Poverty GPS setup
Submitted: Sunday, Apr 14, 2019 at 17:24
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Member - lyndon NT
Hi All
Heading away later in the year to Arnhem Land. Wish to keep this REAL simple.
Can I buy an external GPS, plug it into my laptop and then see where I am on my Hema Digital Maps.
Just want it for turns when very remote and the route is in question. Happy to have to do something manually if that is needed. If it shows a moving map, great, but not to fussed. Will also be carrying detailed paper maps.
I know, there are heaps of fantastic options but I just don't have the time. I even have an Ozi Explorer license, lol.
Hema's GPS's have what can only be described as HORRENDOUS reviews, so will avoid that. If they can't handle the sun down south without shutting down I'd love to see how they run in the Top End!
Thanks for your thoughts.
Cheers
Lyndon
Reply By: V8 Troopie - Sunday, Apr 14, 2019 at 20:14
Sunday, Apr 14, 2019 at 20:14
Before they started putting GPS's into most gadgets a device called a BU-353 GPS Receiver was available for that job.
It plugged into a USB port, it looks like a small round computer mouse and had a magnetic back.
I think I bought
mine at this
forum shop.
It worked a treat on a trip to the Kimberleys, with the GPS stuck to the A pillar inside my troopie. I used OZ explorer software but I should think it also works with HEMA as long as you have the relevant maps on your lap top.
I still have it but now use a 7" tablet with inbuilt GPS on the dashboard, the laptop required a fancy bracket to hold in place securely on rugged roads.
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