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I reported this to the Helpdesk and got this reply:

"We appreciate your feedback on the new on/off course alerts when navigating a track for your GPSMAP 66s, we are sorry to hear this feature has not been positive for you! At this time, there are no settings to disable this new feature or to adjust the distance at which they start to sound. However, we're always looking into improving our products and I have submitted your feedback that these types of controls for feature would be helpful."

The product improvement can't come fast enough for me!

Unfortunately I haven't been able to follow your suggestion ref' reinstalling 7.60 as the instructions relate to Windows and mine's a Mac only household. Never mind - I'll just have to persevere with the chirupping walk partner until such time as Garmin provide an "off" switch.

Merry Xmas, all.

NeilB wrote: ↑Wed Dec 22, 2021 9:42 am Unfortunately I haven't been able to follow your suggestion ref' reinstalling 7.60 as the instructions relate to Windows and mine's a Mac only household.

Installing a newer/older firmware version via the GCD Update Procedure can be accomplished with any operating system.

For those methods that do require the Windows operating system (which make up nearly 90% of all home computers), an inexpensive Windows laptop can be had for less $$ than most Mac accessories and software titles. Who knows, you may even find that you like it.

Thanks. Should have read more closely. Will give me something to do Xmas pm!

Been using Windows at work and home since version 2.0 in 1988 but as other household members migrated to Macs it was more convenient to use their machines, at one point using Parallels to access Windows software, all free through (then) being a student. Now that's no longer the case, I'm too mean to pay for it!

Once again, thanks for the help

BTW, Garmin just published a new firmware for the Montana 7x0 a couple days ago that addresses this issue, it is very likely other devices will see a similar update very soon.

NeilB wrote: ↑Tue Dec 21, 2021 4:30 pm Please would some kind soul tell me how to backtrack to 7.60, so that I can stop being driven mad by the infernal chirruping of this feature on 9.60? Or point this newcomer to previous discussion of how you move to an earlier firmware version? Thanks in advance.

did you find out how to revert to 7.6 i also cant stand this new feature/

Iamnotanumber wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 5:28 pm

NeilB wrote: ↑Tue Dec 21, 2021 4:30 pm Please would some kind soul tell me how to backtrack to 7.60, so that I can stop being driven mad by the infernal chirruping of this feature on 9.60? Or point this newcomer to previous discussion of how you move to an earlier firmware version? Thanks in advance.

did you find out how to revert to 7.6 i also cant stand this new feature/

See GCD updates on this page. Never done it myself. Good luck.

pedigree1 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 13, 2022 3:21 pm

Iamnotanumber wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 5:28 pm

NeilB wrote: ↑Tue Dec 21, 2021 4:30 pm Please would some kind soul tell me how to backtrack to 7.60, so that I can stop being driven mad by the infernal chirruping of this feature on 9.60? Or point this newcomer to previous discussion of how you move to an earlier firmware version? Thanks in advance.

did you find out how to revert to 7.6 i also cant stand this new feature/

See GCD updates on this page. Never done it myself. Good luck.

Hmm. The link only goes to the index. GCD Updates is on the Firmware page.

You have to click on "Firmware" to get 7.60 version

Keep in mind that when you change the firmware to an older version, you will need to reset all your settings as if the device was new. This might be a pain for some people (like me). If you can't live with the problem, okay. Otherwise, wait for the fix in the next update.

I agree with you it is better to wait for the fix.
Some users are good at rolling back firmware others not.
For me I know how to do it but do not roll back a firmware.
Garmin will come up with a fix and I too can wait.