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New Techniques & Learning / Re: starting from scratch

« on: September 25, 2012, 05:15:18 PM »

Hello
Well the 62s finally arrived,went for the free delivery. The box contained what it should and the unit was what you should expect for a modern piece of electronic gear. If you are familiar with phones,tablets, PC's etc it is easy to operate and understand at the basic level of buttons and menus. The quick start guide did its job and I'm up and running with the map on the screen.
The set up tips and guidelines in UNM were a real time saving help in configuring the unit for use. The book is worth it just for that.
I'm ready to go, ahh let's download the free Basecamp software and try and plan a route. Download complete,no hassle, icon pinned to task bar, unit and PC are talking to each other through supplied USB, we're cooking on gas.
Four hours later and I'm considering taking up smoking again and opening another bottle of gin. Four days later and i'm back on 20 a day and well into the second case. This is not the most intuitive piece of software I have ever used.
Could be me, probably is me, but I have never struggled to use a piece of software like this.
Am I right in thinking that with this program the route tool is for roads and the track tool is for tracks,paths and open country? I hope so because it seems to work for me.
Lots to learn. Comments and help warmly welcomed.
Lance

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New Techniques & Learning / starting from scratch

« on: September 07, 2012, 10:09:25 PM »

  Hi
Having never used a modern Satnav (had an old Decca/GPS on my boat 20 years ago) I am awaiting delivery of a Garmin GPSmap 62s with full UK 1:50,000 OS mapping. Shopped around and compared then saw this on a two day special offer . Maps and unit for £339. If my research has been accurate thats a price that couldn't be refused. As I am a complete virgin with digital maps and satnavs it might be useful to record my experiences from opening the box  to use in the field and everything in between.posted this in wrong place first time out. Got to learn to navigate site. ho ho ho
Lance

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Satnav (GPS GLONASS COMPASS Galileo) / Re: What should I buy?

« on: September 07, 2012, 05:45:00 PM »

Hi
Having never used a modern Satnav (had an old Decca/GPS on my boat 20 years ago) I am awaiting delivery of a Garmin GPSmap 62s with full UK 1:50,000 OS mapping. Shopped around and compared then saw this on a two day special offer . Maps and unit for £339. If my research has been accurate thats a price that couldn't be refused. As I am a complete virgin with digital maps and satnavs it might be useful to record my experiences from opening the box  to use in the field and everything in between
Lance

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New Member Introductions / Hello

« on: September 07, 2012, 05:05:06 PM »

Hello to all. Been walking as a pastime/hobby since the late sixties. Happy navigating with a map and compass but wanted to update, particularly GNSS so bought the UNM as it seemed the most suitable for my needs. Excellent book. I live in the Southwest so mostly very civilised gentle walking with signposts every 200 mtrs. If you can get lost on the SW Coastpath you are doing well. We have also got Dartmoor and Exmoor which are  fortunately somewhat more challenging. Have bought a Garmin 62s, will see how it goes. Keep putting one foot in front of the other.
Lance