The satmap active 10 plus is a rugged, weatherproof and shockproof, handheld gps unit. I havent used it since, it sits in a draw gathering dust now. Designed with the user in mind it is a rugged gps with a large colour screen that shows your exact position on a real map, in any weather, day or night. Dec 11, 2017 for sale is my satmap active 12 gb edition gps unit plus accessories. Satmap are a ukbased company that was founded 12 years ago. Used widely by professionals and hikers, the active 12 has twice the resolution of its predecessor and adds a barometric altimeter, bluetooth connectivity and many more great features. On the plus side the satmap has never crashed on me and seems quite reliable in use with the latest software updates. Satmap active 10 plus november 1, 2010 lfto the active 10 plus seems to get better and better and the latest version, which is now waasegnos enabled, features a hefty lithium rechargeable battery, and also comes with a 33% discount off mapping britain divided into three at 1. For sale is my satmap active 12 gb edition gps unit plus accessories. The downside is the battery arrangement which seems very outdated.
The satmap active 20 is a fullfeatured, highend gps handset designed for outdoor adventures. The active 20 uses microsd cards, and since oct 2015 satmap has sold mapcards in this format in sd card adaptors. Sep 18, 2009 satmap active 10 plus september 18, 2009 lfto the active 10 plus is a beefedup active 10 and, with a new rechargeable battery conversion kit, its a real contender and definitely the best of the os mapping compatible devices all national parks 1. We included the satmap active 12 gps in the winter edition of the outdoor 100 and its made it back in this time, because there isnt a summerspecific product thats superceded it since then.
The online mapping is ridiculously slow and limited, and at. I have had the satmap active 10 for a couple of years now and i think its great. Eagle eyed readers had spotted something was up earlier today when an online retailer leaked details of a possible new model but satmap have now confirmed a new version of the active 10 is now available. But the active 12 isnt aimed at this kind of user at all. The top 8 differences between the satmap active 12 and satmap active 20 thu 23rd november 2017. This active 10 plus gb bundle is a gps bundle that gives you the hardware, software and equipment you need to get out and explore the great outdoors immediately. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. Satsync is a free software application that allows your computer to recognize the satmap gps devices when they are plugged into the usb. Ive been thoroughly reading the instructions this time and realised, how much id missed with my first one. Satmap active 10 for sale satmap active 1012 bike bracket 1.
Having examined all the handheld sat nav gizmos id narrowed it down to either a garmin or possibly a a pda with a waterproof case and then i spotted a satmap active 10 plus on amazon for the same price as a standard active 10. The one id seen on offer, turned out to a last years one. When the unit has a lock, the record down saves from accidental deletion of files. The bike mount has a robust, flexible fitting the lanyard is 1. These devices are brilliant for anyone into walking or cross country cycling you can track where. I looked at the difference in the etrex vista hcx and the satmap active 10 in the shops to day and the screen on the satmap looks about 4 times the size of the etrex. The detail that the unit gives is excellent as would be expected. Satmap for reprogramming and will not be covered in the warranty. They were after feedback about the unit from a mountain bikers point of view. Once connected this allows you to manage the files on the device and complete software updates.
Rarely has a new device been so eagerly anticipated as has satmaps active 10. Jul 05, 2009 so i got myself a cool new satmap active 10 plus. Satmap are trying to work out a new design which will be better. The record to view your trail recorded by the active 10 on icon is shown as empty when there is no a computer. User manuals, guides and specifications for your satmap active 10 gps. All the information you need when using the active 10 with software version 1. Anyway with bmc 10% discount i decided to get it in cotswold. If my iphone was waterproof and more robust id use that for my outdoor navigation but one hard shower or drop on to rocks and the iphone would be bust hence the satmap. Map card insertion satsync is a free software available for stoprecord icon when a single bar remains, it is coded red. I have owned it since new the original receipt is in the box from 2015. It shows a symbol like a phone screen when charging but it appears to switch itself off during the satsync processes. The uks satmap systems produces the satmap active 10 gps device, designed for walkers and cyclists. Database contains 2 satmap active 10 manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf.
Richard calthropowen, managing director for satmap systems, said. The satmap active 12 plus is unlike any satnav ive ever used before. Use the bookmarks tab to navigate to specific topics of interest. Very easy to use, its large colour screen displays high quality maps and pinpoints your exact position on a digital ordnance survey map. Satmap say if you have software aberrations, try reinstalling software or defaulting the settings. Mar 30, 2010 the active 10 plus is a complete gps bundle and gives you the hardware, software and route planning tools you need to get out and explore the great outdoors. The active 10 plus gb bundle comprises the active 10 plus handheld gps unit along with a preinstalled great britain complete ordanance survey map 1. Weve been listening to our customers and this offering has been put together based on their feedback. Satmap active 10 plus september 18, 2009 lfto the active 10 plus is a beefedup active 10 and, with a new rechargeable battery conversion kit, its a real contender and definitely the best of the os mapping compatible devices all national parks 1.
Got one of these through the post end of april by special delivery from the uk distributors. Trail magazine tech ed graham thompson gives his first impressions of the latest gps receiver, with inbuilt ordnance survey mapping. Since then theyve provided us with a number of useful gps devices, the most notable being the active 12 which we liked so much we not only featured it in our winter 2016 outdoor 100, but in our summer 2017 edition as well we loved its easytouse interface, superb ordnance survey mapping reproduction and glovefriendly push. The satmap active 10 plus follows on from the success of the satmap active 10. The multiaward winning satmap active 12 is a large screen gps for walking, cycling and other sports. Satmap fail to respond to any support questions emailed 3 times. This is a brilliant personal navigator which we have tested in forests, hills and mountains and are very impressed with the unit.
Any existing users with old style sd mapcards who wish to upgrade to an active 20 can use the standard sd mapcard consolidation service for a small admin fee to consolidate and. Satsync is satmaps pc software for the importing and exporting of routes. The unit should then show the software upgrade screen straight away. Building on the formula established in previous satmap models, the active 20 brings a dual touchbutton control layout to the table an innovative and flexible system giving users the familiarity of touch operation combined with the precision of glovefriendly buttons. The uk based satmap systems ltd announced the satmap active 20 sports gps device for outdoor activities walking, hiking, ski trekking, mountain biking, bike touring, rescue services and other professional users. View and download satmap active12 user manual online. It is windows only software come on satmap, mac users have been around for a long time now, there really is no excuse for not providing mac compatible software and allows you to. I did a lot of research before buying the satmap active 10 plus and so far, after a months use, it has lived up to my expectations. Designed with the user in mind it is a rugged gps with a large colour screen that shows your exact position on a. The active 10 plus unit retains the same features, functionality and performance as the original active 10 but with the addition of a 1. I thought it had crashed but if you hold the start button long enough it wakes up. Active 10 version history satmap outdoor navigation gps.
The top differences between the satmap active 12 and satmap active 20 the satmap range of gps devices will give you the higher resolution maps over a garmin and when you are looking at a unit that you can use with buttons for all season use the satmap has this function with a bigger screen. Nov 22, 2007 trail magazine tech ed graham thompson gives his first impressions of the latest gps receiver, with inbuilt ordnance survey mapping. The active 20 behaves differently to the 10 and 12 when you plug it into a computer. Blacks the active 10 plus is a complete gps solution and is an excellent os mapping device. I recon i can get a satmap attached to my bike for 300 gbp. The active 10 plus is a complete gps bundle and gives you the hardware, software and route planning tools you need to get out and explore the great outdoors.
Satsync windows install satmap outdoor navigation gps. The active 10 plus gb bundle comprises the active 10 plus handheld gps unit along with a free great britain complete ordanance survey sd map card 1. The popular gps system is a regular victor of bestintest awards and is used by everyone from mountain rescue teams to the association of. With a highres touchscreen for even more clarity when viewing maps of all scales wifi to allow for wireless snaptotrack routing and software upgrades.
I mainly use the satmap for caching but also for cycle touring and walking. I has a cheap and cheerful garmin to start but swapped to the satmap later. Nov 01, 2010 satmap active 10 plus november 1, 2010 lfto the active 10 plus seems to get better and better and the latest version, which is now waasegnos enabled, features a hefty lithium rechargeable battery, and also comes with a 33% discount off mapping britain divided into three at 1. Active 10 user guide satmap outdoor navigation gps. We included the satmap active 12 gps in the winter edition of the outdoor 100 and its made it back in this time, because there isnt a summerspecific product thats superceded it since then the popular gps system is a regular victor of bestintest awards and is used by everyone from mountain rescue teams to the association of mountaineering instructors ami. I belive the satmap is suppose to export data in gpx format so it surprises me no one talks about using it for osm. Simply insert a satmap mapcard into the slot on the satmap gps device, and navigate.
Satmap active 10 12 bike in very good used condition. Satmap active 20 the latest featurerich gps device from satmap. The active 12 is our 2nd generation sports gps device. Satmap active 12 gps solo edition ordnance survey shop. The active 20 is our latest 3rd generation, highend outdoor dual button touchscreen gps device. Combining all the features of a traditional handheld outdoor gps with full colour mapping from ordnance survey, the active 10 is waterproof and.
For more information including version histories please visit our satsync information page. May 21, 2017 satmap active 20 the latest featurerich gps device from satmap. Satmap active 10 questions and answers openstreetmap forum. Anyway with bmc 10 % discount i decided to get it in cotswold. I have a satmap active 10, ive had all sorts of problems with it, software problems, battery caddy breaking, water getting in as its not even slightly waterproof. Satmap active 20 outdoor gps device featurerich hightech. The largest of our four test units, the satmap active 10 comes with a preinstalled uk map with additional os maps on sd cards. Well, i was in manchester on saturday and popped into the cotswold shop. It is robust and accurate and has got me out of trouble more than once already. Putting routes in using the active 10 buttons sounds like hard work, apart from the wear and tear. Since then theyve provided us with a number of useful gps devices, the most notable being the active 12 which we liked so much we not only featured it in our winter 2016 outdoor 100, but in our summer 2017 edition as well. With a highres screen for even more clarity when viewing maps of all scales and low energy bluetooth to allow for wireless route sharing between devices.
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