If Garmin add functionality to fenix to be used as a remote Bluetooth GPS I think this one would be superb.
If Garmin add functionality to fenix to be used as a remote Bluetooth GPS I think this one would be superb.
Garmin, how much is 30 pieces of silver for Judas today? Were they worthy for crucifix of GPSPower?
True. The BT really eats the battery but this is not an excuse. Many Smartpohones or tablets don't have GPS but have BT. Have you seen Pebble?
Yeah, I know GNT 10. It is for remote navigation from quatix of the boat via NMEA 2000. And is only for quatix not for fenix. But seems useless to me. Wondering who is going to navigate his boat from his watch?! One of those strange garmin solutions...
Last edited by ddabcd277; 11th June 2013 at 08:32 AM.
There is not new shared perfect protocols!? BT is religion for transfer files and media. No other way is for wireless communication between device! So we are ready to pay any cost for that. And I think you remember the times when bluetooth "spam" was in many hotels and stores?
Do you try:
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In any case ANT is supported by many Garmin device. A little investigation is needed...
I am one from this idiots! On my very small boat I need to carry Garmin handheld on my neck in despite of two chartplotter on panel and transom. I do not have any clerks with phone on board usually and I must see the navigation info by myself in any moment. If I would spend more time in the sea I think the Quatix will be more convenient and handy than GPSMAP76CSx. I do not speak about the worth of repeating data from powerful and more clever devices in any place of big boat. Garmin know how to please me! That is a pity what for my money...
Garmin, how much is 30 pieces of silver for Judas today? Were they worthy for crucifix of GPSPower?
Yes, but to use this functionallity on quatix you need to have a whole marine system instaled on your boat - GHP, GWS, GSD, Chartplotter, txdr etc. which is more than >10 000$ Not to metion that GHP have a remote control (GHC?).
Quatix works only with devices which have autopilot.
Road: nuvi 255w - - - Trail: Oregon 600 & fenix 2
Accessories: HRM, Tempe, foot pod
Are you sure? I think it can work with every device having NMEA 2000. Raymarine too.Why an autopilot is obligatory?
Garmin, how much is 30 pieces of silver for Judas today? Were they worthy for crucifix of GPSPower?
I'm sorry, I think it could be connected to autopilot via wifi to control some functions and for using MOB. Via ANT you could connect it to Garmin GNT's only for obtaining data to device on your wrist.
Road: nuvi 255w - - - Trail: Oregon 600 & fenix 2
Accessories: HRM, Tempe, foot pod
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