60csx new purch for a noob.. need I buy Nav. software

emulzhn · 09-15-2009, 12:47 PM

Purchased the unit strictly for Pine Barren use or any other state park with unmarked streets. Do I need to purchase Nav software to make it work. I plan to use the gps to make my own track or leach from others.

Sorry if this is a beaten quest.... but maybe I just didn't do the obvious enough....

JetSpeed · 09-15-2009, 02:07 PM

The 60CSx does not come with any preloaded maps only a baemap that shows major streets and highways.
You will need to get City Navigator North America NT (version 2010.2 is the most current) for street use or one of the U.S. Topo maps (24K is most current).

More info: https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?...pID=310#mapTab

emulzhn · 09-15-2009, 02:19 PM

Thank you for immed response. So even though I don't need direction with streets, I still need to purchase street Navi to view paths in the park... Can't I zoom into just park area...

sorry if so redundant...

Geodesic · 09-15-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by emulzhn

Thank you for immed response. So even though I don't need direction with streets, I still need to purchase street Navi to view paths in the park... Can't I zoom into just park area...

sorry if so redundant...

The only thing on it without any maps are major interstates, large cities and landmarks. You can make tracks without maps, but you'll only be navigating via lat/lon.

emulzhn · 09-15-2009, 02:38 PM

Got it....

mcnut · 09-15-2009, 09:19 PM

The tracks & waypoints you record or get from others will be displayed on the map page. You will be able to zoom in and out and change the map orientation (North at top or direction of travel at top). You can also navigate a track though results very.

The built in base map will show good Interstate detail including exits and services at the exits. And in my experience state highways with out the services.

You can buy old copies of Garmins MapSource Roads & Recreation fairly cheap. Not auto routing not current but surprisingly detailed.

Bruce

JR356 · 09-16-2009, 09:19 AM

Don't forget a 1-2Gb micro SD card to load the maps onto.

JR356

emulzhn · 09-16-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JR356

Don't forget a 1-2Gb micro SD card to load the maps onto.

JR356

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcnut

The tracks & waypoints you record or get from others will be displayed on the map page. You will be able to zoom in and out and change the map orientation (North at top or direction of travel at top). You can also navigate a track though results very.

The built in base map will show good Interstate detail including exits and services at the exits. And in my experience state highways with out the services.

You can buy old copies of Garmins MapSource Roads & Recreation fairly cheap. Not auto routing not current but surprisingly detailed.

Bruce

Thank you for your response.

That is the quest I really wanted to ask. I have a dedicated gps for roads (tom tom) and really do not need street, roads, etc. but navigation through wilderness, ( like leaving bread crumbs. just want to know where I left the crumbs and possibly return to them in future... or even share with others.

Don't know why software does not come pre-installed as some gps. paid enough for the thing. And they know that most of us will probably install it on the darn thing.

Slowphil · 09-16-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by emulzhn

And they know that most of us will probably install it on the darn thing.

You just answered your own question!

ghostrider1964 · 09-16-2009, 03:05 PM

i tried to load both Topo and Streets on a 4 gig card and for some reason the card will not take more than 2 gig.

Hill Climber · 09-16-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by emulzhn

Purchased the unit strictly for Pine Barren use or any other state park with unmarked streets. Do I need to purchase Nav software to make it work. I plan to use the gps to make my own track or leach from others.

Sorry if this is a beaten quest.... but maybe I just didn't do the obvious enough....

Check out my last post: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=506210 Link to free maps and how-to.
Cheers.

tbirdsp · 09-16-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ghostrider1964

i tried to load both Topo and Streets on a 4 gig card and for some reason the card will not take more than 2 gig.

Limit is 2025 map segments regardless of card size. Did you exceed that? Also I think you have to have the latest firmware in the unit (4.00?) to use a 4 gig card.

emulzhn · 09-16-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Hill Climber

Check out my last post: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=506210 Link to free maps and how-to.
Cheers.

Thank you Sir for this. I still need to familiarize myself with this. Site seems very useful though. I'll get back to you and post my findings.

09-15-2009, 12:47 PM	#1
emulzhn ^OP free from crutches Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Williamstown Oddometer: 131	60csx new purch for a noob.. need I buy Nav. software Purchased the unit strictly for Pine Barren use or any other state park with unmarked streets. Do I need to purchase Nav software to make it work. I plan to use the gps to make my own track or leach from others. Sorry if this is a beaten quest.... but maybe I just didn't do the obvious enough.... __________________

09-15-2009, 02:07 PM	#2
JetSpeed ATAC Kfir Hack Joined: Nov 2007 Location: KPHF / Newport News Oddometer: 450	The 60CSx does not come with any preloaded maps only a baemap that shows major streets and highways. You will need to get City Navigator North America NT (version 2010.2 is the most current) for street use or one of the U.S. Topo maps (24K is most current). More info: https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?...pID=310#mapTab __________________ Good Judgment Comes From Experience, Experience Comes From Bad Judgment.

09-15-2009, 02:19 PM	#3
emulzhn ^OP free from crutches Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Williamstown Oddometer: 131	Thank you for immed response. So even though I don't need direction with streets, I still need to purchase street Navi to view paths in the park... Can't I zoom into just park area... sorry if so redundant... __________________

09-15-2009, 02:38 PM	#5
emulzhn ^OP free from crutches Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Williamstown Oddometer: 131	Got it.... __________________

09-16-2009, 03:05 PM	#10
ghostrider1964 Edumacated Red Neck Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Heart of Texas Oddometer: 5,540	i tried to load both Topo and Streets on a 4 gig card and for some reason the card will not take more than 2 gig. __________________ 2008 R1200 GSA (Ghostrider), HP2E, 08KLR685,FOR SALE "Fuck'em. I'm a lifer. " SlowOldGuy TEXAS-ROLL THE BONES RALLY4 10/25-10/27/2013 http://www.rollthebonesrally.com/

09-15-2009, 09:19 PM	#6
mcnut Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Bakersfield CA & Sammamish WA Oddometer: 1,153	The tracks & waypoints you record or get from others will be displayed on the map page. You will be able to zoom in and out and change the map orientation (North at top or direction of travel at top). You can also navigate a track though results very. The built in base map will show good Interstate detail including exits and services at the exits. And in my experience state highways with out the services. You can buy old copies of Garmins MapSource Roads & Recreation fairly cheap. Not auto routing not current but surprisingly detailed. Bruce

09-16-2009, 09:19 AM	#7
JR356 Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2005 Location: Way out West Oddometer: 3,187	Don't forget a 1-2Gb micro SD card to load the maps onto. JR356

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