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GPS
Units Compatible with Maptech's Offshore Navigator and
Marine Navigator
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There
are two reasons to connect a GPS to your PC - Real-time
position tracking on the PC screen and transferring
information between the PC and GPS. Virtually any GPS unit
can be used for real-time positioning, but transferring
routes, waypoints, and tracks to and from a GPS requires
special compatibility.
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Real-time Position Tracking on the PC screen
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The
only requirement for real-time positioning is for the GPS to
output industry standard NMEA 0183 (version 1.5, 2.0/2.1, or
2.3) data onto a serial connection (COM Port). Most GPS
receivers sold today output NMEA 0183. These GPS units can
be connected to your PC (or laptop) via a serial cable (sold
by your GPS manufacturer) to display your current position
on Offshore Navigator and Marine Navigator nautical charts.
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Transferring Waypoint, Route and Track Information Between the PC
and GPS
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When
it is inconvenient to take your computer/GPS combination out
"in the field", simply take the handheld GPS unit
by itself. Before your trip, plan your routes and waypoints
using Offshore Navigator or Marine Navigator, then transfer
them to the GPS via a serial cable (sold by your GPS
manufacturer). When you're out with the GPS, mark new
waypoints and tracks, then send them back to Offshore
Navigator or Marine Navigator for display. Please note that
there is no standard method of information transfer between
GPS units. Therefore, each unit requires a specific
"driver" to perform transfer of routes, waypoints,
and tracks.
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ANY
MANUFACTURER
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Real-time
Tracking
on the PC screen
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Transfer
of WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS
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Transfer
of ROUTES
to and from GPS
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Transfer
of TRACKS
to and from GPS
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Any
unit that supports the NMEA 0183 interface specification
(version 1.5, 2.0/2.1or 2.3) may be used for real-time
tracking in Offshore Navigator or Marine Navigator.
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BRUNTON
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Real-time
Tracking
on the PC screen
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Transfer
of WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS
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Transfer
of ROUTES
to and from GPS
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Transfer
of TRACKS
to and from GPS
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Multi-Navigator
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This
GPS unit is not capable of receiving tracks. The unit stores
one track log, which you may transfer to Offshore Navigator
or Marine Navigator for display on the charts.
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DATAMARINE
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Real-time
Tracking
on the PC screen
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Transfer
of WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS
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Transfer
of ROUTES
to and from GPS
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Transfer
of TRACKS
to and from GPS
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Any
unit that supports the NMEA 0183 interface specification
(version 1.5, 2.0/2.1or 2.3) may be used for real-time
tracking in Offshore Navigator or Marine Navigator.
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FURUNO
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Real-time
Tracking
on the PC screen
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Transfer
of WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS
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Transfer
of ROUTES
to and from GPS
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Transfer
of TRACKS
to and from GPS
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GP-31
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Furuno
GPS units are not capable of storing tracks.
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GARMIN
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Real-time
Tracking
on the PC screen
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Transfer
of WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS
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Transfer
of ROUTES
to and from GPS
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Transfer
of TRACKS
to and from GPS
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Below
is a list of units that our support and development staff
have tested for use with Offshore Navigator and Marine
Navigator.
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eMap
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eTrex
(Legend, Mariner, Summit, Venture & Vista)
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GPS
12 (12, 12cx, 12xl, 12Map)
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GPS
38
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GPS
45 & 45xl
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GPS
48
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GPS
76, GPSMAP 76
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GPS
126
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GPSMAP
130
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GPSMAP
168 Sounder
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GPSMAP
175
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GPSMAP
295
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Garmin
II & II+
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Garmin
III & III+
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Garmin
V
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StreetPilot
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UNTESTED GARMIN UNITS: Cross-compatibility:
Garmin has a wide range of GPS models. Many of them have
different shapes, sizes and colors but share similar
internal software. Maptech has created a number of software
drivers to support Garmin models. If your model isn't listed
above, there's a good chance it works, but will require
picking another model's driver. Often, a single driver will
work with multiple Garmin units. Below is a
"cross-compatibility" list of Garmin models, based
solely on information from other customers. If you have
additions or corrections for this list, we and your fellow
users would appreciate hearing about them. Please call us at
888-839-5551 or email sales@maptech.com
with additions or corrections. Also note that Maptech
technical support may not be able to fully assist you with
the hookup and use of these units.
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GPS
Model
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Reported
Working As
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Notes
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GPS
40
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GPS
45
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GPS
75
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GPS
45
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GPS
128
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GPS
12xl
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GPS
152
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eTrex
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GPSMAP
176C
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GPSMAP
130
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GPSMAP
180
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Garmin
II
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GPSMAP
215
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GPS
12xl
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GPSMAP
225
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GPS
126
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Also
works as GPS 45xl
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GPSMAP
2010/2010C
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GPSMAP
76
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Also
works as GPS 38
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Rino
110/120
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eMap
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Also
works as eTrex Venture
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StreetPilot
III
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eMap
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ICOM
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Real-time
Tracking
on the PC screen
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Transfer
of WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS
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Transfer
of ROUTES
to and from GPS
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Transfer
of TRACKS
to and from GPS
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Any
unit that supports the NMEA 0183 interface specification
(version 1.5, 2.0/2.1or 2.3) may be used for real-time
tracking in Offshore Navigator or Marine Navigator.
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INTERPHASE
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Real-time
Tracking
on the PC screen
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Transfer
of WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS
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Transfer
of ROUTES
to and from GPS
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Transfer
of TRACKS
to and from GPS
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Any
unit that supports the NMEA 0183 interface specification
(version 1.5, 2.0/2.1or 2.3) may be used for real-time
tracking in Offshore Navigator or Marine Navigator.
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LOWRANCE
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Real-time
Tracking
on the PC screen
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Transfer
of WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS
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Transfer
of ROUTES
to and from GPS
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Transfer
of TRACKS
to and from GPS
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Below
is a list of units that our support and development staff
have tested for use with Offshore Navigator and Marine
Navigator.
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Eagle
Explorer
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Eagle
Map Guide
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Eagle
Map Guide Pro
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GlobalMap
100
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