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| GPS ??? [message #66253] |
Tue, 01 December 2009 10:10  |
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Is anyone using a hand held GPS unit for tracking with Microsoft Streets and Trips on a laptop? If so, what make and model?
Tnx
Little Yimmy - W9VUA
75 PB - F260206
Twin Cities, MN
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| Re: GPS ??? [message #66255 is a reply to message #66253] |
Tue, 01 December 2009 10:47  |
tphipps
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Not to quite answer your question, but easiest thing is to buy MS Streets with the GPS (USB)puck. Otherwise, you need a GPS unit that puts out the required NEMA string. Plus, you need a GPS connecting cable to the laptop; either USB or DB-9. USB being the easiest to deal with.
Having said all that, I have an older Magellen with a power cable and DB-9. I think right now, the cable is more expensive than just buying the puck with the MS Streets package.
Tom Phipps,
GPS everywhere (APRS Anyone?)
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: GPS ??? [message #66257 is a reply to message #66255] |
Tue, 01 December 2009 11:05 |
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| tphipps wrote on Tue, 01 December 2009 10:47 |
Not to quite answer your question, but easiest thing is to buy MS Streets with the GPS (USB)puck.
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I am aware of the puck. I had one but it went south. Also, it is of no use when I get to the hunting areas and am out in the woods. I need a display for that.
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Otherwise, you need a GPS unit that puts out the required NEMA string. Plus, you need a GPS connecting cable to the laptop; either USB or DB-9.
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Yup, that is what my 10+ year old Garmin eMap had and it worked just fine with the laptop and it also guided me out of the woods many times. It died this past summer and Garmin no longer supports or services it, so, the need for a new one. I don't want to, and cannot really afford to, buy two units. I was really wondering if any of the Garmin eTrex units are capable of working with the computer in the same manner as the eMap.
Little Yimmy - W9VUA
75 PB - F260206
Twin Cities, MN
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| Re: [GMCnet] GPS ??? [message #66261 is a reply to message #66257] |
Tue, 01 December 2009 11:48 |
dmumert
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Location: Canada
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Hi Jim
The eTrex Legend can be output NMEA. I would think most Garmin devices
would be the same. You can get the manuals for most of the Garmin products
at
http://www8.garmin.com/support/userManual.jsp
Search the PDF file for NMEA to get to the appropriate section of the
manual.
My eTrex came with a data cable but I needed to buy the external power/data
cable to use it in the car (current cost is about $33US at GPS City).
The cost of the MS Streets & Trips with the GPS puck at Best Buy is only $30
more than the software alone.
Good luck with this
Dave
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] GPS ???
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> tphipps wrote on Tue, 01 December 2009 10:47
> > Not to quite answer your question, but easiest thing is to buy MS
> Streets with the GPS (USB)puck.
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> I am aware of the puck. I had one but it went south. Also, it is of
> no use when I get to the hunting areas and am out in the woods. I need
> a display for that.
> Quote:
> > Otherwise, you need a GPS unit that puts out the required NEMA
> string. Plus, you need a GPS connecting cable to the laptop; either
> USB or DB-9.
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> Yup, that is what my 10+ year old Garmin eMap had and it worked just
> fine with the laptop and it also guided me out of the woods many times.
> It died this past summer and Garmin no longer supports or services it,
> so, the need for a new one. I don't want to, and cannot really afford
> to, buy two units. I was really wondering if any of the Garmin eTrex
> units are capable of working with the computer in the same manner as
> the eMap.
> --
> Little Yimmy - KCØSQS
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| Re: GPS ??? [message #66305 is a reply to message #66253] |
Tue, 01 December 2009 19:03 |
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Matt Colie
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| Jim Melberg wrote on Tue, 01 December 2009 11:10 |
Is anyone using a hand held GPS unit for tracking with Microsoft Streets and Trips on a laptop? If so, what make and model?
Tnx - Yimmy
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Jim,
This is actually something that I have been doing for years, but I abandon strips and treats years ago.
Do you Currently have an hand held GPS?
If so what make-model?
Most are capable of some active location output, typically as NMEA 0183. You will need a serial port to USB adapter unless:
A - the handheld is new enough to do USB directly - Or
B - your laptop is so old it still has a serial port - Or
C - you spring for a serial port card to plug into the laptop.
I have done this with 5 different GPS units (three of which still live) to MSStreets, Street Atlas and six marine navigation programs.
I bet if you have any questions, I can probably answer them. This is my off-season, so I have some time to think about answers. <www.southpointechandler.com>
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
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SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: GPS ??? [message #66308 is a reply to message #66305] |
Tue, 01 December 2009 19:27 |
Don A
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Matt
What do you prefer since you "abandon strips and treats years ago"?
Don Adams Dallas, TX
'76 26' Glenbrook, '90 Sidekick
rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
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| Re: GPS ??? [message #66337 is a reply to message #66305] |
Wed, 02 December 2009 07:25 |
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| mcolie wrote on Tue, 01 December 2009 19:03 |
This is actually something that I have been doing for years, but I abandon strips and treats years ago.
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Yup, me too, except I still use Streets and Trips as well as Street Atlas, Topo, and a couple other not so well knowns.
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Do you Currently have an hand held GPS?
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Yes
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If so what make-model?
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Garmin eMap, how ever it died this past summer, so the need for a replacement. It served me well for over 10 years.
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Most are capable of some active location output, typically as NMEA 0183.
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Yah, but try and find that information in any of their ads. As noted above, I have been using one (actually more than one) for several years so am very cognizant of what is required to use one with a computer. The problem is, finding the necessary info to purchase a replacement without buying, testing, returning until one is found. I have had a couple of different pucks (one died, the other won't run on XP or later), and tested others for other people.
My requirements are pretty simple. Since I tromp around in the woods a lot, I want a hand held, preferably with map. If it has mapping capability I can also use it on the road. Very often the LT does not go with. However, in the coach on longer trips, I prefer to use the LT where I can actually see the map at a quick glance as I drive.
That is my next to really long description. Any suggestions or preferably direct knowledge of such a beast would be greatly appreciated.
Little Yimmy - W9VUA
75 PB - F260206
Twin Cities, MN
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| Re: GPS ??? [message #66341 is a reply to message #66337] |
Wed, 02 December 2009 09:18 |
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Matt Colie
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| Jim Melberg wrote on Wed, 02 December 2009 08:25 |
Garmin eMap, how ever it died this past summer, so the need for a replacement. It served me well for over 10 years.
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My condolences - almost like losing a friend- isn’t it?
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Most are capable of some active location output, typically as NMEA 0183.
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| Jim continued |
Yah, but try and find that information in any of their ads. As noted above, I have been using one (actually more than one) for several years so am very cognizant of what is required to use one with a computer. The problem is, finding the necessary info to purchase a replacement without buying, testing, returning until one is found. I have had a couple of different pucks (one died, the other won't run on XP or later), and tested others for other people.
My requirements are pretty simple. Since I tromp around in the woods a lot, I want a hand held, preferably with map. If it has mapping capability I can also use it on the road. Very often the LT does not go with. However, in the coach on longer trips, I prefer to use the LT where I can actually see the map at a quick glance as I drive.
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Nice to have the big screen - Huh? And with a BT headset, you can tell it what you want.
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That is my next to really long description. Any suggestions or preferably direct knowledge of such a beast would be greatly appreciated.
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It has been my experience that most standalone unit THAT ARE NOT road navigators have position output capability. You will not find this in the advertising, but you can download and read the manual for most units at the manufacturers website. I know this is true of Garmin, but there are so many on the market and I really only pay attention to those for marine application.
There is another work around. Buy what ever handheld you like and go to E-bay and get another GPS puck for ~30$us.
Don’t be embarrassed to take one back. If the store does have a functional unit to play with, there is no way to know if you can make it do what you want it to do. A couple of years ago a wasted a day and made myself well known at several local stores doing just that and that was after I had read the manuals online.
Hopefully someone in the group has direct experience that will help more than I can.
Good Luck
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: GPS ??? [message #66485 is a reply to message #66433] |
Thu, 03 December 2009 10:47 |
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| Ken Burton wrote on Wed, 02 December 2009 23:01 |
Get one of these for $20 to $25 for use with Streets and trip. Then get whatever you like for a hand held one. I have several of these around both serial and USB of different brands that I use for Streets and Trips and also for APRS units. Dan also uses some of these for ARPS.
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I guess that is what I am going to have to do. Would like to get an ARPS unit up and running too, but I think that is waaay off in the future.
Little Yimmy - W9VUA
75 PB - F260206
Twin Cities, MN
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| Re: GPS ??? [message #66557 is a reply to message #66485] |
Thu, 03 December 2009 20:35 |
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One of my Chinese gps units has quit. It blinks but does not report the location. So much for that 20 bux. Buy a good one. Deluo is a good one. For APRS, get a serial plug or ps 2.
Dan
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