Re: GPS Interface Software

[Brian Lloyd <brian@lloyd.com>]

At 10:46 AM 4/2/99 -0800, you wrote:
>
>   I've noticed one topic that hasn't come up on the list yet; GPS
>interface software, so here's some food for thought. Personally, I
>think this is one of the more useful pieces of software. I like having
>the ability to upload "user" waypoints and routes to the unit before a
>flight, as well as the ability to download the flight track when I
>return home (mostly for soaring flights).
...
>   As I mentioned above, I own a Garmin, so I don't know much about
>the other units. Could some of you shed some light on what the general
>situation is for some of the other manufacturers???

The main problem is that there is no standardization other than the NMEA
output messages.  Any interface for uploading and downloading routes will
have to be customized for each vendors' box.


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