Problems Transferring Humminbird waypoints to Lowrance touch

I've read just about every post on here relating to moving my 898 hummingbird waypoints to my Lowrance and I can't seem to find the answer. So I'm hoping somebody here can help. I'm using the program "Babel", Input is hummingbird--Output is Lowrance USR version 4--Browse for the "matrix" file--Hit convert and it tells me I have an invalid "longitude". Anybody's help would be appreciated as I've been working on this for a couple of days. I really think I'm making this much harder than it actually is. Thanks!

Do you have HB PC? If so, convert the HB waypoints to GPX then try babel from GPX to Low. Just a thought.

Tried converting just the GPX file as well. It just gives me an error.

DC ... if all else fails, you might have to manually convert them to the GPS version that Lowrance units understand. I used this site to do just that : GPS Coordinate Converter, Maps and Info

KDFWR put out waypoints for Green River Lake, but they were in a different version than what my Lowrance E5DSI would accept. I wrote down the coordinates off the webpage, then ran them through the converter & wrote down the "GPS" version, then manually punched them into my unit. Did over 100 coordinates, start to finish, in about 3hrs. (plus I still have the waypoint coords written down, in case I accidentally remove some/all)

Luckily I have a extra power/tdx cord & jumper battery ... so I could sit on the couch & do all of this, and not have to be in the boat !!

... cp :kewl

Have you tried to convert them to .usr version 2?

Looks like I may just start typing coordinates into the lowrance.....was trying to avoid this.

I have tried version 2 as well.

I has some issues with HB waypoints, just can't recall. I believe I used HB PG to save the wits as GPX. Then, I opend and closed easy GPS then, I converted GPX to Low. This was a problem I had with OZIEXPLORER. You might try this. I converted all my HB to Low, but just can't remember all the maneuvering.

I'll give it a try.

Try using OziExplorer. It will convert most. If all else fails send me the chip and I can do it for you. I have over 5000 waypoints and I do not need yours. Just trying to help. NavPlanner 2 works also.

OZI has no selection for HB. HB treats their "tracks" different by generating .ht files. HB "waypoints & routes" are .hwr files. Maybe you need to separate your tracks from the waypoints and routes and see if babel will work with waypoints and routes. Of course, if you have no tracks, it would be a futile effort.

Just a thought.

This was on another web site for pro fisherman. Easy GPS link EasyGPS - FREE GPS Software for your Garmin, Magellan, or Lowrance GPS

TRANSFER PROCEDURE: Step 1) Save data from Humminbird unit: Attach a SD card reader to computer Insert card in card reader Save data from Humminbird unit to the MMD/SD card by going to the Main Menu NAV tab and selecting Export All Nav Data. Step 2) Convert Humminbird waypoint file to GPS Exchange format: Attach the SD card reader to your PC and place the SD card in the slot Launch the Humminbird PC software application. You will see a SD card icon. If you don’t see the card make sure the reader is plugged in and a card is in the reader. Use the From SD card to PC arrow to transfer the waypoint data from the card. Once the waypoint data is loaded (displayed) highlight the .gpx file shown in the upper left corner. Select FILE, SAVE AS and direct it to the SD card (E: drive). You will now have a .gpx file on the SD card to be used in step 3. Step 3) Upload Humminbird waypoints to Easy GPS Open EasyGPS S/W Select OPEN FOLDER ICON (second from left on tool bar) Select file saved on Desktop in Step 1 Select SEND Button “Select a GPS” form will appear Select “Add GPS” button Select Lowrance from list on left Select Unit model from list on right Connect via file, select OK Select OK on “Select a GPS” form Select OK on “Receive from GPS” form Select OK on “SEND TO GPS” form Add name of new file to be created to file name line (Lowr_wypts.usr) Step 4) Upload waypoints to SD card Transfer Lowr_wypts.usr file to MMD/SD card (You can copy/paste or drag file name to window for Data card reader) Step 5) Load new waypoints to Lowrance unit Load MMD/SD card into Lowrance unit Press Menu, Menu System Setup – Transfer my Data Press Enter button Select the Load Key. Highlight your saved file and select Load.

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Finally got it!!! Thanks for the help ifish and cane pole!! Much appreciated!! But its weird though....I did the above steps. Took the card out to the unit. Went to waypoints, selected the file--which was lowrance.usr, then import, and it wouldn't do it. I then selected the ".gpx" file that I had saved on the card and it imported all the waypoints. So I'm totally confused now. Bottom line, it's fixed. Thanks again!!

Good. I can't remember crap anymore.