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I have a lorance h20 thats on the blink and was thinking about getting a new Garmin Montana. Has anyone used the Montana, and if so what do you think.
I think its much like the Oregon with the touch screen only bigger.
I have 2 concerns.
1. can the touch screen be used with a light pair of gloves on.
2. Can the data from the lorance be transfered to the garmin.
I guess some of the Oregon users can weigh in on this as well.
Thanks
RG
I think its much like the Oregon with the touch screen only bigger.
I have 2 concerns.
1. can the touch screen be used with a light pair of gloves on.
2. Can the data from the lorance be transfered to the garmin.
I guess some of the Oregon users can weigh in on this as well.
Thanks
RG
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I just sold my Garmin Legend Etrex HCX and have ordered my Montana 650. Garmin is currently out of stock. I demo'ed the Montana and wore 2 different pair of my riding gloves. I worked perfectly with both. I suggest you order the AMPS Rugged Mount Kit (hard wired to your battery) (http://www.gpscity.com/garmin-montana-6 ... cable.html) as well as RAM Mount (http://www.gpscentral.ca/accessories/mo ... 54-01.html). This will mount it to your handlebar and provide vibration reduction which will make the unit last longer.
As far as the data goe's, my guess would be that any waypoints, POI's, etc. can be saved and then transferred over. The Garmin comes with a cd Mapsource which is where you would store this data.
Hope this helps.
As far as the data goe's, my guess would be that any waypoints, POI's, etc. can be saved and then transferred over. The Garmin comes with a cd Mapsource which is where you would store this data.
Hope this helps.
marq
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Garmin and Lowrance use different file formats, so a direct swap from one unit to another isn't possible, but there are a bunch of free file converters available on the internet that will change the formats of your maps and trails so that they can be uploaded onto other devices.
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I'm gonna be running a Montana 600 this year (ran a Garmin GPSMAP 620 last year). I made a bracket that bolts to the riser under the pad and mounted the GPS with a Garmin Montana Marine Mount. It's powered off the sled's battery on an always on fused circuit.
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Anyone have any pics of a Montana mounted on a nytro.
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on my new 2013 XF1100...using a Garmin Montana AMPS mount hardwired to sled for always on power.
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Rws-
Looks like you have this down any recommendations for mounting on a nytro. I need to order a kit and get it installed. Thanks or the help. Btw what amps mount is that on the xf1100.
Looks like you have this down any recommendations for mounting on a nytro. I need to order a kit and get it installed. Thanks or the help. Btw what amps mount is that on the xf1100.
mooseflyer
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Hey RWS, what's the GoPro thing in front of your gps? Does that turn your camera on/off remotely or something?
I've been using My old Nuvi GPS for a few seasons now and have no real complaints, but I've been really eyeballing the Montana. I like that you can load satelite imagery on it. If I make the switch, I'll definitley miss the mp3 player on my Nuvi though - very handy not to have to reach into a pocket or bag to access the tunes.
I think early on the Montana was plagued with some software issues, but from what I've read they've mostly been worked out.
BTW, a previous poster mentioned the Garmin program "Mapsource". That program has been replaced with a program called "BaseCamp" and is no longer supported by Garmin. I have both programs on my computer, however, until I become a little more familliar with BaseCamp. Both programs are freeware.
I've been using My old Nuvi GPS for a few seasons now and have no real complaints, but I've been really eyeballing the Montana. I like that you can load satelite imagery on it. If I make the switch, I'll definitley miss the mp3 player on my Nuvi though - very handy not to have to reach into a pocket or bag to access the tunes.
I think early on the Montana was plagued with some software issues, but from what I've read they've mostly been worked out.
BTW, a previous poster mentioned the Garmin program "Mapsource". That program has been replaced with a program called "BaseCamp" and is no longer supported by Garmin. I have both programs on my computer, however, until I become a little more familliar with BaseCamp. Both programs are freeware.
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ptharty said:
determine where you want the GPS for best view then buy the appropriate arm/balls/plate
this is the AMPS mount
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=89575
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mooseflyer said:
it's a WiFi remote for GoPro Hero 2
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I have a new Montana as well. Haven't figured out the mounting yet on My XF. Great unit. Pretty sure you can use your gloves on the touch screen. Not sure about the ability to transfer from the Lowrance though.
SteelerJim
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I have more Garmin GPS than any rational person should have. The ones on my ATV's and Spyder were built in at the factory. They're good pieces of equipment (the Quest on my old ATV is a little shaky.) The ones I had on my boats (all sold now) were great! I have a 5 year old one in my car.
However, the handhelds are another story. My Etrex I had for a number of years and it worked well. I eventually gave it to my son-in-law when I bought a Dakota. That is when my troubles began!
I have found both the Dakota and Oregon 650t to be be good when they work. I use these handhelds all year round and I found them to be marginable in the winter. When the temps drop near zero the screens lock up and eventually quit all together. The Oregon was on warranty so I got a new one and the same thing happened again - the screens failed.
I won't buy another handheld Garmin. I just bought a Delorme PN-60 and I'll see how that works. So far I am impressed.
However, the handhelds are another story. My Etrex I had for a number of years and it worked well. I eventually gave it to my son-in-law when I bought a Dakota. That is when my troubles began!
I have found both the Dakota and Oregon 650t to be be good when they work. I use these handhelds all year round and I found them to be marginable in the winter. When the temps drop near zero the screens lock up and eventually quit all together. The Oregon was on warranty so I got a new one and the same thing happened again - the screens failed.
I won't buy another handheld Garmin. I just bought a Delorme PN-60 and I'll see how that works. So far I am impressed.
SteelerJim
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I don't know which one you had Crossbowme but I think the Oregon only came in 400/450 models or you had a Montana 600/650 series.
I have had the 650t for 2 seasons now and it works well in cold temps and with gloved hands. It's easy to use and saves a ton of tracks. You can get routable snowmobile maps for Garmin and their customer support is outstanding at answering my questions. In fact my only complaint is that for their flagship outdoor model and any gps for that matter doesn't look as nice as the free one that came on my phone which you have to have cell service to use it and who rides where there is cell service. Ultimately I'm glad I bought it and so are the people I ride with. No more standing around scratching our asses looking at maps.
I have had the 650t for 2 seasons now and it works well in cold temps and with gloved hands. It's easy to use and saves a ton of tracks. You can get routable snowmobile maps for Garmin and their customer support is outstanding at answering my questions. In fact my only complaint is that for their flagship outdoor model and any gps for that matter doesn't look as nice as the free one that came on my phone which you have to have cell service to use it and who rides where there is cell service. Ultimately I'm glad I bought it and so are the people I ride with. No more standing around scratching our asses looking at maps.
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