Matt, I know this is crude, but I took 2 pieces of 3/8" diameter wood dowels and made an adapter for larger batteries. The dowels are end drilled to accept...
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Matt Maxon
mattmaxon91040
Nov 8, 2003 3:10 pm
I to use my GPS on long trips and find battery useage a problem, I've often wondered if blanking the screen would save much power, kind of like a screen saver...
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Doug Adomatis
gps_maps
Nov 8, 2003 11:54 am
Please add you favorite map authoring links to the links area of this group. The links area is an important feature of this group. Please contribute to this...
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Komal Jeremiah
reach_jkomal
Nov 8, 2003 10:26 am
Hi, I have been trying to import my shape files in OziExplorer...but nothing seems to appear and it neither gives any error message. I seem to use the right,...
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zobenor
Nov 6, 2003 11:52 am
... Hi Chin, From what I've read so far, there's no way to trade off map memory for track memory. ... Your can browse the Legend group or post there for...
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Dave Patton [DCP]
canadadcp
Nov 4, 2003 6:22 pm
... Just to clarify - you may need to 'calibrate further', as the results will depend on using the same datum(e.g. WGS84, NAD27, etc) and the same ...
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Louis
jeankhan
Nov 4, 2003 5:10 pm
There is another way to do all the work. OziExplorer (PC version) can import vector lines from various GIS formats, as Ozi tracks. If in your GIS system you...
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Doug Adomatis
gps_maps
Nov 4, 2003 3:03 pm
I thought I'd post this here as it may be of interest: ... Robert Lipe wrote: It isn't GPX, but the closest effort I've seen yet to attempt to classify web...
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Dave Patton [DCP]
canadadcp
Nov 4, 2003 2:59 pm
... Yes, by using JPR files. ... I'm quite familiar with how OziExplorer works. Can your CAD software export the selected drawing(or desired portion thereof)...
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Donald Schlicht
dschlic1
Nov 4, 2003 2:50 pm
Hello; Look at Oziexplorer. This runs both on the PC platform and also has an add-on to run on the Windows PC platform. Maps are calibrated on the PC and then...
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Malcolm Wotton
malcolmwotton
Nov 4, 2003 2:46 pm
I can only help with Mapsource . . . Mapsource only supports what it needs to show maps, ie roads, tracks, streams etc. I have been working with similar...
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Peter Olsson
f95peol
Nov 4, 2003 2:32 pm
We are evaluating an idea of using CAD-drawings in PDA. The Garmin iQue 3600 is a nice concept for this. The ideal situation would be to mark an area in the...
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rgsparber@...
rgsparber
Nov 4, 2003 1:10 pm
When I have the room, I like to carry one set of non-rechargeable batteries as an emergency backup. The rechargeable I use will self discharge after about a...
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Keith Sheppard
keiths_uk
Nov 4, 2003 1:05 pm
... cells, by far the best source is non-rechargeable Lithium cells. It's horses for courses, I'd say. I find that a fully charged pair of NiMh rechargables...
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Bruce Prior
n7rr
Nov 3, 2003 3:52 pm
For use in a device liike the Garmin eTrex Vista which requires AA cells, by far the best source is non-rechargeable Lithium cells. Try the Energizer L91...
Yes, I was looking at ExpertGPS, which I don't have and don't want to spend $60 on for this one feature. And there are way too many routes in the file to go...
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Robert Mech
rwmech
Nov 3, 2003 11:52 am
There are several products on the market that use solar panels to recharge batteries. Since many outdoor GPS users are frequently under trees, etc, having the...
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Doug Adomatis
gps_maps
Nov 3, 2003 11:05 am
... Rich, Use Topo! to convert the route to a "GPS Route" in .tpg format then you can send to Ozi through your GPS. ExpertGPS will import .tpg files and you...
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rgsparber@...
rgsparber
Nov 3, 2003 10:48 am
Would it be possible to use a small solar panel as your primary power source or at least use it to recharge you batteries? Rick [Non-text portions of this...
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Scheffler Hans <hs...
mountain_lion68
Nov 3, 2003 9:01 am
On 03 November 2003 07:27 Chin WY wrote: <snip> ... Just checked the manual, which states: "When using 'Battery Saver' or 'Use with GPS off' mode when not...
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Arvind Khera
lui_be
Nov 3, 2003 8:43 am
Chin, I think Garmin did indeed derived the values based on auto power safe? And if I'm not mistaken it says so in the specification. I once did a test with...
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Scheffler Hans <hs...
mountain_lion68
Nov 3, 2003 8:28 am
On 03 November 2003 07:27 Chin WY wrote: <snip> ... Which version of firmware do you have loaded on your Legend? The latest version is 3.5; download from: ...
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Greg Olson
khawagainzam...
Nov 3, 2003 6:15 am
I use high capacity Panasonic rechargeable batteries. They last longer than normal batteries and can be recharged hundreds of times - the recharging is just...
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Chin WY
chin_w_y
Nov 3, 2003 5:43 am
Thanks everyone for answering my earlier memory size issues. My apologies if my questions get off the main line of readers interest. Looks like I will have to...
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r_owings1
Nov 3, 2003 3:51 am
Hi- Can anyone tell me how to convert my Topo! routes to .rte files? I want to move a large number into OziExplorer. Thanks for any help you can offer. Rich...
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hardassdelux
Nov 1, 2003 1:32 pm
If you don't have a manual for your Legend, you can download a PDF manual from the Garmin site. Also, from the Garmin site, you can download the most current ...
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rgsparber@...
rgsparber
Nov 1, 2003 1:18 pm
You can view the Garmin eTrex Legend's user manual at http://www.garmin.com/manuals/eTrexLegend_OwnersManual.pdf I gave it a quick look and it says you have 10...
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Amir Findling
amir_chip_radar
Nov 1, 2003 12:49 pm
Hi: I don't think you can use the map memory area for track storage. You can though reduce the amount of sampling your unit places in memory, thus you have...
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Chin WY
chin_w_y
Nov 1, 2003 11:17 am
Hi all, I am new to your news group. Would appreciate if anyone can advice me on the storage capacity (memory) of Gamin eTrex Legend. Can the 8Mb be assigned...
