entering Grid Reference into garmin etrex

montybella · #21 (**permalink**) 19-10-2009, 04:04 PM

I have a Garmin etrex h, and have just purchased a lead that will connect it to my laptop, what are the best applications to buy in order to transfer info to my etrex, I know I am limited as its only a basic model and cannot transfer maps but I want make sure I buy the best application.

jamicu · #22 (**permalink**) 20-10-2009, 01:05 PM

montybella, the handheld GPS you've bought is a very basic receiver and its really only for giving you grid references when your out and about.

Garmin have a bit of softare called mapsource. I dont know what you can transfer the to your GPS but mapsource will do the job.

I think you need to registar you gps on the garmin website [link]

Mapsource should be available to download from the garmin website

montybella · #23 (**permalink**) 21-10-2009, 08:41 AM

Thanks for that Jamicu

Regards
Montybella

rosewood10 · #24 (**permalink**) 11-08-2010, 10:42 AM

Hi all, brand new to garmin etrex and its applications. One thing I cannot fathom, and excuse me if i appear obtuse but I cant work it out.
How do you actually key in positions etc into the etrex H ?. The little hair I have is going fast as I am on a time limit by me nearest and dearest to work out how to work this machine.

foxy mars · #25 (**permalink**) 11-08-2010, 11:33 AM

Hi Rosewood10. I have both the Garmin Etrex H and Venture, the latter is much easier with it's joystick.

However, The Etrex H is simple enough.

Did you want to enter a grid ref, if so.

Go to menu, then mark, press enter button (bottom on the left) Now press down button twice, then the grid ref is highlighted.

Press enter button again, now it should read edit location.

Now, it will read -example XX 00000 00000
To change the grid ref, you will press enter and will see a line of letters and you will need to toggle the up/down buttons to enter your chosed letter, press enter and so on to the number. You can't change BNG, so do the same for the lower number.
Now, you should have a grid ref for a location, now press down button to highlight ok and press enter.

You are best to purchase a map software such as memory map as this will be much easier to enter way points. About £50 for a 1:50:000 regional

Hi all, brand new to garmin etrex and its applications. One thing I cannot fathom, and excuse me if i appear obtuse but I cant work it out.
How do you actually key in positions etc into the etrex H ?. The little hair I have is going fast as I am on a time limit by me nearest and dearest to work out how to work this machine.

rosewood10 · #26 (**permalink**) 11-08-2010, 02:36 PM

Thanks foxy mars. That seems to be ok that bit. Question, where is this kind of operating of the etrex laid down, it aint in the handbook ?
i.e how to add waypoints how to plan a route etc. Surely it cant all be left to forums such as this to answer ?

poschiavanus · #27 (**permalink**) 11-08-2010, 03:10 PM

Most of this should be in the manual somewhere, but there is also this online resource - Working with Garmin Receivers - A User Manual - which might help.