March 20, 2006 05:14
[quote="oldvarnish"]Just before I spend some money, can anyone confirm that all raster charts from Maptech will play on my G4PB with GPSNavX
I recently purchased GPXNavX and BSB raster charts (inland waterway charts developed by Corps of Engineers) and coastal Gulf of Mexico raster charts by NOAA. So far, I've used the software and charts to map/plan my 800 mile trip from Port St. Joe on the Florida Panhandle to Wheeler Lake in North Alabama. It's fun, it's cool, it works.
My major concern is being able to see the G4PB screen once actually underway on the water. The pilot house is enclosed, but still quite bright. Oh well, I have my Garmin GPS 182C chart plotter with a bright backlit screen.
If I was going to do this over again, I would have probably purchased the another type notebook with a brighter screen for daylight viewing.
I am considering the AIS/GPS reciever with USB connect. I already have the USB GPS, but hasn't been used. Wonder if it can be returned if I purchase the other model?
I recently purchased GPXNavX and BSB raster charts (inland waterway charts developed by Corps of Engineers) and coastal Gulf of Mexico raster charts by NOAA. So far, I've used the software and charts to map/plan my 800 mile trip from Port St. Joe on the Florida Panhandle to Wheeler Lake in North Alabama. It's fun, it's cool, it works.
My major concern is being able to see the G4PB screen once actually underway on the water. The pilot house is enclosed, but still quite bright. Oh well, I have my Garmin GPS 182C chart plotter with a bright backlit screen.
If I was going to do this over again, I would have probably purchased the another type notebook with a brighter screen for daylight viewing.
I am considering the AIS/GPS reciever with USB connect. I already have the USB GPS, but hasn't been used. Wonder if it can be returned if I purchase the other model?