Here's a simple (I presume!) question from a rank beginner: How do I enter notes
into my 76CSx calendar? I know how to do it on my old eTrex Legend, but the 76
has me puzzled. The Owner's Manual is of no help.

--- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, "werdigo49" <werdigo49@...> wrote:

> How do I enter notes into my 76CSx calendar?

You can't.

When you make a waypoint in the unit the comment for it is set to the date/time
of creation. It then shows up in the calendar but it can't be edited from there.
I'm not sure what the point is but that's what Garmin implemented.

Thanks. Not the answer I'd hoped for, but it will save me from continuing to
hunt through the various buttons and menus! This does seem like an unfortunate
retrogression from my little eTrex Legend's calendar capability.

--- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, "annoyedone" <annoyedone@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, "werdigo49" <werdigo49@> wrote:
>
> > How do I enter notes into my 76CSx calendar?
>
> You can't.
>
> When you make a waypoint in the unit the comment for it is set to the
date/time of creation. It then shows up in the calendar but it can't be edited
from there. I'm not sure what the point is but that's what Garmin implemented.
>

Hope this gets straightened out:

http://www.saveourgps.org/

Brent

No longer in broadcast engineering, I have little use from my near mint
GPSmap76CSX.  It has a SanDisk 2.0GB card loaded with a huge area of the City
Select North America v6 and Garmin Topo installed.  Also a like new Gilsson
external antenna with 16ft lead.  The antenna was an  asset in a Class C
Motorhome.

73

Dave
K0RWM

Hi Rory,

I would like $190 complete as it came new in original box.  I will include a 2MB
microSD card, but I will erase it to a blank.

I have been thinking that most likely I can not, and should not, include any
additional mapping software above what came with the unit.

I also have a Gilsson external antenna with 16ft cord which I used in the
motorhome.  I notice the recent models don't include antenna connections.

73

Dave
K0RWM

I have For Sale a very clean GPS Map 76CSx in original box.

The following are included:
1. 2Gb Micro SD Card, (orginal 125 mB card is also included)
2. 12 Volt DC cord
3. GPSMap 76CSx "Owners Manual"
4. GPSMap 76CSx "Quick Reference Guide"
5. CD "City Select North Americ v6"  detailed maps U.S. Canada, Puerto Rico
6. Map Source "Setup Guide"
7. Map Source Mapping Software "Users Manual"
8. Map Source User's Manual and Reference Guide"
9. CD "Trip and Waypoint Manager"

This screen is sharp and bright.  No known operating problems.

Take a look at the pictures

https://picasaweb.google.com/davidjmessing/Garmin767CSX?authkey=Gv1sRgCLrb-t7b0O\
Dc3wE&feat=directlink

  and ask me any quesetions you have.


Positive points for this GPS, many say it is easier to see in the bright sun
over newer models.  Also the GPSmap 76CSx has access for an external antenna.

I am asking $225.  Sales to US.  Buyer pays actual shipping and insurance.

Dave
K0RWM
Nebraska City

I just bought a new Seadoo jetski and they no longer have the glove box mount
for the Garmin series 76 GPS.  The handlebar mounts do not work on jet skis due
to the bulky design so I believe I will use a marine mount.

I have found at least three different marine mounts for the series 76.  One is
called a "ram" mount and looks like 2 ball & sockets and a thumb screw clamp. 
The other two are more of a "slide on" type mount.   Does anybody have
experience with these mounts and can recommend one they like?

This isn't exactly the same application, but I use RAM mounts to hold a video
camera to my bicycle handlebars and another on my rear rack. When you get them
positioned and tightened down, they don't move.

Front mount:

http://www.palmbeachbiketours.com/camera-mount-for-a-surly-long-haul-trucker/

Rear Mount:

http://www.palmbeachbiketours.com/rear-video-camera-mount-for-freakbike-ride/

Going even more off-topic, here's a video I shot with them them the other night:
http://www.palmbeachbiketours.com/freakbike-militias-choppernite-31/

And, if they can keep the camera from flying off when you're on an unpaved
trail, I think you'll be OK with them on a jetski.

http://www.palmbeachbiketours.com/surly-lht-gets-shakedown-on-unpaved-lake-okeec\
hobee/


--- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, "Douglas" <det949@...> wrote:
>
> I just bought a new Seadoo jetski and they no longer have the glove box mount
for the Garmin series 76 GPS.  The handlebar mounts do not work on jet skis due
to the bulky design so I believe I will use a marine mount.
>
> I have found at least three different marine mounts for the series 76.  One is
called a "ram" mount and looks like 2 ball & sockets and a thumb screw clamp. 
The other two are more of a "slide on" type mount.   Does anybody have
experience with these mounts and can recommend one they like?
>

--- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, "Douglas" <det949@...> wrote:
>
> I just bought a new Seadoo jetski and they no longer have the glove box mount
for the Garmin series 76 GPS.  The handlebar mounts do not work on jet skis due
to the bulky design so I believe I will use a marine mount.
>
> I have found at least three different marine mounts for the series 76.  One is
called a "ram" mount and looks like 2 ball & sockets and a thumb screw clamp. 
The other two are more of a "slide on" type mount.   Does anybody have
experience with these mounts and can recommend one they like?
>
I use RAM mounts on my motorbike & 4WD. Rock solid.
Make sure you get the one with the stainless steel fittings, there are two kits,
one sheradised bolts, the other stainless.

Karen

I use my Garmin 76 for speed & course while racing.  But the Tack Tick &
Velocitek devices have far superior features strictly for racing.
Anyone know of "hacks" that can do similar features.  I especially like the new
ways of pinging the line and getting feedback on the distance to the line.
Any chance Garmin would develop such "Apps"?

On Wed, 30 Mar 2011, sailorted wrote:
>I use my Garmin 76 for speed & course while racing.  But the Tack Tick &
Velocitek devices have far superior features strictly for racing.
>Anyone know of "hacks" that can do similar features.  I especially like the new
ways of pinging the line and getting feedback on the distance to the line.
>Any chance Garmin would develop such "Apps"?

What Class boat are you racing???   I wouldn't think Tacktick or
Velocitek would be legal for dinghy racing.  Or maybe times have
changed since I was on top of things.
And sorry, I don't have an answer to your question.

Rick

i'm on a J24 this year.  All Keelboats.

--- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, phantman00@... wrote:
>
> On Wed, 30 Mar 2011, sailorted wrote:
> >I use my Garmin 76 for speed & course while racing.  But the Tack Tick &
Velocitek devices have far superior features strictly for racing.
> >Anyone know of "hacks" that can do similar features.  I especially like the
new ways of pinging the line and getting feedback on the distance to the line.
> >Any chance Garmin would develop such "Apps"?
>
> What Class boat are you racing???   I wouldn't think Tacktick or
> Velocitek would be legal for dinghy racing.  Or maybe times have
> changed since I was on top of things.
> And sorry, I don't have an answer to your question.
>
> Rick
>

In my previous versions of MapSource, my currently selected route would be
displayed in yellow, and the non-selected routes would be in purple. Now, with
version 6.16.3 , ALL of my routes, whether selected or not, are purple. The
current route is more prominent, but purple nonetheless. I know I can set a
permanent color of choice for each route, but I would prefer to have the
currently selected route displayed in a color different from the non-selected
routes. Does anyone know of a solution to this problem?

...  Andy

--- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, "AndrewS" <anschwartz@...> wrote:
>
> In my previous versions of MapSource, my currently selected route would be
displayed in yellow, and the non-selected routes would be in purple. Now, with
version 6.16.3 , ALL of my routes, whether selected or not, are purple. The
current route is more prominent, but purple nonetheless. I know I can set a
permanent color of choice for each route, but I would prefer to have the
currently selected route displayed in a color different from the non-selected
routes. Does anyone know of a solution to this problem?
>
> ...  Andy
>

Select the track, right click properties, change colour from 'default' to
whatever you wish.

Karen

Please don't click on the link. It is spam but I'm not sure if it was deliberate
or a result of a virus on the member's computer.

--- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, John Hancock <jhmslmt@...> wrote:
>
> http://www.productionsoundmixer.org/images/amw.php
>

The space key died on my Dell XP laptop and I got tired of holding a paperclip
to short the contacts for spaces so I got a nice new Samsung Windows 7 laptop.
Of course all the apps get installed which required getting some new drivers
and/or new versions. No driver available for the HP scanner but it can do a
basic scan but the light stays on.

With Garmins help I got MapSource 6.16.3 installed and my map and charts
unlocked.

When I go into Mapsource Help / USB Driver Versions it reports no driver
installed. When I go into Device Drivers it reports Driver 2.3.0.0 installed and
device working correctly.

After a few minutes the 76 beeps and disconnects. Then it keeps reconnecting and
disconnecting somtimes pausing a few minutes between cycles and sometimes only a
few seconds. A USB port is used just for the 76CSx and before it disconnects,
Mapsource sees the device when it is not beeping and disconnecting.

Could this be a cable issue or just more Garmin USB driver funnies?

If a cable, this seems like a short life for something that does not get used a
lot.             Thanks

Doug

I tried just the cable (no 76CSx attached) in 2 ports and Win7 reports a device
error, it does not recognize the device and suggests replacing the device. Doing
the same with the phone cable or HDD cable (similar connectors) does nothing.

Sounds like a cable.

--- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, "patchules" <patchules@...> wrote:

> When I go into Mapsource Help / USB Driver Versions it reports
> no driver installed.

Then MapSource, and other Garmin programs, won't be able to find your GPS.

MapSource will report the driver version whether anything is connected or not. A
bad cable can't cause that problem.

New cable ordered from Garmin.

--- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, Mark Newby <tireguy51@...> wrote:
>
> It usually causes one little glitch and driver re-assignment when you move a
device to another USB port, but nothing major.  The biggest load of crap in the
industry is the Universal part of USB â€" each port is unique.  They play nice
with most things because the operating system is optimized to use them.
>
>
>
> The bidding part of it kept me from wanting to be an astronaut!
>
>

I thought so also but until the disconnect occurs, Mapsource sees the device and
starts building the map to transfer. I did download the driver again and
installed it. The Garmin driver installer reported no errors but this made no
difference.

--- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, "annoyedone" <annoyedone@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, "patchules" <patchules@> wrote:
>
> > When I go into Mapsource Help / USB Driver Versions it reports
> > no driver installed.
>
> Then MapSource, and other Garmin programs, won't be able to find your GPS.
>
> MapSource will report the driver version whether anything is connected or not.
A bad cable can't cause that problem.
>

I'd try disconnecting ALL USB devices and see if MapSource reports the driver
version. If it does or does so intermittently the problem is NOT due to any
cable. It is either a hardware issue in the PC's USB ports and/or a software
issue with the driver.

OK. I will do it in the AM.

--- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, "annoyedone" <annoyedone@...> wrote:
>
> I'd try disconnecting ALL USB devices and see if MapSource reports the driver
version. If it does or does so intermittently the problem is NOT due to any
cable. It is either a hardware issue in the PC's USB ports and/or a software
issue with the driver.
>

With no USB devices or cables plugged in, booted laptop.
Started Mapsource- reported no device driver installed.
Plugged GPS in and it started beeping and Windows Device Manager keeps updating
alternating with showing the device and not showing the device.
My old XP laptop used to randomly lose the Garmin drivers but this is unusable.
Thanks all for your suggestions.


--- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, "patchules" <patchules@...> wrote:
>
> OK. I will do it in the AM.
>
> --- In Garmin_GPSmap_76C@yahoogroups.com, "annoyedone" <annoyedone@> wrote:
> >
> > I'd try disconnecting ALL USB devices and see if MapSource reports the
driver version. If it does or does so intermittently the problem is NOT due to
any cable. It is either a hardware issue in the PC's USB ports and/or a software
issue with the driver.
> >
>