Garmin GPSMap62 and OS Getamap problem

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Hi Guys,

I was wondering if anyone here has successfully managed to transfer a map from the current version of OS Getamap to a Garmin GPSMAP62. There seems to be no support forum for Getamap and the FAQs leave a lot to be desired. So I thought I would ask here.

I am using an Intel based Mac, OSX 10.9.4, and have installed the silverlight plug in for Safari. The Getamap “sees” the GPSMap 62 but I get the error message “Error calling method on NPObject” as soon as I plug in the USB cable.

Thanks in advance,

72 Steve G0XAR

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In reply to G0XAR:

Hi Steve,

I have successfully managed this in the past, on a Windows PC at least. You can’t do it directly - you need to use Garmin “Basecamp”.

Can’t exactly recall the how-to, it’s been a while but I’ve got some more to do in preparation for our next expedition so I’ll post how I get on when I’ve done it…

73 de Paul G4MD

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In reply to G0XAR:

Hi again,

With a bit more tinkering I discovered that Getamap requires the GPSMap62 to have a route already inside it’s memory. If this is so the error message goes away and I can transfer routes too and from the GPS to the Mac. This really is bad programming. Any error message should mean something to the user not the programmer.

However what I cannot seem to get is a transfer of the map itself from the Mac to the GPS. Any ideas?

73s Steve G0XAR

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Hi Paul,

Thanks for the reply, Did you actually get maps on the GPS or just the route?

73 Steve

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In reply to G0XAR:

Hi Steve,

As far as I know the maps themselves will not transfer, only the routes/tracks (I have the OS 1:50k mapping on the GPS so not too much of a problem and always carry a paper map print-out and compass too!).

73 de Paul G4MD

Edit - interesting that you got a direct transfer from Getamap to GPS - I’ve never managed that. Maybe it’s a Mac thing! Will have to play some more…

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Hi Paul,

What is not obvious is that you need to download Garmin GPS Communicator to do the direct transfer from Getamap. Also see my previous comment to overcome the error message. .
Sadly it looks like I am going to have to shell out for the OS 1:50K mapping, I would prefer 1:25K but it is only available for National Parks :-(. I only need a few sheets but I have to buy much more than I need :-(. Yet there seems to be a much better deal available for smart phone app users.

Thanks again for your help,

Steve

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In reply to G0XAR:

I would prefer 1:25K

Buy a map program and it’s maps. Anquet and maps for all of the UK OS 1:50000, 1:25000, Road Map, Streefinder (street names) with the ability to drive a GPS only costs £307. Versions exist for Windows, Max, iOS and Android. That’s a huge saving over paper maps.

You can get smaller areas if you want to spend less.

Andy
MM0FMF