Computerising waypoint lists

[cpedw]

I want to use a PC to keep my GPS waypoints in order. The GPS is a Garmin 128.
Can anyone tell me how to transfer way points to and from the GPS so I can organise the waypoints on the PC? The hardware connection is not my problem - it's software to move the data I need help with please.

Apologies if this has been covered before (I'm sure it must hvae been but I couldn't find it with a search of the archive).
Many thanks,
Derek.

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[Cactus]

I tried some software to take it from an etrex. It appeared to work, although I got bored quite quickly. Thing is, I'll be bu*&@!!£ if I can remember what I used. I'll have a look and post back if I remember.

You had to change the output interface from NMEA to Garmin I think..

Actually it may of been "waypoint1803" or something, out chum Nigel will help you there.


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[StephenW]

I think you can do it with Maptech software - given away free with the 2002 and 2003 Nautical Almanac.

Seem to remember using this to donwload/upload waypoints from my Garmin 12 handheld

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[bendyone]

there is a small free program waypoint+ you can use. Download from the web.

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[Miker]

I use GPSU software to transfer waypoints between a PC and a Garmin 12XL. I then manipulate the waypoints with a Basic program but Excel or lotus 123 will suffice.
GPSU is free on the WEB with a licence payable if you use all the facilities. The free part is OK for transferring data. Or at least it was one year ago. I haven't looked since.

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[david_bagshaw]

I use oziexplorer, see http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gps-navigator/ run by another forumite

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[kesey]

http://www.gpsu.co.uk/

GPS Utility is excellent.

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[Guest]

There are various programs to do this .... and can be found on the web ....

try : http://vancouver-webpages.com/peter/index.html

But also join us in : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gps-navigator/

There are many on the group that can help you with this ....


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[cameocrew]

I use Garman128 connected to Toshiba laptop running Maptec software(uk/med)
V.simple, accurate,up/downloading and realtime charting and v.reasonably priced.
Maptec software picks up garman straight-off.

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