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GPS Units Compatible with Maptech’s
Terrain Navigator and Terrain Navigator Pro

There are two reasons to connect a GPS to your PC - Real-time position tracking on the PC screen and transferring information between the PC and GPS. Virtually any GPS unit can be used for real-time positioning, but transferring routes, waypoints, and tracks to and from a GPS requires special compatibility.

Real-time Position Tracking on the PC screen
Connect any industry-standard NMEA 0183 GPS to a PC COM port, and Terrain Navigator (Pro) will display your real-time position on top of a Maptech topo map (or aerial photo with the Pro version).

Most GPS receivers made in the past 5+ years output the NMEA 0183 (version 1.5, 2.0/2.1, or 2.3) data language. GPS receivers can be connected by a serial cable (sold by the GPS manufacturers) to your PC through a standard 9-pin serial port. If your PC only has USB connections, you can connect a GPS serial cable to a serial-to-USB hub that will connect it to the USB port on your PC.

Transferring Waypoint, Route and Track Information Between the PC and GPS
Terrain Navigator (Pro) can transfer Waypoint, Route and Track Information between the PC and specific GPS models. Many users find it easier to plan routes on the PC than to hand-key them into their GPS, and Terrain Navigator (Pro) facilitates this.

Unlike with Real-Time positioning, there is no industry-standard for transferring Waypoint, Route and Track information. Each GPS model has its own specific “drivers” for communicating this information.

Below is Information about specific GPS Manufacturers and models in alphabetical order.

ANY MANUFACTURER
(NMEA 0183 GPS)		 Real-time
Tracking
on the PC screen		 Transfer of
WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS		 Transfer of
ROUTES
to and from GPS		 Transfer of
TRACKS
to and from GPS




Any unit that supports the industry standard NMEA 0183 interface specification (version 1.5, 2.0/2.1or 2.3) may be used for real-time tracking in Terrain Navigator (Pro). In the Terrain Navigator (Pro) GPS Setup, choose NMEA - Generic as the manufacturer.
BRUNTON Real-time
Tracking
on the PC screen		 Transfer of
WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS		 Transfer of
ROUTES
to and from GPS		 Transfer of
TRACKS
to and from GPS
Multi-Navigator
This GPS unit is not capable of receiving tracks. The unit stores one track log, which you may transfer
to Terrain Navigator (Pro) for display on the charts.
DELORME Real-time
Tracking
on the PC screen		 Transfer of
WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS		 Transfer of
ROUTES
to and from GPS		 Transfer of
TRACKS
to and from GPS
Earthmate (9-pin serial)


Tripmate


Note on Delorme’s USB Earthmate GPS: We would not recommend this GPS since Delorme does not support its use with non-Delorme products. We have posted a technical document on the support section of www.maptech.com that explains how to set up a “virtual COM port” for use with this GPS. If you do not already own this model, we would recommend using an alternative GPS receiver on this list.
FURUNO Real-time
Tracking
on the PC screen		 Transfer of
WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS		 Transfer of
ROUTES
to and from GPS		 Transfer of
TRACKS
to and from GPS
GP-31
GP-1650DF
GP-1700C
Note that Furuno GPS units are not capable of storing tracks.
GARMIN Real-time
Tracking
on the PC screen		 Transfer of
WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS		 Transfer of
ROUTES
to and from GPS		 Transfer of
TRACKS
to and from GPS
Below is a list of units that our support and development staff have tested for use with Terrain Navigator (Pro).
 
eMap
eTrex (Legend, Mariner,
Summit, Venture & Vista)
GPS 12 (12, 12cx,
12xl, 12Map)
GPS 38
GPS 45 & 45xl
GPS 48
GPS 76, GPSMAP 76
GPS 126
GPS 128
GPSMAP 130
GPSMAP 168 Sounder
GPSMAP 175
GPSMAP 176/176C
GPSMAP 295
Garmin II & II+
Garmin III & III+
Garmin V
StreetPilot
Rhino 110/120
UNTESTED GARMIN UNITS: Cross-compatibility:
Garmin has a wide range of GPS models. Many of them have different shapes, sizes and colors but share similar internal software. Maptech has created a number of software drivers to support Garmin models. If your model isn’t listed above, there’s a good chance it works, but will require picking another model’s driver. Often, a single driver will work with multiple Garmin units. Below is a “cross-compatibility” list of Garmin models, based solely on information from other customers. If you have additions or corrections for this list, we and your fellow users would appreciate hearing about them. Please call us at 888-839-5551 or email sales@maptech.com with additions or corrections. Also note that Maptech technical support may not be able to fully assist you with the hookup and use of these units.
GPS Model Reported Working As Notes
GPS 17N NMEA Generic Real-time tracking only
GPS 40 GPS 45
GPS72 GPS 12 One user reported as working;
another reports that marker names
don’t transfer correctly.
GPS 75 GPS 45
GPS 128 GPS 12XL
GPS 152 eTrex
GPSMAP 180 Garmin II
GPSMAP 182 GPSMAP 76
GPSMAP188 Sounder GPSMAP 76
GPSMAP 215 GPS 12XL
GPSMAP 225 GPS 126 Also works as GPS 45xl
GPSMAP 230 GPSMAP 130
GPSMAP 2006/2006C GPS 76
GPSMAP 2010/2010C GPSMAP 76, also GPS 38 Also works as GPS 38
StreetPilot III eMap
LOWRANCE Real-time
Tracking
on the PC screen		 Transfer of
WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS		 Transfer of
ROUTES
to and from GPS		 Transfer of
TRACKS
to and from GPS
Below is a list of units that our support and development staff have tested for use with Terrain Navigator (Pro).
Eagle Explorer
Eagle Map Guide
Eagle Map Guide Pro
GlobalMap 100
GlobalNav 12
GlobalNav 212
UNTESTED LOWRANCE UNITS - Cross-compatibility:
Lowrance has a wide range of GPS models. Many of them have different shapes, sizes and colors but share similar internal software. Maptech has created a number of software drivers to support Lowrance models. If your model isn’t listed above, there’s a good chance it works, but will require picking another model’s driver. Often, a single driver will work with multiple Lowrance units. Below is a “cross-compatibility” list of Lowrance models, based upon information received from their support staff. If you have additions or corrections for this list, we and your fellow users would appreciate it. Please call us at 888-839-5551 or email sales@maptech.com with additions or corrections. Also note that Maptech technical support may not be able to fully assist you with the hookup and use of these units.
GPS Model Reported Working As Notes
Eagle Accunav Sport Eagle Map Guide Pro
Eagle Expedition/Expedition II Eagle Map Guide Pro
Eagle Journey Eagle Map Guide Pro
GlobalMap 12 Eagle Map Guide Pro
GlobalMap Sport GlobalMap Sport
GlobalNav 200 Eagle Map Guide Pro Tracks may appear shifted in position.
MAGELLAN Real-time
Tracking
on the PC screen		 Transfer of
WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS		 Transfer of
ROUTES
to and from GPS		 Transfer of
TRACKS
to and from GPS




Below is a list of units that our support and development staff have tested for use with Terrain Navigator (Pro).
2000XL & 4000XL
Meridian
Tracker & ColorTRAK
GPS 315 & 320
MAP 330
* Magellan GPS units are not capable of receiving tracks. The unit stores one track log, which you may transfer to Offshore Navigator or Marine Navigator for display on the charts.
UNTESTED MAGELLAN UNITS: Cross-compatibility:
Magellan has a wide range of GPS models. Many of them have different shapes, sizes and colors but share similar internal software. Maptech has created a number of software drivers to support Magellan models. If your model isn’t listed above, there’s a good chance it works, but will require picking another model’s driver. Often, a single driver will work with multiple Magellan units. Below is a “cross-compatibility” list of Magellan models, based upon information received from their support staff. If you have additions or corrections for this list, we and your fellow users would appreciate hearing about them. Please call us at 888-839-5551 or email sales@maptech.com with additions or corrections. Also note that Maptech technical support may not be able to fully assist you with the hookup and use of these units.
GPS Model Reported Working As Notes
3000XL 2000XL Also works as 4000XL
Meridian GPS GPS 315
Meridian Gold GPS 315
Meridian Platinum 2000XL
NAV 6000 2000XL Also works as 4000XL
SporTrack Tracker
SporTrack Pro Tracker
NORTHSTAR Real-time
Tracking
on the PC screen		 Transfer of
WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS		 Transfer of
ROUTES
to and from GPS		 Transfer of
TRACKS
to and from GPS
941, 951 & 952
Northstar GPS units are not capable of storing tracks.
STANDARD HORIZON Real-time
Tracking
on the PC screen		 Transfer of
WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS		 Transfer of
ROUTES
to and from GPS		 Transfer of
TRACKS
to and from GPS
GPS Chart 150
Standard Horizon GPS units are not capable of storing tracks.
TRIMBLE Real-time
Tracking
on the PC screen		 Transfer of
WAYPOINTS
to and from GPS		 Transfer of
ROUTES
to and from GPS		 Transfer of
TRACKS
to and from GPS
GeoExplorer II

Scoutmaster

Trimble handheld GPS units are not capable of storing tracks or routes. Instead, coordinate data is stored in waypoint form (single locations not grouped in sequence).
Mobile GPS


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