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Can I use a GPS unit other than a Magellan, Eagle/Lowrance, and Garmin?

April 26, 2017Eagle Garmin GPS lowrance Magellan

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Can I use a GPS unit other than a Magellan, Eagle/Lowrance, and Garmin?

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A. If the GPS unit can provide NMEA-0183 output, and you can connect the unit to the computer through a properly setup serial port, the unit should work in the Trip Mode. However, you will not be able to use the Data Transfer Mode unless you have one of the supported GPS units.