#Unlocked maps for garmin etrex 30x upgrade#
#Unlocked maps for garmin etrex 30x windows 7#

if we go to the Peak District we would load a different set of maps). I decided to make a copy of this file on my laptop, so that I can copy it back to the eTrex if it gets overwritten at any time (e.g. When loaded, your new maps are contained in a single file: gmapbmap.img. Running 'OSM eTrex10 Maps' with your eTrex connected, then allows you to pick the regions you want by simply clicking on the map.

#Unlocked maps for garmin etrex 30x windows 7#

In my case I downloaded the package for Ireland, Iceland & UK to a Windows 7 computer. The method used is described on the website, along with the program and map downloads.

#Unlocked maps for garmin etrex 30x upgrade#

Won't upgrade to another GPS without purchasing another Topo map set. I use the features for both in car suburban navigation and on foot in the bush navigation. I haved used it previously with a Garmin eTrex 30 and now with a Garmin MAPGPS65. And these maps cover a large chuck of the south-east of England. Great terrain detail and simple to navigate. Installing 4 maps using the Garmin MapInstallerД«ut adding 4 maps only seems to have swallowed up about 3.5MB of storage space. Obviously the 8MB memory is a bit of a limitation, as this is also needed to store waypoints, routes and geocache data. So you could argue that the '10' is a better device and much better value for money. better battery life: Garmin say 22hrs, but this site claims over 33hrs.monochrome screen: this is easier to read in sunlight than the colour versions.lower cost: the '10' is much cheaper than the '20' or '30'.There is not a huge amount of content, but the author makes some interesting points. So the addition of better maps which include villages, roads, railway lines and footpaths is a big deal.ДЄ couple of days ago I stumbled upon a Russian website devoted to the eTrex10. The basic map only includes dots showing major towns and cities. The '10' is the cheapest model of the three in this range, with only an 8MB memory. But I do carry it around quite a bit when we go walkies, if only to ensure we can find our way back to the car. In fact the Garmin website doesn't give owners that option unless they have an eTrex 20 or 30 model.Д«ut I've just discovered that it is indeed possible, and now have my eTrex 10 loaded with a nice map covering much of the south-east of England.ДЄs I have previously mentioned, we probably don't make as much use of our Garmin eTrex 10 as we should. If you believe what Garmin say, it shouldn't be possible to download topographical maps to the eTrex 10.