MapSource/Bluetooth Antenna

**stecaro** · 16th September 2010, 08:21 PM

Hello,
Is it possible to use an bluetooth antenna connected to a netbook loaded with Mapsource in order to visualize the current GPS position?
Thank for your answer.

Ballebar · 17th September 2010, 12:35 AM

It was possible up to MapSource version 6.5 to show GPS position in MapSource.
After that Garmin moved the functionality to nRoute instead. It's only reading GPS data from a Garmin GPS with Garmin protocol. With NMEA 0183 GPS data you need to transform that with Franson GPS Gate.

MapSource Change History

Changes made from version 6.5 to 6.7:

* Removed real-time tracking from MapSource. Use nRoute for PC real-time tracking applications.

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**stecaro** · 17th September 2010, 03:11 AM

Thank you very much for this answer. I will study that possibility.

**tom1807** · 17th September 2010, 07:07 AM

Another possibility, install Garmin Mobile PC and generate a Map, then u can also see ur position and if necessary navigate

Ballebar · 17th September 2010, 07:13 AM

@tom1807

The possibility you're mentioning is already covered at the bottom of post #1. Even with a link to your GMPC thread.

**tom1807** · 17th September 2010, 11:31 AM

Ooops, u are right. Overseen that. Sorry for that

**stecaro** · 17th September 2010, 04:53 PM

Thank you all.
I install GMPC and now I am wondering what model of Bluetooth antenna will be compatible?
(Horus GPSlim236 is OK? or is there a more recent one?)

Ballebar · 17th September 2010, 05:52 PM

I have a Holux GPSlim236 that works perfectly with GMPC. It works with all Bluetooth or serial GPS that provides a standard NMEA 0183 data stream.
Just use the JetMouse KG to generate 25-char code for "SW.UNL" file. Otherwise GMPC will only work with Garmin GPS protocol.