[MacGPS] Powerbook G3 GPS system advice??

[John Stewart]

There is not much traffic.

However, there are numerous alternatives that seem to work without a  
lot of difficulty.

I can't assist you with the OS9 and deLorme issue.  I dumped OS 9 in  
favor of OS X and haven't looked back.

I did find the National Geographic Topo series to be a very good  
investment.

I bought a usb to serial adapter and can move waypoints and track log  
to and from my Garmin (45 and III+) with no problems.

Now, if I can just get that process to work with my iQue, I would be  
set.



On Jul 28, 2005, at 9:12 AM, Bluegrasstime wrote:

> Doug,
>
> I just joined the list. Though it seems there's not
> much going on here, this particular thread is exactly
> what I need.
>
> Have you tried using their USB cable in OS 9? Maybe
> the drivers I'm using would be helpful.
>
> I have a G3 Wallstreet Powerbook, running OS 9.2.2,
> Belkin UBS adapter card and Earthmate receiver with
> deLorme's serial-to-USB adapter and Street Atlas 6.0,
> no difficulty.
>
> That's a good set-up. Problem is, I've lost the data
> CD. I still have the install disc. You seem to have
> the data disc. Is there any way I could persuade you
> to burn me a copy? I've tried to get one from deLorme
> and they were not only unhelpful, they were downright
> arrogant about it - "It's not worth our time to
> support Mac, we dumped all our Mac files when we
> updated our servers, etc." They even tossed all their
> copies of 6.0 in the trash.
>
> Please let me know if you can help. I'll pay for any
> costs involved, including overnight shipping! I'm
> getting ready for some long-distance travels.
>
> Thanks,
> phil at bluegrasstime.com
>
> BTW, I've read some very bad reviews of Route 66, so
> be warned!!!
> *******************************************************
> John Collins wrote:
>
>
>> Jeff--There is virtually no activity on this list--I
>>
> don't know that
>
>> you will get any info. I joined to try and get info
>>
> on Mac/Gps  and I
>
>> don't think there have been any postings.
>>
>> I would suggest you ask your question on the G-Book
>>
> list.
>
>> http://lowendmac.com
>>
>> Good activity and very knowledgeable Powerbook
>>
> owners.
>
>>
>> John
>> On Jan 8, 2005, at 12:31 AM, Montez wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Hello All,
>>> After 5 years, my offices says I have to change my
>>>
> sales territory. With
>
>>> over 1000 customers in my new territory, I'm a
>>>
> little intimidated. I
>
>>> dread
>>> all those lost trips. So I've decided to hopefully
>>>
> utilize an old
>
>>> Powerbook
>>> G3/233 as a GPS system. I've looked at Earthmate &
>>>
> Street Atlas but as I
>
>>> learn more there seem like to many obstacles.
>>>
>>> Like:
>>> 1. Don't have USB port ... What do you think of
>>>
> Belkin's PCMCIA/USB
>
>>> adapter?
>>> 2. Operating system is 9.2 (told not to upgrade to
>>>
> OSX)
>
>>> 3. Need to replace battery but I think it only has
>>>
> 4 hour life.
>
>>> 4. Am not sure which software/hardware solutions
>>>
> are best.
>
>>>
>>> Any advice is greatly appreciated.
>>> Jeff
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> Jeff, I have a firewire pb I got in 2000. Have been
> using Delorme
> Streetatlas 6.0. They said I could not use their USB.
> They sent me a
> serial gps, had to buy a keyspan converter and their
> 12v power cord, so
> I would not have to keep buying AAA batterys. The
> problem is that
> Delorme has quit supporting Macs. I am still looking
> to get something
> for a friend. So far I have found several sites for
> USB drivers and
> receivers by using Google ( mac gps software). My
> friend hasn't done any
> thing yet so I can't help you there. You might look at
> Route 66 map
> software. I am not sure it is as smooth as this
> streetatlas is. I tryed
> to get my son in Mobile to buy the window version of
> Street Atlas so I
> could try their USB with those drivers. i will keep
> this post and if I
> find out any thing I will let you know.
>
>
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