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maphew
19-06-2007, 03:24 PM
Hi all - if there has been other topics please redirect me!

I have spent the good part of the day and have been unsuccesful in putting maps on my Magellan Meridan Gold GPS using a 32mb SD Card.

The facts:

1. Downloaded the VIC TOPO Torrent (took 2 night but hey it was big)
2. Played around with oziExplorer and Ican see them on the computer.
3. I thought I could just copy them straight on the USB card and plug it into the GPS but nothing!

HELP HELP HELP - this is frustrating.

How can I get these TOPO maps onto my GPS - is there anyone who could PLEASE provide some instructions - much appreciated.

Thankyou in advance
Patrolman Pat
19-06-2007, 05:10 PM
I've got some instruction for a Meridien I can email you. I think it should be the same process. Haven't done it for a couple of years though.
Elmer
19-06-2007, 06:37 PM
I could be wrong but I don't think the Ozi Explorer file format is compatible with the Magellans - I just use Discover Aus on my Meridian.

Ozi Explorer on the PDA - when I get around to it.
maphew
19-06-2007, 06:47 PM
I could be wrong but I don't think the Ozi Explorer file format is compatible with the Magellans - I just use Discover Aus on my Meridian.

Ozi Explorer on the PDA - when I get around to it.

Where might I get a copy of Discover Aus - and this program allows me to put topo maps onto my GPS?
Davo1
19-06-2007, 09:34 PM
You definitely can not use the raster type maps used by OziExplorer on a Merri-Gold. You'll have to fork out the $300+ for DiscoverAus. Don't think it can be copied and put on another GPS either.
Elmer
19-06-2007, 10:21 PM
Where might I get a copy of Discover Aus - and this program allows me to put topo maps onto my GPS?

Try Next Destination in WA - I'm not sure if you can back-up Discover Aus - I know the SD card variety can't be backed up.

Still doesn't allow topo maps to be put on your GPS but it is a pretty good program with a lot of tracks on it. You can use it as your base map with all the detail. Check out the blurb on the web site.
maphew
20-06-2007, 02:17 PM
Thanks for the info!
diehard
20-06-2007, 02:58 PM
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sava75
20-06-2007, 05:54 PM
Ah, its all making sense now.
So, if I have a similar GPS (Meridian Colour)... and i have the Vic maps on Ozi Explorer, how do i hook up the gps to the PC?
I have the cables to connect it, but what else?

thanks
diehard
22-06-2007, 05:09 PM
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Les Addison
25-07-2007, 12:13 PM
Hi all - if there has been other topics please redirect me!

I have spent the good part of the day and have been unsuccesful in putting maps on my Magellan Meridan Gold GPS using a 32mb SD Card.

The facts:

1. Downloaded the VIC TOPO Torrent (took 2 night but hey it was big)
2. Played around with oziExplorer and Ican see them on the computer.
3. I thought I could just copy them straight on the USB card and plug it into the GPS but nothing!

HELP HELP HELP - this is frustrating.

How can I get these TOPO maps onto my GPS - is there anyone who could PLEASE provide some instructions - much appreciated.

Thankyou in advance
Hi Maphew.
There is more to it . Have a look in this forum. .:GPSAustralia:. (http://www.gpsaustralia.net/) It will explain all. Here is the correct method for loading DAST onto your SDcard DiscoverAus FAQ (http://www.gpsoz.com.au/magellan/dast_faq.htm)
You will need a 256mb card to fit all of Aus and Tas on it. Only thing is I am not sure if the Gold will accept a 256 mb SD card. If not, fit them to 2 x 128 cards. Les