My handheld GPS (Garmin 76c..something) has an anchor alarm. So far I've only had to use it as a glorified knot meter. I also have a Google Nexus and an iPhone. The iPhone has plenty of data but a small screen. The nexus doesn't have data (wifi only) but does have GPS that _seems_ to work without a data connection, I haven't taken it out on the boat yet but intend to next time I go out. I have a free app put out recently by the NOAA with all the free charts for Lake Ontario, unfortunately it's the US waters only and only available on the Android. If the Android device works well out on the lake I may purchase Navionics for it and forget about the iPad altogether .. though the iPad has a bigger/nicer screen.
I admit to having a lot of gadget but I'm not "one of those guys", it's just part of my trade. ...I guess that makes me one of those guys :/ Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 11:57 AM, Joel Aronson <[email protected]>wrote: > Steve, > > It will work as a standalone unit without wifi. It uses the 3g antenna > but works without a signal. There are lots of choices for charts (at least > in the states). Not sure what's available for you. My old navionics app > does not have an anchor alarm. Don't know if the newer/more expensive app > does. > > Joel > > > On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 11:51 AM, Stevan Plavsa <[email protected]>wrote: > >> Hi All, >> >> Andrew mentioned he uses his iPad and charting software when anchoring. I >> wanted to know if one needed a data connection to use an iPad for >> navigation and what software is most recommended. Is it Navionics? I'm >> working with the understanding that the iPhone/iPad require a data >> connection for their GPS to work. >> >> I have a wifi/3g iPad with a SIM card and plan but there isn't a lot of >> data, it's for "emergencies". I wonder about keeping it on while cruising >> for navigation, if it's needed. I do have paper charts but want to use both >> electronic and paper. >> >> Thanks, >> Steve >> Suhana, C&C 32 >> Toronto >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> [email protected] >> >> > > > -- > Joel > 301 541 8551 > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > [email protected] > >
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