Rand McNally 730....any good?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by americanmadetrucker, Dec 1, 2015.

  1. GenericUserName

    GenericUserName Road Train Member

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    ok thanks. But dont leave me hanging what happens feb 2016?
     
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  3. Mark Kling

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    PM me then
     
  4. PaganDevil

    PaganDevil Light Load Member

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    In Feb 2016 you still have a $400 rand gps that doesn't work.
     
  5. americanmadetrucker

    americanmadetrucker Logistical Engineer

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    Anybody know of a wireless speaker compatible with my uniden Bearcat 980?
     
  6. Mark Kling

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    post that in the Electronic Connect under CB's
     
  7. americanmadetrucker

    americanmadetrucker Logistical Engineer

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    Ok
     
  8. Jubal3

    Jubal3 Heavy Load Member

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    Make sure you keep it updated with the latest patches. Other than that, my experience is that it will crap-out on you when you first start it. Unplug it and let it restart, usually it works fine after doing that 1-2 times.

    NEVER let it charge all the way up, because when it crashes on you, it crashes HARD. Can't even restart it with the buttons on back. I unplug it every night for that reason.

    When it works, which is most of the time, it's fantastic. The problem I've had is it's crqashing a LOT.
     
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  9. americanmadetrucker

    americanmadetrucker Logistical Engineer

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    How can I update it on the road? Can I do it from a smart phone like a droid? I'm getting a newer phone soon. This droid I'm on now, is three years old! Still works...much to my surprise. Lol
     
  10. americanmadetrucker

    americanmadetrucker Logistical Engineer

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    Also you said to never let it charge all the way up. Should unplug it every couple hours and also when I shut down for my ten? Thanks
     
  11. Jubal3

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    I unplug mine anytime I'm not using it. Yes, this includes my 10. I do this because when it REALLY craps out, you can't reset it, so you could be hours without it if your'e waiting for the battery charge to run out.

    You can update it with any wifi connection. I personally use my phone as a hotspot and do it that way or wait til I take a 34 in a hotel and use theirs. Every three-weeks+ should work for you.
     
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