maritime Gps Mapping Software - Buying Tips

Marine Gps Mapping Software is the heart and soul of your Gps or Gps/Fishfinder Combo. Many gps and combination units come preloaded with easy maps of major lakes and bodies of water. While preloaded maps are getting great all the time, many citizen opt to buy supplementary mapping software and "upload" it to their Gps. Not only can you mark waypoints and track your course, some of these more costly map versions offer detailed data on water depth, contour and even fishing hot spots.

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The first thing to be aware of is the originate of your gps or fishfinder. While some come with preloaded maps as mentioned above, some of the cheaper models do not offer a way to add supplementary maps; this means you cannot upgrade the maps that came with the unit.

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The second, and probably the most prominent caveat, when it comes to purchasing a map to install on your gps or fishfinder combo unit is to be sure to acquire the exact "file format". There are many manufacturers of gps units; Garmin, Raymarine, Furuno, and Lowrance - just to name a few. Add to this the fact that there are just about as many "file formats" for the gps mapping software such as Sd card, c-card, Furuno Fp, Microsoft, Mmc, Cf and others. Now this is very critical. You must buy the exact type of software that matches your particular gps.

maritime Gps Mapping Software - Buying Tips

Some examples of this are as follows (these are just some normal examples - all the time be sure to check with the builder or retailer). Many Eagle brand gps units use the Sd chip type, while some models of Hummingbird use Sd while others use Mmc. Raymarine on the other hand uses Cf for many of its models. To complicate things more; some formats vary depending on not just the brand but by specific model type of the unit.

The point is; it can get confusing. Just be sure to read all documentation and know for sure you are buying the exact file format, especially online. Many retailers will not accept returns on gps mapping software.

But once you get the exact map installed, you will be amazed at the accuracy and information of today's contemporary gps software. Happy boating and fishing.

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