Message: 1 Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 18:05:51 +1000 From: Nev Wedding <nwastra@gmail.com> To: Development list for mkgmap <mkgmap-dev@lists.mkgmap.org.uk> Subject: Re: [mkgmap-dev] Satnav for non-proprietary maps?
Hi Mark
You can use openstreetmap maps in the Garmin format on most Garmin gps receivers. I use osm maps on both my Nuvi in the car and have a eTrex 30 attached to my cycle https://www.dropbox.com/s/hvi05afy7gy0wdw/etrex.jpg?dl=0 I bought the eTrex because I also use for bushwalking, but if buying a new one might now, I may opt for the slightly bigger Oregon 600.
[...] Thank you Nev. Yes, I am aware of converting OSM data to Garmin format. I do this now for use with my Edge 810. But I was wondering about a GPS that uses data in a non-proprietary format, so that no conversion would be necessary. As I said before, I suppose such a thing doesn't exist. But I wanted to pose the question, just to be sure. Mark