March 28, 2008 19:51
Scot - you're totally right in the sense that Garmin can be used with MacENC, however, as is with the 76CSx this is done best through the serial port. Garmins that have USB output cannot transmit the NMEA data through USB like they can through serial, which is very annoying. You thus have to get a keyspan adapter plus a PC data cable (adding up to close to 100 bucks for the two). There really is no reason Garmin shouldn't be capable of sending NMEA data through a simple mini USB - USB chord for connecting to the Mac.
On top of that, I'm also annoyed by the Cdn Hydrological Society or whatever it is that produces the Cdn ENC's that they charge 176 bucks for each region, all the while NOAA produces them and posts them for free on their website!
Okay, how about this question... Does anyone know if the same charts (raster and vector) that are used for Nobeltec can be used with MacENC?? Or are they windows specific?
On top of that, I'm also annoyed by the Cdn Hydrological Society or whatever it is that produces the Cdn ENC's that they charge 176 bucks for each region, all the while NOAA produces them and posts them for free on their website!
Okay, how about this question... Does anyone know if the same charts (raster and vector) that are used for Nobeltec can be used with MacENC?? Or are they windows specific?
what do you want heere?