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GPSMAP 66sr Firmware Update 3.30 released 13MAR21:

Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.30:

• Fixed possible shutdown when sending a Quick Text from inReach Remote.

• Fixed issue with weather map not defaulting to active weather position.

• Fixed possible issues with items missing during Explore Sync.

• Fixed an issue where certain submenus could be draws off screen.

• Fixed issue setting custom waypoint offsets using filename.

• Fixed possible issues that caused the main menu to draw over the current page.

• Fixed possible shutdown related to BirdsEye direct downloads.

• Fixed possible issue getting stuck on a page after powerup.

• Fixed possible issues with postal code searches.

• Fixed issue where proximity alerts would only alert once.

• Fixed missing alerts from points loaded using POI loader tool.

• Fixed adding hidden SSID networks.

• Fixed possible issues with time restricted speed limits.

• Fixed navigation to a geocache to always continue until ended by user.

• Fixed geocache file list to wrap.

• Fixed some issues with geocache photos.

• Fixed issue where certain pages could incorrectly appear to have tabs.

• Fixed issue where fit activities could be missing start time data.

• Fixed issue where bearing line would not appear on map in CDI compass mode.

• Improved recent finds list to include navigation started from the map.

• Improved functionality of navigation features with Explore.

• Improved round trip routing setup experience.

This update is being released in stages via Garmin Express, and should be available to everyone soon.

Please report your observations here!

Not yet for me this morning so my stage will hopefully arrive soon. Hard to be patient as I was happy to see in the other thread about 3.10, which was recalled, that Garmin showed proximity alerts only alerting once is fixed. (Although I have gotten pretty good about remembering to reset it every time). I suppose the list of changes made from version 2.90 to 3.10 are included in version 3.30 even though 3.10 was recalled.

This morning the update showed up for me in Express. Everything seems fine so far. One odd thing that likely I just did not notice before? In addition to the satellite screens for GPS, Galileo, and Glonass, I now also have 2 QZSS satellites. Maybe they were always there and I just did not notice.

What is your latitude and longitude? (xx.00000, yyy.00000)

Approx. 42.00000 / 123.00000

Right at the moment they have moved away and are not being shown.

Ahh, yes, you will occasionally see QZSS satellites from your location! The GPSMAP 66sr has always been able to display these.

If we use a Satellite Prediction service like Trimble (my favorite), we can enter the desired coordinates (yours) and time (tomorrow, March 24, 2021), and view a graph indicating when each QZSS satellite will be visible from that location. It appears you will be able to catch two of them somewhere around 23:10 hours (11:10pm) local time tomorrow:


As it turns out, this visibility is the same for your location regardless of date chosen.

Also, if you select GNSS from the main GPSrChive menu, you can find links to additional QZSS constellation information.

Enjoy!

Just another note: This update has fixed proximity alerts for me. I have filters set to "all" and get the alerts as I wanted for unfound, found, and my owned geocaches. So far it works perfectly for what I have wanted for well over a year. Thanks Garmin!