GPS Training Podcast – number 83

The all-new Garmin GPSMAP 67, 67i and eTrex SE In this month’s podcast – * We look at the all-new Garmin GPSMAP 67 and 67i * We then also look at the all-new Garmin eTrex SE * An update on the Motorola Defy, the ‘budget’ satellite communicator * Andy’s top tips   * The Garmin GPSMAP 67 and 67i Replacement for 66sr and 66s has been discontinued (but we still have some stock of 66s unit). Big changes are battery life, multi-band / dual frequency now avail on inReach model, USB-C connection. 67 – upto 180hrs GPS + Auto record, 67i with 10min tracking 160hrs 67 – GPS, Galileo, Glonass 67i – GPS, Galileo, Beidou Buy as a bundle option – Topo Active + 1:50k or 1:250, 1:50k and 1:25k with unit only - £469.99 with TOPO PRO 1:50k OS maps - £569.99 with TOPO PRO 1:50k and 1:25k OS maps - £759.99 To find more about the Garmin GPSMAP 67 and 67i please go to our website > GPSTraining.co.uk > GPS Store > Handheld GPS Units   * Garmin eTrex SE  A completely different unit, replacement for the Garmin eTrex 10? Multi-Band – GPS, Glonass, Galileo, QZSS, BEidou Explore App Live Geocache 168hrs Battery USB C Electronic Compass Higher contrast resolution Paired with phone , weather, notifications , Retailing for £149.99 To find more about the Garmin SE please go to our website > GPSTraining.co.uk > GPS Store > Handheld GPS Units   * An update on the Motorola Defy, the ‘budget’ satellite communicator Should have been launched mid April, Then end April And now mid May ….. No working prototype Then just this afternoon, I received the following email .... I hope you have been well? It has been a while since we last spoke, are you free tomorrow or early this week so I can give you an update on the MDSL and arrange a date for you to test it? And Motorola phone with this technology in (Motorola defy 2), has also been delayed. We really need proven, reliable technology when out in the hills So let’s see!   * The next thing on this month’s GPS Training Podcast is Andy’s top tips GPSMap67 - If updated using Garmin Express or via WIfi to latest f/w 4.80 you have quick access to flashlight by tapping power button once Mobe down to flashlight and press Enter - repeat to turn off From the main menu you can also access main flashlight icon and use the SOS setting - if not in main menu select Add page - Select Applications Select Flashlight eTrex SE - when paired with Explore app you can have set for notification from your phone - with there mean no turn alert or vibrate on the unit messages only appear for approx 20 seconds  - to check if any message hold back arrow button for a couple of seconds to goto Glances - scroll down notifications - press ok to read - once notifications cleared from your phone they clear on device If you do not want notifications - Settings - Phone - Selected notifications okay toggles on or off