New Garmin Montana - Page 393

Shov3BR · 11-19-2012, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by guavadude

I wired my AMPS mount with an SAE to the battery unswitched so it's always hot. I've seen someone else added a switch but I imagine the Montana doesn't draw much juice and I'll always take it off the mount when stopping.
Am I missing something or is it ok to have the mount unswitched?

There's no problem running directly to the battery. There is no current draw when the Montana is off or out of the cradle. I happen to have mine connected to a switched circuit only because it was convenient.
I did something similar to your SAE connector arrangement using one of our (3BR Powersports) Baryl connectors between the cradle and the dash.I shortened up the cable a bunch between the cradle and the "Y" and again between the Y and the plug. I left the audio cable full length. The Baryl connector is more weather resistant than the SAE but if it is up on the dash it probably doesn't make any difference.

You can see how short the cable is between the Y and plug in this view.

ramz · 11-19-2012, 01:55 AM

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There is no current draw when the Montana is off or out of the cradle.

My Garmin rugged mount is wired directly to the battery. When my bike's ignition is switched off with the key, the rugged mount is still powered.

I measured 8 ma draw from the rugged mount when my Montana is in the rugged mount and is turned off and my bike's ignition is switched off.
I measured no draw from the rugged mount when my Montana was removed from the rugged mount.

I use non-rechargeable lithium AA batteries in my Montana for those rare instances when I want to use my Montana and it is not in the rugged mount nor connected to my iMac.

Emmbeedee · 11-19-2012, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by guavadude

When I'm in map mode with no navigation, is there a pref to not have the way point "pin" drop? I'm having a hard time scrolling around without dropping pins.

You just have to be more careful when you scroll, but if you do drop a pin, the most recent versions of the software for the Montana allow you to remove the pin by clicking the little X in the right side of the pin detail information area.

Here's an example:

labenske · 11-19-2012, 06:55 AM

I've just updated to 4.60 and now when I power down my unit in the (Still Powered) rugged mount, the screen image gets corrupted. I can repeat this issue. Anyone else able to repeat this bug?

atlas cached · 11-19-2012, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by labenske

I've just updated to 4.60 and now when I power down my unit in the (Still Powered) rugged mount, the screen image gets corrupted. I can repeat this issue. Anyone else able to repeat this bug?

How so? Can you snap a quick photo of the corrupted screen?

socaltrailrider · 11-19-2012, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by socaltrailrider

I did check ems.com. The 600 is $499.99 right now. I'm going to keep an eye on the site though.

Checked a few sites this morning to see if any sales have started and ems.com had it for $399.

. Ordered and on its way!

pizzaboy · 11-19-2012, 07:42 AM

yeah, I think they've had that price going for a while, great deal. I'm waiting until black friday or about, hoping to get the best deal.

Rocky TFS · 11-19-2012, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by guavadude

When I'm in map mode with no navigation, is there a pref to not have the way point "pin" drop? I'm having a hard time scrolling around without dropping pins.

Nope, we all hate that too. But you can get rid of it by clicking the X in the upper right corner. It happens to me mostly when trying to zoom and many of us have begged the Beta team to make the zoom buttons slightly bigger. They should also make it a double click to activate the waypoint drop pin!

DRTBYK · 11-19-2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by labenske

I've just updated to 4.60 and now when I power down my unit in the (Still Powered) rugged mount, the screen image gets corrupted. I can repeat this issue. Anyone else able to repeat this bug?

If you mean this↴ It's been reported.

Cheers,

DRTBYK · 11-19-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocky TFS

Nope, we all hate that too. But you can get rid of it by clicking the X in the upper right corner. It happens to me mostly when trying to zoom and many of us have begged the Beta team to make the zoom buttons slightly bigger. They should also make it a double click to activate the waypoint drop pin!

Of course, you can always just ignore the "drop pin" and go about your scrolling. Once you are finished, just press the "return" button and the pin will go away.

Cheers,

Shov3BR · 11-19-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ramz

My Garmin rugged mount is wired directly to the battery. When my bike's ignition is switched off with the key, the rugged mount is still powered.

I measured 8 ma draw from the rugged mount when my Montana is in the rugged mount and is turned off and my bike's ignition is switched off.
I measured no draw from the rugged mount when my Montana was removed from the rugged mount.

I use non-rechargeable lithium AA batteries in my Montana for those rare instances when I want to use my Montana and it is not in the rugged mount nor connected to my iMac.

Aarrgh - my bad. Of course the Montana draws current even when it is off since it is charging the battery.

MizzouRider · 11-19-2012, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by socaltrailrider

Checked a few sites this morning to see if any sales have started and ems.com had it for $399.

. Ordered and on its way!

I went ahead and ordered one also.
It looks like everyone goes with the rugged mount?
I'm going to try and standardize on just the Montana. I've had a 60CSx on the 650, and a 2730 on the 1200.
I'm not tech enough to keep up with both. (I really can't keep up with either.)

Is there a "getting started with a Montana" thread somewhere? This is like 5 million pages..
Thanks,
Jeff

Yossarian™ · 11-19-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRider

I went ahead and ordered one also.
It looks like everyone goes with the rugged mount?
I'm going to try and standardize on just the Montana. I've had a 60CSx on the 650, and a 2730 on the 1200.
I'm not tech enough to keep up with both. (I really can't keep up with either.)

Is there a "getting started with a Montana" thread somewhere? This is like 5 million pages..
Thanks,
Jeff

Go here:

http://garminmontanagpsr.wikispaces.com/

Lycan1 · 11-19-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DRTBYK

If you mean this↴ It's been reported.

Cheers,

Mine did that as well. There is always the next endless update to fix that.

guavadude · 11-19-2012, 09:20 AM

There's a Montana FAQ linked on Embeedee's sig.
The rugged mount is the way to go.
Not sure about everyone else but on gpscity.com someone posted pics and a ram mount parts list using the 1.5" balled larger ram parts. I went with this and it seems like the way to go. It's very stable and easy to lock down. Lots of options for mounting depending on your bike and where you want it.

I got the 2013 NT map DVD and Amps mount from gps4us.com since gpscity was out of mounts. Seems there's an issue with the torx locking screw on some mounts and they were recalled, so confirm availability on that.

Honestly I'm not sure you need the garmin maps. The OSM maps are free, routable and seem to be more detailed. I'm a noob but am using these maps so maybe I'm missing why the garmin maps are better.

What I REALLY want are the Mapquest OSM terrain (not topo) maps but I haven't found a download for them yet or if a downloadable version exists.

11-19-2012, 06:55 AM	#5884
labenske Criminal Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Oddometer: 80	Latest Firmware Rugged Mount issue I've just updated to 4.60 and now when I power down my unit in the (Still Powered) rugged mount, the screen image gets corrupted. I can repeat this issue. Anyone else able to repeat this bug? __________________ -Coop 2012 R1200GSA Triple Dirt If the army still used flame throwers, I'd have never left.

11-19-2012, 07:42 AM	#5887
pizzaboy hook-em Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Aledo, Texas Oddometer: 488	yeah, I think they've had that price going for a while, great deal. I'm waiting until black friday or about, hoping to get the best deal. __________________ Indecision always goes to the left... '09 BMW R1200GSA '09 KTM 950SER Erz

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11-19-2012, 09:20 AM	#5895
guavadude de-composer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Oddometer: 317	There's a Montana FAQ linked on Embeedee's sig. The rugged mount is the way to go. Not sure about everyone else but on gpscity.com someone posted pics and a ram mount parts list using the 1.5" balled larger ram parts. I went with this and it seems like the way to go. It's very stable and easy to lock down. Lots of options for mounting depending on your bike and where you want it. I got the 2013 NT map DVD and Amps mount from gps4us.com since gpscity was out of mounts. Seems there's an issue with the torx locking screw on some mounts and they were recalled, so confirm availability on that. Honestly I'm not sure you need the garmin maps. The OSM maps are free, routable and seem to be more detailed. I'm a noob but am using these maps so maybe I'm missing why the garmin maps are better. What I REALLY want are the Mapquest OSM terrain (not topo) maps but I haven't found a download for them yet or if a downloadable version exists.