Navman MY75T For beginner
Submitted: Monday, Jan 10, 2011 at 14:49
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Member - Paul F (INT)
Hi all.
Firstly All the best to everyone for the new year and trusting it will be better than last.
My question is in regards to the Navman MY75T which I have recently purchased.
I will freely admit that I am not the most computer literate tool in this shed, and am wondering how easy it really is to install "Topo" type maps to this thing??
I have read threads both on EO and other sites but the "Jargon" used is way above the level of this shelf.
Is there anyone out there who could possibly explain this ( if possible ) to me in layman terms.
Our plans for CSR trip in July are the reason for this and although the existing 4WD tracks on the unit are, as explained on a previous thread "a stick on the screen",
it would be good to have a bit more detail to follow.
If anyone has any recommendation on the type of map etc easily installed, once again if possible, this input would be gratefully received.
Cheers & Regards
Paul
Reply By: Member - Troll 81 (QLD) - Monday, Jan 10, 2011 at 15:30
Monday, Jan 10, 2011 at 15:30
Hi Paul,
To be honest there is no real easy way to explain as the whole process is pretty technical. I converted my unit so I can run OziexplorerCE and find it great. Do a search on here and you will find some threads regarding this.
It was by no means a easy process but we got there in the end.
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Follow Up By: Member - Paul F (INT) - Tuesday, Jan 11, 2011 at 09:51
Tuesday, Jan 11, 2011 at 09:51
Troll
Thank you for that I at least know now for sure that it can be done.
Cheers & have a great day
Paul
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Reply By: disco driver - Monday, Jan 10, 2011 at 17:14
Monday, Jan 10, 2011 at 17:14
Hi Paul,
I wouldn't consider using only a GPS on your CSR trip, they are good but not the only thing you should rely on.
Having, and being able to read, the relevant roll-up/hardcopy topographic maps and the GPS together will be a much safer way to travel in remote areas
This will give you all the detail and information you will require to plot your travels.
As an aside, it gives your passengers something to do, work out your position on the topo map from details given by the GPS. Might even keep them quiet,LOL
Disco.
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Follow Up By: Member - Paul F (INT) - Tuesday, Jan 11, 2011 at 10:01
Tuesday, Jan 11, 2011 at 10:01
Disco
We have other mapping for our trip along with the long list of bits & pieces we think we will require.
The main reason for "topo" maps is that it will help out a bit more on other country travels that I carry out due to my line of work.
CSR is a trip that we have been planning a while now and one of our fellow travellers in the group has done the trek once before so that is a bonus for the rest of us.
Thank you for your input on this it is appreciated.
Cheers
Paul
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