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lucaberta
Italy
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 Posted - 05 nov. 2009 : 10:17:40
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Originally posted by sdegan
I would like to know if someone was able to upload a waypoint to the BGT-31. I am looking for a way to transfer a waypoint from Google Earth to the BGT-31.
I've just successfully done that on my unit by using GPSbabel; I am using MacOsX, but I am sure under Windows or Linux things would work the same. Here are the steps:
1- select the waypoint or waypoints on GE. Remember that the BGT-31 has only 6 characters for waypoint names, and the names get chopped after the 6th char. Did not try to see what happens with waypoint with similar names
2- "Save As KML" the waypoint from GE
3- run GPSbabel and use the KML file you just created as input, and the BGT-31 unit as output. The input file will be recognized as Waypoints and the checkmark will appear automatically
4- execute the conversion and GPSbabel will convert and load the data on your BGT-31.
If you don't already use GPSbabel, shame on you! 
You can download it from here:
http://www.gpsbabel.org/download.html
I am using the latest 1.3.7 beta without problems.
Ciao, Luca
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bogaertb
Belgium
4 Posts |
Posted - 29 nov. 2009 : 14:59:39
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Hi,
Has anyone tried to use navilink on Windows 7? While uploading logged tracks on XP works I can't get it to work on a Windows 7 system. The USB port I get to see in the Device Manager is a Prolific USB-to-serial comm port (com5). However when I try to connect from Navilink I get an error message that connecting failed (Device not in Navilink mode or wrong port selected). COM5 is the only port that can be selected from the drop-down selection list.
I did a bit of googling but did not find a solution (yet).
Regards, Bart |
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Iona64
9 Posts |
Posted - 17 janv. 2010 : 16:43:46
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bogaertb
Belgium
4 Posts |
Posted - 17 janv. 2010 : 21:15:32
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Hi,
I have been in contact with the support people of Genie and they suggested to install the driver that came with the package. I did so but it did not solve the problem. What is strange however is that there is a SW package on the CD that captures the data coming from GT31 and displays it on the screen. I was able to see how many satelites it was able to see and raw data was coming in so I think that the connection is OK. I have given that feedback but till now I have not had any feedback from them.
I have to be honest that I have not been chasing this since I have other ways to deal with the problem such as using another system at home running XP or copying the card's contents to a portable hard-drive the upload the files and finally convert the files using the provided SW. A bit of a clumsy workaround but it works. I will go to them again if my only system will be a Windows7 system. |
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Iona64
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Posted - 19 janv. 2010 : 15:30:54
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| Thanks, I am using Window7 under virtualization on the MAC. I have XP on an old PC. I guess support is a big problem with a company like this. |
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smiley1081
Italy
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Posted - 25 janv. 2010 : 08:13:57
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Is the [ B]GT-31 loud?
I was considering one for various uses, including using it as a railway alarm clock, to wake me up when the train reaches the stop before the one I must get off, so I can prepare... |
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bogaertb
Belgium
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Posted - 25 janv. 2010 : 10:37:21
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| According to me it is not that loud. It can give a beep but when used in a train I am not sure it will go above that level (at least that is what I think). |
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Ian Worthington
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - 30 janv. 2010 : 22:48:07
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Just back from a two week trip to Cuba -- my first long trip with the GT31. Two issues:
1. Had one lock up. Had to wait for the battery to run down before it would play again. Any way of doing a reset? (This is with the latest firmware, which I upgraded just before the trip. Should I downgrade?)
2. I tried using it for the first time in SBN mode. Big mistake I think? Navilink will only translate one file at a time, and both it, and gpsbabel (beta), chocked on a few (small) files. I've set it back to NMEA mode for the moment. Is there a better solution?
And I'm still having a problem with the recorded location jumping all over the place when I'm (or at least it's) stationary for a long time. Inherent limitation of GPS? Or will switching it out of low power mode help?
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Edited by - Ian Worthington on 30 janv. 2010 23:07:53 |
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Iona64
9 Posts |
Posted - 31 janv. 2010 : 19:43:26
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| Ian, where did you get the latest firmware? |
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Ian Worthington
USA
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currumbinoz
Australia
9 Posts |
Posted - 02 févr. 2010 : 22:14:32
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Ian,my recording also jumps around considerably when the unit is stationary.
Does anyone know how to save the current firmware before upgrading to the latest version? |
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Ian Worthington
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - 02 févr. 2010 : 22:21:57
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| Just to clarify, I don't mean the 15m/95% (or thereabouts) that is expected, I mean jumps of 100~200 meters. |
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sdegan
33 Posts |
Posted - 02 févr. 2010 : 23:16:22
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Those jumps you mention about are a huge problem of the BGT-31. This happens especially when I am in downtown areas. In those circumstances the logger is useless and I take note of the location mentally (or with a pen) to find the location later using Geosetter. I would be glad to know if there is way to get rid of that bad problem without compromising the sensitivity of the logger.
I have already posted a message for this behavior and GraemeG kindly answered it.
http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=112357&whichpage=7
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currumbinoz
Australia
9 Posts |
Posted - 02 févr. 2010 : 23:39:43
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I too have jumps of 200+ meters, especially in downtown areas (such as Bangkok or Singapore) however it also can occasionally happen in open areas when stationary. I dont know if changing any setting would help. I have logging set to "on fix" and interval set to 5 sec. Would changing the interval to say 1 sec be beneficial but I dont want to get the log files too large.
I am still looking for a way to save the firmware before upgrading. Will upgrading the firmware assist with the logging ? Judging from Ian's post I dont think so. |
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sdegan
33 Posts |
Posted - 02 févr. 2010 : 23:53:57
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| I have already tried to change from 5 seconds to 1 second but without success. I wander if other brand loggers behave similarly. |
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