The new explorist x10s uncovered explorist forum site. Buy the magellan explorist 500 gps navigator at a super low price. Download the firmware file for the selected link in the text. How to download and install outdoor maps explorist line youtube. The updater will indicate that the transfer was successful.
Expertgps makes it easy to transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks, as well as gps, gis, and cad data, to and from your magellan explorist gps. Discover hidden magellan explorist 500 tricks youre. This video walks you through the process of downloading, installing, and activating your outdoor map on the explorist product line. Using the explorist 500 the explorist 500 uses information from the gps satellites orbiting the earth to provide you with detailed information about your exact location. Latest magellan explorist 500 maps and software are available for download.
Only magellan triton 400, triton 500, triton 1500 and 2000 have sd support an can handle large raster maps 20mb. This is the foundation that your explorist will use to provide you with the necessary information to. For more information about map upgrades, visit the magellan support site. Conneect your magellan explorist 500 to your computer. The magellan geocache manager enables you to download coordinates from the internet directly to your explorist 500 and the pcstyle file system makes it easy to manage all your data. Unfollow magellan explorist 500 maps to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
May 12, 2018 download free gps software for your magellan explorist 500 gps. I am not a magellan explorist 500 of any kindand someone might as well get some use from magellan explorist 500 batteries. This is the latest software update for your magellan device, and brings changes and improvements to the system software on your unit. The magellan explorist 500 is fully supported in expertgps map software. Magellan explorist 500 handheld for sale online ebay. Expertgps gps mapping software for garmin, magellan. The second mode is for moving map where the gps is sending constant position updates in real time, like when you are using a program on a laptop to navigate in a boat or car. The following is a collection of observations and discoveries made during my transition from the magellan meridian gps unit to the magellan explorist 500 and includes help and information received from other participants on the yahoo explorist group. My wife bought for my birthday the explorist 500 several years ago. Magellan car gps accessories and tracking for sale ebay. The explorist 500 le is waterproof and weighs less than four ounces. The global positioning system gps is operated by the u. May, 2008 you can plan routes on your pc and transfer waypoints, but the software isnt as advanced as suuntos trek manager.
Your magellan roadmate will update your maps and software directly on the device. The explorist 500 is compact, and can be carried in your pocket. In active track, you have explogist following options. How to download and install outdoor maps explorist line.
Aug 10, 2006 magellan has announced the magellan explorist 500 le, a new gps receiver for hikers, kayakers, fisherman, and other outdoor enthusiasts. Magellan mapsend topo software gps navigation canada. Plan your next outdoor adventure over scanned usgs topo maps and send a route directly to your gps receiver to guide you in the field. Uploading explorist 500 the magellan explorist to select multiple, nonconsecutive geocache points, hold the ctrl key down while clicking on the geocache point names. Expertgps is gps map software for your windows computer or laptop. It has had issues from nearly the first day out of the box. Download any available maps and software updates for your roadmate via wifi.
How to download and update the firmware in magellan explorist 500. Theres not actually any conversion going on, just a usb 1. The 16color display of the magellan explorist 500 enables you to see where you are in vivid color. Explorist 500 the arrow joystick to highlight preferences. Magellan explorist 500 magellan explorist 310 magellan maps. We have 6 magellan explorist 500 manuals available for free pdf download. The directory folder is background maps and the file you need to save is basemap.
Download free firmware for magellan explorist 500 for your. The explorist 110 is rugged, waterproof, and submersible ipx7. Gps mapping software for your magellan explorist gps expertgps. The explorist 500 le does not include a liion battery or ac adapter but offers all the great gps features and functions of the explorist 500 for a lower price. Our members are eager to assist you with topics ranging from how to choose the best x10 to purchase, problems with the x10 units, glitches and bugs, how to fix them and more.
Magellan explorist 350h is a gps handheld gps device which is perfect for a. Since the explorist is file centric rather than memory centric as the meridian was, the conversion manager contained on the explorist cdrom shipped with the gps was designed to do the job that mapsend used to do transferring mapsend waypointroutetrack files to and from the gps via a serial connection. Free gps software for your magellan explorist 500 easygps. Setting magellan explorist 500 management options used to help preserve battery life in the explorist receiver. Get the best deals on magellan car gps accessories and tracking when you shop the largest online selection at. Try as i might, i honestly can not find anything positive to say about the explorist 500 le, or magellan for that matter. The software is the property of thales navigation andor its suppliers and is protected by united.
Magellan explorist series outdoor offroad gps systems. Here are some of our favorite tips to get the most out of your magellan explorist 400 gps with easygps and expertgps, our fullfeatured mapping software if youre a geocacher, easygps lets you download geocaching gpx and loc files directly to your magellan explorist 400 easygps calculates the area of any magellan gps track or route, making it a perfect tool for calculating acreage on your. You can plan routes on your pc and transfer waypoints, but the software isnt as advanced as suuntos trek manager. First perform initial setup on your roadmate gps unit. Download free gps software for your magellan explorist 500 gps. Reference manual, manual, kayttoopas, quick reference manual.
Magellan explorist 500 le gps navigator overview and full product specs on cnet. This is done internally in the software of your explorist. Jun 12, 2012 magellan explorist 500 philip van drunen. View gps waypoints and tracklogs from any handheld gps receiver over aerial photos and us topographic maps. Here are some of our favorite tips to get the most out of your magellan explorist 400 gps with easygps and expertgps, our fullfeatured mapping software if youre a geocacher, easygps lets you download geocaching gpx and loc files directly to your magellan explorist 400 easygps calculates the area of any magellan gps track or route, making it a perfect tool for calculating. Web bundles combine mapsendr topo 3d or mapsend lakes for easy hiking, fishing or kayaking navigation solutions salt lake city, aug. After playing with it a while i decided to buy the mapsend direct route 3. May 03, 2020 maintaining updated magellan explorist software prevents crashes and maximizes hardware and system performance. Mar 27, 2012 this video walks you through the process of downloading, installing, and activating your outdoor map on the explorist product line. Choose menuadvancedcommunicationsfile transferinternal memory. Magellan explorist 500 le gps receiver series specs cnet. The contents of the devices memory will show up as a mounted disk on your computer.
Detail maps are cut from the magellan software, btw. I bought the unit a few years ago, when it came out. The explorist 500 has an 8mb basemap with major roads as well as major points of interest, and that mapping can be expanded with the purchase of compatible magellan mapsend software and a sd memory card. The only thing that you need to do is to give your explorist a clear view of the sky so that it can receive the signals from the satellites. Magellan explorist 500 north america gps navigator overview and full product specs on cnet. To zero in on the exact location of a geocache, favourite fishing spot, or the next lookout, the sirfstariii gps chipset provides accuracy of 35 meters. This is the foundation that your explorist will use to provide you with the necessary information to arrive at your destination. Packages are offered to bundle the magellan explorist 500 le with certain maps for different activities. Expertgps mapping software works with these magellan explorist handheld gps.
Magellan map upgrades and map updates magellan gps. Download free firmware for magellan explorist 500 for. Accessories for the magellan explorist 500 at the gps store, inc. Easygps is the free, easy way to upload and download waypoints, routes, and tracks between your magellan explorist 500 gps and your windows computer or. The conversion manager software is needed to upload multiple maps. What is unique about the explorist 500 le is that you can choose between triplea batteries or a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Jan 16, 2020 magellan explorist 500 gps drivers download cms. If your map page is totally blank, but the unit does work acquires satsignals, can take waypoints that you set, saves track liines, etc. Click here to visit our support center to get the latest map and software updates, and get technical support for all magellan offroad, fleet, automotive navigation and dashcam products.
Check and select the firmware for you to magellan explorist 500. Expertgps is the ultimate gps map software for planning outdoor adventures. Choose from one of 9 activity profiles, then set your desired distance and time and have your position and speed tracked precisely, even alerting you if you slip behind your ideal pace. Get the best deals on magellan car gps accessories and tracking when. Magellan explorist 500 north america gps navigator. Magellan explorist 500 north america gps navigator specs. With a highspeed usb data port and unlimited data storage capacity via secure digital sd card expandability, you can easily add detailed street maps, topo or lake maps from optional magellan mapsend software. Easygps shows all of your waypoints, tracks, geocaches, and photos in a list, with a plot of your magellan explorist 500 gps data on the right side of the screen.
But the magellan explorist 500 is a pretty good performer in other respects. The basic operation of your explorist is to use the gps satellites to compute your present position. The unit comes with an adjustable suction cup windshield mount for. Magellan explorist 500 reference manual pdf download. Here are some of our favorite tips to get the most out of your magellan explorist 500 gps with easygps and expertgps, our fullfeatured mapping software if youre a geocacher, easygps lets you download geocaching gpx and loc files directly to your magellan explorist 500 easygps calculates the area of any magellan gps track or route, making it a perfect tool for calculating. Unfollow magellan explorist 500 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Once you reach that limit, your gps cant hold any more data. Magellan explorist 500 manuals manuals and user guides for magellan explorist 500. Gps mapping software for your magellan explorist gps. Do not connect your explorist to your pc until instructed to do so by the update wizard. When i power it up, it reports unit currently contains no basemap.
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