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As I understand it EPO data will allow the 66 to get a satellite lock more quickly. This data is only valid for a period of time however. Is there anything on the unit which will tell me.

1) Whether I have valid EPO data loaded currently
2) When it was loaded or when it is likely to be out of date
3) How can I force a download of a new EPO package. Or does this only happen when there is a successful sync via express or connect? Will this always happen on a sync? How do I tell if has not happened?

Thanks

While the only way I know of checking the EPO data timestamp is by connecting the GPSr to a computer and viewing the properties of the EPO.BIN file, I have always found it to be current.

The EPO.BIN file does require an internet connection to update, via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, as noted in the GPSrChive > GPSMAP 66 > Operation > Connected Features page.

Thanks

To answer question (1):

Navigate to Setup > About and scroll down a page with the minus key. The status of the EPO data is displayed.

Excellent Find! Guess we should all read the fine print more often!

Thank You!

Added EPO Status information to the 'Connected Features' and 'Setup > About' pages!

paulxtr wrote: ↑Thu Oct 03, 2019 10:10 pm To answer question (1):

Navigate to Setup > About and scroll down a page with the minus key. The status of the EPO data is displayed.

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