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Updates & Downloads About POI Loader POI Loader software version 2.4.0.0 Beta as of September 26, 2006 POI Sources Download (5.41 MB) Receive Update E-mail FAQs View download instructions and system requirements Would you like to receive an e-mail when this software is updated?

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● POI Loader allows you to load custom points of interest into your unit. The input files can be downloaded from the internet or you can create your own. With POI Loader, you can configure the unit to alert you when you are within a certain distance of a point or if you are driving over a certain speed near a point; perfect to warn you about upcoming schools zones and redlight and speed cameras. The unit will also allow you to search for and navigate to the loaded points of interest. ● See the included Readme for a more information on the changes. ● Although this software is believed to be reliable, it has not yet been released for production and should be used at your own risk.

Change History

Changes made from version 2.3.2 to 2.4.0:

● Added support for Windows Mobile devices. ● Added support for uninstalling all custom POI's from a device. ● Added support for subcategories of POI's. ● Added support for handling individual bitmap symbols for each subcategory of POI's. ● Added support for jpeg (.jpg) images that can be associated with POI's. ● Added support for wave (.wav) files POI alerts. ● Added support for allowing users to specify a 'Link' directory that contain POI associations, such as bitmap (.bmp) symbols, jpeg (.jpg) images, mp3 (.mp3) audio files, or wave (.wav) audio files. ● Added support for contact information and address information that can be specified in a GPX (.gpx) file. ● Added a command line option to POI Loader to run automatically without requiring user interaction. ● Added the ability to choose POI files to ignore. ● Check for validity of the drive name in the POI path.

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Changes made from version 2.3.1 to 2.3.2:

● Fixed an issue where reading .gpx files with phone numbers could cause POI Loader to crash. ● Fixed an issue where alerts were being created for all POIs. ● Fixed an issue where certain .bmp files could cause POI Loader to crash. ● Fixed an issue where a .jpg file embedded in a .mp3 file's ID3 tag would not display on the unit.

Changes made from version 2.2.1 to 2.3.1:

● Added support for custom audio prompts ● Added support for Garmin's new TourGuide feature ● Fixed issue where POI alert proximities specified in MapSource created GPX files could be wrong on the unit ● Changed to allow up to 4 lines of header information in .CSV files ● Fixed issue where specifying an invalid pathname could cause POI Loader to crash.

Changes made from version 2.0 to 2.2.1:

● Added support for reading POIs from GPX files. You can now create POIs in MapSource and load them in POI Loader. See product Help for more details. ● Added support for comment lines in .CSV files that start with ';' or '#'. This allows .CSV files created by programs like PoiEdit to work without modifications. ● Added support for a fourth column in the .CSV file for POI details. This was an unadvertised feature in 2.0. ● Added support for embedded line-breaks in the name and comment fields of .CSV files. This allows you to enter multi-line comments like addresses. See product Help for more details. ● Added support for longitude and latitude to be quoted. ● Added Palm support to support the iQue 3000. ● Increased maximum alert proximity range to 65km/37miles. ● Monochrome images (1bit per pixel) are now sent to the unit correctly. ● Fixed translation and layout issues for Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.

Instructions for using this software

1. Click on "Download" and choose to save the file to your computer. 2. Choose a location where you can easily locate the file by saving it to a location such as the "My Documents" folder or to "C:\". 3. Once the download is complete, run the downloaded install file by double clicking on it. 4. Once the install is complete, you may delete the downloaded install file.

System requirements

● IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system and an available USB port.

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Features: Import customized points of interest created by others with the help of Garmin's new POI Loader Product Compatibility About POI Loader software. In today's fast-paced world, points of interest are ever-changing. With the help of POI What is POI Loader? Loader, you can now add your favorite new restaurant, or that supermarket having the grand POI Sources opening, as points of interest (POIs) to your compatible Garmin GPS. The possibilities are endless What are Points of Interest? — upload safety cameras or school zones, and you will receive a warning if you are traveling too FAQs fast. In addition, an optional proximity-alert feature notifies you of upcoming custom POIs. Our free, How does POI Loader work? new POI Loader software lets you personalize your GPS, giving you the freedom and flexibility to literally go anywhere. What is Garmin TourGuide™? As an added benefit to our customers, you can download the latest version of POI Loader software for free from our website. How does TourGuide work? What is POI Loader?

POI Loader is free software for your PC that lets you upload customized POIs to your compatible Garmin unit. POI Loader does not create customized POIs, nor is it software for your Garmin GPS. It simply gives you the ability to upload POIs created by others from your PC to your compatible Garmin — making it easy for you to navigate directly to these points of interest.

What are Points of Interest? POIs include restaurants, hotels, post offices, emergency services, entertainment, plus much more, and are represented by small icons on the maps displayed on your unit. Many of our mapping products, such as MapSource City Select or City Navigator, include a database of nearly 6 million points of interest. With POI Loader, you can now add additional points of interest to your compatible Garmin. This means you can upload custom POIs to supplement the nearly 6 million points of interest that are already in your unit. Traveling on holiday? Upload the POI for that bed & breakfast that just opened or the new restaurant that your guide book recommends.

Custom POIs can also include .bmp images, as well as speed and proximity alert information. These POIs can be created by you, your friends, or third parties. There are several free and subscription services on the Internet that also provide POIs. See our Custom POI Sources web page for links to these third party websites.

How Does POI Loader Work? POI Loader must first be installed on your PC. After installation, search and navigate to personalized POIs on your PC, and use POI Loader to upload these points of interest from GPX or .CSV files to your compatible Garmin GPS or onto an SD card.

With POI Loader, you can configure your unit to alert you when you are within a certain distance of a point or if you are driving over a certain speed near a point — perfect to warn you about upcoming school zones, red lights, and speed cameras. For more information on POI Loader, see the help file that is included with the free software download.

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What is Garmin TourGuide™? With the latest POI Loader software, third-party developers can create and load special Garmin TourGuide POIs, which turn your compatible Garmin unit into your own personal, electronic tour guide. These POIs have an audio file associated with them. When you pass by a TourGuide POI with your compatible Garmin unit, the TourGuide audio file begins playing automatically. Garmin TourGuide has so many different applications: you can use it for bus tours, hotels, rentals, real estate sales — the possibilities are endless!

Garmin TourGuide POIs are currently compatible with the nüvi™, zūmo™, and the StreetPilot® c550, 2730, 2820, 7200 and 7500. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge How does Garmin TourGuide work? You must have a compatible Garmin unit with the latest software, the latest POI Loader software, and the latest version of MapSource in order to create and load Garmin TourGuide POIs. Download the latest POI Loader software. Then, consult the POI loader help file for details on how to create and load Garmin TourGuide files to your Garmin unit.

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POI Sources Our POI Loader supports both GPX and .CSV files. This means you must upload POIs FAQs saved in these file formats. Many of the custom POI sources listed below provide points of interest saved in the above file formats or offer POIs that can be converted to POI Loader formats. Please contact the companies below for further information on how to use their POIs with your Garmin unit.

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Company Name: Alert GPS Geographic Coverage: France Language: French Website: http://www.alertegps.com/Download_fabricant. asp?a=ar&s=&f=garmin Contact: [email protected] Content Type: Safety Cameras Pay Site: Free

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Company Name: European Speed Camera Database Geographic Coverage: Europe Language: English, German, Dutch, French, Italian, Spanish Website: http://www.scdb.info/en/plugin-garmin/ Contact: http://www.scdb.info/en/software-impressum/ Content Type: Safety Cameras for complete Europe Pay Site: Paid

Company Name: Fisac Aviation, S.A. Geographic Coverage: Spain, Portugal, Andorra Language: Spanish Website: http://www.garmin.com.es/descargas/radares/ radar_project.htm Contact: [email protected] Content Type: Speed cameras Pay Site: Free and Paid

Company Name: Flitspaal.nl Geographic Coverage: Netherlands, Belgium Language: Dutch Website: http://www.flitspaal.nl/ Contact: http://www.flitspaal.nl/redirect.html? p_redirect_url=fl_email.startup?p_soort= Content Type: Safety Cameras Pay Site: Free

Company Name: Garmap Geographic Coverage: South Africa Language: English Website: http://www.garmap.com/PoiLoader.asp#PoiData Contact: [email protected] Content Type: Safety cameras Pay Site: Free and Paid

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Company Name: GPS Alarm System Geographic Coverage: Norway but also some coverage for Austria, Benelux, France, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland Language: Norwegian Website: http://www.fartsboks.com/ Contact: [email protected] Content Type: Safety cameras Pay Site: Paid

Company Name: GPS Data Team Geographic Coverage: Australia Language: English Website: http://garmin.gps-data-team.com Contact: [email protected] Content Type: Best available speed and red camera database for Australia Pay Site: Paid, Subscription service

Company Name: GPS Passion Geographic Coverage: France, USA Language: English, French Website: http://www.gpspassion.com/fr/downloads.asp Contact: [email protected] Content Type: Various categories, see www.POIenFrance. com including Safety Cameras; also browse to http://www. POInUSA.com for USA Pay Site: Free, Donation welcome

Company Name: GPS POI US Geographic Coverage: USA Language: English Website: http://www.gps-poi-us.com Contact: [email protected] Content Type: US Red-Light Cameras, Sports Venues, Disneyworld, Multiple stores & restaurants, Travel Pay Site: Paid, some free

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Company Name: LPGmap.co.uk Geographic Coverage: UK Language: English Website: http://www.lpgmap.co.uk/autoroute.htm Contact: [email protected] Content Type: LPG Filling Stations Pay Site: Free

Company Name: maft Geographic Coverage: UK Language: English Website: http://www.maft.co.uk/garmin/ Contact: [email protected] Content Type: Various POI categories, including Argos, ADSA, B&Q, McDonald, etc. Pay Site: Free, Donation welcome

Company Name: Nav-poi Ltd Geographic Coverage: UK Language: English Website: http://www.nav-poi.com/garmin/index.html Contact: [email protected] Content Type: Various POI categories Pay Site: Free

Company Name: PocketGPS - POIs Geographic Coverage: UK Language: English Website: http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/garmin-poiloader.php Contact: [email protected] Content Type: Various POI categories Pay Site: Subscription only

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Company Name: PocketGPS - Safety Cameras Geographic Coverage: UK Language: English Website: http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/garmin-poiloader-speed-cameras.php Contact: [email protected] Content Type: Safety Cameras Pay Site: Subscription only

Company Name: PocketNavigation.de Geographic Coverage: Germany Language: German Website: http://www.pocketnavigation.de/ ucontent/25/5.6.59.html Contact: [email protected] Content Type: Various categories including Safety Cameras Pay Site: Paid

Company Name: POI Database.se Geographic Coverage: Sweden Language: Swedish Website: http://www.poidatabase.se Contact: [email protected] Content Type: Safety Cameras Pay Site: Free

Company Name: POI Download Geographic Coverage: UK Language: English Website: http://www.poidownload.co.uk/poi/index.php Contact: [email protected] Content Type: Various categories Pay Site: Free

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Company Name: POI Factory Geographic Coverage: USA Language: English Website: http://www.poi-factory.com/poifiles Contact: http://www.poi-factory.com/contact Content Type: Over a million new and interesting locations, including red light cameras Pay Site: Mostly free, some content via paid subscription

Company Name: POI handler Geographic Coverage: Europe Language: English Website: http://www.poihandler.com/ Contact: http://www.poihandler.com/contact.asp Content Type: Several POI collections, including Safety Cameras for various countries. Pay Site: Free and Paid

Company Name: PoiEdit Geographic Coverage: not applicable Language: English Website: http://www.poiedit.com/ Contact: http://www.poiedit.com/contact.htm Content Type: Custom POI shareware program that manages all of your POI files from your desktop PC and saves them in appropriate format for use with POI Loader Pay Site: Donation welcome

Company Name: Posit Geographic Coverage: Sweden Language: Swedish Website: http://www.posit.se/poi.html Contact: [email protected] Content Type: Multiple POI collections Pay Site: Free

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Company Name: Radarfalle Geographic Coverage: Germany and Europe Language: German Website: http://www.radarfalle.de/software/garmin.php Contact: [email protected] Content Type: More than 10000 fixed speedcams for most of Europe Pay Site: Paid

Company Name: Travel By GPS Geographic Coverage: USA, Europe Language: English Website: http://www.travelbygps.com Contact: http://www.travelbygps.com/contact.php Content Type: POIs for Recreational Activities Pay Site: Free

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GPS Babel is a freeware program that converts GPS data from one format to another. You can download it and run it on almost any computer, but its command-line interface requires some getting used to -- so I've created this on-line gateway that lets you access a copy of gpsbabel running on GPSVisualizer.com. Of course, you can't use this page to communicate with your GPS receiver -- and a few of GPS Babel's more advanced options (filters and custom XCSV files) aren't included.

NOTE: For many input formats -- including GPX, OziExplorer, Geocaching.com LOC, Garmin Forerunner, Cetus GPS, IGC, and more (including some that GPS Babel can't read, like NetStumbler binary files) -- you can also convert your GPS files to plain text, GPX, or Google Earth KML with GPS Visualizer's conversion tool. My utility has these advantages: a simpler interface; the ability to add estimated speed, course, slope, and/or distance fields; and CSV or tab-delimited text output which is much more user-friendly than GPS Babel's. (My GPS file converter can also read human-created plain-text input files much more readily than GPS Babel.)

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http://www.gpsinformation.net/ (1 of 13) [12/19/2006 6:14:25 AM] GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of Garmin, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers

● Garmin Legend/Vista C(x): Small with (Vista) Barometer & Compass (MAY 06)

● Garmin MapSource Map Viewer -Review all of Garmin's Available Maps (Link)

● Garmin Modernize your GPS Interface - Add Bluetooth or USB (a review FEB 05)

● Garmin nRoute allows GPS Navigation on Laptop - by Sam Penrod (OCT 05)

● Garmin nüvi 350 Pocket Size Car Navigator/Talking Book/MP3 by Joe (DEC 05)

● Garmin nüvi 360 Car Navigator/Bluetooth/Talking Book/MP3 by Sam (Aug 06)

● Garmin nüvi 660 Car Navigator/Bluetooth/MP3 -Larger 4.3" Diagonal Screen

● Garmin POI Loader -Load Custom POIs/proximity waypoints by Penrod(1/06)

● Garmin Quest -Novel Mini Car Navigator with Rechargeable Battery (OCT 04)

● Garmin SP-i3 -Simplified, Miniature Car Navigator & Voice-by Tony Mactutis

● Garmin StreetPilot c320/30/40, Simplified Touchscreen Navigator (MAR 06)

● Garmin StreetPilot c550 -FM Radio Traffic, Hands-free Phone, Automotive GPS

● Garmin StreetPilot 2610/20/50, Touchscreen Automatic Routing+Voice ( 04)

● Garmin StreetPilot 2720, TouchScreen AutoRouting, Traffic Radio (SEP 05)

● Garmin StreetPilot 2820, XMradio/traffic&BlueTooth, Nice Unit by Penrod(06) Lowrance iFinder Expedition

● Garmin StreetPilot 7200/7500-Large Screen, XM Radio Traffic &Weather Maps for Car Navigation/Hiking/ Marine ● Garmin Third Party Map Program Paying Off for 15 new countries so far (Link)

● GPS Users give their comments on their favorite new GPS receiver (Various)

● Lowrance Expedition c(+) -Compass, Barometer, MP3, Other Features (JUN 06)

● Lowrance iWay 350C -TouchScreen, PreLoaded Maps, with MP3 Music (JUN 06)

● Lowrance iWay 500C -A Large-screen, Automotive GPS, MP3 Music (OCT 05)

● Magellan DirectRoute, Automatic Routing Maps -Product Review (26 MAY 04)

● Magellan -Displays All US State Plane Coordinates -Instructions (MAY 03)

● Magellan eXplorist 210/500/600/XL -With Geocaching Program (1 FEB 06)

● Magellan MapSend Map Viewer -Requires IE to Enlarge Map Area Rectangles

● Magellan Meridian Color GPS Traveler Value Pack -by SeaJay Bayne Magellan RoadMate 760 Car ● Magellan Platinum Mapping Receiver-Compass and Altimeter Review (DEC 02) Navigator

● Magellan RoadMate 300 Car Navigator Review by Larry Leviton (26 AUG 05)

● Magellan RoadMate 360 Car Navigator, Preloaded Maps, by Penrod (13DEC05)

● Magellan RoadMate 500 and 700 -Touchscreen Automatic Routers (JAN 04)

● Magellan RoadMate 760-Auto Car Navigatorwith "SayWhere" byMactutis(05)

● Magellan RoadMate 800 - with MP3 player and Picture viewer (Feb 06) -by Dale

● Magellan RoadMate 2000 -TouchScreen, Works Well - by Grogan (Dec06)

● Magellan SporTrak Color -Bright Screen and 3-Axis Compass (9 OCT 03)

● Magellan Topo 3D USA Map -A Hiker's Must-Have Program (1 JUN 05)

● Maptech U.S. Boating Charts -Arguably the most marine charts for the money

● Maptech Iraq SD Card -Very Detailed Street-level Maps for Palm Devices

● Mexico Maps -BiciMapas maps Compared to Garmin's Mexico NT maps

● Navman Mobile GPS ICN630 (OCT 03)

● NavMan GPS ICN750 Capable Car Navigator by Bruce Rahn (11/2006) Dale's GPS Manual

● Navman Sport Tool R300 Training Aid by Allory Deiss (5 AUG 05) Addendum

● Mobile Re-Radiating Antenna aids GPS reception by Dale DePriest (8 MAR 03)

● TomTom GO TouchScreen Car Navigator Good Performance -by D. DePriest

● TomTom Navigator 2 - by Dale DePriest (SEP 03)

● USAPhotoMaps -Download Aerial/Topo Images at Selected Waypoints (MAY 06)

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● Baja Expeditioner maps in Baja Calif. Compared to Garmin WorldMap (NOV 05)

http://www.gpsinformation.net/ (2 of 13) [12/19/2006 6:14:25 AM] GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of Garmin, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers

● Comparison of Garmin and Lowrance CD Maps:80+Screen Photos (MAY 00)

● Fugawi Product Review -by G Clark (25 JUN 00)

● Garmin eMap (Electronic Map)GPS receiver-GPS has quality Maps (SEP 00)

● Garmin eTrex Summit has built in compass and altitude profiling (17 OCT 00)

● Garmin geko 101 -A 'Minimalist' Small Entry-Level GPS Receiver (1 APR 03)

● Garmin geko 201 -An 'Advanced' Small Entry-Level GPS Receiver (3 JUN 03)

● Garmin G-III+ Product Review -New GPS has user uploadable maps (9 OCT 99)

● Garmin GPSmap76/76S(Compass/Baro) Full Featured Receiver (APR 04)

● Garmin GPS-V offers Automatic routing in a small handheld (21 SEP 01)

● Garmin Legend/Vista, feature rich, big map memory (JUL 02)

● Garmin MapSource Maps & GPS Unitsin Alaska and Canada Cruise (OCT 00)

● Garmin MapSource MetroGuide Europe reviewed by Anders Persson (Link)

● Garmin MetroGuide USA-4.0 as compared to CityNavigator/CitySelect (JAN 02)

● Garmin's RINO combo GPS and RADIO sends your location to others (NOV 02)

● Garmin StreetPilot III ColorMap: has Automatic Routing and VOICE (MAR 01)

● Garmin USA Topo 24K Nat. Parks Topo Maps -Review by Mel Murray (AUG 06)

● Garmin USA Topo CDs, A Short Review and Examples (4 NOV 04)

● GPS Car Navigators: How good are the maps? What are limitations? (JAN 04)

● GPS Rcvr Accuracy under tree cover for Garmin and Magellan units (Link)

● GPS External Amplified Antennas-Comparison of several models (OCT98)

● Handheld Computer+GPS Combination Power/Data cable powers both (by Dale)

● Handheld Computers and PDAs convert into GPS Receivers by Dale

● Holux GM100 Mapping GPS Receiver, Available in Spain (APR 01)

● Infiniti QX4 Navigation System manufactured by Xanav by Phil Sherrod

● iPaq GPS using NavMan Sleeve and Maptech Topo maps by Dale (26 SEP 02)

● Lexus and BMW (year 2000) Auto Navigation System comments by Bob Aluska

● Lowrance GM-100 Receiver - Has user uploadable maps (26 MAR 00)

● Lowrance GM-100 Screen Photos as Compared to the Garmin G-III+ (MAR 00)

● Lowrance iFinder GPS has 9999 trackpoints capability (MAY 02)

● Magellan 315 GPS -Compact 12 channel receiver has lots of features (SEP 99)

● Magellan 330 Mapping GPS has full featured Mapping system, (NOV00)

● Magellan "Companion"-Palm Pilot V GPS works well, many features (OCT 00)

● Magellan Meridian Gold-GPS Mapping full featured at good price (5 DEC 02)

● Magellan Meridian now offers User-Selectable basemaps and 512meg Mem

● Magellan SporTrak Pro (A remarkably accurate small receiver) Review (JAN 03)

● Magellan Topo USA Map -Can Display Topo, Profile, and Street Data (AUG 01)

● MapConnection's eTopo offers Canadian Topo maps-by Lloyd Bowles (5 JUN 02)

● Maptech Terrain Navigator 3-D maps versus Delorme Topo USA 3.0 (AUG 01)

● Maptech Offshore Navigator Examples and Comparison to Ozi Explorer (AUG 01)

● Maps uploadable to GPS:Where can I get third party maps for my GPS?

● Maps: How can I scan my own maps and upload them into my GPS? (DEC 01)

● Mexico Maps -A Summary of the Available GPS and DRG Topo Maps of Mexico

● MountainScope uses Flight Data and 3D Topo Maps to show Hazards to Flight

● Navman GPS Sleeve iPaq- Review including mapping software by Dale (OCT 02)

● NavMan iPaq GPS-Smart Professional SW with Navman GPS by Dale (NOV 02)

● Motorcycle Mount for Garmin 2610 and 2650 Car Navigator by Michael Moore

● OziExplorer has ability to upload User Maps to GM-100 (JAN 99)

http://www.gpsinformation.net/ (3 of 13) [12/19/2006 6:14:25 AM] GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of Garmin, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers

● Pioneer NAV-SYS900DVD-large screen/good nav features-by Mohabir (SEP 02)

● Rayming BLUETOOTH GPS receiver Reviewed by Crile Carvey (APR 04)

● Route 66:European GPS Mapping Program has Automatic Route Generation

● StreetFinder Deluxe (Rand McNally) 2000 -Software Review by Dale

● Titan III remote amplified antenna works with most any GPS (JUL 04)

● Topo! Mapping Software -Review by Dale DePriest (31 JUL 98)

● TOPO! GPS, TOPO!, and TrailSmart Products from Wildflower (JAN 99)

● Tree Cover and GPS-Do I need an amplified external antenna? (Link)

● TRI-M Big Brother Remote Active Re-radiating Antenna -Review (31 JAN 99)

● VDO Dayton MS5000: Automatic address Car Navigation has good display

● World Maps -We Compared Magellan and Garmin, You Decide (10 MAY 03)

FAQs Hardware YES!... SA has been off since 12:04AM EDT May 2, 2000. Read about it HERE.

● Battery-drain measurements for several GPS receivers (13 AUG 06)

● Batteries -Should I use Alkaline, Lithium, NiCad, or NiMH batteries in my GPS? (12 NOV 00)

● Batteries: NiMH are probably the lowest cost long term solution for GPS use. (Link)

● Cars which may require external GPS antenna due to metallization in windscreen (Link)

● Comparisons of Hand-held Screen Sizes, Pixels, and Resolution -by Matthew Birch (10 OCT 03)

● EOW fix for older model Garmin GPS Receivers -Quick fix to get your G45/G40/G38 working again

● Garmin Active Powered Antennas - A look at the different models (4 JAN 98)

● Garmin Data Cables: What are the Pinouts? (3 JUL 01)

● Garmin's diagnostic features - Mess with these and you may lose your data -by Dale (4 JAN 99)

● Garmin FAQs Including a LINK to the Garmin FAQ site

● Garmin Firmware Archives, Allory Deiss' Cache of Older GPS firmware

● Garmin Firmware Revisions, Features, and Update/Upgrade costs and policy (Allory Deiss)

● Garmin GPS Receiver Feature Comparisons with comments by Dale DePriest updated frequently

● Garmin G-III PLUS (and others) shut off when I "hit a bump": How can I fix this problem (1 MAR 00)

● Garmin Icons for G-III+ in Graphic Form and Icon Number (Link)

● Garmin Internal Datum Storage -What Datum is output in GRMN and NMEA modes? (18 JUL 00)

● Garmin's official GPS Receiver MANUALS - Download yours from here (Link)

● Garmin GPS Receiver Manual: Dale's version tells you more in simple language.

● Garmin SP-III and G-V: How do I use MANUALLY generated routes: Courtesy GPS-Garmin.nl

● Garmin Signal Strength Bars -What do they tell me? (12 JUL 99)

● Garmin Simulator Mode -How to Initialize the Starting Point in the Garmin G-III and III+? (3 JAN 99)

● Garmin's WorldWide Warranty Policy -Explained (20 JAN 99)

● Garmin WAAS -Steps a Receiver Performs to Acquire the Geo-Stationary Satellites (23 JUL 02)

● Garmin Waypoints -Why don't they increment by filling in the holes in a sequence? (15 JUL 98)

● Garmin Waypoint Averaging -What is it and how does it work? (23 MAY 98)

● GPS Antenna and Sensitivity Comparisons How NOT to make the wrong conclusions. (4 JUL 98)

● GPS locks Quickly when my car is stopped and takes much longer when I am moving -Why? (5 AUG 99)

● GPS Maps: The maps in my GPS are not accurate. Why is that? (NOV 05)

● GPS signal strength bars -What do they mean when they are "hollow" or all black? (12 JUL 99)

● GPS won't lock, Signals look OK -What's wrong? (4 JUL 98)

● MAC computers and GPS receivers -How can I get them to communicate? (DEC 01)

● Magellan FAQ, version 2.0 (PDF) by Dan Surratt (OCT 03)

● Magellan Firmware Revisions, Features, and Updates (Allory Deiss)

● Magellan Firmware Revisions, Features, and Updates (Link)

● Magellan GPS Manuals: Where can I find them?Older units, Aussie Mgln (Links)

● Magellan 330: How do I update the software in my M330 GPS? (8 OCT 00)

http://www.gpsinformation.net/ (4 of 13) [12/19/2006 6:14:25 AM] GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of Garmin, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers

● Magellan Undocumented Control Codes and Data Explanations (2 JUN 02)

● Memory Backup Battery problems in some Garmin GPS receivers (4 JUL 98)

● Map Memory -How much and how many segments do I need to load a whole CD worth? (Links)

● MEMORY -How much do I need in my new GPS receiver (9 JUL 02)

● MGRS -Which handheld GPS receivers have MGRS? (2 AUG 04)

● Multipath: My GPS position (or speed) "jump around" and are not stable at times. WHY?

● Multiple Waypoint Messaging -Explained (4 APR 99)

● Nearest 9 Waypoints on Garmin GPS Units -Details (29 MAY 98)

● OnStar> Where is the GPS unit and how to I tap the NMEA signals? by Pete Carter (Link)

● Precision Mapping Streets Mapping Software

● Print Garmin MetroGuide generated routes: How do I do it? (29 JUN 02)

● RAIN, CLOUDS, fog, and snow: Do they affect my GPS signals? (28 DEC 01)

● ROAD LOCK -Which GPS receivers have this feature? (10 JUL 02)

● Routes and Tracks: What is the difference? (16 MAR 00)

● Trip Log -Why is my GPS travel log distance never exactly correct? (10 JAN 04)

● USA purchased GPS receivers Overseas -Can I buy in USA and use my GPS Overseas? (20 JUN 02)

● WAAS and its Relation to Enabled Hand-Held GPS Receivers (27 FEB 06)

● WAAS Operation: Your Questions Answered (3 JAN 02)

● WAAS Tutorial by Dale DePriest (4 JAN 02)

● Warm Start/Cold Start? What does this mean?

● WaterProofNess of Garmin Receivers -Garmin Engineering (MAY 97)

● WaterProofNess of Lowrance Receivers -Lowrance Engineering (14 JUL 98)

● What Happens when Diagnostics Page wipes out all Garmin Stored Data (23 MAY 98)

● Which GPS receivers can compute AREA/acreage when I walk a closed loop?(SEP 04)

● Windows XP -How do I get Win XP to recognize my GPS? (16 MAY 02)

● Why Would I want a GPS Receiver and What Could I Do With It?

Geography -Maps, Datums, Waypoint Lists, Formulas

● Address or Lon/Lat -Put in and get Map showing location using MapQuest or TIGER maps

● Airports over the World: Where can I find the lon/latfor the World's Airports? (Link)

● Bitmaps and Vector Maps: What is the difference? Dale DePriest tells us all

● Coast Guard Lights List for the USA: Where can I find lists of lights, buoys, etc. (Link)

● Convert Datums, File Formats, Tracks to Routes, using GeoConv software (Link)

● Convert LORAN to GPS lon/lat coordinates using this program (Link)

● Convert RASTER maps to VECTOR maps: Is there any software to do that? (Search)

● Convert between STATE PLANE, UTM, and Lat/Long courtesy of US Army (Link)

● Convert between State Plane, UTM, and Lat/Long plus other coordinate systems (Link)

● Coordinate Conversion Online Tool by oasisphoto.com (Link) and another tool by GPS2CAD.com

● Datums: A Brief Description (14 JUN 99)

● Datums: How much error in my position if I fail to use the correct datum with my Lat/Long reading? (Link)

● Datums: My TOPO (or other map) program does not accurately position my location on the map. (Link)

● Datums: New Zealand Geodetic 2000 (LINZ) datum -Information About NZ's new datum (Link)

● Degrees, Minutes and Seconds> Where did the terms originate? by Sam Wormley (22 NOV 02)

● DGPS datum is NAD-83 and not WGS-84 as used internally by the GPS - Will this DGPS signal be accurate?

● DRG Maps -Digital Raster Graphic Maps -What are they anyway? (Link)

● Don Bartlett's GPS and UTM Tutorial Site

● Earth: According to WGS-84 (Courtesy of Sigurd Humerfelt: Link)

● Garmin MapSource Product Sizes -for 13 MapSource maps (link)

● Garmin MapSource (MetroGuide and USA Topo) -Data Source (23 OCT 00)

● Garmin StreetPilot MetroGuide Database descriptions (Link)

http://www.gpsinformation.net/ (5 of 13) [12/19/2006 6:14:25 AM] GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of Garmin, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers

● Garmin City Database Details (1 JUN 98)

● GettyThesaurus of City Names - Put in a City Name, get back a longitude/latitude

● Geodetic Survey Markers(Worldwide Listings) -How can I find one near where I am? (1 FEB 01)

● GISCOVER is the point where travelers, outdoor lovers and GPS enthusiasts meet. (Link)

● GPSy's Internet Digital Map listings: An extensive list of digital maps available on the Internet (Link)

● Grid Conversions, Distance Formulas, Coordinate Transformations, and Map Translation Software (Links)

● Longitude/Latitude Formulas for GPS and Navigation (Link)

● MacGPS Pro provides a current digital map library for most PC GPS and Mac programs (Link)

● MapRef Website -Datum conversions, Projections, Map References for EUROPE

● Map Vendors USA -Who makes GPS maps for the USA and are they accurate? by Dale DePriest (FEB 03)

● Mapping Agencies Around the World -Also Latest City Maps of Iraq from NIMA (Link)

● Maps -From Around the World -Includes Maps from the CIA (Links)

● Maps: Supposedly the largest selection of maps in the world (Link) (click on MAP)

● Maps: Why are the GPS maps in my part of the world so poor and what can I do about it? (Link)

● Mercator Projections -Norris Weimer tells us about the Projections and the MAN (Link)

● Mexico Maps -Detailed Mexico and Baja Street-level MapSource and Topo DRG GPS maps (links)

● Miscellaneous GPS Related Software Links -Courtesy of HEI

● Navigation BEFORE GPS -How did we do it? (Link)

● NIMA publications on datums, geodesy, and geophysics (Link)

● Nima2GPS - Convert information from NIMA´s GEOnet Names Server into waypoint files (Link)

● NGS Survey Marker Accuracy -Texts by Dave Doyle and Ed McKay (NGS)

● NMEA Datums as regard to use with Ozi Explorer and Garmin Receivers (21 FEB 02)

● OSGB -What is it? How do I set up my GPS? Convert to Lat/Long? Where to buy UK maps? (Link)

● PetraStudio-Maps for GPS: Raster to Vector Conversion, AutoCAD Drafting, Custom Vector Maps

● Place, -Enter and Get Waypoint -Sam Wormley's Waypoint Site (Link)

● Prime Meridian -History of its Past and Present at Greenwich (1 NOV 99)

● Sunrise/Sunset/Moonrise/Moonset -Give your location and find out for your area (Link)

● TatukGIS Develops and Licenses GIS Software Products with Visual Basic and Visual C++ (Link)

● TatukGIS Datum and Projection Conversion Calculator (free download) -Instructions (20 MAY 02)

● TOPO and 3-D Maps to download to your GPS or Laptop Computer (Links)

● Topo Maps, aerial photos, and other GIS info for USA Free, Courtesy Doyle's GIS (Link)

● State Plane Coordinate Systems (all) and their use with Magellan Receivers

● State Plane Coordinate Systems (some) and their use with Garmin Receivers

● Scottish Mountaineering Club -Provides information about available free Garmin uploadable contour maps

● User Grids and Datums in Hand-Held Receivers -A Small Collection (4 FEB 99)

● USGS DRG Alaska maps on CD for sale by GPS Trails

● USGS DRG Topographical Maps -Where to get them -Other Sources (Link)

● UTM: A Brief Description (4 JUL 98)

● UTM: Which UTM Zone am I in? (Map)

● UTM and Datum Information Web Sites (Links)

● UTM and MGRS: What are the differences? How do I convert from one to the other?

● View your home (probably) from the Russian Spin-4 Satellite or from a USGS Aerial view

● ViTo Technology -Maps from Around the World for your Windows Mobile Pocket PC / GPS Navigation

● Waypoints: A very extensive worldwide listing of Waypoint LISTS (Links)

Tutorial: How Does GPS Work

● Colorado Hiking -GPS your personal navigation system (Link)

● Dale DePriest "How Does GPS Work?" from his Garmin Reference Manual

● Trimble's Excellent "How GPS Works" (Link):

● Almanac and Ephemeris Data -What is it? (4 JUL 98)

● DGPS (Differential GPS) -What is it and how does it make a GPS receiver more accurate? (Link)

http://www.gpsinformation.net/ (6 of 13) [12/19/2006 6:14:25 AM] GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of Garmin, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers

● DGPS explained- including WAAS by Dale DePriest

● DGPS (Poor Man's) -Why can't I use two regular GPS receivers to eliminate SA error? (15 AUG 98)

● DOP Demonstration site by Norris Weimer - How SV Geometry Affects GPS Accuracy

● DOP -Dilution Of Precision and HDOP and VDOP - What are they? (3 JUL 98)

● EPE -Estimated Probable Error -What is it? (23 MAY 98)

● FOM -Figure of Merit -What is it? (29 MAY 98)

● Global Positioning System Overviews, by Peter H. Dana (Link)

● GPS - A New Constellation - Smithsonian Institution's "LOW TECH" "How Does GPS Work" Website

● GPS operation and Tutorial book Recommended by Bill Straka (9 NOV 98)

● GPS Bearing to Next Waypoint versus Direction of Travel - Explanation (10 OCT 98)

● GPS's Clock Function and More Rollover Trivia (23 MAY 98)

● GPS "Compass" reads WRONG" -Why is that? (10 OCT 98)

● GPS Future: What improvements are coming our way in the next 3, 5, 10 years? Answers here (.doc file)

● GPS Navigation Satellite message format and protocol details, maintained by Ed Weston (Link)

● GPS Precision Timekeeping: Where can I get information and low cost equipment? (Link)

● GPS Receiver -How does it get a LOCK? -Tom Clark tells us (17 JUL 98)

● GPS Receivers -Where can I find block diagrams, schematics? How about descriptions to study?

● GPS Signal Specification Document -U. S. Coast Guard (Link)

● GPS Signal Tutorial -GPS Spread Spectrum and how carrier phase measurements are made (12 DEC 98)

● LAAS: What is it and how does it work? (2 SEP 00)

● Learn Nuts and Bolts of GPS from a Power Point Presentation by Cass Lewart (1 JUN 02)

● Post Processing -Can I Post Process my NMEA data to achieve higher accuracy? (15 AUG 98)

● Post Processing - Is there a HANDHELD GPS RECEIVER which can do POST PROCESSING?

● Relativity: How the motion of Earth and the GPS Satellites affect accuracy? (Deeper Theory)

● Russian GLONASS -Official Russian Defense Ministry Site (Link)

● Satellites- NASA java program lets you see a 3D view of 500+and click on each for identification

● Satellites -Where are they? Can I see them? Where do I look? (Link)

● Spread Spectrum Transmission -Frequency hopping, Direct Sequence, and CDMA -What are they? (Link)

● WAAS: What is it and how does it work? (2 SEP 00)

GPS Information

● Airliners and GPS - Is it Safe for me to use my GPS on a Passenger Airliner?

● Antenna Pattern of your GPS antenna -Measure and Plot yours using this program. (Link)

● Antennas for GPS Receivers- Patch and Helix typical Specification Sheets (10Oct02)

● Antenna for GPS Receivers- A Turnstile Antenna you can build, from ARRL (4 NOV 02)

● Averaging Waypoints -How long do I have to average to improve accuracy of my GPS fix?

● Battery Operational Durations for Lithium, Alkaline, and NiMH AA Cells in the SporTrak Color (Link)

● Batteries: Technical information on Lithium, Alkaline, Mn and other battery types (Link)

● Airlines which Approve or Disapprove GPS use during flights (Undated Frequently)

● Boeing Service Letter -Consumer electronic equipment use on Boeing Aircraft (3 MAR 01)

● Buoy Database: You can find links to various marine Buoy Databases via this link

● Coastline Profile Extractor for use with OziExplorer and GPSUtility (Link)

● Consumer vs Military GPS Receivers in a JAMMING Environment (DEC 04)

● Dale DePriest's Index of GPS Information -A must see section of our website

● DATUM parameter conversion: 7 parameter to 3 parameter conversion by Eino Uikkanen (FEB 03)

● DGPS Services -Worldwide Listing of Available Services, Additional input Solicited (5 NOV 02)

● Error Measures: 1 sigma, 2 sigma, 3 sigma, 50%CEP, 2DRMS, 95% confidence? What does this mean?

● European Global Navigation Satellite System, Go-Ahead Announce (18 JUN 98)

● FAA's Modernization Plans -WAAS, GPS and other Safety and Efficiency Technology plans (Link)

● French speaking GPS news group: Where can I find one? (Link)

● Garmin CitySelect and CityNavigator- Where can I buy a USA version new or replacement?

http://www.gpsinformation.net/ (7 of 13) [12/19/2006 6:14:25 AM] GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of Garmin, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers

● Garmin Data Field definitions: GPS data display definitions for Garmin GPS (25 MAR 00)

● Garmin eTrex: User Manual, Load additional Icons, Interface with OziExplorer and more (25 AUG 00)

● Garmin's European Map Coverage Detail Information (15 MAY 00)

● Garmin'sMap Error reporting form- Send Garmin info on any errors you find in their maps

● Garmin MapSource, Features Summary of R&R, USA Topo, and WorldMap CDs -Link (10 SEP 99)

● Garmin's Official Upload/Download Protocol in *.pdf [Adobe] format (Link)

● Garmin's Upload/Download Protocol: Definitions and Explanations (Link)

● Garmin's Out-of-Warranty Repair Policy -Explained (17 SEP 98)

● Garmin FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) (23 JAN 99)

● Garmin R&R file index: Enables you to select which files to load onto your hard drive -by Gary McMeekin

● Garmin SP MEMORY CHIP: Samsung NAND FLASH chip. Where can I find data sheets?(Link)

● Garmin Tracklogs - Which is Best for You? (15 SEP 00)

● Glossary of GPS and GIS Terms and other GPS Tutorial Information (Link)

● GPS Altitude -How Accurate? (10 FEB 01)

● GPS Cartoons -Do you have any to contribute?! (2 MAR 06)

● GPS -Flying on Commercial Airlines -Can I make my GPS work from a passenger seat? (11 NOV 98)

● GPS Navigation Message> Binary files let you test your decode algorithm by Craig Bailey (20 FEB 03)

● GPS Operation in Foreign Countries -Will I be Arrested? (12 OCT 98)

● GPS Receiver Accuracy -How accurate should I expect them to be? -A study by David Wilson (Link)

● GPS Receiver Accuracy -Scatter Plots by DLR (German) show error plots (Horiz/Vert) (Link)

● GPS Receivers: What does it take to make a typical model like the G-76S? EETimes tells us (LINK)

● GPS Sales Projections: Yearly sales history and projections (15 May 05)

● GPS Satellite RF Power Output? How many watts is it? (18 FEB 99)

● GPS Satellite ORBITS - How often are the satellites in exactly the same position? (19 FEB 99)

● GPS Speed: How fast can I go? How accurate is the speed readout? (17 OCT 99)

● GPS Time -Is it locked to UTC? How do they do that? (18 APR 99)

● GPS Voltage Input: What is the Input Voltage range for common GPS receivers?

● Hiking using your GPS: Cass Lewart tells how to do it (18 SEP 99)

● How Far North will my GPS operate? -Bill Straka gives us his experiences (26 MAR 99)

● Jack's 'Museum' Collection of 18 (working) Hand-held GPS Receivers from 1994 to 2005 (1.4MB)

● Jack and Joe - Why do they write all this stuff anyway? (11 JAN 99)

● Kalman Filters -Make your own by Andy La Varre (PDF) -Bring your Matrix Algebra Book (19 AUG 98)

● Kalman Filters-Sam Wormley's references and a simple explanation (28 SEP 98)

● Longitude 1 minute, Latitude 1 minute: How many meters is that? Sigurd Humerfelt tells us. (Link)

● Magellan (Official) Data Transmission Protocol v2.11 in WORD format or PDF format (MAR 03)

● Map Reading and Land Navigation Manual, US Army FM 3-25.26 (Link)

● MicroSoft AutoRoute (and other MS Mapping programs) won't connect to my GPS. What do I do?

● NMEA FAQ and Sentence Definitions -Links to multiple sources (4 OCT 98)

● NMEA checksums, sentence logger and other programming subroutines for GPS (Link)

● RS232C Voltage-Levels Standard (2 AUG 98)

● Rubber Banding Routes: What does this mean? Why would I want it? What GPS has it? (12 JAN 00)

● Selective Availability -View tracks when it was turned off on April 20, 1997 (4 JUN 02)

● StreetPilot Map Updates -What is Garmin's Policy and Price? (7 JUL 98)

● Surveying and GIS information news group -Go there (Link)

● Time Synchronization -Set your PC's Time-of-Day Clock using GPS and other Standards (1 AUG 98)

● Topo Maps Worldwide -Why are they so hard to find? (5 JAN 99)

● Waypoint Averaging: How much does this feature of a GPS improve accuracy of a waypoint? (Link)

● WHY don't you JUST ANSWER THE QUESTION??

GPS Instructions

● ArcScripts: How do I download my Garmin data into ArcView? Here is a solution

http://www.gpsinformation.net/ (8 of 13) [12/19/2006 6:14:25 AM] GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of Garmin, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers

● Aviation GPS: An Airline Pilot gives instruction on how to use a GPS for airplane navigation (Link)

● Backcountry Guide for GPS Users -How to Hike with your GPS -Book Review (9 NOV 98)

● Boating with GPS: John Bell tells us How to use a GPS for small boat navigation (link)

● Create and Upload Custom Maps to Uniden Mystic and Possibly other Magellan Units -by Todd Mesewicz

● Firmware Update Failed, and my GPS does not work. What do I do now? (10 SEP 02)

● Garmin "foot" won't mount on my Curved Dash. Jonathan Weber tell how. (6 JUN 02)

● Garmin GPS-12XL Low Memory Battery Warning -A Possible Solution (1 OCT 02)

● Garmin MapSource Maps: How do I install and operate the program on my computer? (Link)

● Garmin Reset Codes (Link)

● Garmin USER's MANUAL - "Working with Garmin GPS Receivers", by Dale DePriest

● GPS use by Commercial Airline Pilot: A transport pilot tells us his experiences (12 JUN 00)

● GPS Antennas: Want to build your own? (Link)

● G7TO/Garmin PVT Protocol Activate, View, Record; Includes Vert.-Vel. Readout (20 AUG 98)

● MACintosh upload/download to Garmin GPS receivers -How to do it by Rick Klain (JAN 05)

● Magellan330M function Flow Chart makes it easier to use your M330M, (MS.Word Doc) (27 AUG 01)

● Ozi Explorer -Edit, Move, Delete, Bogus Trackpoints and Tracklines, Calculate Areas (2 AUG 04)

● Pseudorange Data Processing: You can do it with a Garmin consumer model GPSR (17 JAN 02)

● Street Atlas -Useful Tips on Enhancing Laptop and Printing Visibility (3 APR 99)

● SA Watch (Data Logger) -Setup and Operating Instructions (10 JUN 01)

● Test your GPSto Computer Serial Connection using Windows 98 Hyper Terminal (11 JUL 00)

● TrackView -by Brent Hildebrand Converts MapSource Maps into a Moving-Map Display (17 APR 01)

● USB to SERIAL connection for your GPS -How to make the connection by Steven Hitch (link)

GPS hardware and PDA mapping software

● General Index to PDAs that support GPS.

● Cetus GPS software for Palm Computers: Present position, tracklogging, GIS (Link)

● Delorme Street Atlas Vector and 3-D GPS Maps (Link)

● Destinator 3 Personal Navigation System -by Crile Carvey

● Garmin iQue 3600-Palm OS5 Based GPS plus PDA system -Review (OCT 03) by Dale

● Navio -Access to all the information from your GPS receiver on your Pocket PC

● Nobeltec (Marine navigation software (Link)

● PalmFLYING.com -The One-stop Site for Handheld Aviation Solutions

● Palm OS Palm OS Navigation Topics -Information, Links, and Reviews by Dale DePriest

● PocketPC and WinCE Hardware and Software -Links, Information, and Reviews by Dale DePriest

● Psion Software -Links to Multiple Sites, Moving Map, Garmin Protocol, NMEA (APR 99)

● Recreational Grade GPS Receivers and Digital Topo Software for PDAs -by Fryar

● Vista (Scanned, Vector, and Flight Sectional Charts (Link)

Links to Third-Party GPS Intermediate Software

● 3-D Plots by Height -Both 2-D Profiles and Complete Rotateable 3-D Plots for Viewing at Different Angles

● 3-D Plots of GPS Tracks -A few Pointers (14 MAY 04)

● APRS -Automatic Packet Reporting System -Reports your position automatically via Radio

● Aviation Data Base Management software for Garmin Units

● Aviation Data Base for Magellan 315/320 puts FAA data in Consumer GPS -by Brian Wade

● Cetus GPS software for Palm Computers: Present position, tracklogging, GIS (no maps)

● CUESoft GPS .NET Control MicroSoft *.NET interface for GPS receivers to NET software

● DSH electronics (Software program that controls any map with GPS; incl. speech)

● EasyGPS (free) is an easy way to create, edit, and transfer waypoints and routes

● ExpertGPS displays your waypoints, routes, and tracks on Terraserver USGS topo maps and aerial photos

http://www.gpsinformation.net/ (9 of 13) [12/19/2006 6:14:25 AM] GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of Garmin, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers

● Fugawi (Scanned, DRG, and BSB Charts)

● G7TO Programs (DOS/Win95/NT) -Up/Downloads for Garmin and Lowrance data to Street Atlas 4 thru 9

● Garmin GPS Extension - Provides Ability to Transfer Data Between ArcView GIS and a Garmin GPS

● GARTrip -Upload/download to Garmin Receivers, convert GPS data formats, prints waypoints, routes, tracks

● GPSS -GPS Software from Sunninghill, Maps for 110 Countries, Speaks in 11 languages

● GPS Altitude Chart -Create elevation profiles from tracklogs, save them as PDF/PNG.

● GPS TrackMaker -Edits Tracklogs, and Waypoints for Magellan, Garmin, Lowrance, & MLR Receivers

● GPS Utilities -Edit Garmin MapSource Maps (Part 1) (Part 2) by Newham (Jul 03)

● GPS Utility -Up/download to Garmin,Magellan,& Lowrance, datum conversion, data management, and mapping

● GPS Visualizer -Plots Profiles and Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) plots from GPS tracklogs and waypoints

● GPS Watch by iNTERCHAIN Solutions -Turn your cell phone into a professional GPS Receiver

● GPSy (Macintosh)

● Karen's GPS Software Listings (MAC/PC/Newton/etc)

● MacGPS Pro Software from L.W. James Associates

● MAC upload and download software for Garmin GPS receivers -GPS CONNECT

● MapToasterTopo -Complete New Zealand Topographic and Air Photo Mapping Solution for GPS

● MyGPS -Freeware, Manage Waypoints, Track Profiles, and Routes on Scanned Maps

● NEMA Simulator, GPS Simulator and Dead Reckoning Software for GPS Developers> by Sailsoft.NL

● Ozi Explorer (Scanned, BSB, and DRG Maps) Now supports Area Calculations and Trackpoint Editing

● PanTerra Software: Waypoint Management Software for Garmin/Magellan GPS has 1.6 Million Waypoints

● QuakeMap overlays GPS tacks, waypoints, Digital Camera photos, on Terraserver aerial and topo maps

● PCWize GPX Generator -Use for Geocaches or to Share files with Others

● Tracks 4 Africa -Tracks and waypoints for direct download in widely accepted fileformats.

● USAPhotoMaps -Download Aerial/Topo Images at Selected Waypoints -Instructions

● WindmillData Collection software Logs Data from GPS and Other Sensors to Computer

● Wissenbach Map3D (free) Rrecord your hiking and mountain bike trips on DRG maps

Links to GPS Information Sites

● Aviation GPS Information Available Here

● Aviation GPS Information Available Here Too

● Build your own GPS with Doug Baker's OPEN SOURCE Project

● Dave Ransom's Orbital Information Site. Find current orbital information on various satellites

● Driving with GPS Navigation

● Garmin Prior Versions of the Vista *Legend* eMap*MapSource*Venture*G-76/Map

● Geography Resources from the Mining Company

● GeoCaching: Use your GPS in a worldwide "stash" locating game

● GPS Action Replay -Use with Windsurfing and Other Sports

● GPS Atheletes -A website for athletes that train and race with GPS devices

● GPS Speedsurfing! -A New Water Sport for Windsurfers

● GPS-TOUR -Free GPS Worldwide Tour File-Sharing Platform (Hiking, Horseback Riding, Skiing (etc.)

● Italiano: Informazioni e tutorial in Italiano sui GPS Garmin da Massimo D'Eramo

● Peter Bennett's GPS Index, Vancouver

● Running & Biking with GPS

● Sam Wormley's Comprehensive GPS Info Site

● SNAP: Links to a host of interesting GPS sites and Information

● Spanish: Pagina GPS Espanola: GPS information in Spanish available here

● Tom Born's Garmin GPS Page in Germany -GPS information not recently updated.

http://www.gpsinformation.net/ (10 of 13) [12/19/2006 6:14:25 AM] GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of Garmin, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers

Links to GPS Hardware Manufacturers

● Car Navigation Systems - Vendors of Automobile Navigation and Tracking Systems

● CasioWrist GPS: 12 channel unit with up to 3 hour battery life

● Garmin International -Receivers

● GPS Equipment Manufacturers - A very extensive listing

● GPS Equipment Listings at GPS World Magazine

● Lowrance, Eagle -Receivers

● Magellan, Thales -Receivers

● SiRF -Manufactures GPS Chip Sets for OEM use (Link)

● TinyTracker: Inexpensive kit allows Ham Radio types to convert GPS to vehicle tracker

● u-blox:GPS Receiver Chipsets, Modules, Boards, and Antennas

● VBOX measures acceleration, braking distances, lap times, cornering forces for racing

Links to Accessories

● Automatic and Autonomous control of flight for model aircraft, parafoils: Who makes equipment?

● Batteries -Who sells them at good prices

● Blue Hills Innovations (Connectors and Cables for Garmin GPS units)

● EarthMate to NMEA data converter module -Makes EarthMate work with non-Delorme map programs

● Gilsson Technologies -Active Antennas, Cables, GPS Cases, Data Cards, and GPS Auto Mounts

● GPS Screen protectors - Invisible Shield's thin sheets can protect GPS screens from scratches

● Jose Ramos (Garmin GPS Cables), Good cables, reliable supply

● Pfranc.com - Garmin connectors for "make your own" Garmin cables

● National Products Corp (dba RAM) -Mounting Systems for GPS Receivers

● SewellDirect.com, USB-to-Serial Adapters plus other Accessiries for your Computer

● Wolfe's (Ron) GPS Accessories -Antennas, Cables, Mounting Brackets and such.

Links to GPS Software Products

● Airplane Flight Planning: Computer mapping program assists in planning all facets of a GA flight plan

● Aviation Flight Planning Software for various GPS Receivers

● GPS for the BLIND: Sendero's talking map system can provide help in USA and Canada

● GPS Track Loggers: Portable data loggers can log your position every second

● GPSWarn -Enter your name and address into your Garmin GPS instead of the Warning Page

● NMEAgent -MicraTek's freeware averages position, computes DOP and more

● Satellites: How do I compute exactly WHERE they are from Almanac data? Use ALM2TLE (zip file)

● SA Watch with DGPS via the INTERNET (GPS Data Logging Software)

● Software for Sailors (Improve Your Sailing Skills)

Links to Vendors (Dealers)

● Joe and Jack's Favorite USA GPS Vendors

● OVERSEAS GPS Dealers

Other (Non GPS) Features

● Chihuly in the Garden -The Atlanta Botanical Garden

● Cool Drawings by Julian Beever

● ENERGY INDEPENDENCE: Has the USA lost the Will to Achieve it? by Joe Mehaffey

● Humor: Sometimes you GPS enthusiasts get too uptight and need a break

http://www.gpsinformation.net/ (11 of 13) [12/19/2006 6:14:26 AM] GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of Garmin, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers

● Jack's Adobe Photoshop Elements, Quick Learn -With Professional Hints

● Jack's Commercial Property for Sale

● Jack's Digital Camera Resolution Test Procedures (24 NOV 04)

● Jack's Digital Printer Resolution Test Procedure and Evaluation of Several Printers (12 SEP 03)

● Jack's Georgia Aquarium Photos -The Largest Aquarium in the World (JAN 06)

● Jack's Motor Generator Set - Provides 33 amps (maximum continuous) at 120 volts

● Jack's Quick Recovery from a Hard-drive Failure using Acronis True Image 8.0 (26 JUN 05)

● Joe's Computer and Ham Radio Equipment for sale

● Joe's Home Building and Repair Articles

● Joe's 12 KW DADI diesel electric generator (Product Review with Pictures)

● Joe's 24 KW Perkins ElectroPak/MECC-ALTE EC0-28-L2 diesel Generator with Pictures

● Local Area Networks (LAN) -Instructions and Hardware considerations (3 FEB 01)

● Lookout Portable (talking) Security Systems>One of our website's sponsors

● Miscellaneous (non GPS) Facts, Opinions, and Information (updated frequently)

● NON-GPS Products we LIKE and DISLIKE and Why

● SPAM: How to get rid of it WITHOUT resorting to an "anti-spam" email address

● I've been Thistled! > Avoid this if you can.

Internet And Networking Items

● Atlanta Radio Club Equipment and Photos from Atop the BankAmerica Tower

● Build a Multiple Tuner Personal Video Recorder (Tivo Clone) for HDTV use.

● Cisco AP342, AP352 Access Points for use with Home Hotspots and WISPs (2 JAN 04)

● Dual WAN, Multi WAN Routers> Are there some RELIABLE units out there? (Jan 06)

● Dynamic DNS, Mailservers and Websites, How to set up the DDNS server

● Internet Availability in USA and European Hotels (OCT 04)

● Mikrotik HotSpot OS Application Notes>

● Mikrotik Wireless HotSpot+Router>Now works well. See setup here (30Apr2004)

● Voice Over Internet Protocol>VOIP> How does it work from Overseas to the USA?

● Wireless LAN brand/model operational comments by Joe and Jack (2 JAN 04)

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Wow, on the heels of the speculation last week that TomTom is looking at Global Locate as a second source of GPS chips, SiRF steps up and is suing Global Locate. SiRF announced today that it has filed a patent infringement complaint against Global Locate and its U.S. distributor, Innovation Sales Southern California, in the U. TV Snob is a website dedicated to all things TV. Whether you're S. District Court for the Central District of California. SiRF's complaint alleges interested in the newest TV infringement by Global Locate and its distributor of four of SiRF's GPS technology technology, watching TV, or patents: U.S. Patent Nos. 7,091,904; 7,043,363; 6,850,557; and 6,636,178. SiRF's learning about ways to enhance your TV viewing, you've come to complaint requests an award of both monetary damages and an injunction to the right place. Be sure to check prevent further infringement. Hummmm, if you are TomTom do you want to source out some our regular features like new DVD releases, weekly chips that could get wrapped up in patent litigation? Mailing List TV ratings and more. Read more... "Today's suit reflects our determination to protect our intellectual property," said Enter your Email Advertise here Nicolas S. Gikkas, Chief Intellectual Property Counsel. "SiRF has a responsibility to its stockholders and employees to protect the intellectual property developed or acquired at great expense by the company. SiRF intends to ensure that its Powered by FeedBlitz intellectual property, which covers GPS components and systems among other Subscribe - RSS things, is respected and is used only by those authorized to do so."

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December 17, 2006 Mio C310x Updates; Map Fixes and more

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I had the opportunity to talk with Mio the other day in a wide-ranging conversation that helped me understand a lot about where things are at with the Mio C310x and where they are going with some of the key concerns that I (and a lot of my readers) have about the unit. Specifically, I spoke with the product manager Isabella Hoogland at Mio. The bottom line is that I get the sense that they are working hard to fix outages and make sure that their new found popularity is a positive experience for their customers. They have added support people to help handle the surge of Subscribe to BlogPire Podcast comment and questions, and are dealing with some big issues head-on. Continue reading: "Mio C310x Updates; Map Fixes and more" Site Navigation Home News Archives Read More in: GPS News | Mio GPS News Advertising Automotive GPS Blaupunkt GPS News Scott Martin Permalink | Comments (5) | Email This | digg | del.icio.us Blogpire News Bluetooth Cobra GPS News December 15, 2006 Cobra GPS Reviews GPS Steals and Deals - 12/15 Contact GPS Lodge Dash News Delphi GPS News The Shopping season is winding down, and today is the LAST DAY for free Dual GPS Reviews shipping at Amazon on GPS models to get them in time for Christmas. (You can Earnings Announcements always pay for faster shipping and shop through next week.) FineDrive GPS News http://www.gpslodge.com/ (2 of 18) [12/19/2006 6:15:32 AM] GPS Lodge - GPS reviews, GPS, GPS Receiver, Global Positioning System, Garmin, Etrex, Et..., eXplorist, Meridian, Mapsend, GPS Auto, GPS Automobile, Car GPS, Lowrance GPS, Mio GPS FineDrive GPS Reviews Garmin GPS News How are you doing? Check out our Holiday GPS Shopping Guide for some Garmin GPS Reviews guidance on what GPS is right for you. Geocaching GPS - By Manufacturer GPS Accessories

GPS Buying Guides Many "Offline" there are lots of sales that outright stink.... "$100 off" they GPS Contests promise. Check online first; Offline at Staples this week - Garmin C530 on "Special" GPS News for $499; Amazon = $399; save a cool $100. GPS Rebates and Sales GPS Reviews GPS Software The Nuvi 350 - Best Selling GPS at Amazon - Nuvi's are selling hard with the Handheld GPS Reviews recent price drops, Flat is in and these prices are way down from a few weeks ago: Head to Head GPS Reviews Lowrance GPS News Lowrance GPS Reviews ● Garmin Nuvi 350– recent price drops put it around $460; Down $200 in a couple of Magellan GPS News months. Magellan GPS Reviews ● Garmin Nuvi 360 is now around $530; a few weeks ago this was over $600. Mailing List Mailing List Promotions Marine GPS

Michelin GPS News Mio C310x - This is the off-line exception. Staples is going to run another sale this Mio GPS News coming week - $199 for this unit. The rest of their GPS deals stink. Apparently Fry's Mio GPS Reviews is also going to run this at $198 in the coming days. New shipments should be Mobile Crossing News hitting retailers after the blowout over Thanksgiving. Know what you are buying - Mobile Phone GPS Check out our Review of the Mio C310x. Monthly Round Up Motorcycle GPS Motorola GPS News Other Deals on GPS's. Here’s a quick rundown: Navman GPS News Navman GPS Reviews PDA/PIM GPS ● Garmin Nuvi 660 - Price hovering around $750 or so at Amazon, Very dynamic. Pharos GPS News Anything under $760 is a good price. See our review - Also check out the GPSNow Pharos GPS Reviews site for what has been often a lower price ($729 this morning), and FAST same day, Pontus GPS Review RSS FREE shipping. Sazo GPS Review SiRF News

● Garmin StreetPilot C330 – Now below $310 for this very capable, maps pre-loaded Sony GPS News device. Earlier this year this was selling for the mid-to upper $400’s. Sony GPS Review TeleType GPS News ● Garmin StreetPilot C340 – Skip it and buy the Garmin C530 whose price is down to TeleType GPS Review $399. Better chipset, and better screen for the same price. Timex GPS News Timex GPS Reviews TomTom GPS News Remember the TomTom GiveGive program is still running - TomTom TomTom GPS Reviews Extending GiveGive to January, and upping the deal to $100. Traffic News

● TomTom ONE for $290 after $100 GiveGive rebate, plus shipping at TheNerds. http://www.gpslodge.com/ (3 of 18) [12/19/2006 6:15:32 AM] GPS Lodge - GPS reviews, GPS, GPS Receiver, Global Positioning System, Garmin, Etrex, Et..., eXplorist, Meridian, Mapsend, GPS Auto, GPS Automobile, Car GPS, Lowrance GPS, Mio GPS

● Amazon has already dropped prices on the whole TomTom line! How about the TomTom ONE for $390! See our Review of the TomTom ONE.

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Archives Read More in: GPS Rebates and Sales December 2006 November 2006 October 2006 Scott Martin Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | digg | del.icio.us September 2006 August 2006 July 2006 December 15, 2006 June 2006 New Review: Magellan RoadMate 6000T May 2006 April 2006 March 2006 There's a review of the Magellan 6000T coming out of the February 2006 UK that takes a look at the new high end Magellan January 2006 market entry that includes things like Traffic and December 2005 Bluetooth handsfree calling. In a previous review by November 2005 October 2005 Pocket Lint, they thought that the Magellan 6000T was September 2005 "disappointing". The review wades through some pluses August 2005 and minuses of the unit, like the fact that the bluetooth July 2005 June 2005 calling was solid, and the navigation was good. The May 2005 issues are mainly with the product design (10 buttons surrounding a touchscreen April 2005 makes for a repetitive and a bit unnecessary design) and the software interface. This February 2005 is troubling as I am finding that software issues in other units that I use can weigh November 2004 on you daily as you try to go through normal tasks. July 2004 Complete Archive List

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December 15, 2006 Rocket Powered Sleigh Icon for Garmins - 'Tis the season

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December 15, 2006 TomTom without SiRF?

So some speculation has hit the newsroom over what may be a strategy for TomTom to trim costs and move to a more competitive situation when sourcing key components of their GPS line. Key components can drive the costs of the finished product, and http://www.gpslodge.com/ (5 of 18) [12/19/2006 6:15:32 AM] GPS Lodge - GPS reviews, GPS, GPS Receiver, Global Positioning System, Garmin, Etrex, Et..., eXplorist, Meridian, Mapsend, GPS Auto, GPS Automobile, Car GPS, Lowrance GPS, Mio GPS lately we've seen TomTom, a long time TeleAtlas user, move to NAVTEQ maps for the TomTom RIDER. Some analysts are speculating that TomTom may be looking at Global Locate a chip provider and NOT SiRF for their next generation TomTom ONE device. TomTom essentially declined to comment about the speculation.

Aside: Hummm, next generation TomTom ONE; what could that look like? Whatever it is, price will be a driving factor on the sales prospect if the events of the last three weeks is any indicator of how high is up on the GPS market.

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A couple of weeks ago, Bushnell announced the introduction of the NAV 500 GPS navigation system for the automobile. The unit comes with a 3.5 inch touchscreen, pre-loaded maps of North America, and is driven by the SiRF star III chipset. The unit offers turn by turn spoken directions, but not text to speech directions that tell you the name of the street to turn onto. The internal lithium ion battery should keep you running for several hours without needing power. The unit is flat, and that's a good thing; I like flat GPS units. The outside back of the unit has a cool rubberized coating to it that feels comfortable in the hand and offers a nice soft touch feel that won't slip out of your hand. Continue reading: "Review: Bushnell NAV-500 Arrives for Review"

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December 11, 2006 Win a Nuvi 350

I'm always up for a free GPS; well here's a place where you can enter to win a new Garmin Nuvi 350. Honestly, I've never heard the Kim Komando radio show, but if they want to give me prizes for entering, especially a Nuvi 350, what the heck.

Go to the Kim Komando Site for entry and rules.

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December 08, 2006 GPS Steals and Deals (TomTom ONE $290) - 12/8

Remember the TomTom GiveGive program is still running - TomTom Extending GiveGive to January, and upping the deal to $100.

● TomTom ONE for $290 after $100 GiveGive rebate, plus shipping at TheNerds.

● Amazon has already dropped prices on the whole TomTom line! How about the TomTom ONE for $399! See our Review of the TomTom ONE.

How are you doing? Check out our Holiday GPS Shopping Guide for some guidance on what GPS is right for you.

"Offline" there are lots of sales that outright stink.... "$100 off" they promise. Check online first; Offline I saw a Nuvi 350 the other day on "Special" for $599; you can save $150 at Amazon, but you knew that already.

Nuvi's are selling hard with the recent price drops, Flat is in and these prices are way down from a few weeks ago:

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● Garmin Nuvi 360 is now around $530; WOW - a couple of weeks ago this was over $600.

Run out of options for getting the Mio C310x at a store? There have been tight supplies of the Mio C310x in stores since the big blowout on Black Friday and the parade of $199 sales for the unit. The Staples near me doesn’t have any and they aren’t expecting any in for a while. Well a quick check of eBay shows a couple of hundred up for grabs. It appears that they are going for anywhere between $200 - $250.

Deals on GPS's. Here’s a quick rundown:

● Garmin Nuvi 660 - Price hovering around $750 or so at Amazon, Very dynamic. Anything under $760 is a good price. See our review - Also check out the GPSNow site for what has been often a lower price ($729 this morning), and FAST same day, FREE shipping.

● Magellan RoadMate 760 - Price drops on this brings it to about $360!

● Garmin StreetPilot C330 – Now below $310 for this very capable, maps pre-loaded device. Earlier this year this was selling for the mid-to upper $400’s.

● Garmin StreetPilot C340 – Also price dropped, now selling for around $350. Optional traffic capability. See our review.

● "2 'fer" Deal at MotionBased - Not really a deal on a GPS, but if you buy a year's subscription to the GPS fitness service, you get a second one free.

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December 07, 2006 GPS for PSP available

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So, apparently just in time for Christmas, and if you are living in Japan, the GPS for the PSP has gone on sale for about $60. Will I buy one? Not right away. Is it going to be useful? Who knows, but it has a certain coolness factor, doesn't it? I mean the Japanese have a certain ability to create what's possible, and not always what's needed.

While there are a few titles that are planned or available for the PSP with GPS capabilities, these things are going to be cool when you can roam around a playing field that has been generated from real satellite images, and you get to wear goggles for what will seem like a real world rendered reality playing type game....

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December 06, 2006 Review: Mio C310x Review by GPS Lodge

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I wanted to get a review of the Mio C310x up for all the folks still considering buying this unit. Mio had the C310 out earlier this year (see my review) and up versioned the unit by putting in a better set of navigation software that is based on iGo software from PDAMill. The software has a nice interface and on the C310x, a fairly straightforward layout that allows the user to navigate quickly and easily without jumping through too many hoops. The unit is small and thin enough to fit in my shirt pocket, and is a generally well-designed GPS. It’s flat and less than an inch thick, has a set of buttons down the right side that instill confidence due to the rubberized texture, and a slight bulge out the top signaling the inclusion of the SiRF Star III chipset under the hood. In my use, the unit is good, and when balanced against the rock bottom price, is a great value. There are a few things that I’d like to fix, but on balance I am pretty happy with the Mio C310x. I think that Black Friday was Mio’s coming out party, and I’d like to welcome them to the big time of GPS models on the market.

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LINK TO FILES

Click HERE for the map links to download the files(opens in new browser window)

All files now reside on the DOAI server. This should provide better service and added security. All files are ZIPPED. You will need a ZIP/UNZIP utility to decompress the files - there are several such free programs available on the internet (do a search at www.google.com).

VOLUNTEERS are always needed to help with this effort! See below for details.

Server space and bandwidth provided by FLEETWOOD. Without their support, this would not be possible.

If you would like to receive an email advising when map updatetes are posted, join this Yahoo group.

RECENT UPDATES / ADDITIONS

NOVEMBER 18, 2006

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Passport America Cracker Barrel RPI Thousand Trails

OCTOBER 29, 2006

Elks (members only)

OCTOBER 26, 2006

COE (Update) WIFI by Sue (Update) State Parks with RV facilities (NEW)

OCTOBER 1, 2006

Escapee DAYS END

SEPTEMBER 24, 2006

Corps or Engineers Camping World Passport SKP Private Discount Parks WIFI by Sue Mapsource and Waypoint files for selected map overlays

SEPTEMBER 7, 2006

Military FamCamps updated FlyingJ text file corrected

JULY 29, 2006

Waterfalls in the US - by Jim Dinsmore Corrected Co-pilot file for Cracker Barrel, WIFI by Sue and FJ

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All of the following were provided by Sue Teague:

FlyingJ updates, including new README file WIFI RV Parks (new and better) Camping World Cracker Barrel Casinos with Electric (new file, Casinos that at least have electric)

How many times have you found yourself fumbling through your campground books, road maps and numerous other data, wondering if a member campground, dump site, or Walmart was nearby? Thanks to the collaborative efforts of many Escapee and DOAI members, a database has been developed that works with your Delorme Street Atlas, Delorme MapNGo, or Microsoft Streets and Trips mapping program to make all this information readily available on your computer screen. In the spirit of the DOAI and Escapee RV clubs, this information is shared freely with the RV community.

NEW Some files are now available for download in either Garmin Mapsource or Waypoint text format. NOTE No support is provided for these files. Also, a volunteer is needed to keep them updated. Links to these files are near the end of this page.

The following information is available:

● Escapee RV parks. You generally must be a member of Escapees to use their parks, although some parks allow the public to stay on a "space available" basis, at a higher price.

● Escapee Days End sites. These are free boondock sites (some with hookups!)or low cost campgrounds ($10 or less per night) or Parking with SKP's. You will need a copy of the Days End directory that is compiled by Bob Ed - see your ESCAPEES magazine for info. (You must be an Escapee to get this info.)

● Escapee Discount Parks. These are the private campgrounds that give Escapee members a 15% discount. Thanks to Mark Nemeth for this data!

● Passport USA parks. Passport offers half-price camping at their member parks. You must be a member of Passport to stay at their member parks for half-price.

● RecreationUSA parks. RecUSA offers camping at their member parks for $10/night. You must be a member of RecUSA to stay at their member parks for $10/night.

● Coast to Coast parks. Coast to Coast offers member campgrounds at $6/night and Good Neighbor campgrounds at $11/night. You must be a member of Coast to Coast to stay at their parks for these rates. http://www.discoveryowners.com/cginfo.htm (3 of 21) [12/19/2006 6:17:54 AM] Campground Finder database

● Thousand Trails/NACO/Leisure Time parks. TTN offers member resorts at various rates, depending on your membership. You must be a member of TTN to use their parks, but most of them offer sales promotions for interested RV'ers.

Each park listing also includes additional info, coded as follows: The text file includes a state annotation, identifies its membership as either TT, NACO or Leisure Time, and has an annotation for the 2004-2005 Operating Season. That is, if a park is closed or has limited services, that is indicated as a note. For example: (C 10/1-4/28) means park is closed during that time, (WO 10/1-4/28) means park operates WeekEnds Only during that time period, (L with dates means Limited Services and M with dates means Moderate Services. No annotation means Open Year 'Round with no limitations on services. Members of the system have detailed information about those operations, so the annotation is sufficient for trip planning.

● AOR/RPI parks. AOR and RPI offers camping for their members at several low rates. You must be a member of AOR or RPI to stay at their parks at reduced rates.

● Elk Lodges. You must be a member of ELKS to use their campgrounds.

● Camping World locations.

● Flying J locations.

● Loves locations NOTE - Some Love's locations charge $10 to dump, even if you buy gas. Check before you dump!

● Corps of Engineer (COE) campgrounds. (This list is not complete.)

● WalMart locations.).

● Super WalMart locations.

● Walmart locations that prohibit RV parking

City-level only. Usually, the ban is the result of a county ordinance, but may not be enforced by WM. Call ahead and check.

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● Cummins Service Centers. Thanks to Dave Tholen for this data!

● Low Clearances (This list is not complete).

● Spartan chassis service centers.

● State Parks (This list is not complete)

● Freightliner service locations

● Sam Clubs

● Moose Lodges with RV camping. NOTE: This is for Moose members only!

● >COSTCO store locations (Mostly exact locations)

● Oregon State Parks

● Natural Hot Springs locations (Western US, exact locations)

● Iowa campground locations

TA Travel Center locations (located to city only, see spreadsheet)

● Don Wright's Free and Camping on a Shoestring locations (located to town, WA and OR only)

● Meijer store locations (Not know if approx or exact, NE only)

● Military FAMCAMPS locations

● Cabella locations

● Eastern US and Canada Campgrounds - State and national campgrounds are at level 7-0 and commerical ones at 8-0

● CRA member campgrounds, mostly exact locations (Need coordinates for El Golfo)

● Casinos with full-service RV parks

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● Casinos without RV parks (may have limited hookups)

● County Names - useful for knowing what county you are in and those around you

● Truck Weigh Stations - Note: RV'ers don't have to weigh in most jurisdictions

Tennessee State Parks

● AOR / WHR parks and related affiliations

● More public DUMP stations from the King of KaKa. Some of these may be duplicated with the other dump file, but ALL of these are VERIFIED, so you can be assured they are there.

● Colorado River Associates

● Western Horizons

● Parks that honor both Western Horizons and RPI

● Canadian RV Dealers (Excel spreadsheet, addresses only, use with MS S&T for best results)

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

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In order to use the data files, you will need to use a mapping program that is capable of importing comma- delimited latitude and longitude files. Delorme Street Atlas USA, Delorme MapNGo, and Microsoft Streets and Trips and CoPILOThave the ability to import these files.

GETTING STARTED

All files are zipped text files. You will need an unzip utility to unzip the file you download. Free unzip utilities are available on the internet. Once you have downloaded and unzipped the file, you will import this file into your map program. The exact procedure depends on which map program you have. Follow the instructions below for your map program.

NOTE - in each case, it is assumed that you have downloaded AND unzipped the file and that you have your map program running. After you have unzipped the file, you will have a file with the file extension .txt. This is the file that you will import into your map program.

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SPECIAL NOTE

1. SA 2005 users will need to download the special patch to implement Draw Layers from Delorme website. 2. SA 2006 users will have to select "Custom Install" and install the Draw Layer and Multiple Route features. 3. If you are using the Microsoft GPS receiver with Delorme SA, you will need to visit the Delorme website for software that will allow the MS GPS receiver to work. 4. SA2005 has a problem with the custom Draw Symbol Icons that I and others created. Download the fixed file HERE and copy to your /Program Files/Street Atlas 2005/Delorme Docs/Symbols folder.

First, download the Draw Layer (.an1 file extension) file that you want and unzip.

Next, from your Delorme Street Atlas program, click the Map Files tab, then click the Add button (bottom right) and then click Draw Layer from the popup menu. A box will pop up on your screen entitled "Add Data to Maps". Navigate to where you saved the file that you just downloaded and select it (click it) and then click the Add button. Your new Draw Layer and custom icon has been added. You can see it on the map and in the Draw, Files section where you can click on the name and change if you want.

DELORME STREET ATLAS VERSIONS 5 -9 INSTRUCTIONS

First, download EACH TEXT FILE that you want and follow these instructions for EACH FILE:

1. Click on the "File" tab and then click on "Import Lat/Long File". The "Select Lat / Lon Import File" dialog box appears. Browse to the location of the text file you unzipped and choose the file you want by clicking on it to highlight it. Next, click the "OPEN" tab. 2. Repeat this process for each of the text files (database items) that you want to import. 3. To keep from cluttering up your map and slowing down the response time of Street Atlas, you may want to create several map files and save each one with a unique file name. As an example, you may want to keep your Recreation USA data in a seperate file called "RecUSA", and another map file called "Gas Stations" that would have the Loves and Flying J locations.

CoPILOT INSTRUCTIONS

1. In CoPilot’s Planning Mode, choose Import Custom Places from the Tools menu to open the Import Custom Places Wizard.

2. Choose Import from an existing file (this can be a .txt text file or an Excel file). Click Next.

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4. In the next screen you’ll see the data from your file sorted into columns. If the columns are not sorted correctly, you need to indicate which delimiter CoPilot should recognize as it separates the fields in your file into columns. Each field – e.g. latitude, longitude, name, etc. – needs to be separated by a delimiter such as a tab or comma. If your file uses a delimiter other than a comma, tab, or semicolon, click Other and type the delimiter in the box to the right. If the first row of your file consists of column headings, you should check Column headings in first row. Click Next.5. Now follow the instructions to match the column headings with your data (instructions vary depending on the type of file you are importing). Each imported place will have at least three fields: latitude, longitude, and name. Click Next and follow instructions.

6. The Data Import Status window shows you how many places in your file were matched with addresses in the CoPilot database. A plus sign in the Accept column indicates a match. Places that failed to match appear in red and do not have a plus sign.

7. Options below the list of places let you choose whether to add all addresses on the list or just those that were accepted, and determine how CoPilot will handle any address that duplicates one already in the database.

8. Click Add to add all accepted places to the CoPilot database. To view, edit, and delete custom places, select Manage Custom Places from the Tools menu in Planning Mode.

MICROSOFT STREETS & TRIPS INSTRUCTIONS

Special Note for MS S&T users.

Versions of MS S&T prior to 2004 do not update the GPS position often enough for real-time navigation. Download the fix below. MS S&T 2004 does not have this problem as it updates every second.

1. The first step is to import the data file. (Note that this must be done seperately for each file). The exact procedure will vary slightly depending on which version of MS Streets you are using, but you will either click "FILE" and then "Import Data" or click "TOOLS" and then click "DATA WIZARD". 2. The "Import Data Wizard" menu box will open. Be sure that you select "Text" in the "File of Type" box at the bottom of the menu. 3. Navigate to where you stored the text files you downloaded and unzipped and select the file you want to import and then click the "OPEN" button. 4. A new menu box open labeled "Choose the seperator character". The default selection is likely correct - you can tell if it is correct if you see six columns. (If you do not see seperate columns, try a different seperator (tab, semicolon or comma)) 5. Click the "NEXT" tab. 6. You will now see the "Choose a valid heading for each location field" box. Click each of the list boxes http://www.discoveryowners.com/cginfo.htm (8 of 21) [12/19/2006 6:17:54 AM] Campground Finder database (they will have F1, F2 ...F6 in them) to display and select Latitude in the first box, Longitude in the second box, Name in the third box and in boxes 4-6. (Note - the information in boxes 4-6 is used by Delorme to determine the map symbol. This feature does not work with MS Streets). 7. Click the "FINISH" button.

The database information will be displayed on your screen as MS Streets "Pushpins", with a black pushpin being the default for the data you just imported. To change the pushpin for a pushpin set (FlyingJ, Loves, Camping World, etc), double-click the pushpin. A "Properties" box will appear, and note that you can rename the pushpin set and also choose another pushpin symbol.

Repeat this process for each of the text files that you want to import.

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING LOW CLEARANCE FILES

1. The list is NOT complete. "Volunteers are needed to complete this project. 2. Low clearance data is from designated Truck Routes and does NOT inlcude low clearances on local roads. 3. Not all of the low clearance locations could be located. 4. By downloading the Low Clearance data files, the user assumes all risks for the using the data. You agree to not hold anyone responsible for any errors or omissions. Remember - this is presented for "information only" to make you aware of possible obstuctions. 5. The Low Clearance data is contained in four seperate files (12' 4" clearance, 12' 6" clearance, 12' 9" clearance and 13' 2" clearance). You only need to download the appropriate file for your needs - as an example, the 12' 9" file also includes all the data in the 12' 4" and 12' 6" files. 6. Users of Delorme have the option of modifying the low clearance data as a "No Way" road so that Delorme will not route you on that road segment. Consult the Delorme documentaion for instructions 7. Consult the LOWCLEAR.zip spreadsheet (available for download below) for exact details of the low clearance locations.

USING THE DATA

The graphical symbols DO NOT depict the exact location of the campground (or Walmart, etc) for most data items. You must refer to your Passport directory, C2C directory, Escapee's Days End directory, etc, for the address or exact location. The symbols only serve to graphically alert you that one of these items is in your vicinity. Exact locations are not provided for several reasons. First, this would greatly add to the amount of labor to build the initial database and keep current as new member parks come and go. Second, in many instances, an address is not available making it difficult to accurately locate the campground. Last, many of the Escapee Days End Sites are either owned by Escapee members or are at sites owned by businesses that have granted use to Escapee members only - necessitating that this information be kept confidentail to Escapee members only.

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NOTE - All files below are zipped. This allows for reduced download times and will allow any file to be saved to a floppy disk, which will allow you to easily share files with your friends.

Click HERE for the map links (opens in new browser window)

INFORMATION FILES TO DOWNLOAD

POST OFFICE locations, MS Excel file. Note that this file is too big to import entirely into Delorme.

WalMart Spreadsheet

Delorme Street Atlas 4-9 / Map N Go 4-7 Symbol Chart. Change your symbols if you want!

State Park Info File to go with the map file (03/02/03) MS Word file.

SA2003 Help File.

Help File for working with text files for Delorme.

Map Input tutorial - learn how to add Draw Objecs. Be a volunteer and help develop the database files!

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MS STREETS GPS PROBLEM FIXES

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MS STREETS 2003 Fix

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GARMIN MapSource City Navigator North America v8 DVD (010-10474-00) $129.95 - $119.95 [Add to Cart] [See More about it] [Check Out] Works with all units that previously required City Select Version 8 DVD includes full coverage of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico including both rural and urban areas. Automatically creates point-to-point routes on the compatible GPS units or on a PC running the software and includes ability to unlock all regions without additional About our charge. City Navigator North America provides detailed city maps including street Secure On-Line addresses and points of interest such as food and drink, lodging, border crossings, petrol Ordering stations, hospitals and more. See Garmin Product Compatibility for compatible units. 1,634 MB total Note: You cannot use this product to update the maps on your preloaded Garmin device. To order updated map data for your preloaded Garmin device, visit the Garmin Map Updates page.

GARMIN MapSource MetroGuide North America v8 DVD (010-10468-00) $116.65 - $89.95 [Add to Cart] [See More about it] Perfect for the urban jungle, MapSource MetroGuide North America v8 DVD offers similar coverage as City Navigator, including detailed maps throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Provides automatic route calculation on the PC only (cannot autoroute on any GPS). Provides detailed city maps including street addresses and points of interest such as hotels, restaurants, museums, theaters, shopping centers, service stations and more. (Garmin recommends City Navigator instead for the GPS V, GPSMAP 60C/60CS, GPSMAP 76C/76CS, GPSMAP 196, GPSMAP 276C/376C, eTrex Legend C, eTrex Vista C, Quest series, iQue series, and StreetPilot series which does auto-route on these units. 1,227 MB

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[Add to Cart] [See More about it] The U.S. Topo CD is for outdoor adventurers who are into hiking, camping, climbing and skiing. It features digital topographic maps for the entire U.S. that are comparable to the U.S. Geological Survey's 1:100,000 scale paper maps. Detail includes terrain contours, elevation, information, some roads, trails, summits and some bathymetric contours. 1,593 MB

GARMIN TOPO microSD Cards $86.14 - $79.95 [See More about it] The TOPO microSD cards are for outdoor adventurers who are into hiking, camping, climbing and skiing. They features digital topographic maps that are comparable to the U.S. Geological Survey's 1:100,000 scale paper maps. Detail includes terrain contours, elevation, information, some roads, trails, summits and some bathymetric contours. Just insert in your compatible Garmin GPS and use. No downloading or unlocking. ONLY for the eTrex Legend Cx, eTrex Vista Cx, GPSMAP 60Cx/60CSx/76Cx/76CSx. (Cannot be installed on a Desktop PC, works only in the listed units)

GARMIN MapSource US TOPO 24K National Parks CD- ROM East (010-10449-00) $116.65 - $89.95 [Add to Cart] [See More about it] Central (010-10450-00) $116.65 - $89.95 [Add to Cart] [See More about it] West (010-10448-00) $116.65 - $89.95 [Add to Cart] [See More about it] Let MapSource US TOPO 24K National Parks help plan your next outdoor adventure! This CD contains digital topographic maps for each region's National Parks that are comparable to 1:24,000 scale paper charts provided by the USGS. This is the most detailed topographical data available.

GARMIN MapSource Inland Lakes Continental United States DVD (010-10774-00) $139.99 - $119.95 [Add to Cart] [See More about it] Highly detailed data for lakes of almost every size in the continental United States. With exceptional detail (not all Lakes have this detail - See the actual Inland Lakes detail to determine the detail the lakes you are interested in include) - including contour lines on most inland lakes plus high-definition shoreline, river and creek channels, islands, boat ramps, campgrounds, rivers, streams, tide stations and predictions, U.S. Coast Guard aids to navigation, a wrecks and obstructions database, campgrounds, parks and road data. Limited compatibility with the iQue 3200/3600/M3/M4/M5. 879 MB

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Fishing Hot Spots v5 CD-ROMs East (010-10539-00) $116.65 - $89.95 [Add to Cart] [See More about it] Central (010-10538-00) $116.65 - $89.95 [Add to Cart] [See More about it] West (010-10540-00) $116.65 - $89.95 [Add to Cart] [See More about it] U.S. Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots is ideal for fishing, recreational boating or camping. Featuring maps of thousands of the country’s best fishing and boating destinations, it is divided into three easy-to-use geographic regions. All lakes in each region come unlocked. Limited compatibility with GPSMAP 76/76S, Rino 120/130, eMap, eTrex Legend, eTrex Legend C, eTrex Vista, eTrex Vista C, and GPS V.

GARMIN MapSource BlueChart Americas v8.5 CD-ROM (010-10317-00) $151.65 - $139.00* *[Add to Cart] to see our MUCH lower unadvertised price! [See More about it] Now shipping v8.5 U.S., Canada, Caribbean and South America. Now with bathymetric detail for Alaska. Get the detail of paper nautical charts in electronic form. The BlueChart CD provides detailed offshore data for use with your compatible Garmin chartplotter or handheld GPS. Includes shaded depth contours, navaids, marina information and much more. Includes ability to "unlock" one included region of your choice. Limited compatibility with GPSMAP 76/76S, Rino 120/130, eTrex Legend, eTrex Legend C, eTrex Vista, eTrex Vista C, iQue M series, Quest series, and GPS V. (a 16 MB data card will hold all the charts for most individual Regions, however, 3 Regions require a 32 MB data card. See number of charts and memory size required for each region)

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[Add to Cart] [See More about it] Includes ability to unlock all regions without additional charge and will automatically create point-to-point routes on the compatible GPS units or on a PC running the software. City Navigator Europe provides detailed city maps including street addresses and points of interest such as food and drink, lodging, border crossings, petrol stations, hospitals and more. For Garmin GPS 10 Deluxe, GPS 18 Deluxe, GPSMAP 60/60C/60CS/60Cx/60CSx, GPSMAP 76C/76CS/76Cx/76CSx, GPSMAP 196, GPSMAP 296, GPSMAP 276C/376C/378/478, Quest series, Rino 520/530, StreetPilot 2610/2620/2650/2720/2730/2820, StreetPilot c320/c330/c340/c530/c550, nüvi series, StreetPilot i series, eTrex Legend C/Cx, eTrex Vista C/Cx, GPS V, iQue series, zūmo 550. 1,810 MB

GARMIN City Navigator Europe NT v8 on Preprogrammed SD card (010-10680-00) $349.95 - $299.95 [Add to Cart] This preprogrammed SD card contains all of City Navigator Europe. City Navigator Europe provides detailed city maps including street addresses and points of interest such as food and drink, lodging, border crossings, petrol stations, hospitals and more. Automatically creates point-to-point routes on the compatible units. For StreetPilot "c" Series, StreetPilot 7200/7500, iQue "M" series, zūmo 550, and nüvi series. (Cannot be installed on a Desktop PC, works only in the listed units)

GARMIN City Select Mexico NT v2 on Preprogrammed microSD (TransFlash) card (010-10755-00) $249.99 - $219.95 [Add to Cart] [See More about it] This preprogrammed microSD (TransFlash) card contains detailed coverage for select areas in Mexico. Navigate the streets in Mexico with confidence using City Select Mexico NT v2. With this detailed data, you can literally travel to a new city, look up hotels, restaurants, and other services, and use your compatible Garmin GPS to guide you there - without stopping for directions! This data includes fully routable maps and comes preprogrammed on an microSD (TransFlash) card. For StreetPilot "i" Series, eTrex Legend Cx, eTrex Vista Cx, and GPSMAP 60Cx/60CSx/76Cx/76CSx.

GARMIN City Select Mexico NT v2 on Preprogrammed SD card (010-10754-00) $249.99 - $219.95 [Add to Cart] [See More about it] This preprogrammed SD card contains detailed coverage for select areas in Mexico. Navigate the streets in Mexico with confidence using City Select Mexico NT v2. With this detailed data, you can literally travel to a new city, look up hotels, restaurants, and other services, and use your compatible Garmin GPS to guide you there - without stopping for directions! This data includes fully routable maps and comes preprogrammed on an SD card. For StreetPilot "c" Series, StreetPilot 7200/7500, iQue "M" series, zūmo 550, and nüvi series. (Cannot be

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GARMIN MapSource MetroGuide Europe v8 DVD (010-10370- 00) $174.98 - $129.95 [Add to Cart] [See More about it] Now shipping v8. MapSource MetroGuide Europe v8 now includes expanded coverage of Finland, Ireland, Portugal, Spain and the Czech Republic. It also includes updated detailed maps of major metropolitan areas in Western Europe. Download the Western European map areas you want to your compatible GPS. MetroGuide Europe provides detailed city maps including street addresses and points of interest such as food and drink, lodging, border crossings, petrol stations, hospitals and more. Will automatically create point-to-point routes on PC (but NOT on any GPS) 1,377 MB

GARMIN MapSource TOPO Canada CD-ROM (010-10469-00) $151.65 - $119.95 [Add to Cart] [See More about it] Great for hiking, hunting, or camping, TOPO Canada contains detailed topographic maps, many with routable roads and trails, summits, peaks and other geographic points — perfect for your next recreational outing. TOPO Canada is not locked, so you'll receive full access to all coverage areas. 3,786 MB

GARMIN MapSource World Map CD-ROM (010-10215-01) $116.65 - $89.95 [Add to Cart] [See More about it] MapSource makes it easy to enhance the basemap of your compatible GPS unit. WorldMap provides basic worldwide map detail that includes political boundaries, cities, towns, major motorways, railroads, highways, lakes, rivers and coastline detail. You can also use MapSource to create routes and waypoints on your PC and transfer them to your GPS. 159 MB

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08-27-2005, 03:43 AM #1

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Custom POI resources?

Does anyone know where to get the custom POI's that can be downloaded into the Garmin units with the POI loader? Where do you get free files in the CSV format that is required?

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Try these links HERE and HERE this should get you started.

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Using sites online, I've started a listing of red-light-cameras in NC. More to test things out than actually needing them.

09-09-2005, 08:46 AM #4

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it is easy to make your own POI csv. Here is the guide from the help manual.

File Format

POI Loader accepts .csv files that contain longitude, latitude, and speed alert information. A . csv file can contain multiple POIs. POI Loader assumes a .csv file utilizes the following format for each POI (brackets [ ] denote optional text): ,,["][@]["] Longitude and latitude must appear in WGS84 decimal degrees format (ddd.ddddd; negative numbers indicate West and South). The following are examples of Custom POIs in the proper format:

-94.81549,38.80390,Bonita -94.79731,38.81099,Ridgeview@25 -94.74240,38.81952,Heritage Park

Speed and Proximity Alerts

POI Loader determines whether or not a file contains speed and proximity alert points based on the following criteria:

· If a .csv filename contains a valid speed number or if all records in a file have speed encoded in the name, then all records in the file will be POIs with speed and proximity alerts. For example, a .csv with the filename "Speed_30" would generate speed alerts of 30 mph (or kph, depending on the type of units selected in POI Loader) for each POI in the file.

· If the filename contains "redlight" or similar localized terms, POI Loader will assume all records in the file will have proximity alerts with a distance of 100 m.

· If a file contains "GATSO," "mobile," "SPECS," "safety," "speed," or "camera," but does not have a speed, POI Loader uses a default alert speed of 0, which means you will always be alerted. You can override this default value by entering the speed in Manual mode.

You can also enter speeds for each point individually by adding the @ symbol and a number after the name of the point. For example, a POI listed as

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-94.79731,38.81099,Ridgeview@25

would create a POI named "Ridgeview" with a 25 mph speed alert. Alert speeds listed in this manner take precedence over speeds contained within the .csv filename.

09-10-2005, 11:12 AM #5

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Quote: Originally Posted by y2khardtop Using sites online, I've started a listing of red-light-cameras in NC. More to test things out than actually needing them.

y2khardtop:

I'd be interested in your list of red light cameras in NC. I live in Durham. What POI loader are you using and do you know if the POI csv will work in my Sp 2610?

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The POI loader only works with the Garmin M3, 2720, 320, 330, 340, Quest2, I2,and I3.

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http://www.highwayrobbery.net/redlig...Locations.html

They don't list any in Durham, but the site is NOT complete. If you find any better resources, let me know.

I know in charlotte, they had one system for a while, then took them all down and changed vendors.

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Quote: Originally Posted by Tron_1 The POI loader only works with the Garmin M3, 2720, 320, 330, 340, Quest2, I2,and I3.

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POILoader works with the 60CSx as well as some of the eTrex models.

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On the download page of the C320 (at Garmin.com) there is now a "POI Loader" available for the C320/C330

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gpspassion Posted - 07/29/2005 : 22:51:53

56171 Posts Really ! Give us a link !

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gpspassion Posted - 07/29/2005 : 22:53:39

56171 Posts Ok got it http://www.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-00401-00 ;-)

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MichaelLegner Posted - 07/29/2005 : 22:57:56

Sweden I have set my Forefox browser to monitor the download page for the C320. That is how I 188 Posts noticed it. Perhaps I will see the new update (when it comes) sooner this way than by their update email.

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56171 Posts Good catch which kept me busy tonight! ;-) As with all things Garmin there is a bit of "clumsiness" at the UI level and it's a bit difficult to fine tune the POI alerts, have to choose speed or proximity it seems and you can't display the POIs on the map. Another oddity is that while you can save the POIs to a Polls/Sondages memory card, and it creates a \POI\poi.gpi the C320 doesn't appear to read that file whether it is placed in that folder or at the root of the SD. Sondage Allez-vous acheter un ______GPS pour Noël ? Discounts and Assistance/Réductions et Assistance (Club GpsPasSion) / Où commencer? Oui, un SEM Oui, un Kit PDA davidmoliv Posted - 07/30/2005 : 10:42:49

Oui, pour offrir ! 11 Posts Ok, thats great that now we can transfer POI's to our units. Non, j'ai déjà un I inserted a new POI called "TestPOI" only for testing the program. I can see now on My SEM Locations section a new section called "Custom POIs" and inside it my new POI "TestPOI". It now work just fine like all oters included POIs. Non, j'ai déjà un But... how can I delete him now? I don't found a way till now... kit PDA Voter - Résultat des Portuguese C330 Owner votes Edited by - davidmoliv on 07/30/2005 10:46:50 Votes : 895

Laissez un gpspassion Posted - 07/30/2005 : 10:59:24 commentaire Suggestions 56171 Posts Welcome to the forums. To delete it you have to upload a new set of POIs from your PC, it jsut replaces the old one. It would be more convenient to be able to use the POI file on the SD card. No luck so Club GpsPasSion far. Soutenez le site! ______Discounts and Assistance/Réductions et Assistance (Club GpsPasSion) / Où commencer? USA: (US$)

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MichaelLegner Posted - 07/30/2005 : 11:04:35

Sweden The alarm, that is shown in the pictures in the beginning of the thread, does it sound in 188 Posts both directions when set as a speed camera? Can you enter both speed and direction?

Garmin C320 owner

gpspassion Posted - 07/30/2005 : 11:25:41

56171 Posts Yes it doesn't know which way you are driving. You can enter the speed but then it only alerts you if you are above that speed, see my previous comment too.

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kendricbeachey Posted - 07/30/2005 : 20:17:58

USA quote: 1 Posts Originally posted by MichaelLegner

I have set my Forefox browser to monitor the download page for the C320. That is how I noticed it. Perhaps I will see the new update (when it comes) sooner this way than by their update email.

Another nice trick in Firefox is to create a "Live Bookmark" and point it here:

http://www.garmin.com/rss/software.jsp

Other RSS readers should be able to use this as well.

Mover Posted - 07/30/2005 : 20:33:18

144 Posts Nice that we can now transfer POI's, but where do we transfer them from?

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gpspassion Posted - 07/30/2005 : 20:43:07

56171 Posts Well like I wrote in the news item, Europe has large online databases, not much for the US so far, you can try www.POInUSA.com , got a few lnks there ;-)

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natedj Posted - 07/31/2005 : 03:37:54

USA Has anyone tried this with the C330 ....the first generation ones without the new addition 268 Posts of the SD card slot? What will be our position if we don't have a SD card slot ?????

Will I said to myself nothing from nothing leaves nothing, so I D/loaded the software and hooked up my USB cord to my C330. Then I grabbed some of the POI already created (compliments ctitanic) http://www.tweaks2k2.com/tomtom.htm

I sent the *.CSV file to my unit, the screen promptly said that 2512 POI has been sent to my unit....then it automatically restarted itself. I check the unit and another menu line was added to my unit,(Custom POIs) but there was no POI added ....anyone with the same story.

Edited by - natedj on 07/31/2005 03:51:25

davidmoliv Posted - 07/31/2005 : 10:11:30

11 Posts I own a C330 with SD Card slot but I don't have use any card on it yet. Yesterday I try POILoader and I transfer a single POI to the unit for testing. The new "Custom POI" was inserted in the HDD and a new menu "Custom POIS" was added to My Locations menu. A new entry on the config menu called "Proximity Alerts" was added to (for activate/ deactivate). My problems now are the following ones: - I do I know how many custom POIs can I insert untill the HDD is full? - What can happen if the HDD will be full? Can I block the unit? - In other hand, how can I delete inserted Custom POIs? Can't I totally empty the new Custom POIs section?

Portuguese C330 Owner

Edited by - davidmoliv on 07/31/2005 10:13:31

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go24h Posted - 07/31/2005 : 15:32:14

21 Posts Michael: How did you make these pictures of your GPS screen? Thanks

MichaelLegner Posted - 07/31/2005 : 15:40:39

Sweden Actually, it's not me who did them. It is gpspassion. But you can use this software (xImage 188 Posts 2.3) to capture screens from your Garmin GPS when it is connected to the computer:

http://www.garmin.com/support/agree.jsp?id=545

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Author Topic www.NaviBlog.com Page: of 7 gpspassion Posted - 10/09/2005 : 18:47:27

56171 Posts Right, so let's all head over here http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp? Versions TOPIC_ID=38618 and again POIedit is a tool you want to use here especially since it you can link it to MapQuest or Mappoint to view POIs.

So the bottom line is, no more messages about POI sharing or tools in this thread ;-) We'll just focus on POI Loader issues. Links/Liens ______Discounts and Assistance/Réductions et Assistance (Club GpsPasSion) / Où commencer?

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News gpspassion Posted - 01/23/2006 : 22:44:38 Articles POIenFrance 56171 Posts Good catch by james here http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp? (Radars V+) TOPIC_ID=47458

Où Commencer? "Updated today Jan 23. v2.2.1 Le Glossaire http://www.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-00401-00

Now to try it out, James

======Changes made from version 2.0 to 2.2.1:

Added support for reading POIs from GPX files. You can now create POIs in MapSource and load them in POI Loader. See product Help for more details. Added support for comment lines in .CSV files that start with ';' or '#'. This allows .CSV files created by programs like PoiEdit to work without modifications. Added support for a fourth column in the .CSV file for POI details. This was an unadvertised feature in 2.0. Added support for embedded line-breaks in the name and comment fields of .CSV files. This allows you to enter multi-line comments like addresses. See product Help for more details. Added support for longitude and latitude to be quoted. Added Palm support to support the iQue 3000. Increased maximum alert proximity range to 65km/37miles. Monochrome images (1bit per pixel) are now sent to the unit correctly. Fixed translation and layout issues for Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. "

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James1549 Posted - 01/23/2006 : 22:59:18

USA It appears we have 5 lines of text with LINE BREAKS ! 243 Posts

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USA If the new POIloader works as advertised, it will be great. You can use GPXtoPOI to 685 Posts convert from CSV to GPX, and then manage everything as a GPX/MapSource file.

GPXtoPOI will still be useful for converting outside lists, spreadsheets and coordinate lists to GPX format, but you won't need it to go the other way anymore. Polls/Sondages Sondage Allez-vous acheter un hcornea Posted - 01/26/2006 : 06:43:31 GPS pour Noël ? Australia See POI thread for my other post, but GPX format allows for independent selection of Oui, un SEM 468 Posts BOTH speed and proximity.

Oui, un Kit PDA Previously the Proximity defaulted to 10% of the speed (eg 60kmh was alerted at 600 Oui, pour offrir ! metres)

Non, j'ai déjà un Now you can select 40km and alert at (say) 200 metres, by deselecting Unknown on the SEM proximity checkbox, and entering a distance on the Mapsource waypoints properties tab. Non, j'ai déjà un kit PDA This will be great for minimising false alerts. Voter - Résultat des votes gottria Posted - 02/05/2006 : 18:48:20 Votes : 895 102 Posts Has anybody in the Fremont CA area started a database for the traffic cams at the Laissez un intersections? I work a lot in Fremont and most of the major intersections have cameras commentaire now to catch red light runners. I might just start one and see what happens. Suggestions

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56171 Posts Not that I know of no, sounds like a plan, you can add it here www.POInUSA.com

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Spain hi there, Guide Paypal 1 Posts I can supply speed cameras POI's for Spain, but in OV2 (tomtom) format.

You can easily convert them to CSV/GPX usin Poiedit

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fdnyfish Posted - 05/10/2006 : 21:57:36

24 Posts Can someone better explain the naming of the CSV file for PRoximity Alerts? I have a 2720 and load about 12 CSV files manually. I have to specify each Proximity alert ( no speed alerts needed).

Is there a way to change the name of my CSV file so that the 2720 knows i want only proximity alerts at a set distance?

I read the garmin poiloader help file and i am still confused.

lets say I have a file called FDNY.csv and want to be alerted whenever i am in proximity of 1000 feet to any location. What should i rename the CSV file to? remember, I only want proximity alerts, no speed alerts.

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GPSrapp Posted - 05/10/2006 : 22:55:39

339 Posts The Help tab of POIloader and the Help links found there will give you some good explanation. First, if your file name contains certain Key Words (e.g. Redlight, Camera, etc.) POIloader will automatically determine it to be an alert requested file. If no speed/ distance is specified, a default proximity distance of 400 meters will be used for alert, speed 0.

Otherwise, when you use POIloader, at the last screen just before it does its thing, click where it usually says "Express Mode" and change it to "Manual Mode". Then you will see a screen that allows you to enter prox distances and/or speeds as desired.

Haven't tried this, but for Redlight or Camera, for example, if you put a distance in the title of the file as well (a plain number, no unit) it should use that as the distance using the unit (ft/meters) you had specified in POIloader at the same screen where you find "Express" and "Manual".

I have used the method where Camera was in the title, and it provided the default prox dist alert of 1312 ft (400 meters) in my Nuvi.

Hope it works for you!

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fdnyfish Posted - 05/16/2006 : 16:20:46

24 Posts I have a Garmin 2720, and I loaded some POI's with a proximity alert of 1000 feet.

The alerts only seem to go off if i'm on the actual street (around the corner will not work).

Is this correct, or should it be a 1000 foot radius from my position?

GPSrapp Posted - 05/16/2006 : 17:07:49

339 Posts Well I think you have to be approaching the target of the alarm, because it is intended to be an alert for you to know that you are approaching a traffic control area. However, that is my assumption, not fact, but that is the way it seems to work.

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darthemma Posted - 08/01/2006 : 02:00:30

USA newbie here. I downloaded the starbucks zip file and I would like the lil icon to show up. 24 Posts how do I get poi loader to recognize the zip file with the icon in it?

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vapordan Posted - 08/18/2006 : 04:06:59

44 Posts I read thru the 6 pages and gathered a bit of info but there is still one thing going wrong with my sp7200. I don't see proximity alerts for tim hortons. I have the tim hortons csv file loaded. I drove by 2. nothing. I get speed alerts. Drove by costco (have the costco csv loaded. Nothing. I have a little over 13,000 poi's loaded. I routed to a tim horton and simulated. No icon, no alert. I can see the custom poi's loaded from Where To? > Extras > Custom POI's. However, Tools > My Data > Custom POI only has delete all. I assume they are there. Any clues?

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Author Topic www.NaviBlog.com Page: of 7 MichaelLegner Posted - 07/29/2005 : 21:07:51

Sweden edit by GpsPasSion 188 Posts Versions Updated December 10th, 2006 - New 240 beta version, adds vocal alerts by POI type, details here

Links/Liens Updated January 23rd, 2006 - New 2.21 version released today, see details here

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On the download page of the C320 (at Garmin.com) there is now a "POI Loader" available for the C320/C330

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gpspassion Posted - 07/29/2005 : 22:51:53

56171 Posts Really ! Give us a link !

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gpspassion Posted - 07/29/2005 : 22:53:39

56171 Posts Ok got it http://www.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-00401-00 ;-)

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MichaelLegner Posted - 07/29/2005 : 22:57:56

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EUROPE: (€)

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MichaelLegner Posted - 07/30/2005 : 11:04:35

Sweden The alarm, that is shown in the pictures in the beginning of the thread, does it sound in 188 Posts both directions when set as a speed camera? Can you enter both speed and direction?

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gpspassion Posted - 07/30/2005 : 11:25:41

56171 Posts Yes it doesn't know which way you are driving. You can enter the speed but then it only alerts you if you are above that speed, see my previous comment too.

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kendricbeachey Posted - 07/30/2005 : 20:17:58

USA quote: 1 Posts Originally posted by MichaelLegner

I have set my Forefox browser to monitor the download page for the C320. That is how I noticed it. Perhaps I will see the new update (when it comes) sooner this way than by their update email.

Another nice trick in Firefox is to create a "Live Bookmark" and point it here:

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Mover Posted - 07/30/2005 : 20:33:18

144 Posts Nice that we can now transfer POI's, but where do we transfer them from?

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gpspassion Posted - 07/30/2005 : 20:43:07

56171 Posts Well like I wrote in the news item, Europe has large online databases, not much for the US so far, you can try www.POInUSA.com , got a few lnks there ;-)

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natedj Posted - 07/31/2005 : 03:37:54

USA Has anyone tried this with the C330 ....the first generation ones without the new addition 268 Posts of the SD card slot? What will be our position if we don't have a SD card slot ?????

Edited by - natedj on 07/31/2005 03:51:25

davidmoliv Posted - 07/31/2005 : 10:11:30

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Edited by - davidmoliv on 07/31/2005 10:13:31

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go24h Posted - 07/31/2005 : 15:32:14

21 Posts Michael: How did you make these pictures of your GPS screen? Thanks

MichaelLegner Posted - 07/31/2005 : 15:40:39

Sweden Actually, it's not me who did them. It is gpspassion. But you can use this software (xImage 188 Posts 2.3) to capture screens from your Garmin GPS when it is connected to the computer:

http://www.garmin.com/support/agree.jsp?id=545

/Michael

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