Compatible GPSs
There are two reasons to connect a GPS to your PC (or Pocket PC):
1. Real-time position tracking,placing a live position mark on the PC screen over a displayed map or chart.
2. Transferring information between the PC and GPS, such as routes, tracks and waypoints.
Practically any GPS unit can be used for real-time positioning, but transferring routes, tracks, and waypoints to and from a GPS requires special compatibility. Many users find it easier to plan routes on the PC than to hand-key them into their GPS, and Memory-Map facilitates this. Unlike with Real-Time positioning, there is no industry-standard for transferring Waypoint, Route and Track information. Each GPS model has its own specific “Language” for communicating this information. The table below lists the GPS units compatible with Memory-Map Navigator Software:
Note: Memory-Map brand maps cannot be loaded to or displayed on a handheld GPS unit unless it is running a Microsoft operating system. i.e a SmartPhone or PDA. (We term these Mobile Devices, rather than GPS). If you are looking to put Topo maps in a Garmin GPS see Topo4GPS which has been designed for the job.
| Any Manufacturer |
Real-Time POSITIONING on the PC Screen |
Transfer of ROUTES To and from PC & GPS |
Transfer of WAYPOINTS To and from PC & GPS |
Transfer of TRACKS To and from PC & GPS |
| NMEA (0183) |
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| Any unit that supports the industry standard NMEA 0183 (version 1.5, 2.0/2.1or 2.3) or SiRF interface specifications may be used for real-time positioning with Memory-Map. | ||||
| GARMIN |
Real-Time POSITIONING on the PC Screen |
Transfer of ROUTES To and from PC & GPS |
Transfer of WAYPOINTS To and from PC & GPS |
Transfer of TRACKS To and from PC & GPS |
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| * With the exception of certain specialist aviation, in-car and motorcycle models. NB: The 'Quest' model will accept route transfer to the GPS and track download from the GPS, but not the other way around. Marks can be transferred both ways. | ||||
| Magellan |
Real-Time POSITIONING on the PC Screen |
Transfer of ROUTES To and from PC & GPS |
Transfer of WAYPOINTS To and from PC & GPS |
Transfer of TRACKS To and from PC & GPS |
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| Silva |
Real-Time POSITIONING on the PC Screen |
Transfer of ROUTES To and from PC & GPS |
Transfer of WAYPOINTS To and from PC & GPS |
Transfer of TRACKS To and from PC & GPS |
| Atlas |
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| MultiNavigator |
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| Lowrance |
Real-Time POSITIONING on the PC Screen |
Transfer of ROUTES To and from PC & GPS |
Transfer of WAYPOINTS To and from PC & GPS |
Transfer of TRACKS To and from PC & GPS |
| i-Finder |
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| Timex |
Real-Time POSITIONING on the PC Screen |
Transfer of ROUTES To and from PC & GPS |
Transfer of WAYPOINTS To and from PC & GPS |
Transfer of TRACKS To and from PC & GPS |
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Trainer |
N/A | N/A |
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| Memory-Map also supports the transfer and display of the heart rate data that this device records. | ||||
| Suunto |
Real-Time POSITIONING on the PC Screen |
Transfer of ROUTES To and from PC & GPS |
Transfer of WAYPOINTS To and from PC & GPS |
Transfer of TRACKS To and from PC & GPS |
| X9 | N/A | N/A |
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| Memory-Map also supports the transfer and display of the heart rate data that this device records. | ||||
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