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Forum: OpenCPN 08-01-2011, 06:35
Replies: 88
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Posted By fgd3
Looking at how much better open source software...

Looking at how much better open source software is than commercial software--both in terms of features and support--the obvious answer would seem to be an open source operating system. :)

Fabbian
Forum: OpenCPN 05-12-2010, 08:31
Replies: 88
Views: 15,386
Posted By fgd3
David, I don't think you can blame the BU-353...

David, I don't think you can blame the BU-353 when OpenCPN fails to see data from it but other applications do see the data. I have also experienced a loss of GPS data with a Garmin GPS72 connected...
Forum: OpenCPN 04-12-2010, 18:00
Replies: 88
Views: 15,386
Posted By fgd3
It seems you can force that by changing the com...

It seems you can force that by changing the com port, then changing it back.

Fabbian
Forum: OpenCPN 04-12-2010, 17:58
Replies: 88
Views: 15,386
Posted By fgd3
I tried a little experiment. With OpenCPN...

I tried a little experiment. With OpenCPN running and getting a good GPS signal, I unplugged the BU-353. After a couple of seconds the ownship icon turned gray. I plugged the BU-353 back in and...
Forum: OpenCPN 04-12-2010, 17:27
Replies: 88
Views: 15,386
Posted By fgd3
I had a chance to test OpenCPN with my GPS this...

I had a chance to test OpenCPN with my GPS this evening. I'm running Windows Vista with 2.2.1124. The GPS is a BU-353 connected to a USB port which is mapped to Com 14.

When I started OpenCPN at...
Forum: OpenCPN 02-12-2010, 16:40
Replies: 88
Views: 15,386
Posted By fgd3
David: Like you, I doubt that GPSInfo...

David:

Like you, I doubt that GPSInfo somehow "turns on" the BU-353. I suspect there is something that connects the "com port" with the USB port.

Fabbian
Forum: OpenCPN 02-12-2010, 05:08
Replies: 88
Views: 15,386
Posted By fgd3
When I run GPSInfo I always have to select the...

When I run GPSInfo I always have to select the com port and click "Start GPS". So when you say that when you run GPSInfo "the GPS data is always there and active" I wonder if you're forgetting to...
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