| GPS Units Compatible with Maptech's Terrain Navigator and Terrain Navigator Pro |
| 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 |
| 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 Terrain Navigator's topographic maps.
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| Transferring Waypoint, Route and Track Information
Between the PC and GPS |
| 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 Terrain 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 Terrain 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 |
Real-time Tracking
on the PC screen |
Transfer of WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS |
Transfer of ROUTES
to and from GPS |
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 Terrain Navigator. |
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| BRUNTON |
Real-time Tracking
on the PC screen |
Transfer of WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS |
Transfer of ROUTES
to and from GPS |
Transfer of TRACKS
to and from GPS |
| 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 Terrain Navigator for display on the maps. |
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| DELORME |
Real-time Tracking
on the PC screen |
Transfer of WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS |
Transfer of ROUTES
to and from GPS |
Transfer of TRACKS
to and from GPS |
| Earthmate (9-Pin Serial) |
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| We have not had success with the USB Earthmate. |
| Tripmate |
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| DeLorme GPS units are designed
solely for live tracking, and are therefore not capable of storing coordinate
data in memory. |
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| FURUNO |
Real-time Tracking
on the PC screen |
Transfer of WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS |
Transfer of ROUTES
to and from GPS |
Transfer of TRACKS
to and from GPS |
| GP-31 |
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| GD-165df |
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| GD-1700C |
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| Furuno GPS units are not capable of storing tracks. |
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| GARMIN |
Real-time Tracking
on the PC screen |
Transfer of WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS |
Transfer of ROUTES
to and from GPS |
Transfer of TRACKS
to and from GPS |
| Below is a list of units that our
support and development staff have tested for use with Terrain Navigator. |
| 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 126/128 |
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| GPSMAP 130 |
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| GPSMAP 168 Sounder |
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| GPSMAP 175 |
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| GPSMAP 176/176C |
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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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Rhino 110/120
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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. |
| GPS Model |
Reported Working As |
Notes |
| GPS 40 |
GPS 45 |
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| GPS 75 |
GPS 45 |
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| GPS 152 |
GPS 76 |
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| GPS 162 |
GPS 168 |
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| GPSMAP 180 |
Garmin II |
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| GPS 182/182 C |
GPS 76 |
Only transfer 500 waypoints, 15 routes |
| GPSMAP 215 |
GPS 12xl |
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| GPSMAP 225 |
GPS 126 |
Also works as GPS 45xl |
| GPSMAP 2010/2010C |
GPSMAP 76 |
Also works as GPS 38 |
| StreetPilot III |
168 |
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| LOWRANCE |
Real-time Tracking
on the PC screen |
Transfer of WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS |
Transfer of ROUTES
to and from GPS |
Transfer of TRACKS
to and from GPS |
| Below is a list of units that our support and development staff have tested for use with Terrain Navigator. |
| 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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| GlobalNav 12 |
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GlobalNav 212
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UNTESTED LOWRANCE UNITS - Cross-compatibility:
Lowrance 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 Lowrance
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 Lowrance units. Below is a "cross-compatibility"
list of Lowrance models, based upon information received from their support
staff. If you have additions or corrections for this list, we and your fellow
users would appreciate it. 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. |
| GPS Model |
Reported Working As |
Notes |
| Eagle Accunav Sport |
Eagle Map Guide Pro |
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Eagle Expedition/
Expedition II |
Eagle Map Guide Pro |
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| Eagle Journey |
Eagle Map Guide Pro |
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| GlobalMap 12 |
Eagle Map Guide Pro |
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| GlobalMap Sport |
Eagle Map Guide Pro |
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| GlobalNav 200 |
Eagle Map Guide Pro |
Tracks may appear
shifted in position. |
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| MAGELLAN |
Real-time Tracking
on the PC screen |
Transfer of WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS |
Transfer of ROUTES
to and from GPS |
Transfer of TRACKS
from GPS |
| Below is a list of units that our support and development staff have tested for use with Terrain Navigator. |
| 2000XL & 4000XL |
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| Meridian |
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| Tracker & ColorTRAK |
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| GPS 315 & 320 |
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| MAP 330 |
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* Magellan GPS units are not capable of receiving tracks. The unit stores one track log, which you may transfer
to Terrain Navigator for display on the maps.
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UNTESTED MAGELLAN UNITS: Cross-compatibility:
Magellan 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 Magellan
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 Magellan units. Below is a "cross-compatibility"
list of Magellan models, based upon information received from their support
staff. 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. |
| GPS Model |
Reported Working As |
Notes |
| 3000XL |
2000XL |
Also works as 4000XL |
| Meridian GPS |
GPS 315 |
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| Meridian Gold GPS |
GPS 315 |
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| NAV 6000 |
2000XL |
Also works as 4000XL |
| SporTrack Pro |
Tracker |
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| NORTHSTAR |
Real-time Tracking
on the PC screen |
Transfer of WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS |
Transfer of ROUTES
to and from GPS |
Transfer of TRACKS
to and from GPS |
| 941, 951 & 952 |
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| Northstar GPS units are not capable of storing tracks. |
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| STANDARD HORIZON |
Real-time Tracking
on the PC screen |
Transfer of WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS |
Transfer of ROUTES
to and from GPS |
Transfer of TRACKS
to and from GPS |
| GPS Chart 150 |
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| Standard Horizon GPS units are not capable of storing tracks. |
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| TRIMBLE |
Real-time Tracking
on the PC screen |
Transfer of WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS |
Transfer of ROUTES
to and from GPS |
Transfer of TRACKS
to and from GPS |
| GeoExplorer II |
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| Scoutmaster |
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| Trimble handheld GPS units are not capable of storing tracks or routes. Instead, coordinate data is stored in
waypoint form (single locations not grouped in sequence).
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| Mobile GPS |
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| At this time, handheld GPS receivers lack sufficient memory and computing horsepower to view the highly detailed, full-color,
topographic maps found in Terrain Navigator. If this is a feature you desire in a handheld GPS, we recommend an iPaq Pocket PC with our Pocket Navigator software and NAVMAN GPS sleeve or a Palm OS handheld with Outdoor Navigator Software and NAVMAN GPS sleeve.
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| If you have any questions about specific models please call Maptech at 888-839-5551 or our Main number: 978-792-1000. Or, you may email us at sales@maptech.com.
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