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GPSFix Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-09-05

Scott — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:00:00 +0000

RT @gcpodcast Review Blog: A First Look at GPSmap 62st and Oregon 450 Accuracy (finding geocaches) http://bit.ly/dafsPT #
RT @gpstracklog gpsinformation.net reviews the Garmin GPSMAP 62s and 78sc: http://bit.ly/dk4Xn0 #
RT @allory_d BaseCamp 3.0.6 is now available from the update menu within the application. #
Garmin TOPO U.S. 24K – Southeast (SD, download) available. Covers LA, MS, AL, GA, FL. $99.99 #
Garmin TOPO U.S. 24K – Southeast DVD available. Covers Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states $129 #
With the latest Southeast DVD Garmin has 24k Topo coverage for the entire continental US. #
Direct link to BaseCamp 3.0.6 and change log. Downloading now, hoping to see better performance. http://tinyurl.com/cejcne #

GPSFix Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-29

Scott — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0000

gpx2img supports conversion of gpx files to Garmin map files ($13) http://www.gpx2img.com/ Tried it yet? #
That was easy, it took me about 60 seconds to create a simple map. gpx2img looks promising as any easy way to make quick maps. #

GPSFix Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-15

Scott — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0000

RT @gpstracklog Some tips on working with BirdsEye and BaseCamp: http://bit.ly/93LXLw #
Elevation spikes in your GPSMAP 62/78 or Oregon tracklogs? Stop pressing buttons! http://tinyurl.com/2wgbn8u #
Oregon x50 3.74 beta. Adds multicache support.Trip odometer accuracy improvements http://tinyurl.com/ycv6tor #
Oregon Dakota 3.14 beta. Multicache support, track archiving, move waypoints on map http://tinyurl.com/ydo4e7b #
Oregon x00 3.85 beta. Multicache support, auto shaded relief, improved trip odometer, http://tinyurl.com/yj2twuh #
Garmin multicache support: give coordinates to "Next Stage" and navigate to it like any other geocache, repeat until found. #
Unfortunately Garmin doesn't save each next stage as a waypoint so data is lost unless you save the geocache after setting next stage. #
Garmin GPSMAP 62/78 beta 2.44 multi-cache support, daily track archiving and altimeter improvements. http://tinyurl.com/34z7yxp #
Calendar + Daily Archiving makes it so easy to find tracks on the GPSMAP 62/78 #
Squeezing the buttons/case of the 62/78 does not seem to affect the altimeter at all with the new beta 2.44 software. Will check tracks. #

GPSFix Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-01

Scott — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0000

I missed this last week: #Garmin GPSMAP 62 simulation: http://sites.garmin.com/gpsmap62/index.html #
RT @gpstracklog Outdoor Retailer predictions (short Facebook post): http://bit.ly/bgHlmk #
RT @gpstracklog Garmin 62 series manual finally makes it to the Web: http://bit.ly/cqJNcP #
RT @allory_d GPSMAP 62/78 (WebUpdater) software version 2.40 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4995 #
Glad to see the spanner option show up in version 2.4 of the GPSMAP. I was missing that from the Oregon. #
RT @USGSTNMRes USGS produces one USTopo map every five working minutes. Over 25,000 made. But still takes 3 years to cover entire USA. #
RT @JakesJournal Everything you need to know about Garmin GPSMAP 62 series http://garmin.com/pr/gpsmap62 w/ info, images, video, minisite #
RT @allory_d GPS Chipset Type M HotFix Data software version 2.60 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4109 #

GPSFix Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-25

Scott — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Put my new Garmin GPSMAP 62s through the paces this weekend hiking and geocaching. Very 60csx'ish. Accuracy seems excellent so far. #
Some early observations about the Garmin GPSMAP 62 http://tinyurl.com/2d3wxn9 #

GPSFix Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-11

Scott — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0000

FGT:Status of cgpsmapper Garmin map compiler. http://tinyurl.com/26fsfj7 #
TopoFusion 4 available http://tinyurl.com/26uqp8r . myTopo and OSM maps added. Map blending http://topofusion.com/combo.php #
Wireless transfer between #Garmin GPSs includes all cache details now. http://tinyurl.com/2ebcx8d #
Free topo contour (40') overlay maps available for many states on GPSFiledepot.com. http://tinyurl.com/273vele #

GPSFix Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-04

Scott — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Popular GSAK geocaching export macro now has support for Garmin GPSMAP 62/76 http://tinyurl.com/25pmbbx #
RT @JakesJournal Anyone going to Geowoodstock? If so, I'll soon share the #geocaching phrase that could get you a GPSMAP 62 geocoin. #
GPSCity showing 7/18-7/24 availability for Garmin GPSMAP 62, exact date depends on model. #
RT @gpsreview cGPSmapper ending development of future features. http://www.cgpsmapper.com/download/Readme0100.txt #
Garmin Oregon x50 beta 3.61. Track archiving is back. Auto shaded relief. Improved review of tracks/routes http://tinyurl.com/ycv6tor #
FGT reviews Garmin BaseCamp 3.0.5 http://tinyurl.com/2f9cbtu . I agree, it is much better than a year ago, no longer using Mapsource. #

GPSFix Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-20

Scott — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:00:00 +0000

RT @gpstracklog New post: MapSource Product Creator http://bit.ly/djkfYV #
RT @allory_d BaseCamp for Mac software version 3.0.2 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4449 #
Mountain Dynamics announces #Garmin ATV trail maps for Southwest and Great Lakes http://tinyurl.com/33zflvp http://www.atvgps.net/ #
RT @ogleearth Ogle Earth: Google Earth 5.2 released – adds KML tracks, elevation profiles, embedded browser http://ow.ly/1Yv1o #

GPSFix Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-13

Scott — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:00:00 +0000

RT @gpsreview A simply AMAZING post documenting tracklog accuracy of a Garmin 60Csx with a Garmin Oregon 400t. http://bit.ly/9t2c7o #
Garmin BirdsEye download improvements? I think so, what are you seeing? http://tinyurl.com/29xuysu #
Clarification on that last tweet: It looks like the GPSMAP 62s and 62st support an external antenna but the 62 does not. #
RT @gpstracklog Garmin GPSMAP 62 series manual hits FCC: http://bit.ly/bmOWqa #
RT @gpstracklog Manual verifies MCX external antenna connector (62s/st only) and mini-USB under weather cap #
RT @gpstracklog Nice pics of 62 series quad-helix, blacked out chipset: http://bit.ly/c7hp5J #
Garmin GPSMAP 62 chipset appears to be STM Cartesio based on FCC photos (based on comparison with GPSMAP 78) #
Based on users manual the GPSMAP 62 software appears identical to the GPSMAP 78's. Noticed 62 has dedicated "Mark" button unlike 78 #
Improved Garmin Astro DC-40 collar shows up on FCC site. #
RT @gpstracklog Garmin unleashes next-generation Astro GPS dog tracking collar: http://yhoo.it/9jzFRy #
RT @gpstracklog New post: Magellan ToughCase ruggedizes your iPhone http://bit.ly/9eoMk1 Me: future of outdoor GPS? #
#Garmin GPSMAP 62 shows up at #GPSFestival in Germany http://twitpic.com/1wf3tn http://twitpic.com/1w26sv #

GPSFix Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-06

Scott — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 22:00:00 +0000

RT @gpstracklog New TopoFusion beta includes MyTopo.com and OSM maps. #
RT @JakesJournal New Release: Garmin unveils GPSMAP 62 series, updating iconic outdoor handheld http://bit.ly/9r87b9 #
Garmin GPSMAP 62: quad-helix antenna, "high sensitivity receiver with Hot-Fix", BirdsEye, CustomMaps, paperless caching. No surprises. #
Garmin GPSMAP 62 three model comparison (62, 62s, 62st). Identical to GPSMAP 78 models. http://bit.ly/9227zU #
Garmin GPSMAP 62 supports the same mounts as the Oregon and Dakota (unlike GPSMAP 78) http://bit.ly/dfWTWn #
Garmin GPSMAP 62st only 500MB of built in memory? GPSMAP 78sc has 1.7GB and 68s has 1.7GB, built in maps must be larger. #
Garmin GPSMAP 62 models available 3rd quarter 2010 #
RT @JakesJournal Anyone up for a #giveaway Stay tuned (& RT) for ways to win new Garmin GPSMAP62 geocoin (pic) http://twitpic.com/1tak8p #
RT @c_susie GPSMAP 62s longer and heavier than 60csx. I would have thought a 2nd gen unit would have shrunk a bit.. source garmin website. #
RT @allory_d Colorado software version 3.42 Beta http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4667 #
RT @GoGeocaching Geocaching.com will be temporarily down for maintenance. We'll tweet again when the site is back up! 1:01:19 PM #
RT @gpstracklog Via @GPSCity: July 23 est. stock date for GPSMAP 62 series! http://www.gpscity.com/garmin-gpsmap-62s.html #
Garmin's web page indicating that GPSMAP 62 "available in July" . Sign up for more info. http://sites.garmin.com/gpsmap62/ #
Quad helix antennas must be heavy, the GPSMAP 62 is 1.5oz (40 grams) heavier than the 78. #
Confirmed that the Garmin GPSMAP 62 will not have microSD slot but GPSMAP 78 will (BlueCharts only available on SD card) #
. @occamm @gpstracklog Correct, the 62s and 62st will have microSD slots, the 62 will not. #
Garmin GPSMAP 78 supports 5k geocaches. You can load more AND they show up in BaseCamp BUT not on the GPS? Hmmm. #
Garmin Oregon beta (3.52/3.82): Geocache Filters!! Fix for POI hang. x00: http://tinyurl.com/yanrpaa – x50 http://tinyurl.com/39azb32 #
New Garmin Oregon Beta allows you to filter caches on Type, Size, Difficulty, Terrain and status (Geocaches>Quick Filter) #
RT @allory_d Dakota software version 3.12 Beta http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4751 #
New Garmin Oregon and Dakota beta also allows you to save Geocache filters! Setup>Geocaches>Filter Setup . #