How does this work. Do you lay out your routes and waypoints using the TOPO maps on your PC and then download the results to your Garmin??
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I do add waypoints on the PC (MapSource) software and then download to the GPS device. I have not tried adding routes. I remember trying it once and found it difficult. You can add waypoints right on the device ahead of time but as I remember it was not very intuitive. That said, nothing about the software and maps was very intuitive. However, adding waypoints while hiking is easy. I can download quite a bit of the map onto my 60CSx but it takes a very long time so I limit it to the areas I am most interested in.
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No. The Garmin GPSmap 62 (NOT the "s" model) is what I have and is really not worth the investment. You have to download the topo maps from a DVD. Since the 62 has limited memory, you can only download a VERY SMALL portion of the topo. The "s" model uses a a memory card that you load internally (which I was told my model did). I think that you might have better luck using the PC and GPSmap device in tandem if you have the "s" model. Best of luck.
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Yes, more or less. You go into "Base Camp" on your PC and you can mark waypoints and create routes. If you don't have the TOPO maps, you won't have any elevation lines or any trails. Not all trails are included on the TOPO maps, but even if they aren't, sometimes there are points of intrests that you can mark etc. For example, a lot of the trails in the Adirondacks are on there, but a lot of the trails in the Catskills are not, but some points of interest are and the peaks are. Of course, you can also mark waypoints as you hike and record your track as you hike as well. I find it to work out very well. Yes, more or less. You go into "Base Camp" on your PC and you can mark waypoints and create routes. If you don't have the TOPO maps, you won't have any elevation lines or any trails. Not all trails are included on the TOPO maps, but even if they aren't, sometimes there are points of intrests that you can mark etc. For example, a lot of the trails in the Adirondacks are on there, but a lot of the trails in the Catskills are not, but some points of interest are and the peaks are. Of course, you can also mark waypoints as you hike and record your track as you hike as well. I find it... » Read More Yes, more or less. You go into "Base Camp" on your PC and you can mark waypoints and create routes. If you don't have the TOPO maps, you won't have any elevation lines or any trails. Not all trails are included on the TOPO maps, but even if they aren't, sometimes there are points of intrests that you can mark etc. For example, a lot of the trails in the Adirondacks are on there, but a lot of the trails in the Catskills are not, but some points of interest are and the peaks are. Of course, you can also mark waypoints as you hike and record your track as you hike as well. I find it to work out very well. « Show Less
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When I emailed NG, the person responded that their software works with the 60CSx. Just one week ago I first tried to download the maps into it and found that it can not be done. I emailed back a complaint and they indicated, as you did, that it only will transfer routes and waypoints. This screwed up my opportunity to use it on a vacation from which I just returned. So, I guess I'd better change my review so I don't give someone else the same misinformation.Sorry for any confusion. I was mislead by NG.
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No idea about map my run but it does to Garmin training center. Shows HR, elevation, speed, route, etc. very good download.
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This has maps of my area, so I would say yes. Also, u can download maps to your computer and upload them to the Garmin.
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Yes. You won't have any detailed Topo maps loaded on the GPS, but you don't need those. Turn on the map and you can follow the track back to wherever you started. It's best to practice around your neighborhood before venturing into the wild unknown. Alaskan Hunter
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So this is a tricky question. On my unit, I can upload bike routes that I have downloaded from sites like Geoladders. They show up under saved routes. I can just upload them, start the route then the GPS will guide me. There seems to be relatively frequent map updates but I don't know how (or if) you can upload a new large scale GPS map.
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I emailed National Geographic and they indicated that their Topo Software in it's current version will work with this Garmin unit. I ordered it and am waiting for delivery. I doubt Garmin is embedding code to stop 3rd party software from working. They probably have a new format and older versions of Topo Software are not suitable.
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You can add courses, at least. Step 1: http://www.marengo-ltd.com/map/ Plot course on map, putting in waypoints Step 2: convert from gpx format into crs format: http://www.gpsies.com/upload.do?uploadMode=convert Step 3: Import into Garmin Training Software (.crs files are only importable on PC at present time) Step 4: Upload course to device Make sure you have the latest version of the training software (later than March 7, 2007) or else the 'virtual training partner' feature might not work properly with your imported courses.
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I believe that for a fee, you can download Europe Maps from Garmin. I'm sure this takes time, as updates take a few hours over hi speed internet.
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Yes. There are TOPO maps wich are more for hiking and there are the road maps.
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Yes. Yes you can. Pro: With a little searching you can find open source digital topo maps maps that are pretty good, though maybe not super specialized. I got the 600 and have done this and have been quite satisfied. Con: Still, since I didn't get the 600t I can't say what the quality of those maps is.
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The 3.5 GB version comes with pre-loaded topo maps (hence the 62ST designation vice 62S). Not worth the extra money in my book, as you can download free (and probably better quality, though I haven't done any comparison myself) topo maps from various sites. Just google "free topo garmin maps" and you'll find them. I have the 62S (non-topo) and love it. It works great for geocaching; get a microSD card while you're at it, and you'll significantly boost that 1.7 GB. If you load topo maps, I recommend putting them on the device rather than on the card as they'll load more quickly. Hope that helps!
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I emailed National Geographic and they indicated that their Topo Software in it's current version will work with this Garmin unit. I ordered it and am waiting for delivery.I doubt Garmin is embedding code to stop 3rd party software from working. They probably have a new format and older versions of Topo Software are not suitable.
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You get a one-time map update with the package, which allows for the latest maps from Garmin to be loaded. It is fairly straight forward once you download their software.
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With this unit you can mark your waypoints as you travel, so you can return to your starting place using the way points you entered earlier. You could also enter know waypoints from a map such as google earth. A built in topo. map is not part of this unit.
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I'm a Mac user and mountain biker. I use a Garmin GPSMAP 60scx handheld with Garmin's MapSource Topo US maps. I carry the GPS with me in my pack and turn on the tracking when I'm in unknown territory or exploring new trails. This enables me to see and decide if I should turn left/right or turn around when I meet up with some road or other trail. Since it's showing a 1:100,000 topo, I can see contour lines. Later I can review the tracks I made and find my total ascent/decent and review a profile of elevation change by distance. I can save the track on the GPS and upload it to my Mac to share with other GPS equipped riders. Using the TOPO US on my Mac, I can also find trails that might be suitable for later explorations. Plot a route over the trail and then transfer the route to my GPS so that I can find and follow the trail while in the field. Sometimes however, the trail shown on the map no longer really exists since the digitized topo map is based on older topos and nature tends to grow over trails that have not been maintained or were purposely closed. The GPS has really enhanced my ability to explore and discover new riding terrain. If it did as much for my strength and endurance as it has for my field orientation and ability to know where to go, I'd really be krankin up and down everything! Hope this helps. Paul
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you can down load maps from any where and can set it up for any where no sd card it's extra, the topo maps show the hills and valley in color and streams roads