Sitex GPS Plotters and Waypoint Uploading

[David Carrick]

Does anyone know if there is software that will allow waypoint
uploading from a PC to a newer Sitex Gps plotter?

 

[Matt Colie]

David,

I hate to be the bearer of ill news, but no.

A client bought one and has since removed it for this reason.

The only choice is to buy a C-Map Planner package (~200$us). That is a
package of software, C-Map user memory and a USB writer. That will
allow you to configure waypoints and write then to the C-Map memory and
then pull them into the Sitex.

Needless to say, this prevents any realtime route changes while underway
(a common issue in keel boat racing).

It will output NMEA navigational data for your autopilot and tactical
package. But like so many navigators - It just doesn't listen....

Sorry,
Matt Colie (aka Yachtsman's Technical Support <www.yachtek.com>)

 

[Matt Colie]

Pascal,

No Si-Tex that uses C-map can receive WPL/RTE data via the NMEA input.

It will send data for external ploting and autopilot, but that is just
about it. I was going to work on this more, but the owner just informed
me that he is giving up on the unit.

I am scheduled to remove another Si-Tex next week because the owner
can't load race information without the extra stuff and hwe does not
like the fact that he can not share date between the naviagtor and the
tactician's GPS.

Matt Colie

 

[Matt Colie]

Pascal,
My site is not specific. I do hope you do not think I am actually
associated with a manufacture.
We just install and service what owners (most of whom are very serious
keel boat racers) want. I do my best to supply them with information
prior to purchase, but they do not always consult and, in the case of
Si-Tex, the manuals were never available on line for me to study.

Most Garmin manuals are on line and the support people respond to e-mail
in reasonable time.

Matt Colie