'Garmin' Category

• Waypoints missing after sending GIS shape files to my Garmin GPS?

  Marie C. writes: “I’m having trouble viewing GIS shape files that I had imported into ExpertGPS. I clicked send to GPS and the transfer was said to be made successfully. But, now I can’t figure out how this will be viewed on the etrex. Also, I have many way points for [...]

  
  

  May 28th, 2009

• Backing up your GPS Favorites

  

  Pat S. writes: “I was referred to your site by Garmin. I have a C330 and want to upload my Favorites to a computer file and be able to download back to the GPS after doing a map update. I do not need to upload any maps or other data. Can I [...]

  
  

  May 28th, 2009

• How to Get your Business Listed in GPS POI Databases

  

  How do you get a POI for your business listed on Garmin, TomTom, and other GPS receivers? This is a question small-business owners ask all the time. Here’s how to get your business POI added to Garmin GPS receivers and others.

  
  

  March 3rd, 2009

• My GPS truncates waypoint names and some are missing!

  

  Riccardo M. writes: “When I send waypoints from PC to my Garmin GPS 38, only 70% of waypoints go inside. We don’t have the problem with Garmin GPS 76.” Dan Foster explains some of the issues that can occur when your GPS waypoint names are too long, or when two waypoints have the same [...]

  
  

  February 12th, 2009

• What happened to the waypoints I just downloaded to my Garmin GPS?

  

  Les F. writes: “When I try to send the Way Points it looks like they are being sent BUT I do not get them into my Way Points file on the Garmin.” Dan Foster explains how to change the settings on your Garmin GPS to show the new waypoints.

  
  

  February 10th, 2009

• How to transfer waypoints and tracks to a new GPS?

  

  Nicole writes: “I’m trying to take info off one gps and put it on another. How do I do that?” ExpertGPS can help.

  
  

  December 18th, 2008

• Which GPS to buy as a gift for winter hiking?

  

  Mary B. needs help buying a GPS receiver for her son in New Hampshire, who frequently hikes in the White Mountains, and needs a GPS with great reception and cold weather performance. GPS Expert Dan Foster recommends two Garmin GPS receivers.

  
  

  December 17th, 2008

• How do I create a GPS waypoint for an address?

  

  ExpertGPS author Dan Foster explains how to use the Go to Address command in ExpertGPS to create waypoints from addresses. This process is called geocoding. ExpertGPS contains a built-in geocoder which can convert addresses in several dozen countries into GPS waypoints.

  
  

  October 30th, 2008

• Using a USB to Serial Adapter

  

  If your GPS receiver comes with a serial cable, and your laptop or desktop computer only has USB ports, you’ll need a USB to Serial Adapter to connect the two. GPS Expert Dan Foster walks you through the steps for connecting a serial-based GPS to your computer’s USB port.

  
  

  October 10th, 2008