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How do get coordinates?

A GPS reciever and you can't get coordinates? I never thought to look at such a simple function when comparing. Does anybody write add-ons for this thing? Any tricks on how to get your cell phone to dump history, phone book etc. Audio is fine. Please send to [email protected] in case I don't get back here. Thanks..

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  • Anonymous Nov 04, 2007

    Would really love to find a solution so that I can use my garmin c510 for all geo-caching. Really need those co-ordinates somehow.


  • Anonymous Dec 26, 2007

    How do I get GPS coordinates from the C550 receiver?

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Mapsource (from Garmin) and 3rd party software ExpertGPS, are desktop software products that can both communicate with the c550 Streetpilot via USB. You can mark favorite spots by pressing on the map to record waypoints when you are there...and with the software, you can download GPS waypoints to the mobile unit. The waypoints show up in the FAVORITES section. The only place to actually see coordinates isin the desktop software...just not on the mobile unit. You can still use the unit for geo locating...just need software to prep the unit. This is a workaround, however, the desktop software is very useful for downloading internet waypoints as well.

Posted on Oct 05, 2009

Anonymous

I to have a garmin streetpilot c510 and i am very dissapointed about howyou cant get the co-ordinates. I would use themall the time. It would be great if garmin did bring out an update so you could. Is this possible.

Posted on Jan 24, 2008

Anonymous

I have the same problem. I need to navigate to broadcast towers on a regular basis. I think we should email everyone we can find in Garmin until they release a firmware upgrade.

Posted on Dec 31, 2007

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