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31 May 2001
Magellan has posted the WAAS enabled updates for the MAP 330 and the MAP 330M
Changes from version 1.34 to version 1.47 software:
      A "Vertical Profile" was added in the menu for track history vertical profile.
      A different screen layout was implemented for "Map Setup" menu. It has been separated into "Format" and "Layer".
      A high resolution (Detailed) auto track history mode was added.
      Fixed a problem where marking a waypoint from the cursor position would mark the wrong place when using datums other than WGS84.
      A new feature of "Goto" cursor position was implemented. Instead of prompting "Go to current cursor position?" it will now look for the map objects (city, airport, etc.) and ask the user to go there.
      Time information was added in the track history.
      Track history points will not be connected if time between two points are more than 4 hours.
      Allow local time offset to be +/- 13 hours.
      Fixed a bug in version 1.34 where the left/right keys could not shift characters for nearest search of database list.
      Removed Zip code when using European detailed map.
      Nine languages have now been included.
Changes from version 1.47 to version 1.56 software:
      WAAS enabled. Added "WAAS Enabled" text on the start up screen.
      "Smart Scroll" instead of keyboard is now used for alphabetical search on database.
      Fixed the problem of not being able to set route on "near city" search.
      "Path check" is added in the "Vertical Profile" menu.
      This software is also capable of handling topography from MapSend Topo if data is loaded.
      More protection has been added on the second power key press to prevent the unit from losing waypoints.
      The user datum can now be saved after powering down the unit.
Under: Magellan GPS Revisions.
29 May 2001
SA Watch (Data Logger) - Setup and Operating Instructions has been updated to support the Garmin eSeries NMEA 2.3, and will now display EPE, satellites, and their trails.
Under: Instructions.
John Perry's pages now have software update archives for the eTrex Vista and Legend, eMap, GPS 76, GPSMAP 76, and Mapsource.
Under: Links to Other GPS Information Sites.
25 May 2001
Garmin has posted eTrex Venture/Mariner software version 2.23.
Changes made from version 2.22 to 2.23:
      Fixed map update anomaly.
      Fixed map not updating after loading new maps.
      Added support for finding Geographic points if they exist on map.
      Corrected Vertical Speed configurable field that got changed in previous version.
Under: FAQs - Hardware.
Garmin has posted eTrex Legend software versions 2.27.
Changes made from version 2.26 to 2.27:
      Fixed map update anomaly.
      Fixed map not updating after loading new maps.
      Added support for finding Geographic points if they exist on map.
      Corrected Vertical Speed configurable field that got changed in previous version.
Under: FAQs - Hardware.
Garmin has posted eTrex Vista software version 2.15.
Changes made from version 2.14 to 2.15:
      Fixed map update anomaly.
      Fixed map not updating after loading new maps.
      Added support for finding Geographic points if they exist on map.
      Fixed irregularities that occurred when switching from pressure plot to elevation plot on the Altimeter Page.
      Backlight can now be turned on/off while changing elevation ranges.
Under: FAQs - Hardware.
Garmin has posted GPS 76 software version 2.03.
Changes made from version 2.02 to 2.03:
      Correctly determined when and where the map should be drawn.
      Ensured the maps are drawn after transferring maps from MapSource to the unit, and when displaying the map page the first time after turning the unit on.
      Only displayed maps that were not completely covered by other maps.
      If only one map contained the points being searched for, used it even if not selected by the user.
      Improved a few Swedish translations.
Under: FAQs - Hardware.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 76 software version 2.03.
Changes made from version 2.02 to 2.03:
      Correctly determined when and where the map should be drawn.
      Ensured the maps are drawn after transferring maps from MapSource to the unit, and when displaying the map page the first time after turning the unit on.
      Only displayed maps that were not completely covered by other maps.
      If only one map contained the points being searched for, used it even if not selected by the user.
      Improved a few Swedish translations.
Under: FAQs - Hardware.
Garmin has posted MapSource Beta software version 4.03.
Changes made from version 4.02 to 4.03:
      Changed software version number from 4.02 Beta to 4.03 Beta.
      Fixed bug which caused a fatal dialog when reading from the USB.
      Display a warning dialog when starting NMEA real-time tracking to tell the user to set the unit's datum to WGS84.
      Added Browse button for setting the default file location.
      Added the ability to get properties of Navaids.
      Unpurchased maps cannot be highlighted.
      Fixed GDI resource leak in real-time tracking.
      Do not automatically turn off GPS Map Detail when a user presses cancel after being prompted to insert a CD.
      Create a direct route if the user clicks cancel when asked for a CD.
      Changed preferences dialog to display a read-only mag var when auto mag var is chosen. The mag var displayed is determined by the current center of the map play.
Under: FAQs - Hardware.
24 May 2001
Garmin has posted StreetPilot III software version 2.12.
Changes made from version 2.11 to 2.12:
      Corrected route calculation problem that could cause the unit to cancel the calculation and leave the unit without an active route.
      Corrected display of track log recording mode when using indoors mode.
      Increased off-route detection distance.
Under: FAQs - Hardware.
21 May 2001
Garmin has posted GPS 76 software version 2.02.
Changes made from version 2.01 to 2.02:
      Prevented scrambled screens when pressing the NAV key twice.
      Prevented default Loran TD setup from being invalid.
      Allowed panning on map in all 8 directions on all units.
      Reported actual available size for maps to MapSource.
      Displayed tide station times using the daylight saving time setting.
      Corrected display of tides for stations that have a tide height bias.
      Stored saved track point locations so that they don't move when being transferred back and forth between the unit and a PC.
      Increased elevation display from 4 to 5 digits and made it always display feet.
      Remembered highlight position in list when reviewing waypoints on the route page.
      Computed the area enclosed by a saved track.
      Allowed finding Manmade Places, Water Features, and Land Features Points of Interest when available in map data.
      Controlled bearing line separately from other navigation lines in map setup.
      Displayed GPS status on Pointer page and Highway page when not navigating.
      Displayed services available at Fishing Hot Spots facilities.
      Displayed TracBack points as "BEGIN, TURN 1, TURN 2...END" instead of "TURN, TURN...".
      Reduced occurrences and improved handling of "None Found" messages when finding points.
      Stored map setup changes when exiting map setup instead of when turning unit off.
      Added hilight timeout when panning on maps.
      Stored Normal or Battery Saver mode when selected after Simulator mode.
      Allowed finding Exits.
      Stored all the track log points specified when saving a track.
      Removed transmitting Sonar information on NMEA output.
Under: FAQs - Hardware.
Garmin has posted GPSMAP 76 software version 2.02.
Changes made from version 2.01 to 2.02:
      Prevented scrambled screens when pressing the NAV key twice.
      Prevented default Loran TD setup from being invalid.
      Allowed panning on map in all 8 directions on all units.
      Reported actual available size for maps to MapSource.
      Displayed tide station times using the daylight saving time setting.
      Corrected display of tides for stations that have a tide height bias.
      Stored saved track point locations so that they don't move when being transferred back and forth between the unit and a PC.
      Increased elevation display from 4 to 5 digits and made it always display feet.
      Remembered highlight position in list when reviewing waypoints on the route page.
      Computed the area enclosed by a saved track.
      Allowed finding Manmade Places, Water Features, and Land Features Points of Interest when available in map data.
      Controlled bearing line separately from other navigation lines in map setup.
      Displayed GPS status on Pointer page and Highway page when not navigating.
      Displayed services available at Fishing Hot Spots facilities.
      Displayed TracBack points as "BEGIN, TURN 1, TURN 2...END" instead of "TURN, TURN...".
      Reduced occurrences and improved handling of "None Found" messages when finding points.
      Stored map setup changes when exiting map setup instead of when turning unit off.
      Added highlight timeout when panning on maps.
      Stored Normal or Battery Saver mode when selected after Simulator mode.
      Allowed finding Exits.
      Stored all the track log points specified when saving a track.
      Removed transmitting Sonar information on NMEA output.
Under: FAQs - Hardware.
19 May 2001
We have added links to John Perry's pages dedicated to the eTrex Vista and Legend.
Under: Links to Other GPS Information Sites.
17 May 2001
Garmin has posted eTrex Venture/Mariner software version 2.21.
Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.21:
      Added multi-language support (French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Swedish).
      Fixed the Turn configurable field so it does not apply north reference offset.
      Added Demo Mode to the System Setup page.
      Added search indicator when doing a Spell 'N Find search.
      Made the cursor movement on the keyboard smoother when doing a Spell 'N Find search.
      Increased list-scrolling speed when doing a Spell 'N Find search.
      Save User Grid Settings.
      Fixed Delete All Waypoints bug that would cause the unit to shut off.
      Added support for the Points of Interest CD.
Under: FAQs - Hardware.
Garmin has posted eTrex Legend software version 2.25.
Changes made from version 2.24 to 2.25:
      Added multi-language support (Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish).
      Fixed the Turn configurable field so it does not apply north reference offset.
      Fixed memory corruption that occurred when clearing all fields on the Find Address/Intersection pages.
      Added Demo Mode to the System Setup page.
      Added search indicator when doing a Spell 'N Find search.
      Made cursor movement on keyboard smoother when doing a Spell 'N Find search.
      Increased list-scrolling speed when doing a Spell 'N Find search.
      Save User Grid Settings.
      Fixed Delete All Waypoints bug that would cause the unit to shut off.
      Added support for the Fishing Hot Spots CD.
      Added support for the Points of Interest CD.
Under: FAQs - Hardware.
Garmin has posted eTrex Vista software version 2.13.
Changes made from version 2.12 to 2.13:
      Added multi-language support (Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish).
      Fixed the Turn configurable field so it does not apply north reference offset.
      Fixed memory corruption that occurred when clearing all fields on the Find Address/Intersection pages.
      Added Demo Mode to the System Setup page.
      Added search indicator when doing a Spell 'N Find search.
      Made cursor movement on keyboard smoother when doing a Spell 'N Find search.
      Increased list-scrolling speed when doing a Spell 'N Find search.
      Save User Grid Settings.
      Fixed Delete All Waypoints Bug, where unit would shut off.
      Added support for the Fishing Hot Spots CD.
      Added support for the Points of Interest CD.
      Fixed inconsistent elevation values between marked waypoint and current elevation.
      Fixed pressure field on Altimeter Calibration page so all the digits can be entered.
      Fixed bug where elevation plot was not being completely drawn.
Under: FAQs - Hardware.
16 May 2001
As with the eTrex models, Garmin has posted POI Database Recovery programs for the GPS 76, GPS 152 and GPSMAP 76.
Under: FAQs - Hardware.
11 May 2001
Garmin has posted MapSource 4.02 beta.
Changes made from version 4.00 to 4.02 beta:
      Added real-time plotting capability.
      Added right-click context menus.
      Added right-click menu feature to retrieve the properties of exits, points of interest, facilities, and fishing areas.
      Added unlimited multilevel undo and redo.
      Added "send mail" function to send an e-mail with the current document as an attachment.
      Added DXF export for graphics that cross the Equator and graphics that spread across more than one UTM zone.
      Added overzoom warning.
      Added preference for depth units (feet, meters, or fathoms).
      Import/Export functions now use the default directory (if one is specified).
      Changed status bar display to show 4 digits of precision for metric distances.
      Fixed bug which caused the route select radius to be too high.
      Fixed bug which caused program termination after changing the name of a waypoint from the route properties dialog.
      Fixed bug which sometimes caused 360 to be displayed for bearings.
      Added ability to account for larger than normal window font settings.
      Changed File->Open so that if the current file is chosen, the user can either keep his/her changes or replace the file with the one on disk.
      Added ability for .mps files with locked maps (for which the user has no unlock code) to display non-locked features (waypoints, etc.).
      Eliminated double-refresh at the start of MapSource when there is more than one row of toolbars.
      Added the ability for MapSource to remember the last active tab.
      Removed NavTech 32 MB card limit.
Under: FAQs - Hardware.
08 May 2001
Magellan has posted updates to the GPS315 and GPS320 to version 3.14.
Under: Magellan GPS Revisions.
Garmin has posted the press release for the MapsSource Points of Interest CD.
06 May 2001
GPS Accuracy plots now that SA (error) is off (Dennis Milbert).
Under: How Does GPS Work.

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