From memory i'm sure all i did was copy the waypoint gpx file into the subfolder called gpx on the garmin and i automatically loaded up the waypoint.
Have you tried that?
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If you highlight all the waypoints you want on the device, drag them(or right click and copy), then drop/paste them onto the device. If you are doing that correctly, you should see a little green progress bar under the device as it is copying

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Have you checked the waypoints manager? Are they definitely not on the device? or just not visible on the map?

If not visible on the map it may be the level of detail you have set for the waypoints. they only show up at a level of zoom that is preset quite detailed.

For going somewhere like mongolia, I would set the waypoints to show up on the map at a zoom of 20 km (maybe even 30). Check it by going to Map, setup map, advanced setup, zoom levels, user waypoints. Set it to 20 or 30 km. The waypoints should then be visible if you are that zoom or closer in.


Other possibility is you are full on waypoints. The unit takes 2000. If you are full, and try to load more, it will not (from memory) show an error message when you try to load more.

Easiest way around that is to clear all waypoints and reload them all. You might want to save any personal waypoints into your own GPX file before you delete the lot, so that you can reload them as well as reloading the public waypoints from the wp file. In any case, i should able to take a look on Tuesday.

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HarryG, thanks, I'm trying that, won't know if it works till the morning.

colebatch, the waypoints aren't on the device. weird... hopefully harryg's tip will fix the problem, otherwise I'd greatly appreciate any help on Tues, cuz I leave on Thurs!

ok, duh, got it to work, I had to convert the files from gdb to gpx and then copied them onto the montana; I must have missed the memo on that one.

bertrand, I've been playing around with the montana and can't figure out what you mean by CDI layout...I can get the compass on the screen, with the data fields to the right, what else do you do?

Walter- Waypoints max = 4000 on the Montana


Set up => Heading => chose CDI
Display = Numeric degrees
North Reference = Magnetic
Compass = Auto


Manual info here Thomas
Don't forget to calibrate the compass as close to its mounting as possible.
Doing this daily when going/being in remote areas is good/safe practice.

That was me testing my Montana with a screen protector. Garmin's protector tends to pull and push the screen as it gets hot, so it starts to make its own selections. I replaced that protector with a new identical one and have not had the problem since.

So if you're not getting a Montana based on that video, then you probably didn't want one in the first place. .

A good screen saver is essential ..... as is a good sunhat too !
Having felt how hot the Montana gets in sunlight, I chose to make a small 'hat' for it.
Now it runs nice and cool- I am convinced it saves damage to the electronics. Cost pennies to make.

I'd do that but I prefer to run in Portrait mode, and want to retain the flexibility to switch orientation depending on whether I'm doing mostly North/South or East/West roads.

Can anyone give some advice on a non powered mount for the Montana 600, I will be fitting it to a rented CRF250L (hence non powered)
I have seen one on Amazon UK and was wondering if anyone has used one or have a better idea?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Bicyc...montana+mounts

Thanks
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Wayne

The one in your link is the same as the power and/or speaker options models ( as per my pic in #226 above fitted inside a TT mount) except, of course, that it does not have either of those two.

I have originally made an aluminium twin plate 'sandwich' with inner coils (vibration dampening) and mounted the powered one on there as well as also attaching it to a RAM mount-
There are many mounting options but you certainly will need that bit ( or the powered one) whatever you do- as this is the 'jaw' which holds the Montana (or the same for the Monterra too if even you change satnavs!)

I would recommend you get the powered version though as it will recharge your battery saving you another job- unless you plan on only using AA disposable batteries but this would get expensive or rechargeable ones which you would still need to recharge- all a bit of a pain IMHO!

I can see of no reason why you could not fit a powered one on your rented Honda- It comes fitted with leads and has a fuse holder too- Wiring it up is very easy (one red and one black) straight to the battery and will leave no trace. Ignore other wires) I would guess 15 minutes to fit- 5 to take out.

Remember to use the locking screw once mounted. It prevent the 'jaw' from unexpectedly releasing the Montana-

I would suggest that the easiest method is a RAM mount which clamps onto the handle bars- fit tape on them before fitting if you're worried about scratching them.

Thanks for the advice
Wayne

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Got the Montana and tested it recently on trip in Swiss/French/Italian Alps. Made routes in Mapsource (before buying the Montana) imported into Basecamp and downloaded routes to the Montana.

Unfortunately it didn' t work out to well as the routes were a mix between roads and straight lines (outside roads). Done this on my Zumo without problems but the problem with the Montana is that it recalculates automatically to beginning of route and then the straight lines turns into a mess. Is there any way to avoid this, like with the Zumo were it's prompted if you want to calculate to beginning of route? Even turning off recalculation,Montana still insist on taking you to start of route...an recalculates entire route in the process

Second issue was that some of the routes had to many waypoints. My buddies Zumo just split the route but the Montana just rejected the route. Strange that 50 waypoint limitation (or whatever the liit is) in 2015, thought that would be lot higher now?

The third issue might seem like a minor issue but to me it isn't. Trying to zoom in and out was almost impossible with gloves as 9 out of 10 times the "buttons" are to small so the Montana think I want to make a new way point. More or less gave up but really want to be able to zoom in to see details when lot's of stuff going on (like in a city) and out to see the bigger picture. Any way to get around this?

So most days my premade routes didn't work and when it did, I couldn't zoom in/out making navigation difficult. Not so happy but hope there are solutions?

I am assuming it is a 600 and not a 650?

Strange that it did that with the waypoints, maybe it is full because I think it will only hold 1000

As for doing the thing with the just doing a straight line between points, mine has not done it on the Device but it did it for a bit when I was using Basecamp but cured its self after awhile.

I used mine on my trip in Thailand and Laos is it worked great using the Mapsource mapping, it would also work with my gloves on, I was however using enduro leather gloves and not the ones that give you sausage fingers

have a look at this, it might help
http://static.garmincdn.com/pumac/Montana_600_OM_EN.pdf

Wayne

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