can maps be loaded into a GPS II unit?

kojack · 07-22-2009, 05:33 AM

My dad has a GPS II garmin, I am wondering if I can load my topo maps into it for him?

thanks

PerfectStranger · 07-22-2009, 06:02 AM

Memory is the limiting factor on the early GPS units. My Garmin GPSIII+ only held 1.1Mb. None of the maps sold now for current units will fit on mine. Recently upgraded (400T) so I'm not concerned myself.

You might be able to purchase older map software (ebay) that is meant for your generation of unit. The downfall is that the mapping is not up to date. Most of the time it's not a problem but sometimes it can be.

Matt

kojack · 07-22-2009, 09:00 AM

I have topo v2 from my etrex legend. dad said something about not being able to load them in...however, I dont think thats correct.

Kletzenklueffer · 07-22-2009, 09:37 AM

My old Magellan Sportrak Map can be uploaded. If his can't check ebay for a used one that will allow uploads. My Sportrak was $60 five years ago.

BlueLghtning · 07-22-2009, 12:13 PM

I don't think so. I have both the GPS III and III+ I keep around just to use as speedo's on bikes etc. I can load maps on the III+, but not the III. IIRC, the III+ was Garmin's first GPS that could load maps internally, and it was only 1.4megs of room!

Was there a II & II+ maybe the II+ model could? If not, I doubt the II can load maps if the III can't?

BlueLghtning · 07-22-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueLghtning

I don't think so. I have both the GPS III and III+ I keep around just to use as speedo's on bikes etc. I can load maps on the III+, but not the III. IIRC, the III+ was Garmin's first GPS that could load maps internally, and it was only 1.4megs of room!

Was there a II & II+ maybe the II+ model could? If not, I doubt the II can load maps if the III can't?

LOL, Garmin still has the spec page on the GPS II & II+. Doesn't look like either one had any map storage.

GPSII
Page - https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=50#gpsII

GPSII+
Page - https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=74#gpsIIp
Specs - https://buy.garmin.com/shop/store/as...Iplus_spec.pdf

Gotta laugh when you look at that and notice the track log only held 1024pts!

kojack · 07-22-2009, 01:56 PM

yeah....

I know. he does not use it very much. you should see his gps he uses alot...

a lowerance c322....sick unit, a little to big for the bars of the KLR but awsome in the rhino and sled...

SnowMule · 07-22-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueLghtning

Gotta laugh when you look at that and notice the track log only held 1024pts!

I put up with my GPS12's 1024-point limitation for a long time! Just recently upgraded to a 60csx, technology's come a long way in 10 years!

As far as the maps go, there's so much information in them now that I'd be surprised if the older models could read the data if it even fits in memory. Probably not worth the time and hassle of stuffing new maps in an older GPS, just upgrade already :p

07-22-2009, 05:33 AM	#1
kojack ^OP My bikes Suck! Joined: Mar 2007 Location: god's country, AKA. Newfoundland! Oddometer: 782	can maps be loaded into a GPS II unit? My dad has a GPS II garmin, I am wondering if I can load my topo maps into it for him? thanks

07-22-2009, 12:13 PM	#5
BlueLghtning Riding is my passion Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Newnan, GA Oddometer: 3,850	I don't think so. I have both the GPS III and III+ I keep around just to use as speedo's on bikes etc. I can load maps on the III+, but not the III. IIRC, the III+ was Garmin's first GPS that could load maps internally, and it was only 1.4megs of room! Was there a II & II+ maybe the II+ model could? If not, I doubt the II can load maps if the III can't? __________________ *BlueLghtning* - Follow me on my SPOT Messenger Mine: 09 DL650, 01 FZ1, 08 WR250R, 98 DR650 Hers: 06 F650GS, 12 Duc 696, 13 CRF250L, 06 XT225 Smugmug Pics - Save $5: Y2l43o9LVBERU

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07-22-2009, 06:02 AM	#2
PerfectStranger Systema Encéphale Joined: Jun 2009 Location: North Coast of Ohio Oddometer: 366	Memory is the limiting factor on the early GPS units. My Garmin GPSIII+ only held 1.1Mb. None of the maps sold now for current units will fit on mine. Recently upgraded (400T) so I'm not concerned myself. You might be able to purchase older map software (ebay) that is meant for your generation of unit. The downfall is that the mapping is not up to date. Most of the time it's not a problem but sometimes it can be. Matt

07-22-2009, 09:00 AM	#3
kojack ^OP My bikes Suck! Joined: Mar 2007 Location: god's country, AKA. Newfoundland! Oddometer: 782	I have topo v2 from my etrex legend. dad said something about not being able to load them in...however, I dont think thats correct.

07-22-2009, 09:37 AM	#4
Kletzenklueffer n00b- that's about right Joined: Jul 2009 Location: North GA Oddometer: 36	My old Magellan Sportrak Map can be uploaded. If his can't check ebay for a used one that will allow uploads. My Sportrak was $60 five years ago.

07-22-2009, 01:56 PM	#7
kojack ^OP My bikes Suck! Joined: Mar 2007 Location: god's country, AKA. Newfoundland! Oddometer: 782	yeah.... I know. he does not use it very much. you should see his gps he uses alot... a lowerance c322....sick unit, a little to big for the bars of the KLR but awsome in the rhino and sled...