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by electro_handyman
Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:29 am
Forum: Garmin Zumo 450/550
Topic: Road Names Missing Letters
Replies: 27
Views: 9629
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Re: Road Names Missing Letters

Unless you switch to OSM maps for your 550, you cannot get new maps from Garmin.
They dropped the 550 from map updates earlier this year.
by electro_handyman
Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: The "NEXT STREET" listing at top doesn't work
Replies: 20
Views: 1297
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Re: The "NEXT STREET" listing at top doesn't work

So I'll mumble as well on this, have you tried different zoom levels?
Just a thought.
by electro_handyman
Tue Nov 07, 2023 10:16 pm
Forum: Map Updates
Topic: Garmin withdraw map updates for older devices
Replies: 26
Views: 4605
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Re: Garmin withdraw map updates for older devices

What are osm maps? I can't update my 665. Strange 660 still gets updates but not 665. There are links to many sources here: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSM_Map_On_Garmin/Download Have only one active routable map on your Zumo at a time. Also make sure that you use the same map on your PC wh...
by electro_handyman
Tue Nov 07, 2023 10:54 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Which model to buy (second hand)
Replies: 3
Views: 948
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Re: Which model to buy (second hand)

Truth be told, you should probably look at how you intend to mount the unit to your bike. At that point I'd look to see what models you can get mounts for. That will more than likely be the deciding factor over anything else. Some waterproof power mounts can be "unobtanium" for some models...
by electro_handyman
Sat Nov 04, 2023 11:19 pm
Forum: Map Updates
Topic: Garmin withdraw map updates for older devices
Replies: 26
Views: 4605
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Re: Garmin withdraw map updates for older devices

The Garmin version I have is 2023.10 and they are abbreviated, my OSM I have is dated 2021 and they are not abbreviated.
by electro_handyman
Fri Nov 03, 2023 10:11 pm
Forum: Map Updates
Topic: Garmin withdraw map updates for older devices
Replies: 26
Views: 4605
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Re: Garmin withdraw map updates for older devices

I had a feeling it would be coming sooner than later for my 550..... not surprised one bit. Will continue with OSM maps.
by electro_handyman
Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:10 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: setting route preferences inside each planned trip
Replies: 62
Views: 4635
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Re: setting route preferences inside each planned trip

Hasn't Garmin also recently announced that they have stopped further software development for the XT?
by electro_handyman
Sat Sep 02, 2023 11:57 am
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Transferring Routes from Base Camp to XT
Replies: 15
Views: 1226
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Re: Transferring Routes from Base Camp to XT

It might just be a typo in your original message, but I think you find that the XT uses 'NTU' maps. I have 2 Garmin gps units & the old Montana uses 'NT' maps. Are you sure you are using the correct map on Basecamp prior to transferring the route? I'll just inject here, I have my XT in hand, ma...
by electro_handyman
Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:17 am
Forum: Garmin Zumo XT
Topic: Zumo XT and Road Closures - options to disable
Replies: 10
Views: 1306
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Re: Zumo XT and Road Closures - options to disable

...........The user of such a unit MUST have the last word. There is always the "off" button........ But seriously, how would the XT know of any closures if it had no connection to the internet, ie the Drive app. I've ridden sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway the last couple of years, tha...
by electro_handyman
Sat Jul 15, 2023 1:36 pm
Forum: Garmin Basecamp for PC
Topic: Can coordinates be used to add a waypoint?
Replies: 10
Views: 1937
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Re: Can coordinates be used to add a waypoint?

Little late to the party here, but I'll add that I have to use coordinates when routing on OSM maps. As some may know OSM maps don't have much of an address database for searching.