I have the gpsmap 440s, and for some reason it is not finding my location. Is this a transducer issue or is it the Gps itself?
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Sounds like it may be an antenna problem. If it is mounted in side some where you may need an external antenna but I'm no expert. I have asked question on the Garmin site and they have been very helpful.
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You could be in a new area??Just built??? Or the other thing is to update your gps through garmin, that should help
2042762
GPS is separate. It has an internal antenna. Call support if you do not get it resolved. I love mine.
686767
No. I bought this for my mother as a present. By the time it came for her to open it, it was to late to return.the GPS doesn't work at all. Can't get a map to any where
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Good question..it happened to me too. I can't remember exactly, but I think it was because I turned on the GPS before I had the transducer plugged in or the transducer became unplugged after GPS was on. Try plugging in transducer then turning on the GPS or if it becomes unplugged after GPS is on, the turn off GPS, plug in transducer, then turn on GPS. Obviously, the battery hookup must be on before everything. If that's not it then Garmin has a good customer service tech support number on Internet. Lamar
952163
Hey Thanks man, I will sure try this if I get problems with next unit, I should receve it sometime next week. To be honest I feel like naked without my GPS ...lol
1223712
I just bought one and the GPS won't acquire any satellites . My GS4 sitting right next to it gets 17 satellites immediately. I am returning for replacement, hoping the new one works better
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Thanks a lot. It's helpful but I already bought it. I want it for trekking and have never owned a GPS of any sort before so I suspect I'm in for a lesson or two! i guess I'll return it if it doesn't measure up.
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I'm sorry I'm not the person to ask...have not had good luck with this gps. Geo site still doesn't recognize this gps. Have not been able to use it since it was given to me as a gift (almost one year). Help line is useless. Again sorry, hope you have better luck.
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You should check with Garmin. They have made some sort of change since their new chartplotter will not work with older gps antennas. Must use this newer one. The reverse may be true.
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Yes. There is a basic base map in your GPS which will show you where you are.
98957
It did not work on either of my GPS units. Magellon or the Garmin. Why? Dont know.
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go to the gps find inf and look for 2008 version if sucessful it will show up there. I felt the same way you do and by using these updates in NC and SC I have not seen any updates. So you probably were sucessful as I was in two cases first getting the updates installed and two getting ripped off by Garmin see my rating and discussion. Good Luck.
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No, it's probably not defective... 1) Voice with Text-To-Speech (TTS): under Settings, go to Language, then click a choice for Voice -- make sure it's someone with English (e.g. American English-Jack) who also has the "(TTS)" tag. This will enable speech with street names. 2) Exchange rates: you should update the rates manually. I suspect the exchange rates weren't a big priority for the Garmin folks. For more help with questions, the GPS itself has a Help button (next to Settings) that should answer some basic issues. Hope this is helpful.
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You would have to check with Garman the software fur the GPS comes from them
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Haven't tried to update since I just got my GPS. HOWEVER - it gives the wrong directions....When the map clearly shows to turn one direction, the voice prompt says to turn the opposite. Finally, I just turn it off and follow the road signs!!!! Not happy with my TomTom!!!
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Has life time map but no tomtom support....my last map update wars 4 month ago because cant connect device with the computer..but nobody helps.....my advise....use another gps....frank
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I bought a TomTom XXL 540TM 5 Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator in 2011 and it did have this feature if I remember correctly. It quit working when I tried to do a map update so I can't double check for you but I remember using this feature.
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thank you for your answer, but the gps was set to 3 by me, and automatic volume was set on "enable"...and still, the same issue.I the guys from Magellan, and I got the same answer from them.when I wrote it back and I told them that I have the same issue...no answer.thank you once again.