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2015-10-06 Thread S Thomas via CnC-List
: Stus-List Ipad Question That's the retail price. By spring the price will come down. It will also force Garmin and Ray to cut their prices. They must know they are competing with tablets - especially if they read our threads! Joel On Tue, Oct 6, 2015 at 12:34 PM, Aaron

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2015-10-06 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
ance_Elite_CHIRP_Price_Reductions.pdf > > Cheers, > Aaron R. > Admiral Maggie, > 1979 C&C 30 MK1 #540 > Annapolis, MD > > > -- > Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2015 14:13:19 + > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List Ipad Question &

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2015-10-06 Thread Aaron Rouhi via CnC-List
rs,Aaron R.Admiral Maggie,1979 C&C 30 MK1 #540Annapolis, MD Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2015 14:13:19 + To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Ipad Question From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com CC: djhaug...@juno.com This looks like a really nice, inexpensive solution for a chart plotter! I don'

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2015-10-06 Thread Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List
If you aren't in view > of at least 2 satellites, the iPhone uses internet WiFi or cell-tower > triangulation, which is not very accurate. Jerry > > > -Original Message- > From: Rick Brass via CnC-List > To: cnc-list > Cc: Rick Brass > Sent: Sat, Oct 3,

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2015-10-06 Thread Danny Haughey via CnC-List
t@cnc-list.com Cc: Jean-Francois J Rivard Subject: Stus-List Ipad Question Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2015 09:52:51 -0400 Hi Chuck, Yes it'll work fine with any instruments that can talk to a NMEA 2000 network. Since you have the Tactick system that transmits NMEA 0183 you'll need this con

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2015-10-06 Thread Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List
bout the price (Or less) of the Apple toy. And it connects to the internet for upgrades and future apps. (Runs on Linux) -Francois 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, GA Message: 3 Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2015 02:17:35 + (UTC) From: Chuck S To: "CNC boat owners, cn

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2015-10-05 Thread Chuck S via CnC-List
Francois, Would the B&G Vulcan IPad work with non B&G components? Chuck - Original Message - From: "Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: "Jean-Francois J Rivard" Sent: Monday, October 5, 2015 10:25:38 AM Subject: Stus

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2015-10-05 Thread David Knecht via CnC-List
I agree with everything Francois says, BUT- I am not particularly happy with my Zeus t8. They have ceased to release upgrades for it and now you have to have a Zeus2 to use new features. Also, mine repeatedly has touchscreen problems when I first turn it on. It either acts like it is getting

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2015-10-05 Thread Jean-Francois J Rivard via CnC-List
I just got an email from B&G saying they are dropping the price by $200.00 the street price was $599.00 that would take it down somewhere near $399. 00 for the real thing complete with sailsteer, laylines, onboard instruments integration, tough fully bonded waterproof touchscreen you can actual

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2015-10-04 Thread Leslie Paal via CnC-List
l. Leslie retired JPL engineer. On Sat, 10/3/15, Tim Goodyear via CnC-List wrote: Subject: Re: Stus-List IPad Question... To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Cc: "Tim Goodyear" Date: Saturday, October 3, 2015, 4:28 PM Jerome, pra

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2015-10-03 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
my note 4 still requires me to hold it to a window to find itself at home or in the shop.  Bill Coleman  Original message From: Tim Goodyear via CnC-List Date: 10/03/2015 7:28 PM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Tim Goodyear Subject: Re: Stus-List IPad Question..

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2015-10-03 Thread Tim Goodyear via CnC-List
view of at > least 2 satellites, the iPhone uses internet WiFi or cell-tower > triangulation, which is not very accurate. Jerry > > > -Original Message- > From: Rick Brass via CnC-List > To: cnc-list > Cc: Rick Brass > Sent: Sat, Oct 3, 2015 3:38 pm >

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2015-10-03 Thread Andrew Burton via CnC-List
is not very accurate. Jerry > > > -----Original Message- > From: Rick Brass via CnC-List > To: cnc-list > Cc: Rick Brass > Sent: Sat, Oct 3, 2015 3:38 pm > Subject: Re: Stus-List IPad Question... > > I have an IPad 3 which was a gift. It has cellular capability

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2015-10-03 Thread Jerome Tauber via CnC-List
satellites, the iPhone uses internet WiFi or cell-tower triangulation, which is not very accurate. Jerry -Original Message- From: Rick Brass via CnC-List To: cnc-list Cc: Rick Brass Sent: Sat, Oct 3, 2015 3:38 pm Subject: Re: Stus-List IPad Question... I have an IPad 3 which was

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2015-10-03 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Jerome Tauber Subject: Re: Stus-List IPad Question... It works well below deck when you are in cell range. How does it work below deck with just a GPS signal offshore? I don't want to belabor the point. Jerry Sent from my iPhone On Oct 2, 2015, at 4:

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2015-10-03 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
Cc: David Subject: Re: Stus-List IPad Question... Now that is a viable solution... Does one obtain a "vanilla" Android tablet from E-Bay or ? David F. Risch (401) 419-4650 (cell) _ To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2015 11:34:13 -0400 Subject: Re: Stus-List IPad Questi

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2015-10-03 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
just fine. Rick Brass From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 11:35 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Joel Aronson Subject: Re: Stus-List IPad Question... Joe, That's right, but iPads need

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2015-10-03 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Jerome Tauber Subject: Re: Stus-List IPad Question... GPS built into phones and pads is limited and depends on cellular service being available. Moreover, reception below decks is poor to non-existent. Also, with wifi you can transmit AIS and any other NMEA

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2015-10-02 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
Nobody "expects" the Spanish Inquisition! For those out of this loop, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt0Y39eMvpI Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 2 October 2015 at 18:39, Graham Collins via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > No, no. Monty Python's Flying Ci

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2015-10-02 Thread Dave via CnC-List
I have two iPads, one with gps, the other I use with a garmin GLO external Bluetooth GPS antenna. Both work fine, even below decks. The GLO needs to be restarted on occasion, the other is reliable even when out of cell range. We sail on Lake Ontario, so when you really need GPS, like enteri

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2015-10-02 Thread Tim Goodyear via CnC-List
The cell tower signal is just an aid in getting the first fix. After that the GPS part of the chip takes over. I was likewise getting position / speed data on inavx on my iPhone while "off watch" on the Annapolis to Newport race this year. Tim > On Oct 2, 2015, at 6:04 PM, Jerome Tauber via

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2015-10-02 Thread Graham Collins via CnC-List
No, no. Monty Python's Flying Circus! Geeze, I wasn't expecting the Spanish inquisition! Graham Collins Secret Plans C&C 35-III #11 On 2015-10-02 10:20 PM, Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List wrote: And here I thought you were watching Bonanza down there. On 10/2/2015 8:40 PM, Graham Collins via Cn

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2015-10-02 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
We had full GPS coverage using Navionics on Android all the way down the west coast of Vancouver Island, many days without a hint of cell coverage. I believe the Apple products work similarly. One of my friends has navigated a couple of Van Isle 360's using an iPad. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35

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2015-10-02 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
And here I thought you were watching Bonanza down there. On 10/2/2015 8:40 PM, Graham Collins via CnC-List wrote: It doesn't have a cell receiver, and it works very well offshore. During a recent offshore race I was watching the course while I was supposed to be sleeping. Graham Collins Secret

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2015-10-02 Thread Graham Collins via CnC-List
It doesn't have a cell receiver, and it works very well offshore. During a recent offshore race I was watching the course while I was supposed to be sleeping. Graham Collins Secret Plans C&C 35-III #11 On 2015-10-02 7:04 PM, Jerome Tauber wrote: It works well below deck when you are in cell ra

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2015-10-02 Thread Eric Baumes via CnC-List
I have a http://www.madmanmarine.com/ wifi unit that takes output from my NMEA concentrator then make is available via serial/usb, tcp/ip or UDB. I have a chartplotter and GPS in the system and can get the info on iRegatta or PolarNav on Mac. Also tested with some free/cheap windows programs. I

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2015-10-02 Thread Jerome Tauber via CnC-List
It works well below deck when you are in cell range. How does it work below deck with just a GPS signal offshore? I don't want to belabor the point. Jerry Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 2, 2015, at 4:36 PM, Graham Collins via CnC-List > wrote: > > Hi Jerome > I must disagree with that statem

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2015-10-02 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
I spent some time on the web researching aGPS vs GPS and saw the same info. aGPS found in many tablets and cellphones is, in fact, satellite-based GPS. aGPS simply uses cell towers to speed up the intitial fix. Having said that, in an offshore distance race a couple years ago, several boats used

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2015-10-02 Thread Jeffrey Nelson via CnC-List
We use iPad (albeit with external gps) on Jahmon (j29) below decks all the time. I never understood why people would buy an iPad without the gps option. Seems like a lot of money to spend if you decide to change you mind later and having the GPS is such an integral part of our lives these days

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2015-10-02 Thread Graham Collins via CnC-List
Hi Jerome I must disagree with that statement. My sony tablet with built in GPS works perfectly below decks, it is what I use for anchor watch. Graham Collins Secret Plans C&C 35-III #11 On 2015-10-02 12:42 PM, Jerome Tauber via CnC-List wrote: Joe - that is a common misunderstanding. While

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2015-10-02 Thread Rick Taillieu via CnC-List
Yacht Club Halifax, NS. -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dr. Mark Bodnar via CnC-List Sent: October-02-15 14:24 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Dr. Mark Bodnar Subject: Re: Stus-List IPad Question... Or just try Walmart/Radio Shack/

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2015-10-02 Thread George Cone via CnC-List
Sure, what year type ipod George C&C 40 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David via CnC-List Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 1:12 PM To: CNC CNC Cc: David Subject: Re: Stus-List IPad Question... Anybody wanna trade a 64GB IPad for a Vanilla Android

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2015-10-02 Thread Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List
t;cnc-list@cnc-list.com" Subject: Re: Stus-List IPad Question... Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" I have a GPS that plugs in to USB. If you get an adapter you can have it. I have an adapter that we can plug in and try to make sure it works when we next get

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2015-10-02 Thread Dr. Mark Bodnar via CnC-List
Or just try Walmart/Radio Shack/Best Buy - anything from $50 to $250 depending on how fancy you want and how big you want the screen. I have an Acer Android tablet that I bought at Costco - maybe $100 cdn for 7" screen - has GPS (but no cell acess). Works great. Able to buy Navionics thr

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2015-10-02 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2015 12:03:47 -0400 > Subject: Re: Stus-List IPad Question... > From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > CC: davidrisc...@msn.com > > > Now that is a viable solution... Does one obtain a "vanilla" Android >

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2015-10-02 Thread David via CnC-List
Anybody wanna trade a 64GB IPad for a Vanilla Android with GPS... 😉 David F. Risch (401) 419-4650 (cell) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2015 12:03:47 -0400 Subject: Re: Stus-List IPad Question... From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com CC: davidrisc...@msn.com Now that is a viable

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2015-10-02 Thread Andrew Burton via CnC-List
I have a GPS that plugs in to USB. If you get an adapter you can have it. I have an adapter that we can plug in and try to make sure it works when we next get together for a beer. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine On Fri, Oct 2, 2015 at 10:36 AM, David via CnC-List wrote: > OK...so I have this IPad I never

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2015-10-02 Thread Michael Jones via CnC-List
Are you looking at a GPS to plug in to your iPad or a Bluetooth GPS? Bluetooth will give you the signal through most of the boat and it's not tied to Apple technology. Eg Garmin Glo. Cheers Mike On Oct 2, 2015, at 7:37 AM, David via CnC-List wrote: OK...so I have this IPad I never use. I'm

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2015-10-02 Thread Tim Goodyear via CnC-List
Jerome, This limitation is for position *acquisition* only. I have used iPhone and iPad outside of cellular range with good speed accuracy and position after the initial lock. In comparison, my dedicated Garmin GPS took me going half a mile down the river in Branford this year before it determin

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2015-10-02 Thread David via CnC-List
Now that is a viable solution... Does one obtain a "vanilla" Android tablet from E-Bay or ? David F. Risch (401) 419-4650 (cell) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2015 11:34:13 -0400 Subject: Re: Stus-List IPad Question... From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com CC: gc...@alpinesy.com

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2015-10-02 Thread Jerome Tauber via CnC-List
Joe - that is a common misunderstanding. While the Iphone does not need cell service for positioning it actually does use cell tower triangulation for position and is not very accurate or fast without it. Moreover, if you are below deck you will not get an adequate GPS signal. This is from t

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2015-10-02 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
ce for the GPS to work. > > Joe > > Coquina > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Jerome > Tauber via CnC-List > *Sent:* Friday, October 02, 2015 11:27 AM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Jerome Tauber > > *Su

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2015-10-02 Thread George Cone via CnC-List
M To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Subject: Re: Stus-List IPad Question... or you can buy a 10" Samsung Galaxy Tab with GPS for $250. Add Navionics for $10. Poof! Chartplotter. Dennis C. On Fri, Oct 2, 2015 at 10:08 AM, Jerome Tauber via CnC-List wrote: I have been looking into this and th

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2015-10-02 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
My iPhone does not need cell service for the GPS to work. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jerome Tauber via CnC-List Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 11:27 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Jerome Tauber Subject: Re: Stus-List IPad Question... GPS

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2015-10-02 Thread Jerome Tauber via CnC-List
y J&J -Original Message- From: Dennis C. via CnC-List To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Sent: Fri, Oct 2, 2015 11:17 am Subject: Re: Stus-List IPad Question... or you can buy a 10" Samsung Galaxy Tab with GPS for $250. Add Navionics for $10. Poof! Chartplotter. Dennis C. On Fri, Oct 2,

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2015-10-02 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
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2015-10-02 Thread Jerome Tauber via CnC-List
ct 2, 2015 10:37 am Subject: Stus-List IPad Question... OK...so I have this IPad I never use. I'm thinking good for chartplotting software for the 2X (maybe) a year that I need a chartplotter. Needs a GPS. I shop and see "Bad Elf"s" for $150+. Huh? I bought a GPS dongle fo

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2015-10-02 Thread Tim Goodyear via CnC-List
David, was this a wifi only iPad? Otherwise, there is a GPS built in to the cellular chip that will function even without a cell contract. Tim Mojito C&C 35-3 Branford, CT On Fri, Oct 2, 2015 at 10:36 AM, David via CnC-List wrote: > OK...so I have this IPad I never use. I'm thinking good for

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2015-10-02 Thread David via CnC-List
OK...so I have this IPad I never use. I'm thinking good for chartplotting software for the 2X (maybe) a year that I need a chartplotter. Needs a GPS. I shop and see "Bad Elf"s" for $150+. Huh? I bought a GPS dongle for my laptop for $20. Is this more of Apples proprietary product BS? (sor