Nobeltec & USB GPS antennas

David W · 13-06-2005, 23:02

Hi all, wondering anyone has used the USB antenna that is bundled in the MS Streets & Trips software with Nobeltec nav software?

Thanks
David

sv_makai · 23-08-2005, 21:43

I just setup Dragon Fly's PC with the USb GPS.

The installation was fairly straight forward and worked well. Just have to make sure that it doesn't conflict any other devices. Gave some trouble on a remote keyboard.

The only downside I saw was that it needs to be placed outside of the cabin to get a clear lock on the signals and the construction was the best for long term weathering.

One other point that I didn't like was you are dependent upon you computer not failing. If you computer fails you have no GPS. I have Nobeltech 7 and use a Lowrance GPS as a stand alone and then pipe it into the computer. It also let us up load the route to the GPS on the helm and turn of the power hungry laptop.

13-06-2005, 23:02	#1
David W Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria BC, Canada Posts: 29 Images: 10	Nobeltec & USB GPS antennas Hi all, wondering anyone has used the USB antenna that is bundled in the MS Streets & Trips software with Nobeltec nav software? Thanks David __________________ David S/V Cindino Crown 34 Victoria BC

23-08-2005, 21:43	#2
sv_makai Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Currently, cruise is over and back in Solomons MD, USA Boat: Voyage/Maxim 380 - Makai Posts: 469 Images: 10	setup USB GPS I just setup Dragon Fly's PC with the USb GPS. The installation was fairly straight forward and worked well. Just have to make sure that it doesn't conflict any other devices. Gave some trouble on a remote keyboard. The only downside I saw was that it needs to be placed outside of the cabin to get a clear lock on the signals and the construction was the best for long term weathering. One other point that I didn't like was you are dependent upon you computer not failing. If you computer fails you have no GPS. I have Nobeltech 7 and use a Lowrance GPS as a stand alone and then pipe it into the computer. It also let us up load the route to the GPS on the helm and turn of the power hungry laptop. __________________ Captain Bil sv Makai KI4TMM Currently: Caribe cruise is over, Solomon's MD, USA http://www.sv-makai.com

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