Adam F Posted May 16, 2014 Report Posted May 16, 2014 Anyone got one of these - it's the old data card style that looks a bit like a memory stick. Either to buy or even just to borrow until we get something sorted. Quote
Steve S Posted May 16, 2014 Report Posted May 16, 2014 You are in luck, I pretty sure I do Just need to find it Adam F 1 Quote
duncan Posted May 16, 2014 Report Posted May 16, 2014 yep - loads...... which do you want and when do you need it? I still have 2 units that use them but have 2 other active plotters on the dash so loan is fine, without timing pressure on the return. Adam F 1 Quote
Adam F Posted May 16, 2014 Author Report Posted May 16, 2014 Awesome! Two offers - dont mind which - whichever ones is easiest to sort the logistics out etc? Thanks guys! Quote
Adam F Posted May 16, 2014 Author Report Posted May 16, 2014 Anything that covers our section of the channel over to the channel islands. Quote
Steve S Posted May 17, 2014 Report Posted May 17, 2014 Okay well I'm in Bournemouth hospital currently, they should let me out today. When I get home I'll try and find and check the area covered and age, then let you know, I think it is circa 2006/2007 Quote
Steve S Posted May 17, 2014 Report Posted May 17, 2014 If you still want it I can drop it in the post, take it over for the 'alderney' meet, or you could pick up from Sway if you fancy a trip to the new forest. I don't need it back. Quote
duncan Posted May 17, 2014 Report Posted May 17, 2014 looks like Steve's managed to find it more easily than the first post suggested! personally I don't worry about the age of these things much because I don't take anything they say about non-fixed objects too seriously - and the fixed stuff rarely moves! (sand and gravel banks aren't fixed in my world either). Quote
Adam F Posted May 17, 2014 Author Report Posted May 17, 2014 Thats excellent, many thanks guys. Steve, I'll arrange to get it from you next week as I'd like to get it set up before next weekend's trip. What an excellent club!! Quote
Adam F Posted May 17, 2014 Author Report Posted May 17, 2014 Next question is how to get the USR file data I have from my lowrance unit to the old garmin? Not sure it's possible? Quote
gjb Posted May 17, 2014 Report Posted May 17, 2014 Hi i have a C-map PC Planner i don't know if this will do what you want but you can use it if it is any good graham Quote
duncan Posted May 17, 2014 Report Posted May 17, 2014 Next question is how to get the USR file data I have from my lowrance unit to the old garmin? Not sure it's possible? the real problem lies in the propitiatory nature of the hardware ie G-Chart cards themselves, and subsequently micro G-Charts. without a physical way to interface with the card there's no real point in pursuing the even bigger problems associated with the actual file/data formats! that's the long answer - short answer is to print out your Lowrance data and type in the important ones (or just print it nice and large and type in as and when required!) EDIT on re-reading this in the context of the thread I wonder if I have gone back 1 version too far with the charting! I have a load of G-charts, but these were prior to the Bluecharts, and the latter may have a capability to both interface and import data records. The G-Charts were Garmins version of the Navionics charting - the Bluecharts were their own charting with a different base. Adam F 1 Quote
Steve S Posted May 17, 2014 Report Posted May 17, 2014 I've included a USB adapter to the chart I've handed over to Alun so you should be ok with the physical connection, it's just the software.... Adam F 1 Quote
Adam F Posted May 17, 2014 Author Report Posted May 17, 2014 Awesome. Thank you so much! I'm sure I can find a bit of software online to convert the files over. Quote
great white Posted May 17, 2014 Report Posted May 17, 2014 I can pick that up on Monday from Steve It is probably easier for Adam to collect it from me at work Quote
Steve S Posted May 17, 2014 Report Posted May 17, 2014 Already sorted Charlie, Adam will have it for the bream comp Adam F 1 Quote
Adam F Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Posted May 19, 2014 OK - so despite Steve's very generous donation - I'm still stuck. Steve's card was a downloaded unit - which is effectively a one time use affair - done to prevent people downloading dozens of copies, it was uploaded with a code that locks it to Steve's unit and that one only. The only way I can fix this, given the age of the unit is to find a factory downloaded chart card - these work on any units. Duncan - any of yours fit this bill? I think these ones will have a Garmin sticker on them with the card area? Quote
Steve S Posted May 19, 2014 Report Posted May 19, 2014 Oh, sorry about that Adam, wasting your time so about as much use as a chocolate fire guard. Your description doesn't ring any bells, I guess I just didn't know it. Quote
Adam F Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Posted May 19, 2014 No worries, the thought was there! Just hoping Duncan has something suitable. Quote
great white Posted May 20, 2014 Report Posted May 20, 2014 Can you not contact Garmin Tel them that the chart has stopped working and you have lost the code, or the truth And see if they can help Quote
Adam F Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Posted May 20, 2014 All sorted now - picking up a new 12' unit tomorrow and ill install on Thurs, so hopefully I'll be up and running for the weekend. Anyone want to buy a Garmin 2010c?!?! Quote
Steve S Posted May 20, 2014 Report Posted May 20, 2014 Has it got a chart with it?....... Stuie and niggle 2 Quote
Rob Posted May 20, 2014 Report Posted May 20, 2014 Damn right! See you Friday Am on the Glad for a coffee! Rob Quote
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