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Running GPS through Laptop

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Running GPS through Laptop

Post by shanus05 »

Hi. Just a query with hooking up a gps to a laptop for navigation. I have a Silva multinav gps. i have the computer cable to link to laptop to gps. Does anybody know what maps/programs are compatible with this type of gps. can i plug the gps to the computer then with the compatible program run it through the laptop???

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As long as it can output the NMEA data. Then something like Oziexplorer should work. GPS australia may get you some maps. Google for both links.
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Post by shanus05 »

thanks for the tip, works great!!
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