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<blockquote data-quote="BigEd" data-source="post: 42375" data-attributes="member: 161"><p>Dear Tim,</p><p>I use my Zumo 660 to follow routes/roads that <u><strong>I</strong></u> want to travel on. This is more often than not on minor roads and avoiding towns wherever possible.</p><p>I have looked at Garmin Basecamp but find, that for me, it not as easy to use as Garmin Multimap. Multimap is no longer being developed but is still available, free, for download. It accepts the latest map updates so available roads are as the last map update on your 660.</p><p>Planning a route to visit points using the roads that <strong>you </strong>want is relatively easy. I would be pleased to show you some quite complex routes that have worked well for back roads club runs. I can give you a tutorial if you want to come around for a cup of tea next time you are coming to a GCM or want an excuse for a ride.</p><p>P.S. I initially used a pair of Etymotic ER6 in ear speaker plugged into the Zumo to receive instructions. These also served as the best earplugs I've ever used. I am now using a Cardo G4 unit to automatically connect to the Zumo via Bluetooth and in helmet speakers. This avoids having unplug from the Zumo when I get off the bike. The next mod is to put a socket on the helmet mounted G4 so that I can use the Etymotic in ear speakers without a head to bike connection.</p><p>P.P.S. I have a virtually non existent short term memory. Following a written route is problematic as I only retain one instruction at a time. I am continually having to look at the route sheet to find the next line while trying to concentrate on the road. I feel much safer having an audible prompt giving directions and a picture of the next turn/junction on screen.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigEd, post: 42375, member: 161"] Dear Tim, I use my Zumo 660 to follow routes/roads that [U][B]I[/B][/U] want to travel on. This is more often than not on minor roads and avoiding towns wherever possible. I have looked at Garmin Basecamp but find, that for me, it not as easy to use as Garmin Multimap. Multimap is no longer being developed but is still available, free, for download. It accepts the latest map updates so available roads are as the last map update on your 660. Planning a route to visit points using the roads that [B]you [/B]want is relatively easy. I would be pleased to show you some quite complex routes that have worked well for back roads club runs. I can give you a tutorial if you want to come around for a cup of tea next time you are coming to a GCM or want an excuse for a ride. P.S. I initially used a pair of Etymotic ER6 in ear speaker plugged into the Zumo to receive instructions. These also served as the best earplugs I've ever used. I am now using a Cardo G4 unit to automatically connect to the Zumo via Bluetooth and in helmet speakers. This avoids having unplug from the Zumo when I get off the bike. The next mod is to put a socket on the helmet mounted G4 so that I can use the Etymotic in ear speakers without a head to bike connection. P.P.S. I have a virtually non existent short term memory. Following a written route is problematic as I only retain one instruction at a time. I am continually having to look at the route sheet to find the next line while trying to concentrate on the road. I feel much safer having an audible prompt giving directions and a picture of the next turn/junction on screen. [/QUOTE]
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