July 5, 2010 11:26
Well, this had me shaking my head. Brand new iPad Wi-Fi + 3G. Installed iNavX. It showed my "position" at home, and also correctly showed my position another day when I took the iPad to the boat while still tied to the dock...and I don't think there is a Wi-Fi network at the marina.
Next day, went out sailing for two days, and to my amazement, there was no position icon on the chart. Hmmm. I had set up several waypoints on my intended track, and could not get any bearing or distance data to any waypoints from my position on the water. I could not, in effect, find out where I was (although as an experienced mariner, I knew exactly where I was using non-iPad related navigation). How could there be no GPS data?
I don't think it's relevant, but I had not set up any cellular plan with my local provider.
Now back at home, with the instrument banner visible, "Con" reports "Loc Mgr" and gives an accurate position of my house. At sea, I think there was just a dash under "Con".
Next day, went out sailing for two days, and to my amazement, there was no position icon on the chart. Hmmm. I had set up several waypoints on my intended track, and could not get any bearing or distance data to any waypoints from my position on the water. I could not, in effect, find out where I was (although as an experienced mariner, I knew exactly where I was using non-iPad related navigation). How could there be no GPS data?
I don't think it's relevant, but I had not set up any cellular plan with my local provider.
Now back at home, with the instrument banner visible, "Con" reports "Loc Mgr" and gives an accurate position of my house. At sea, I think there was just a dash under "Con".