Topographic maps of Belarus for garmin etrex 20. Garmin eTrex20 GPS Glonass Russia. Download instructions in Russian for Garmin eTrex20x
I have already posted that I have become the proud owner of a Garmin Etrex 20 navigator. Before that I used (and still use) a Garmin 60Cx navigator - a completely reliable device, it stuck with me for a while. Varatsk Karelian river Keret and survived =)
Twenty, compared to 60cx, is more compact in size and weighs less - 145 g versus 190 g (with batteries). The screen is good, I like it. Some people say “small”, but for me, why need more? As usual with Garmins, the map is clearly visible in daylight without backlighting.
Now about maps for eTrex. I thought about putting maps here (like satellite or general staff)...
General information on cards:
Garmin “eats” three map formats: vector format maps IMG and raster in formats KMZ And JNX.
IMG, as a rule, contains layers, this map allows address search and some other functions that are more useful for city navigation.
Raster maps, in particular JNX, are essentially a picture + a reference; accordingly, they can be absolutely any maps, even a hand-drawn diagram, or a photo from space.
About vector:
Vector maps for Garmin have the IMG extension. Finding a vector for the desired area (and especially a tourist vector, not a city vector!) can be a problem, because... creating a vector map is a rather monumental job, and there is always a shortage of enthusiasts for it :) A good selection of vectors is on Slava Zavyalov’s website, for example, there are all the march maps (which means almost the entire distant Moscow region).
It’s very simple to install a vector map on the “twenty” - you need to copy it to the Garmin folder (either to the device or to the map), and then enable it in the settings. At the same time, do not forget to turn off the main one (Navitel).
About raster:
With format KMZ relatively simple:
- Download and install (who doesn’t have it) the wonderful free program SAS.Planet (or go to the Routes.Ru website). ...the following are instructions for sas.planet, on routes.ru everything is done in approximately the same way.
- Select a map (for the test I chose Google Sputnik; there is also Yandex, OSM, General Staff and a lot of other interesting things!)
- Select the desired piece of terrain
- In the window, select the Glue tab, format - KMZ for Garmin, select the scale (scales are shown in the lower left corner of the program)
- You can make a breakdown (but no more than 10 by 10)
- Click Start.
- Connect the navigator to the computer, select the Garmin/CustomMap folder and put the kmz file(s) there.
- Turn on the navigator, select Settings - Maps, at the end there is a section with selecting a map, make sure that the map is turned on (and everything else is turned off).
There is no need to break anything, patch anything, etc.
The main problem is the restrictions on files of this format.
It has been experimentally established that this is, for example, an area of approximately 40 by 40 km of topographic maps on a scale of 15 (this scale is normally displayed on the screen, without pixelation). Or about 30 megabytes in size. In short, cards for pvdshki maximum. If the Garmin doesn’t like the size, it swears, doesn’t show the map, and may generally freeze. In general, I don’t recommend messing with this format, it’s a lot of hassle.
With format JNX at first everything is a little more complicated - you need to:
- download the latest firmware from the Garmin website,
- patch the downloaded firmware with a special patcher (this will void your warranty, haha))),
- update the firmware in the navigator,
- and only then can you download raster maps.
My selection of vector and raster maps for Garmin. (will be updated periodically)
Maps are quite easy to find. Firstly, the general headquarters of the kilometer in jnx format is on the root tracker (I won’t say anything about the quality - I haven’t used it). Secondly, maps can be made using the same SAS.Planet: you need to select the desired piece, then select “Export”, select the Garmin jnx format there, check the box at what scale maps need to be loaded and at what scale they will be connected in the navigator, and do an export.
P.S.
At the end of the year, it turned out to be very convenient to use jnx cards! the only caveat - I wrote about this above - you need to carefully select the combination of the scale of the downloaded maps and the scale at which they will be turned on in Navik. For example, I had a not very successful combination when, on a scale of 800 m, the navigator showed the General Staff kilometer map, and when I wanted to zoom in on the kilometer map (for example, to read the name in small print or get a better look at the relief), it switched directly to the 500-meter map... But This, I repeat, you need to play with the settings and carefully configure “for yourself.”
The new eTrex series devices are the first consumer receivers that can simultaneously receive signals from GPS and GLONASS satellites. GLONASS is a system developed by the Russian Federation. When using GLONASS satellites, the time required for the receiver to determine a location is on average approximately 20% less than when using GPS. When using satellites of both GPS and GLONASS systems, the number of satellites from which signals are received increases by 24 compared to using only the GPS system.
The eTrex 20 is an improved version of one of the most popular and reliable portable GPS navigators. While maintaining ruggedness and reliability, Garmin has added improved ergonomics, a streamlined interface, paperless geocaching, and advanced mapping capabilities.
Your way
The eTrex 20 features an improved user interface and an improved 2.2" 65K color display that provides excellent image quality even in sunlight. Rugged and waterproof, the eTrex 20 is built to withstand bad weather. The legendary durability of this navigator makes it invulnerable to dust, dirt, humidity and water.
Using the navigator on various vehicles
With a wide range of mounts, the eTrex 20 can be used on ATVs, bicycles, boats, cars, and as a portable navigation device. When using the car mount and City Navigator NT® mapping, the device will provide turn-by-turn navigation guidance. You can also choose a durable holder for mounting the device on a motorcycle or ATV. Wherever you decide to use eTrex, we can provide you with the mapping and mounts you need.
Adding cards
With a microSD™ card slot and 1.7 GB of internal memory, the eTrex 20 allows you to use a variety of mapping options: topographic maps for hiking, preloaded BlueChart® g2 memory cards for cruising the lakes and seas, or City Navigator NT® maps for route calculations. along the roads (for compatible maps, see the “Maps” tab). The eTrex 20 also supports BirdsEye™ satellite imagery (subscription required) so you can download satellite imagery to your device and integrate it with maps.
Location calculation
With a high-performance GPS receiver with WAAS and HotFix® satellite prediction technology, eTrex quickly and accurately pinpoints your location and maintains reception even under dense tree canopy and deep ravines.
Geocaching
The eTrex 20 supports GPX geocaching files to download geocache coordinates and descriptions directly to the device. Visit OpenCaching.com to start your cache hunt. By eliminating paper records, you not only help preserve nature, but also increase the efficiency of geocaching. The eTrex 20 stores and displays basic information including coordinates, terrain, difficulty level, tips, and descriptions. This way you no longer need to enter coordinates and descriptions manually. Simply load a GPX file into the device and go hunting for caches.
The new eTrex series devices are the first consumer receivers that can simultaneously receive signals from GPS and GLONASS satellites. GLONASS is a system developed by the Russian Federation. When using GLONASS satellites, the time required for the receiver to determine a location is on average approximately 20% less than when using GPS. When using satellites of both GPS and GLONASS systems, the number of satellites from which signals are received increases by 24 compared to using only the GPS system.The eTrex 20 features an improved user interface and an improved 2.2" 65K color display that provides excellent image quality even in sunlight. Rugged and waterproof, the eTrex 20 is built to withstand bad weather. The legendary durability of this navigator makes it invulnerable to dust, dirt, humidity and water.
Using the navigator on various vehicles
With a wide range of mounts, the eTrex 20 can be used on ATVs, bicycles, boats, cars, and as a portable navigation device. When using the car mount and City Navigator NT® mapping, the device will provide turn-by-turn navigation guidance. You can also choose a durable holder for mounting the device on a motorcycle or ATV. Wherever you decide to use eTrex, we can provide you with the mapping and mounts you need.
Adding cards
With a microSD™ card slot and 1.7 GB of internal memory, Trex 20 allows you to use a variety of mapping options: topographic maps for hiking, preloaded BlueChart® g2 memory cards for cruising the lakes and seas, or City Navigator NT® maps for calculating routes. roads (for compatible maps, see the “Maps” tab). The eTrex 20 also supports BirdsEye™ satellite imagery (subscription required) so you can download satellite imagery to your device and integrate it with maps.
Location calculation
With a high-performance GPS receiver with WAAS and HotFix® satellite prediction technology, eTrex quickly and accurately pinpoints your location and maintains reception even under dense tree canopy and deep ravines.
Geocaching
The eTrex 20 supports GPX geocaching files to download geocache coordinates and descriptions directly to the device. Visit OpenCaching.com to start your cache hunt. By eliminating paper records, you not only help preserve nature, but also increase the efficiency of geocaching. The eTrex 20 stores and displays basic information including coordinates, terrain, difficulty level, tips, and descriptions. This way you no longer need to enter coordinates and descriptions manually. Simply load a GPX file into the device and go hunting for caches.
- With NavLux map of Ukraine!
- 2.2" diagonal color display with improved resolution 240x320 px
- Expanded internal memory (up to 3.7 GB)
- Basic world map with shaded relief
