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Title: Suggestions on setting up a new boat
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Yes a Garmin GPS 17 will work fine with MacENC. You will have to connect a DB-9 connector to the bare wires and use a Keyspan Adapter or a Multiplexor.

I would ask that you consider the $89.95 BU-353 USB waterproof GPS. It plugs straight into the USB port and has many reception advantages. It works fine near a window or port..

http://www.gpsnavx.com/html/USGlobalSatBU353.html


For your Garmin ETrex you will need Garmins PC interface cable and a Keyspan adapter. You could transfer your track periodically to MacENC, but doing so every hour would be tedious. Much better to have a live GPS connected.
Scott Dillon
Sydney Australia
North Shore 38
CYCA
 
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Suggestions on setting up a new boat - by - December 28, 2005 10:44
[No subject] - by - December 28, 2005 11:41
[No subject] - by - January 2, 2006 11:40
[No subject] - by - January 7, 2006 18:33
[No subject] - by - January 7, 2006 20:17
BU-353 USB waterproof GPS - by - February 15, 2006 05:45
[No subject] - by - February 19, 2006 18:01
GPS cute toy - by - February 20, 2006 04:27

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