GARMIN 12XL - MAP ROTATION

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GARMIN 12XL - MAP ROTATION

Postby DieselFan » Thu Dec 28, 2006 2:54 pm

How do I disable the flippin map rotating? The blip is always going up and the map turns when you turn, this throws my sense of direction out totally! I want the GPS to just face north or some constant?

Anyone got suggestions?
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Postby Dre'man » Thu Dec 28, 2006 4:54 pm

I don't know the particular GPS but should be in settings. There should also be a Pointer which should remain North.

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Postby Thunderboy » Thu Dec 28, 2006 7:05 pm

In mine you go to settings and choose the option of track north, that way north is always up, you can then see where you are relative to land marks when giving radio calls, eg up would be north, left west etc
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Postby RV4ker (RIP) » Thu Dec 28, 2006 9:38 pm

http://www.garmin.com/products/manual.j ... 0-00138-00

Download the manual here. Go to page 38. Dead simple. I have one in the KR. Works brillo's with easyplan to indicate sector boundries....

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Postby DieselFan » Thu Dec 28, 2006 10:50 pm

Got the gps without manual and wires etc. 2nd hand...the manual looks perfect thanks RV! As soon as I get my gps from the gov I will give it a try
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Postby RV4ker (RIP) » Sat Dec 30, 2006 12:57 am

Ditto. Mine from Cash Converters for R300 in 1999 (I think). Still works very well. Is compatible with most Garmin cables (lighter & Data). Check internet. local prices are very high for these. Some even make them and have pwiring diagrams on internet if you that way inclined... :wink:
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Postby Duck Rogers » Sat Dec 30, 2006 12:01 pm

Dre'man wrote:If in Doubt R.T.F.M :twisted:
I have a user manual if you need it.
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