[PVRCNC] GPS $35

alsopb [email protected]
Mon, 19 May 2003 22:03:47 +0000


Guys,

I recently upgraded the GPS for my laptop (smaller, lower power,
faster lock, 1000 knot upper speed).  Kind of hooked of moving map
displays.  XYL and I have explored lots of dirt roads...

The GPS I have for sale is an EarthMate by DeLorme.  It fits on the
dash and is about 3/4" x3" x4".  It runs on 4 AAA penlight batteries
and hooks to a com port.  

Now for the bad news.  You have to inteface it with Delorme Software
(Street Atlas, Topo etc).  It is non-NEMA in that the output string of
data is non-standard.  I understand it can work with some PDA's.  I've
seen PDA software for it in Staples.   You can probably scout up the
software for under $75.  Their PC software even talks to give you next
turn data and other stuff.

73 de Brian/K3KO