This site uses cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. Find out more about how to manage cookies, or dismiss this message and continue to use cookies.
Brand new garmin100k map doesn’t display on Oregon 750
Had this problem with a used 24k map Micro SD -just got brand new garmin 100k topo and again I’m not seeing anything that looks different than the world basemap. When I zoom to 20’ it’s practically empty space so can’t be the topo. Ready to return the map and give up. Anyone know what’s wrong?
Thanks
Thanks
Comments
Are you sure there isn't a problem with the memory card slot?
BTW, I wanted to look at the manual, but Garmin's site is broken right now. If I go here
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/c12521-p1.html
and click on any of the handhelds, I get a screen that says this
"You seem to be lost.
Let us help you find your way."
Thanks Garmin. :O)
I sent a note to the seller for help
Gps city.
There'll likely be a wait time. However their VRU will take your callback number and then when your turn comes up in the queue the CSR will call you back. I've used it a fair number of times and it works well.
Much better talking with someone than back and forth emails that get you nothing but the pat answers and suggestions.... IE "make sure your device in on"
"Smartwatch and wearables maker Garmin has shut down several of its services on July 23 to deal with a ransomware attack that has encrypted its internal network and some production systems.
---------
In messages shared on its website and Twitter, Garmin said the same outage also impacted its call centers, leaving the company in the situation of being unable to answer calls, emails, and online chats sent by users."
https://www.zdnet.com/article/garmin-services-and-production-go-down-after-ransomware-attack/#ftag=CAD-03-10abf5f
Without garmin help ( they have their own problems). So the big change occurred when I changed map setting to normal speed from fast. Now I can get either map card to display the map and I’m using the 24k for the extra detail. Had requested to return the unit but then ended my return request once I figured out the problem.
Thanks for your help on this.
My experience is (for the western states, at least) that the 100k maps are more up to date than the 24k. I can show you multiple examples of primitive roads/trails that appear on my 100k maps that do not appear on the 24k. The 24k maps have more topo (elevation) lines so helpful if hiking in mountainous terrain but that's it. And the 24k maps are routable which the 100k are not.
I will certainly give the 100k a trial and see which I prefer.
https://boydsmaps.com
LIDAR is really much better for finding hidden things, it sees right through all the vegetation. I am using bare-earth LIDAR for my maps and it even sees right through buildings, what you see are actually the basements!
I forgot you were a Linux user. I'm afraid you will be a "second class citizen" when it comes to Garmin. However, I think that qGIS is available for Linux. It is a very powerful GIS program that can be very useful for making your own maps. Not easy to learn however, and tends to be somewhat buggy. But it is free and open source
https://qgis.org/en/site/
https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/mastering-geospatial-development/9781788999892/76b9e4f7-2969-4045-85ba-bbd6c8eba7f3.xhtml
I suppose it's a little too late now, but if you are not using WIndows or MacOS then the GPSMap 66 series may have been a better choice for you.
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/598408
These devices are compatible with Garmin's Explore web app that runs in any browser and also a smartphone app. This is Garmin's new direction but they are only gradually moving their handhelds this way. IMO, it's a clear sign of where Garmin is headed, and Basecamp seems destined to become like Mapsource is today - something that they still make available but no longer update or support. They've already made the first step down that trail by discontinuing Basecamp development.
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=Pem8APOlI03qXEb3czosX6
The Overlander is an automotive device that uses this new system, you can download maps and manage the device directly, without connecting to a computer. It is actually an Android device. Am waiting to see when Garmin introduces the equavalent of this as a handheld. The GPSMap 66 comes close, but it doesn't have a touchscreen.
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/685257