previous comment too.<br />
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Posted - 07/30/2005 : 20:17:58<br />
quote:<br />
Originally posted by MichaelLegner<br />
I have set my Forefox browser to monitor the download page for the C320. That is how I<br />
noticed it. Perhaps I will see the new update (when it comes) sooner this way than by their<br />
update email.<br />
Another nice trick in Firefox is to create a "Live Bookmark" and point it here:<br />
http://www.garmin.com/rss/software.jsp<br />
Other RSS readers should be able to use this as well.<br />
Posted - 07/30/2005 : 20:33:18<br />
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Nice that we can now transfer <strong>POI</strong>'s, but where do we transfer them from?
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Posted - 07/30/2005 : 20:43:07<br />
Well like I wrote in the news item, Europe has large online databases, not much for the US<br />
so far, you can try www.<strong>POI</strong>nUSA.com , got a few lnks there ;-)<br />
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Posted - 07/31/2005 : 03:37:54<br />
Has anyone tried this with the C330 ....the first generation ones without the new addition<br />
of the SD card slot?<br />
What will be our position if we don't have a SD card slot ?????<br />
Will I said to myself nothing from nothing leaves nothing, so I D/loaded the software and<br />
hooked up my USB cord to my C330. Then I grabbed some of the <strong>POI</strong> already created<br />
(compliments ctitanic) http://www.tweaks2k2.com/tomtom.htm<br />
I sent the *.CSV file to my unit, the screen promptly said that 2512 <strong>POI</strong> has been sent to<br />
my unit....then it automatically restarted itself. I check the unit and another menu line was<br />
added to my unit,(Custom <strong>POI</strong>s) but there was no <strong>POI</strong> added ....anyone with the same<br />
story.<br />
Edited by - natedj on 07/31/2005 03:51:25<br />
Posted - 07/31/2005 : 10:11:30<br />
I own a C330 with SD Card slot but I don't have use any card on it yet. Yesterday I try<br />
<strong>POI</strong><strong>Loader</strong> and I transfer a single <strong>POI</strong> to the unit for testing. The new "Custom <strong>POI</strong>" was<br />
inserted in the HDD and a new menu "Custom <strong>POI</strong>S" was added to My Locations menu. A<br />
new entry on the config menu called "Proximity Alerts" was added to (for activate/<br />
deactivate).<br />
My problems now are the following ones:<br />
- I do I know how many custom <strong>POI</strong>s can I insert untill the HDD is full?<br />
- What can happen if the HDD will be full? Can I block the unit?<br />
- In other hand, how can I delete inserted Custom <strong>POI</strong>s? Can't I totally empty the new<br />
Custom <strong>POI</strong>s section?<br />
Portuguese C330 Owner<br />
Edited by - davidmoliv on 07/31/2005 10:13:31<br />
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Michael:<br />
How did you make these pictures of your GPS screen?<br />
Thanks<br />
Posted - 07/31/2005 : 15:40:39<br />
Actually, it's not me who did them. It is gpspassion. But you can use this software (xImage<br />
2.3) to capture screens from your <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS when it is connected to the computer:<br />
http://www.garmin.com/support/agree.jsp?id=545<br />
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Right, so let's all head over here http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?<br />
TOPIC_ID=38618 and again <strong>POI</strong>edit is a tool you want to use here especially since it you<br />
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Good catch by james here http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?<br />
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"Updated today Jan 23. v2.2.1<br />
http://www.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-00401-00<br />
Now to try it out, James<br />
================================================<br />
Changes made from version 2.0 to 2.2.1:<br />
Added support for reading <strong>POI</strong>s from GPX files. You can now create <strong>POI</strong>s in MapSource and<br />
load them in <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong>. See product Help for more details.<br />
Added support for comment lines in .CSV files that start with ';' or '#'. This allows .CSV<br />
files created by programs like PoiEdit to work without modifications.<br />
Added support for a fourth column in the .CSV file for <strong>POI</strong> details. This was an<br />
unadvertised feature in 2.0.<br />
Added support for embedded line-breaks in the name and comment fields of .CSV files.<br />
This allows you to enter multi-line comments like addresses. See product Help for more<br />
details.<br />
Added support for longitude and latitude to be quoted.<br />
Added Palm support to support the iQue 3000.<br />
Increased maximum alert proximity range to 65km/37miles.<br />
Monochrome images (1bit per pixel) are now sent to the unit correctly.<br />
Fixed translation and layout issues for Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. "<br />
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If the new <strong>POI</strong>loader works as advertised, it will be great. You can use GPXto<strong>POI</strong> to<br />
convert from CSV to GPX, and then manage everything as a GPX/MapSource file.<br />
GPXto<strong>POI</strong> will still be useful for converting outside lists, spreadsheets and coordinate lists<br />
to GPX format, but you won't need it to go the other way anymore.<br />
Posted - 01/26/2006 : 06:43:31<br />
See <strong>POI</strong> thread for my other post, but GPX format allows for independent selection of<br />
BOTH speed and proximity.<br />
Previously the Proximity defaulted to 10% of the speed (eg 60kmh was alerted at 600<br />
metres)<br />
Now you can select 40km and alert at (say) 200 metres, by deselecting Unknown on the<br />
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This will be great for minimising false alerts.<br />
Posted - 02/05/2006 : 18:48:20<br />
Has anybody in the Fremont CA area started a database for the traffic cams at the<br />
intersections? I work a lot in Fremont and most of the major intersections have cameras<br />
now to catch red light runners. I might just start one and see what happens.<br />
Posted - 02/05/2006 : 23:35:46<br />
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Not that I know of no, sounds like a plan, you can add it here www.<strong>POI</strong>nUSA.com<br />
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Posted - 02/13/2006 : 00:24:08<br />
On using the new <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> and the new Beta 5.1 software for the C320 ... I seem to no<br />
longer get the customised bit maps working for <strong>POI</strong>s such as speed cameras. Anyone else<br />
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Posted - 02/15/2006 : 12:14:25<br />
hi there,<br />
I can supply speed cameras <strong>POI</strong>'s for Spain, but in OV2 (tomtom) format.<br />
You can easily convert them to CSV/GPX usin Poiedit<br />
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Posted - 05/10/2006 : 21:57:36<br />
Can someone better explain the naming of the CSV file for PRoximity Alerts? I have a 2720<br />
and load about 12 CSV files manually. I have to specify each Proximity alert ( no speed<br />
alerts needed).<br />
Is there a way to change the name of my CSV file so that the 2720 knows i want only<br />
proximity alerts at a set distance?<br />
I read the garmin poiloader help file and i am still confused.<br />
lets say I have a file called FDNY.csv and want to be alerted whenever i am in proximity of<br />
1000 feet to any location. What should i rename the CSV file to? remember, I only want<br />
proximity alerts, no speed alerts.<br />
thanks<br />
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Posted - 05/10/2006 : 22:55:39<br />
The Help tab of <strong>POI</strong>loader and the Help links found there will give you some good<br />
explanation. First, if your file name contains certain Key Words (e.g. Redlight, Camera,<br />
etc.) <strong>POI</strong>loader will automatically determine it to be an alert requested file. If no speed/<br />
distance is specified, a default proximity distance of 400 meters will be used for alert,<br />
speed 0.<br />
Otherwise, when you use <strong>POI</strong>loader, at the last screen just before it does its thing, click<br />
where it usually says "Express Mode" and change it to "Manual Mode". Then you will see a<br />
screen that allows you to enter prox distances and/or speeds as desired.<br />
Haven't tried this, but for Redlight or Camera, for example, if you put a distance in the title<br />
of the file as well (a plain number, no unit) it should use that as the distance using the unit<br />
(ft/meters) you had specified in <strong>POI</strong>loader at the same screen where you find "Express"<br />
and "Manual".<br />
I have used the method where Camera was in the title, and it provided the default prox<br />
dist alert of 1312 ft (400 meters) in my Nuvi.<br />
Hope it works for you!<br />
GPSrapp<br />
Posted - 05/16/2006 : 16:20:46<br />
I have a <strong>Garmin</strong> 2720, and I loaded some <strong>POI</strong>'s with a proximity alert of 1000 feet.<br />
The alerts only seem to go off if i'm on the actual street (around the corner will not work).<br />
Is this correct, or should it be a 1000 foot radius from my position?<br />
Posted - 05/16/2006 : 17:07:49<br />
Well I think you have to be approaching the target of the alarm, because it is intended to<br />
be an alert for you to know that you are approaching a traffic control area. However, that<br />
is my assumption, not fact, but that is the way it seems to work.<br />
rapp<br />
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Posted - 08/01/2006 : 02:00:30<br />
newbie here. I downloaded the starbucks zip file and I would like the lil icon to show up.<br />
how do I get poi loader to recognize the zip file with the icon in it?<br />
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Posted - 08/18/2006 : 04:06:59<br />
I read thru the 6 pages and gathered a bit of info but there is still one thing going wrong<br />
with my sp7200. I don't see proximity alerts for tim hortons. I have the tim hortons csv<br />
file loaded. I drove by 2. nothing. I get speed alerts. Drove by costco (have the costco csv<br />
loaded. Nothing. I have a little over 13,000 poi's loaded.<br />
I routed to a tim horton and simulated. No icon, no alert. I can see the custom poi's loaded<br />
from Where To? > Extras > Custom <strong>POI</strong>'s. However, Tools > My Data > Custom <strong>POI</strong> only<br />
has delete all. I assume they are there. Any clues?<br />
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On the download page of the C320 (at <strong>Garmin</strong>.com) there is now a "<strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong>" available<br />
for the C320/C330<br />
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Posted - 07/29/2005 : 22:51:53<br />
Really ! Give us a link !<br />
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Ok got it http://www.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-00401-00 ;-)<br />
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I have set my Forefox browser to monitor the download page for the C320. That is how I<br />
noticed it. Perhaps I will see the new update (when it comes) sooner this way than by their<br />
update email.<br />
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Posted - 07/30/2005 : 02:23:18<br />
Good catch which kept me busy tonight! ;-)<br />
As with all things <strong>Garmin</strong> there is a bit of "clumsiness" at the UI level and it's a bit difficult<br />
to fine tune the <strong>POI</strong> alerts, have to choose speed or proximity it seems and you can't<br />
display the <strong>POI</strong>s on the map. Another oddity is that while you can save the <strong>POI</strong>s to a<br />
memory card, and it creates a \<strong>POI</strong>\poi.gpi the C320 doesn't appear to read that file<br />
whether it is placed in that folder or at the root of the SD.<br />
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Posted - 07/30/2005 : 10:42:49<br />
Ok, thats great that now we can transfer <strong>POI</strong>'s to our units.<br />
I inserted a new <strong>POI</strong> called "Test<strong>POI</strong>" only for testing the program. I can see now on My<br />
Locations section a new section called "Custom <strong>POI</strong>s" and inside it my new <strong>POI</strong> "Test<strong>POI</strong>".<br />
It now work just fine like all oters included <strong>POI</strong>s.<br />
But... how can I delete him now? I don't found a way till now...<br />
Portuguese C330 Owner<br />
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Edited by - davidmoliv on 07/30/2005 10:46:50<br />
Posted - 07/30/2005 : 10:59:24<br />
Welcome to the forums.<br />
To delete it you have to upload a new set of <strong>POI</strong>s from your PC, it jsut replaces the old<br />
one. It would be more convenient to be able to use the <strong>POI</strong> file on the SD card. No luck so<br />
far.<br />
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Posted - 07/30/2005 : 11:04:35<br />
The alarm, that is shown in the pictures in the beginning of the thread, does it sound in<br />
both directions when set as a speed camera? Can you enter both speed and direction?<br />
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Posted - 07/30/2005 : 11:25:41<br />
Yes it doesn't know which way you are driving. You can enter the speed but then it only<br />
alerts you if you are above that speed, see my previous comment too.<br />
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quote:<br />
http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=34316 (4 of 7) [12/19/2006 6:42:23 AM]<br />
Originally posted by MichaelLegner<br />
I have set my Forefox browser to monitor the download page for the C320. That is how I<br />
noticed it. Perhaps I will see the new update (when it comes) sooner this way than by their<br />
update email.<br />
Another nice trick in Firefox is to create a "Live Bookmark" and point it here:<br />
http://www.garmin.com/rss/software.jsp<br />
Other RSS readers should be able to use this as well.<br />
Posted - 07/30/2005 : 20:33:18<br />
Nice that we can now transfer <strong>POI</strong>'s, but where do we transfer them from?
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Posted - 07/30/2005 : 20:43:07<br />
Well like I wrote in the news item, Europe has large online databases, not much for the US<br />
so far, you can try www.<strong>POI</strong>nUSA.com , got a few lnks there ;-)<br />
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Posted - 07/31/2005 : 03:37:54<br />
Has anyone tried this with the C330 ....the first generation ones without the new addition<br />
of the SD card slot?<br />
What will be our position if we don't have a SD card slot ?????<br />
Will I said to myself nothing from nothing leaves nothing, so I D/loaded the software and<br />
hooked up my USB cord to my C330. Then I grabbed some of the <strong>POI</strong> already created<br />
(compliments ctitanic) http://www.tweaks2k2.com/tomtom.htm<br />
I sent the *.CSV file to my unit, the screen promptly said that 2512 <strong>POI</strong> has been sent to<br />
my unit....then it automatically restarted itself. I check the unit and another menu line was<br />
added to my unit,(Custom <strong>POI</strong>s) but there was no <strong>POI</strong> added ....anyone with the same<br />
story.<br />
Edited by - natedj on 07/31/2005 03:51:25<br />
Posted - 07/31/2005 : 10:11:30<br />
I own a C330 with SD Card slot but I don't have use any card on it yet. Yesterday I try<br />
<strong>POI</strong><strong>Loader</strong> and I transfer a single <strong>POI</strong> to the unit for testing. The new "Custom <strong>POI</strong>" was<br />
inserted in the HDD and a new menu "Custom <strong>POI</strong>S" was added to My Locations menu. A<br />
new entry on the config menu called "Proximity Alerts" was added to (for activate/<br />
deactivate).<br />
My problems now are the following ones:<br />
- I do I know how many custom <strong>POI</strong>s can I insert untill the HDD is full?<br />
- What can happen if the HDD will be full? Can I block the unit?<br />
- In other hand, how can I delete inserted Custom <strong>POI</strong>s? Can't I totally empty the new<br />
Custom <strong>POI</strong>s section?<br />
Portuguese C330 Owner<br />
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Michael:<br />
How did you make these pictures of your GPS screen?<br />
Thanks<br />
Posted - 07/31/2005 : 15:40:39<br />
Actually, it's not me who did them. It is gpspassion. But you can use this software (xImage<br />
2.3) to capture screens from your <strong>Garmin</strong> GPS when it is connected to the computer:<br />
http://www.garmin.com/support/agree.jsp?id=545<br />
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I have the Streetpilot c330 and when i loaded a <strong>POI</strong>, it worked...but now I can't figure out how to delete it. I tried<br />
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Try loading a csv file with at least 1 new <strong>POI</strong> in it. It should wipeout the original one that you have loaded. If it<br />
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Try deleting the \<strong>Garmin</strong>\poi\poi.gpi file from your unit via the USB interface. (Back it up first in case this breaks<br />
something. I haven't tried this, but, as we say in the trade, "it should work...")<br />
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The new <strong>POI</strong> loader (2.4.00 beta) you can download from garmin.com allows you to completely delete all your<br />
<strong>POI</strong>'s.. Run it like you are loading them and you will be prompted to add more or delete those already installed.<br />
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As a retired truck driver working part time for Penske Truck Leasing, I have not been to all Penske locations.<br />
Penske has a book known as<br />
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I have a <strong>Garmin</strong> Nuvi 660 and would like to create the directory into a<br />
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Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 1:27 pm Post subject:<br />
This method is a lot of work. Use Google Earth, type in each address, and it will show you the location on a<br />
satellite photo, along with the Lat-Lon. You can then enter the Lat-Lon into a file, and later download it into your<br />
GPS.<br />
I am sure there are many other methods that would be a lot easier, and I am sure someone else on this forum<br />
will chime in.<br />
FYI: Here is a sample <strong>POI</strong> for Cracker Barrels:<br />
-81.05369,37.36135,"Cracker Barrel-294 Meadowfield Lane"<br />
-81.0561,36.9488,"Cracker Barrel-160 Lithia Rd"<br />
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2006 8:03 am Post subject: Create <strong>POI</strong> fgor <strong>Garmin</strong> Nuvi 660<br />
JCBI: Thanks for the reply. I will try that when I get back. The fuel and service directory has 287 pages. But I<br />
never know when I get to work,<br />
where I might have to go. Dalton Ga. on Monday. But the 660 already has the location in Favorites.<br />
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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 9:43 pm Post subject: Re: Introduction to the <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> Forum<br />
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<strong>Garmin</strong>'s <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> is becoming an interesting accessory for the newer StreetPilot and navigator units, such as<br />
the nuvi. There is a lot that you can do with <strong>POI</strong>'s, but we know there may be questions. So please feel free to<br />
ask and we hope if you have found helpful ideas in using the <strong>POI</strong> loader and <strong>POI</strong>'s you will contribute it to this<br />
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Initially I did not find the <strong>POI</strong> loader to be very helpful, I preferred just using waypoints. But with <strong>POI</strong>'s you can<br />
load at least three thousand into your unit. I find the proximity and speed alerts to be the most helpful-- nice<br />
reminders when I am driving. I am always adding new speed alerts. <strong>Garmin</strong> has just made signficant<br />
improvements to the <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> and it is much more user friendly, when it comes to creating these <strong>POI</strong>'s. Visit<br />
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Question about <strong>POI</strong>s: can I easily delete <strong>POI</strong>s if I change my mind and decide I don't want some of them? What is<br />
the procedure for deleting <strong>POI</strong>s from my <strong>Garmin</strong> c550?
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Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 4:20 pm Post subject:<br />
Just load up a new set of <strong>POI</strong>s and it'll overwrite the ones you have already.<br />
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 3:47 pm Post subject: waypoints<br />
I currently own 2 GPS units, one OEM in my car, the other StreetPilot for my laptop. I want to buy a unit for my<br />
motorcycle, and am thinking of the Nuvi.<br />
On the Nuvi, will I be able to create a trip on my home PC, including all waypoints, then upload it to the Nuvi? If<br />
yes, what means do I upload with? A USB cable? SD card? Thanks ...<br />
Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 3:18 pm Post subject: Dumb questions<br />
What are waypoints and exactly what is a <strong>POI</strong> and where does one get these <strong>POI</strong>s to load into one's gps? I am a<br />
newbie Nuvi owner.<br />
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:01 am Post subject: using the poi loader with the c320<br />
can someone give me some additional instruction on how to use the poi downloader. i still have it on my desktop<br />
and have not opened it yet. i have downloaded some sample poi's from one of the links i encountered. but am<br />
scared to try it......furhermore, i am more interested in the custom poi's i have been reading about. Seems as<br />
though , if you have access to waypoint info, you can upload them to the 320 using the poi loader, is this true,<br />
how would you do it, how do you convert files to csv. type......etc
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With the new poi loader you can keep the files in .gpx format. So just load your waypoints in mapsource then do<br />
file>save as and choose to save it as a GPX file.<br />
Don't worry, you can't screw anything up. If ya don't like it just overwrite the file with other <strong>POI</strong>s.<br />
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 1:09 pm Post subject: <strong>POI</strong>'s and MapSource... need the Map?<br />
Newbie here.<br />
Do I need the MapSource map to download custom <strong>POI</strong>'s?<br />
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I have a source for Harley-Davidson dealer location <strong>POI</strong>'s. If I download this list- will it (can it) go to both the<br />
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The custom <strong>POI</strong> loader is totally seperate from Mapsource.<br />
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Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 9:46 am Post subject: <strong>POI</strong> Categories on <strong>Garmin</strong> SP 7200<br />
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I am a new user of the SP 7200. I need help with <strong>POI</strong> installation. I am using the latest <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong>.<br />
I have read most of the discussions on this board about <strong>POI</strong>s but I still don't understand how to get Custom <strong>POI</strong><br />
Categories. If I look in the pre-installed database on the 7200 ((Where to > Food, Hotel . . .), I see various<br />
categories (Food & Drink, Fuel, Lodging, etc.). But, if I go to Custom <strong>POI</strong>s (Where to > Extras), the screen<br />
displays "Select Extras Category." The only Category I see is "Custom <strong>POI</strong>s." If I select "Custom <strong>POI</strong>s," the next<br />
screen shows "Select Custom <strong>POI</strong>s Category." The top entry on this screen is "All Categories," followed by the<br />
<strong>POI</strong>s that I have loaded; for example, Barnes_and_Noble, Borders, BestBuy, Costco, Sam's_Club, Whole_Foods,<br />
etc. These aren't really categories but individual places. Shouldn't Borders and Barnes_and_Noble be in a<br />
category called Bookstores or Costco and Sam's_Club in in Shopping, for example? I just don't see how to get the<br />
categories installed. When I select Costco, I see all the Costco locations with its icon in front of each store.<br />
The only way I see to install Custom <strong>POI</strong> Categories is to build <strong>POI</strong>s (using Excel .csv file, for example) having<br />
names such as Shopping.csv, Bookstores.csv, etc., then in each of those files, include all the locations for all the<br />
Bookstores in the same .csv file. I don't think this is the way it should be done. Doing it this way there would be<br />
no way to have icons for each particular bookstore and everything would jumbled together.<br />
I must be missing something basic here! Shouldn't the selection process be something such as select: Where to >
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Extras > Custom <strong>POI</strong>s > (list of categories: Bookstores, Shopping, etc.) > Shopping > (list of stores: Costco,<br />
Sam's_Club, etc.) > Costco (list of all Costco stores).<br />
Can anyone enlighten me or point me to the place with the answers?<br />
Sorry about the long post.<br />
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 3:13 pm Post subject:<br />
You are on the right track with the filenames for the .csv (or .gpx) files. In a single folder, I have files named<br />
Redlight.gpx, Speed.gpx, and Places.gpx, which create the three categories upder my custom <strong>POI</strong>s. Create as<br />
many separate filenames as you want folders in the GPS.<br />
Also, see Sam's article.<br />
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Thanks CBX for the help. Does your Places Category have just one .csv (or .gpx) file with the corrdinates of ALL<br />
your custom <strong>POI</strong>s (except Redlight and Speed)? Or, do you have a Shopping.csv with Staples, Office Depot,<br />
Macys, Sears, etc. in it and a Food.csv with Starbucks, Taco Bell, Burger King, etc.? Plus a gas stations.csv, a post<br />
offices.csv, etc. I guess I am still somewhat confused as to the the correct organization of the Custom <strong>POI</strong>s. If I<br />
had my "druthers," I would like to have the Custom <strong>POI</strong>s setup like the built-in Categories. For example: Press<br />
the Extras button to reveal sub-category buttons (Food & Drink, Lodging, Shopping, etc.). Press one of the subcategory<br />
buttons (Shopping for example) to reveal Grocery, Department, Shopping Center, etc. Then in each of<br />
those you would have each of the individual stores' locations listed.<br />
It appears as though there is no way to have "nested folders" for sub-categories. So, the actual .csv file is the<br />
Category. It seems as if I used Waypoints, I could have up to 16 different Categories but no easy way to import<br />
the data into each category.<br />
If I am wrong in my thinking, please let me know. Thanks
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My <strong>POI</strong> "places" file contains just a few I created myself to experiment with <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong>, and see how they<br />
function on the 7200. You are correct about the inability to use nested folders.<br />
For identification, each <strong>POI</strong> within the file can have a name assigned, such as TacoBell 1, TacoBell 2... or Staples<br />
Phoenix, Staples Tempe...<br />
As for using waypoints to aid in establishing categories, try copying all waypoints of a given category (or symbol)<br />
to a new MapSource document, then save as a .gpx file in the folder to which you will later point <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> to<br />
load from. Create all your .gpx files first, because they will all be loaded in one step.<br />
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Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 3:54 am Post subject: <strong>POI</strong>s on Vista Cx<br />
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I have just bough a <strong>Garmin</strong> Etrex Vista Cx and have started playing with custom <strong>POI</strong>s, but they are not working<br />
as I had expected (but the documentation is meagre so perhaps my expectations are wrong). Firmware is 2.50<br />
and I am using the GB Topo maps.<br />
Loading the <strong>POI</strong>s works fine, but they don't appear on the map display. Is that correct? What was the point of<br />
defining bitmap icons for them if they don't normally show?<br />
If I do a "Find", and select "Custom Points of Interest" then I get a screen saying<br />
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Near Current Location<br />
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It never finds any. But at this point I can press "Menu", then "Select Database", and choose a specific one of my<br />
<strong>POI</strong> lists. If I do that, then I do indeed get a list of the nearest <strong>POI</strong>s in that category. If I select one and select<br />
"Map", then it shows me the position on the map. Indeed it displays the icon, but only that one, which hardly<br />
seems worth the bother.
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The database selection does not "stick", so if I want to find another one I have to go through it all again.<br />
This doesn't seem right to me. I was expecting my <strong>POI</strong>s to show on the map, and I was expecting a "Find" to look<br />
at all of them by default. Am I doing something wrong?<br />
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 6:33 am Post subject:<br />
Are you using .CSV or .GPX extensions on the files loaded?<br />
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[quote="Panache"]Are you using .CSV or .GPX extensions on the files loaded?<br />
I have only tried .CSV so far. I have obtained the files from two different download sites, one which comes with .<br />
BMP icons and one which doesn't.<br />
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 8:23 am Post subject: Re: <strong>POI</strong>s on Vista Cx
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maj1 wrote:<br />
I have just bough a <strong>Garmin</strong> Etrex Vista Cx and have started playing with custom <strong>POI</strong>s, but they are not<br />
working as I had expected (but the documentation is meagre so perhaps my expectations are wrong).<br />
Firmware is 2.50 and I am using the GB Topo maps.<br />
Loading the <strong>POI</strong>s works fine, but they don't appear on the map display. Is that correct? What was the point of<br />
defining bitmap icons for them if they don't normally show?<br />
If I do a "Find", and select "Custom Points of Interest" then I get a screen saying<br />
All Database<br />
Near Current Location<br />
None Found<br />
It never finds any. But at this point I can press "Menu", then "Select Database", and choose a specific one of<br />
my <strong>POI</strong> lists. If I do that, then I do indeed get a list of the nearest <strong>POI</strong>s in that category. If I select one and<br />
select "Map", then it shows me the position on the map. Indeed it displays the icon, but only that one, which<br />
hardly seems worth the bother.<br />
The database selection does not "stick", so if I want to find another one I have to go through it all again.<br />
This doesn't seem right to me. I was expecting my <strong>POI</strong>s to show on the map, and I was expecting a "Find" to<br />
look at all of them by default. Am I doing something wrong?<br />
I'm also having the same 'problem' and have the same questions. Why bother with <strong>POI</strong>s if you can't see them?!<br />
Maybe you have to have a city navigator map loaded before <strong>POI</strong>s work properly? I wouldn't put that past <strong>Garmin</strong>!<br />
Anyone able to answer this?<br />
Oh yeah- BTW I am using GPX files for <strong>POI</strong>s<br />
cheers,<br />
ratsac<br />
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I will try and play with this this weekend. It will be too hot to do much else but "put a woopin' on the lazyboy."<br />
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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 6:25 pm Post subject:<br />
<strong>POI</strong>s can only be seen at 300ft zoom for regular settings or 800ft at highest detail setting. For the find problem is<br />
sounds like they haven't loaded, are you using the <strong>POI</strong> loader.<br />
Most of my custom <strong>POI</strong>s are redlight cameras which are set on proximity alert so they'll appear on the map when<br />
I'm nearby or they're speed cameras which will appear if I'm going too fast. THe other ones I just have loaded<br />
and use "find" to goto.<br />
Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 8:19 am Post subject:<br />
What I learned this weekend is tying a .BMP to a .CSV changes how the <strong>POI</strong>s list. It does not make sense but that<br />
is what I observed.<br />
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Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 11:49 am Post subject:<br />
Oz wrote:<br />
<strong>POI</strong>s can only be seen at 300ft zoom for regular settings or 800ft at highest detail setting.<br />
Thanks for that. Indeed I can see the <strong>POI</strong>s if I zoom in enough.<br />
Oz wrote:<br />
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For the find problem is sounds like they haven't loaded, are you using the <strong>POI</strong> loader.<br />
Yes I am using the <strong>POI</strong> loader. Obviously the <strong>POI</strong>s have loaded, otherwise I wouldn't see them at all. The problem<br />
seems to be that an "all databases" search does not work but a specific database search does.<br />
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 3:56 am Post subject: Workaround for failing Custom <strong>POI</strong> search<br />
I have made a bizarre discovery about my problem with custom <strong>POI</strong> searches failing on my Vista Cx. Last night<br />
they suddenly started working, and it took me a while to work out what I had done. The only thing I had changed<br />
was the colour scheme! So I did a systematic test and this is what I found:<br />
If the colour scheme is set to Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire or Topaz, then a default "all databases" search<br />
in "Custom <strong>POI</strong>s" returns "None found".<br />
If the colour scheme is set to Amethyst, Aquamarine, Opal, Peridot or Ruby, it works fine!<br />
This seems bizarre but it seems consistently reproducible. Software version is 2.50.<br />
Could somebody else try this and see if they can reproduce the effect?<br />
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Can I add <strong>POI</strong> into those units?<br />
I don't have a GPS yet, so this might be a basic question, but...<br />
How much text can you label the <strong>POI</strong> with?<br />
Does it require the PC to make and download them or can you mark a spot (say, where you are) and either label<br />
it then or later?<br />
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Check out this link at the Groundspeak forum:<br />
http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=122497
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Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 1:32 am Post subject:<br />
Today I was finally in a place to do something with custom <strong>POI</strong>s. I successfully created and loaded a bunch of<br />
speed camera <strong>POI</strong>s (the kind that beep at you for going faster than a set speed) and loaded them onto my 60csx.<br />
They work great.<br />
Was easy, I used excel to make the file and mapsource to get the coord's from my waypoints (and yes, I know<br />
there is an easier way).<br />
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 11:34 am Post subject: Re:<br />
We have updated our article on the <strong>POI</strong> <strong>Loader</strong> to include newer <strong>Garmin</strong> models which are compatible, including<br />
the 60Cx and 60CSx series.<br />
Here is a link: http://www.gpsinformation.org/penrod/poiloader/poiloader.html<br />
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