This is my first extended experience with an etrex. What freeopen source maps can i put on my garmin etrex vista hcx for walking in southern spain. The proprietary nature of gps units and the maps they work with is not unique to garmin either. Garmin etrex legend hcx with the latest update, follow next instructions. Gps isnt using data and if you download the maps you can save it to your device and not. This model has been superseded by the new garmin etrex 20 update. Use it to locate your position quickly and precisely. Expertgps lets you build up long routes quickly just click waypoints onebyone on the map to connect them into a route for your garmin etrex legend hcx. For example, the free routable maps for garmin does not have a tile for the area i am working on which is fripp island, sc. Crisp 256color, sunlightreadable display makes it easy to distinguish map details plus, it looks fantastic. First of all, be sure you got the update file for your garmin etrex legend hcx device, downloaded from.
The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects or irregularities. Back up all wanted gps data using basecamp or mapsource as a precaution before starting. Following jack erbes guidance, i put a garmin folder onto a chip, then put a 3rd party public domain, i. Im a big fan of garmin gps devices, but i always found it disappointing that they charged extra for maps. Fix shutdown issue when press menu key at first power on with 100% backlight setting. Many devices allow you to layer multiple maps for a richer view of your surroundings. Transferring maps and data to garmin gps units youtube. I have purchased a garmin etrex legend hcx about a week ago. Download free garmin user manuals, owners manuals, instructions, warranties and installation guides, etc. Garmin etrex legend hcx quick start manual pdf download. Expertgps also lets you view your gps data over topo maps, aerial photos, and your own scanned trail maps. Preloaded with garmin topoactive europe maps cycling mount included bright 2. Besides the gps receiver, the etrex vista hcx has an electronic compass and a barometrical altimeter. Any further capacity on the sd card, depending on the device, can be used for other maps, pictures, mp3 files and track logs.
Downloading osm maps for garmin etrex legend hcx with memory. Read and download garmin gps etrex legend hcx owners manual online. Tramsoft garmin etrex legend hcx english tramsoft gmbh. Sep 12, 2010 i recently bought an hcx to replace an old legend i got secondhand. These upgrades are specific to the specific gps units and software. If youre serious about getting the most out of your gps, check out the free trial of expertgps, the ultimate mapping software download for your garmin etrex legend cx gps. The etrex legend s 8 mb memory enables you to download points of interest and map data from optional garmin mapsource cdroms to make your gps unit more useful. For more current recommendations, please refer to our handheld gps buyers guide or our garmin handheld gps comparison chart. Similar to the etrex legend cx, this handheld navigator also has a bright color screen, microsd card slot and automatic routing for wherever adventure. If you own a garmin gps unit, high quality free topo maps may be available for the areas you travel.
These maps require a windows pc plus a connection cable and are. This gps has a rough no detail map in internal memory, which works fine with no additional maps. A video showing how to download the heysen trail gps files. And, with legend s 8 mb of memory, you can add even more map detail with data from garmin s entire line of mapsource mapping products. View and download garmin etrex legend owners manual and reference manual online. Garmin is not responsible for failed downloads of operating software to the gps and factory resetting the gps. Almost everywhere i go, i carry my garmin etrex vista. Free gps software for your garmin etrex legend hcx easygps. If the map on the memory card contains more than 2025 map tiles, the device cannot read the data, even if the map size is less than 4gb. Fixed map zoom problem where mapsource detail was not displayed at certain zoom levels. Blog careers connect iq garmin connect garmin express garmin pros garmin technology inreach account sale women of adventure fenix 6 series premium multisport gps watches in 3 sizes offer heart rate, pulse ox, routable maps, pace guidance, music and more. The introduction section provides fcc and safety information and the table of contents. Putting topo maps on a garmin etrex legend hcx getting.
Could someone tell me how to get osm maps on my etrex vista hcx. To get the most from your new etrex legend, take time to read through this owners manual in order to understand all of the operating features. Upgrade the basemap on your device with detailed maps. Gps mapping software for your garmin etrex gps expertgps. It has a bright color screen thats sunlight readable and a microsd card slot for adding maps. Jul 28, 2012 gps city will show you how to reset your garmin etrex series gps back to factory default settings. Discover hidden garmin etrex legend hcx tricks youre. The builtin base map of the americas displays city and interstate highway information for north, south, and central america, as well as u. Expertgps makes it easy to transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks, as well as gps, gis, and cad data, to and from your garmin etrex. Download each geocache you want from the website using download gpx into the gpx folder you. This is the etrex legend hcx, and i have several 2 gb microsd chips that are compatible with it.
The garmin etrex legend hcx can hold 50 routes, each containing up to 250 turns or stops. Whether youre looking for topography, trails, roads or satellite imagery, we have a map to fit your needs. Garmin etrex legend hcx owners manual free pdf download. Does anyone know where i can get some topo maps for canada or ontario that are compatible with the legend. Download each geocache you want from the website using download gpx into the gpx folder you created on. Though note the cloudmade garmin maps do not support routing. It supports multiple languages, has an integrated world map overview plus a base map of europe, africa and the near east. These units use the proven performance of garmin highsensitivity gps and fullfeatured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable gps receiver. How to view topographic maps for garmin etrex legend hcx. Usb cable for data exchange and power supply one such etrex legend hcx is included. And in most cases, the free maps are much better than the expensive garmin maps. Follow the steps and you should be able to get maps on your garmin in about an hour.
Expertgps is gps map software for your windows computer or laptop. This software should only be uploaded to the unit for which it is intended. Fix issue where mpc maps could potentially cause a shutdown. Garmin etrex legend hcx in order to update your gps device. Etrex summit hc, etrex hc series, etrex vista hcx, etrex venture hc. The garmin etrex legend hcx is fully supported in expertgps map software.
Please hover over the images to see the list of compatible models from that series. I want to be able to use it to do a survey of a large area of countryside for a research project. I recently bought an hcx to replace an old legend i got secondhand. The map datum list on the units setup page is now displayed alphabetically.
How to transfer maps to garmin etrex venture hc windows getting, converting and transferring maps to a garmin can be cumbersome and tricky on windows if you dont get your hands on the right tools. View and download garmin etrex legend hcx quick start manual online. The new hcx is pretty well useless without some mapping software. Jun 22, 2012 this is a video response to gordon of steelydan473 about my favourite nagivation equipment.
Free maps kostenlose osm karten fur garmin gpsgerate. To download caches from the geocaching map into your garmin etrex legend hcx, use your computer. Just got a garmin legend hcx, ive been trying to put ibycus topo on but cant make any progress past downloading the torrent. In this near realtime video i talk through the taking apart of my garmin etrex legend gps which i use for geocaching, it developed a fault with the lcd screen being corrupt on occasions this. I have been searching online trying to find some maps for it but have been unsuccessful. If you want to use this same map on subsequent devices, you must purchase a new map for each device. It has colour display, supports loadable maps and runs on 2 aa batteries. Allows transfer of waypoints and routes from a pc to the etrex and provides unit operation from an automobile cigarette lighter. Downloading osm maps for garmin etrex legend hcx with. Replaced by the garmin etrex 20 deep foliage, nor canyons faze this rugged etrex legend hcx. Its highsensitivity receiver holds a gps signal in the toughest environments.
With a little research you can also find places that offer garmin compatible maps that are legally free to download and install. Could somebody tell me step by step how to put the map on my sd card so i can select it on my etrex. Download now and start your free trial of expertgps 7. Garmin etrex legend c description navigator gnss 12 channels. Easygps is the free, easy way to upload and download waypoints, routes, and tracks between your garmin etrex legend hcx gps and your windows computer or laptop. The garmin etrex vista hcx is very easy to use thanks to its click stick and user friendly, graphical interface. Downloading osm maps for garmin etrex legend hcx with memory card. Garmin support center is where you will find answers to frequently asked questions and resources to help with all of your garmin products. Etrex touch 25 optimised for multiple activities just select and go. Easygps is the fast and easy way to upload and download geocaches, addresses, waypoints, routes, and tracks between your windows computer and your garmin etrex gps. Water resistant, so it can withstand the elements or an accidental dunk in water. Mapsource map data cdroms an excellent tool for creating waypoints and routes on your pc using a background map and downloading them to your etrex. To get started, download your free copy of easygps.
These openstreetmap based maps are free and available even for countries not covered by garmin or other map providers. Legend also comes preloaded with marine navigation aids. The garmin etrex legend hcx is a highsensitivity receiver thats designed to hold a gps signal in tough conditions. Easygps is the free, easy way to upload and download waypoints, routes, and tracks between your garmin etrex vista hcx gps and your windows computer or laptop. Is the map bigger than 4gb the unit cannot read the maps.
Ive had a chance to try out the garmin etrex legend hcx recently. Free topo, trail and street maps for garmin gps handhelds, bike computers and wearables are an alternative to commercial maps. Features overview main pages price options downloads order. Are there any maps available that would be useful for walking offroad in southern spain that i can use with my garmin etrex vista hcx. Garmin etrex legend owners manual and reference manual pdf. Legehd elevation current time of day map with current position for each data field, you can choose from 34 different values. What freeopen source maps can i put on my garmin etrex. Connect your garmin legend to your pc and it will notify you that your gps is ready for download. Garmin is not responsible for failed downloads of operating software to the gps and factory. How to load a gpx file onto a handheld garmin etrex older. Use easygps to back up and organize your gps data, print maps, or load new waypoints onto your gps for your next hike or geocaching adventure.
Go to the website and download the free software you will need to download the 162mb map to your garmin legend hcx. No usbdisk support, only special garmin usbprotocol. I found it easy enough to get the osm maps on my vista hcx download several. If you go with, say, magellan, youll need magellan map products. One of the goals of garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. Backup your favorite garmin pois, create and send new waypoints and geocaches to your gps, or print a map of your gps tracklog. Please specify the garmin model you require the map for. My old gps already had topographic maps for my part of vi installed, so i couldnt get much detail when i downloaded tracks to my computer. Mar 23, 2020 gps mapping software for your garmin etrex gps. Unzip the files into this directory by running the downloaded executable file. You can reply in dutch or english, a desperate user and newby.
Discover hidden garmin etrex legend hcx tricks youre missing. Gps units can be useful tools for some wilderness trips, and they become more useful when loaded with topo maps. The good news is that if you own a garmin gps device, theres a way to get free garmin gps maps. Free maps osm karten garmin kostenlose openstreetmap fur garmin gps gerate ubersicht zu vielen landern mit downloadlinks. Venu gps smartwatch features amoled display, builtin sports apps, contactless payments, music and allday health monitoring. Heres how to get and install free garmin gps maps for hiking and the outdoors. This product may be unlocked and used on 1 compatible device. Garmin gps marine maps lovely garmin etrex vista hcx. These upgrades are specific to the specific gps units and software versions listed.
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