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I intend to fish the Big Sandy area for the first time later in March and plan to purchase the Hydrografx maps. What GPS unit would you recommend that I purchase to use with them? It doesn’t need to be expensive or fancy, just adequate enough to get the job done. Are there any other accessories that I would need to purchase with the unit to make the maps work? Thank you.
The Hydrografx maps are for use on a computer. You can then enter waypoints into a GPS to find the spots you are interested in. Any handheld or boat GPS will work.
Thanks. I'm not too computer savvy, but I understood that the Hydrografx maps are used on a computer. I was just looking for suggestions about GPS brands and models. I guess that I would just need to make sure that the GPS unit that I bought would accept a SD card?Quote:
Originally Posted by CatFan
You don't have to have a SD card. I started with an Etrex Legend. Worked great and will put you right on it. You can get this on Walmart.com or Ebay You can get a factory reconditioned for around $100 or you can spend as much as you can stand. The Etrex is much more accurate than the IntelliMap 502c that I have.
Thank you. The CD from Hydrografx goes in the computer, but how do you transfer the waypoints from the computer to the Etrex? I'm sorry for the simple questions, but computers aren't my strong suit.Quote:
Originally Posted by ricky
The etrex has a serial cable. Use the setup function in Ozie and match the gps unit. Use the send/receive at top window to send/receive RTW. Tell me your exact setup and I or someone can walk you thru the procedure.Quote:
Originally Posted by goose
If you computer doesn't have a rs232 serial port, you will need a usb to serial converter.
Goose,
You said "plan to purchase". From what I read from your post, you don't have a clue what Ozi or anything else that CP said means. I would give you this advice. Brownnose Canepole and see if you can get his phone number and let him talk you thru or email Pat Hahs the owner of the company that you are buying from and see if he has time to talk you thru it on the phone. Pat is a GREAT guy that knows his business WELL. Be patient and take notes. These maps are excellant tool for Ky and Barkley lakes but it takes practice to figure out how to use them. You won't be sorry!
Good Luck and call me (PM for number) if you want more info but CP and Pat will know all the high tech stuff. I just am a "good ole boy" that likes the maps!
Thank you. This is definitely the information that I need.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
Thank you. I have been through the tutorial on the Hydrografx website a couple of times; I'm just a slow learner. I understand that the Hydrografx CD goes in the computer, but wasn't for sure how to transfer the waypoints from the computer to the gps. I didn't know if they were downloaded directly via the USB port, or if they should be loaded on a SD card. That's why I wanted advice on which gps unit to buy and which accessories (cables) that I needed to go with it so everything would work.Quote:
Originally Posted by crappiecrazy
Pat will help you over the phone or email. He makes it pretty easy. The maps are worth the money.
Okay, let me show off my genius here. You can transfer the waypoints you select on Hydrographx program directly to your Graph without manually entering them?
If so, boy am I stupid. Wasted a few hours of my life, and got a lot of strange looks from the neighbors sitting behind the wheel of my boat in the driveway entering GPS waypoints. I really need to get with the times.
Hey Cane Pole do you have a usb to serial adapter that will work with Vista 64 bit if so could you let me know I would like to buy one. I just got one this week that will work for 32 bit but not 64.
Brad, sent you a pm. I might be able to help you with that hydrografx upload. I transfer them directly from a computer to a garmin map 76. Also from computer to a hbird 997. You have to use Humminbird PC and Easy GPS. Thanks to canepole I'm learning!
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Originally Posted by badbrad
Have you tried running in the compatibility mode?Quote:
Originally Posted by Greenwing
Go to program shortcut. Go to properties. Tab over to compatibility tab. Change compatibility window to something like: XP ser pack2. Be sure to click the little compatibility box next to compatibility window. You might get lucky.
If not, this converter below works. Be sure to go back and un-check your compatibility box.
Vista 64-Bit Compatible 12 inch FTDI CHIP DB-9 Serial Adapter High Speed USB SERIAL RS-232 USBG-RS232-F12 LOW PRICE $11.14
Thanks I will try that. If that dont work I am going to have buy one.