garmin /laptop
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Depending on the type of antenna it can be done but it may be more hassle than it's worth.
I'd contact Garmin tech help, they might have an adapter cable. Otherwise, a whole new antenna designed for the purpose isn't all that expensive. Google "usb gps"
I'd contact Garmin tech help, they might have an adapter cable. Otherwise, a whole new antenna designed for the purpose isn't all that expensive. Google "usb gps"
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you're not going to get any definite answer without telling us what GPS and antenna you have!
if you were feeding the laptop with the receiver, you're going to replace the receiver... If you dont' need/want a full fledged plotter, as mentioned in the previous post you can use a USB or Bluetooth GPS, under $100. Just make sure it is compatible with your nav software and that it includes the right drivers. for instance, if you are using a 64 bit machine some USB drivers will not work
if you were feeding the laptop with the receiver, you're going to replace the receiver... If you dont' need/want a full fledged plotter, as mentioned in the previous post you can use a USB or Bluetooth GPS, under $100. Just make sure it is compatible with your nav software and that it includes the right drivers. for instance, if you are using a 64 bit machine some USB drivers will not work
Search for BU-353-W. I've used this antenna with Fugawi with great success on Windows XP, and there is a USB to serial driver for Windows 7 at the website where you find the antenna. The antenna works with everything I've tried (Streets and Trips, Chart Navigator Pro, Google Earth Pro, Fugawi, etc.)
I've also used my Magellan Explorist XL as the antenna for all those applications. If you want to be able to use a standalone hand held GPS receiver that doubles as an antenna for your notebook when you need it, then you should replace your Garmin.
I've also used my Magellan Explorist XL as the antenna for all those applications. If you want to be able to use a standalone hand held GPS receiver that doubles as an antenna for your notebook when you need it, then you should replace your Garmin.
All you need is a GPS receiver for a PC. These look like a flash drive (yes they are that small) and cost less than $20 (yes they are that cheap). I didn't see anything at Boatfix but did not make a thorough search. Your chartplotter/gps unit is just transmitting the same data.
Here is an example
http://www.google.com/products?q=UniTraQ+UD-731&hl=en&scoring=p
or you can type in "gps receiver usb" and make any number of selections. All gps receivers transmit the same data and you can use any brand, with your pc or even with your garmin, raymarine, sitex, etc. chart plotters, as long as the connector is proper (serial or usb).
Here is an example
http://www.google.com/products?q=UniTraQ+UD-731&hl=en&scoring=p
or you can type in "gps receiver usb" and make any number of selections. All gps receivers transmit the same data and you can use any brand, with your pc or even with your garmin, raymarine, sitex, etc. chart plotters, as long as the connector is proper (serial or usb).
for ocean:
check garmin search GPS16 discontinued manuals Technical Specifications GPS16/17 Wiring diagrams computer serial port DB-9 interconnection. it is in NMEA0183 and same for all garmins. very simple: ground; data in; data out. it may give you idea what to do.
check garmin search GPS16 discontinued manuals Technical Specifications GPS16/17 Wiring diagrams computer serial port DB-9 interconnection. it is in NMEA0183 and same for all garmins. very simple: ground; data in; data out. it may give you idea what to do.
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What software would you use if you wanted to use ut as a chartplotter?