2610 question

onaXR · 09-29-2007, 05:34 AM

Can I plan out a route on mapsource save it and send it to a 2610?

MikeO · 09-29-2007, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by onaXR

Can I plan out a route on mapsource save it and send it to a 2610?

Yes. When you want to send the route, you'll have to connect the 2610 to the computer - you can only save maps direct to the memory card, everything else is held in the unit's internal memory.

Mike :)

tnbmwrider · 09-29-2007, 06:39 AM

You may also take out the memory card and plug it into a card reader on your computer, tell mapsource to send or upload from computer to the device and it should see the memory card. It will ask if you want to send waypoints, routes, maps, etc. Just select the items you wish to be stored on the card and hit upload. When its finished plug the CF card back into the unit and power up, the routes will be in your saved routes folder.

MikeO · 09-29-2007, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tnbmwrider

You may also take out the memory card and plug it into a card reader on your computer, tell mapsource to send or upload from computer to the device and it should see the memory card. It will ask if you want to send waypoints, routes, maps, etc. Just select the items you wish to be stored on the card and hit upload. When its finished plug the CF card back into the unit and power up, the routes will be in your saved routes folder.

I was sure you couldn't do this. I must've been thinking of the SPIII - I've just tried it and you're absolutely right - live & learn...

Mike

onaXR · 09-29-2007, 07:25 AM

Thanks guys.

Will LC8 · 10-03-2007, 05:39 PM

After seeing them at Laurel Fork I bought one as well. I assume you got the idea of one after seeing a couple of the refurb units on a few bikes. The thing is much better at mapping/routing on roads than my 60cx but admit the 60cx blows it away with satellite reception. Don't think I'll be taking the 2610 off road but for the car its simply awesome especially considering it was $208 shipped.

onaXR · 11-10-2007, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Will LC8

After seeing them at Laurel Fork I bought one as well. I assume you got the idea of one after seeing a couple of the refurb units on a few bikes. The thing is much better at mapping/routing on roads than my 60cx but admit the 60cx blows it away with satellite reception. Don't think I'll be taking the 2610 off road but for the car its simply awesome especially considering it was $208 shipped.

Will thats not the case for me. Mine is on a bike you havent seen yet, prolly have it up there this spring if you make this one.

dean-o · 11-10-2007, 07:46 AM

we just got a 2610 & can not load coordinates into the gps unit. suggestions?
dean

onaXR · 11-10-2007, 07:49 AM

I'm sure the way I do it is the hard way but, I use the map source program and find the coordinates then send them to the unit as a way point.

dean-o · 11-10-2007, 08:11 AM

my unit is not showing a way point i have downloaded to it....it says it was successfully transferred or something like that...hmmmmmm

tvnav · 11-10-2007, 08:12 AM

About the easiest way I can remember to enter coordinates is to mark a waypoint and then edit the lat long in the mark waypoint page.

markgsnw · 11-12-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Will LC8

After seeing them at Laurel Fork I bought one as well. I assume you got the idea of one after seeing a couple of the refurb units on a few bikes. The thing is much better at mapping/routing on roads than my 60cx but admit the 60cx blows it away with satellite reception. Don't think I'll be taking the 2610 off road but for the car its simply awesome especially considering it was $208 shipped.

add a $20 external Gilsson antenna to the 2610 and the reception is waay better.

onaXR · 11-12-2007, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by markgsnw

add a $20 external Gilsson antenna to the 2610 and the reception is waay better.

+1
mines off on the right, level with the mount. Did you mount yours on a 3x3 piece of metal?

Jamie Z · 11-12-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dean-o

my unit is not showing a way point i have downloaded to it....it says it was successfully transferred or something like that...

How far away is the point? If you search for nearest points, the GPS only goes out to 50 or 100 miles (something like that). You might have to search by name.

Jamie

Jamie Z · 11-12-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tnbmwrider

You may also take out the memory card and plug it into a card reader on your computer, tell mapsource to send or upload from computer to the device and it should see the memory card. It will ask if you want to send waypoints, routes, maps, etc. Just select the items you wish to be stored on the card and hit upload. When its finished plug the CF card back into the unit and power up, the routes will be in your saved routes folder.

Do the routes/waypoints stay on the card memory? Does this expand the number of routes or waypoints the unit can hold?

Jamie

09-29-2007, 05:34 AM	#1
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09-29-2007, 06:39 AM	#3
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09-29-2007, 07:25 AM	#5
onaXR ^OP Druid Joined: Jul 2005 Location: WV Oddometer: 2,075	Thanks guys. __________________ Klaatu barada nikto

10-03-2007, 05:39 PM	#6
Will LC8 I stubbed my toe Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Oddometer: 579	After seeing them at Laurel Fork I bought one as well. I assume you got the idea of one after seeing a couple of the refurb units on a few bikes. The thing is much better at mapping/routing on roads than my 60cx but admit the 60cx blows it away with satellite reception. Don't think I'll be taking the 2610 off road but for the car its simply awesome especially considering it was $208 shipped. __________________ It was once said the man who can not touch the ground on his bike is destined to lay under it http://abuddyforlife.org/

11-10-2007, 07:46 AM	#8
dean-o 2 for the price of 1 Joined: Sep 2005 Location: old hickory,tn Oddometer: 726	loading N & W COORDINATES we just got a 2610 & can not load coordinates into the gps unit. suggestions? dean

11-10-2007, 07:49 AM	#9
onaXR ^OP Druid Joined: Jul 2005 Location: WV Oddometer: 2,075	I'm sure the way I do it is the hard way but, I use the map source program and find the coordinates then send them to the unit as a way point. __________________ Klaatu barada nikto

11-10-2007, 08:11 AM	#10
dean-o 2 for the price of 1 Joined: Sep 2005 Location: old hickory,tn Oddometer: 726	gps my unit is not showing a way point i have downloaded to it....it says it was successfully transferred or something like that...hmmmmmm

11-10-2007, 08:12 AM	#11
tvnav Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2006 Oddometer: 178	About the easiest way I can remember to enter coordinates is to mark a waypoint and then edit the lat long in the mark waypoint page. __________________ Darrel Goheen GARMIN GPS Dealer www.tvnav.com 877-625-3546 AOL IM: TVNAVGARMIN Please send private messages to gps@tvnav.com

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