December 25, 2007 19:15
If you don't need the receive to have a chart display, then my absolute favorite and the one I use more often for all my adventures is the Foretrex 101..
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=260
Combined with the PC interface cable and Keyspan USB to serial adapter you can use the Foretrex with MacENC and many other titles.
I have no love for Garmin models that use their expensive proprietary BlueCharts. Stay clear of Garmin models that only have a USB interface as those do not support NMEA data (the standard for marine instrumentation).
Models on Garmin's marine page work fine with MacENC..
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=147
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=260
Combined with the PC interface cable and Keyspan USB to serial adapter you can use the Foretrex with MacENC and many other titles.
I have no love for Garmin models that use their expensive proprietary BlueCharts. Stay clear of Garmin models that only have a USB interface as those do not support NMEA data (the standard for marine instrumentation).
Models on Garmin's marine page work fine with MacENC..
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=147
Scott Dillon
Sydney Australia
North Shore 38
CYCA
Sydney Australia
North Shore 38
CYCA