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dave
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 Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:38 am Post subject: GPS |
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Lynn,
Yes the 296 uses 5 pin out but to a 9 pin data plag for PC .
My 196 uses 4 pin out to the same 9 pin data plug.
I also got ozi eplorer with some maps in it -- I cna overlay my tracks and
routes over top of it.
Dave
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| Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 9:27 pm Post subject: GPS |
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Lynn sez:
| Quote: | I put in my tail number but [FlightAware] couldn't find it...I only
had to squawk/ident once during a recent flight, and that was on
1200, so I guess that doesn't count.
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Yeah, it only works when you have a discrete transponder code
assigned, such as when you are receiving en-route flight-following,
radar service at a "big" airport, or are IFR. 1200 doesn't show up,
even if you were asked to ident.
| Quote: | My 296 unit is supposed to be capable of downloading data recorded...
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My understanding was that Garmin was working on Mac versions of all
of their software, not just new products, but you've called them and
I haven't.  You would think that what basically amounts to some
text transferred over USB would be pretty straightforward, but who
knows?
If you don't feel like waiting, there are a number of options for
running (ewww) Windoze on your Mac. PowerPC Macs can run Microsoft's
VirtualPC (not fast, but I've used it successfully for some other
device control purposes) while Intel Macs can use Boot Camp or
Parallels Desktop (fast and capable). The downside to either
solution is that you have to cough up some $$$ for a copy of Windoze.
Mike G.
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Michel
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 966
Location: Norway
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| Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:26 am Post subject: GPS |
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On Feb 14, 2007, at 1:14 AM, Noel Loveys wrote:
| Quote: | As for the sextant... If you have a good clear sky.... If you have a
good
watch then at least you don't need batteries
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Not quite so, my friend, because you will need batteries for your
calculator!
But the analogy with the GPS is interesting. If you shoot several stars
with the sextant, you want to use those who have a certain angle
between them so that your lines of position intercept in a favourable
way.
It is the same with the GPS, the accuracy of the position is determined
by the number of satellites visible and their relative angles. If the
software thinks it's not good enough, it will display something like:
"Bad geometry!" and you may need to wait several minutes before new
satellites come over the acceptable "horizon."
As for Bin Laden, don't worry, the Selective Availability (SA) is still
there - although not in use since 1999 - and it can be switched on at
any time for non-NATO receivers.
Jim, yes the WAAS is via satellites and we, the Europeans, shouldn't
complain; we already get the GPS for free. Thanks America! So, it's
about time we chip in with the Galileo project.
Cheers,
Michel
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Lynn Matteson
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Location: Grass Lake, Michigan
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| Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:10 am Post subject: GPS |
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I don't mind coughing up some scratch for the Windoze...where is it
available? Comp USA? I've got one of those within 35 miles...I'll
call 'em. And I do have a PowerPC...a 700MHz PowerPC G4 with 384 MB
SDRAM (don't have clue what all this means, but that's what "About
this Mac" tells me. : ) ) If getting Windoze gets me into the
Windows world, even at a snails pace, (I'm on dialup) it's better
than hearing you guys all rave about the latest video that Dave (or
others) put up. : )
About the call to Garmin....the guy who/whom/ I spoke to might have
been one of those "bell answerers" and not have been up to
speed....I'll email the tech support address with the same question
and see if the answer is the same.
Lynn
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On Feb 14, 2007, at 12:25 AM, Michael Gibbs wrote:
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<MichaelGibbs(at)cox.net>
Lynn sez:
> I put in my tail number but [FlightAware] couldn't find it...I
> only had to squawk/ident once during a recent flight, and that was
> on 1200, so I guess that doesn't count.
Yeah, it only works when you have a discrete transponder code
assigned, such as when you are receiving en-route flight-following,
radar service at a "big" airport, or are IFR. 1200 doesn't show
up, even if you were asked to ident.
> My 296 unit is supposed to be capable of downloading data recorded...
My understanding was that Garmin was working on Mac versions of all
of their software, not just new products, but you've called them
and I haven't. You would think that what basically amounts to
some text transferred over USB would be pretty straightforward, but
who knows?
If you don't feel like waiting, there are a number of options for
running (ewww) Windoze on your Mac. PowerPC Macs can run
Microsoft's VirtualPC (not fast, but I've used it successfully for
some other device control purposes) while Intel Macs can use Boot
Camp or Parallels Desktop (fast and capable). The downside to
either solution is that you have to cough up some $$$ for a copy of
Windoze.
Mike G.
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Bob
Joined: 24 Oct 2006
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Location: Damascus, Maryland, USA
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| Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 5:30 am Post subject: Re: GPS |
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It's taken him some fiddling to learn how to make it work, but a friend has used Routebuddy to get Garmin data into his Mac. Or you can wait (again) for Garmin's next version of MapSource software:
http://www.garmin.com/pressroom/corporate/011006.html
Bob
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MichaelGibbs(at)cox.net
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| Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 10:28 pm Post subject: GPS |
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Lynn sez:
| Quote: | I don't mind coughing up some scratch for the Windoze...where is it
available?...
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Lynn, this is getting off topic. I'll e-mail you directly.
Mike G.
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| Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 12:36 pm Post subject: GPS |
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Lynn,
I think this might be useful for you Mac users .
http://flighttrack.sourceforge.net/
Dave
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