GPS for use with EQMod

[blinky]

Does anyody know what GPS units are compatible with EQMod?

[SteveL]

The important thing about GPS units for EQMOD is that they are NMEA compatible.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Waterproof-GPS-RECEIVER-reciever-USB-Laptop-VISTA-XP_W0QQitemZ110293983699QQihZ001QQcategoryZ139836QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

[Starjumper]

Hi Craig,

This link should give all the info you need.

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EQMOD/database?method=reportRows&tbl=1

Rgds

John

[MikeP]

For those without Yahoo ids, here are the listed devices:

Magellan	"Meridian"	"Gold"
GARMIN	"GPS III"	"Pilot"
Garmin	"etrex"	"Legend"
Magellan	"MAP-330"	"MAP-330"
AMBICOM	""	"GPS-USB"
Zycast	""	"SG-278"
SILVA	"Multi-Navigator"	"V2.01"
Magellan	"Magellan GPS-315"	"GPS-315"
Holux	"Holux GR-213U GPS Receiver"	"GR-213U "
StarGPS	"StarGPS"	"GPS-NX01"
garmin	"gps"	"18 USB"
Delorme	"Earthmate"	"Hyperperformance"
Synta	"GPS mouse"	"GPS mouse"
RoyalTek	"RGM-3600"	"RGM-3600"
UsGlobalSat	"UsGlobalSat BU-303"	"BU-303"
microsoft	"pharos (autoroute 2006)"	"gps-360"
Garmin	"GPS 45"	"GPS 45"
Garmin	""	"GPS 12"
Pharos	"(branded Microsoft Streets & Trips)"	"GPS 360"
GARMIN	"GPS 10"	"GPS 10"
DeLorme	"Earthmate GPS LT-20"	"9838"
Garmin	"GPS 72"	"(Same)"

[barkis]

I use the Garmin Etrex Legend Craig.

Ron.

[nathkrul]

I use the HOLUX GPSlim 236 bluetooth device, works great.

Colin

[Reggie]

I think mines a holux 213, paid £5 for it

[George]

So I can't use my TomTom then ?

[blinky]

Just bought this one...... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=230316477240

[Starflyer]

What are the benefits of using GPS with EQMOD? Is it just for location and time, or does it do anything else?

Ian

[barkis]

If you take the mount to different locations, GPS pinpoints the exact coordinates which can then be saved. I think there are about five sites that can be saved.

Ron.

[blinky]

The other good thing is that it will give the exact time as well.

[beamish]

And altitude too I think !

[barkis]

And altitude too I think !

Yep! All sorts of good Info from these clever little gadgets.

Ron.

[Parallax]

I can add the Garmin etrex Venture to that list as well.

Slightly OT, did you know that most (if not all) GPS devices have a 'secret' diagnostics screen?

The Garmin Legend & Venture for example have a screen of information showing, amongst other things, the battery voltage and the temperature. Just hold the 'Enter' button down, power up then release the button.

Also, the Navman Sat-Nav range (with proper buttons). Same procedure.

Steve