Bluetooth GPS IPaq 4700 ATV

MeYHymN · Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 11:59 pm Post subject: Bluetooth GPS IPaq 4700 ATV

Hello all.
My knowledge of GPS'ing in general is very limited (Had a Garmin Etrex till it got run over :*(. I'm not really looking for technical data at this time. I'll deal w/ that after I get my unit. I currently have an HP IPaq 4700 (work is good). I also ride my ATV alot. I wish to acquire a bluetooth GPS receiver and software (in a package or separate, doesn't matter) that I can use on my ATV, I ride anywhere from slow <5mph crawl speeds to 60mph (that's 8kmh and 97 for u red coats ;). The GPS will specifically be used for my ATV. I need the receiver to be vibration/shock and water resitant. I need it to be able to last 6+ hours on a charge or have a 12V adapter available. The bluetooth is more a preference than requirement. Accuracy, durability, compatibility and battery life are major concerns.

Software wise I'm looking for a topo compatible software package that can export the maps into a gif or a jpeg format. I'd like to log all my atv trails and them superimpose them on a street map to distribute to my friends. The basemap that I u/l to the pocketPC before going on the trip, I want to make sure that I can disable the actual topo lines. This is very important.

Thank you for your time and attention.

lbendlin · Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 5:55 pm Post subject:

for the topo maps you will want to use OziExplorer.

the BT receiver can always be put into a ZipLoc bag... Take one of the newer SiRF III based receivers.
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MeYHymN · Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:11 pm Post subject:

So which Sirf III based receiver would be best suited for ATV'ing? Or could I get a list of 3 or so to narrow my choices down? Anyone else here use a GPS w/ an IPaq on their ATV? Or anyone use a BT reciever for GPS mapping on their ATV?
Thanx.

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