http://www.tiki-navigator.com/en/I_M4.htm

This is not a plug for any particular commercial product. And I
havent tried this yet. If anyone else is aware of a similar demo
product please post the URL and maybe a mini=review.

Has anyone used this and have any opinion?

I figure that its a start for those with no practical experience with
electronic charting and navigation to get an introduction.

The software is about 9.1 megs plus charts 9.4 megs,
manual and easy GPS
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Windows
98/ ME/ 2000/ XP

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http://www.boat-links.com/linklists/boatlink-34.html

Navigation:

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http://www.boatowners.com/charts.htm

MAPS, CHARTS & NAVIGATION
List of Links....

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http://www.sping.com/seaclear/

SeaClear License:
You are granted a free non-exclusive license to use the
SeaClear software subject to.....

Downloads:
SeaClear II Full install sc_setup.exe (2005.05.24, ~ 2 Mb)
SeaClear II Files in zip archive (2005.05.24, ~1.5 Mb)

Previous Versions:
SeaClear for Windows 95 up (2001.03.12, ~800k)
SeaClear for Windows 3.x (1996.11.20, ~365k) Old version, lacking many
features.
Basic Charts (~215k)
SeaClear Swedish manual (2001.03.17, Supplied by Bengt Wannerheim,
Thanks. ~310k)
Utilities:
Screen Capture Utility (2002.06.16, ~230k. Capture, Crop &
Stitch, help for map making)
SeaTrack and SeaTrace (link, SeaClear II Track utility and add-on, by
Philip Beekman)
Information:
How to scan charts & much more (2002.05.07. By Anders Nilsson,
Thanks. ~150k)
German SeaClear II training guide (2003.02.12. Thanks to Udo Wyklicky
.. ~1100k)
400 MHz processor
(800 recommended)
64 MB RAM
(128 recommended)
Screen resolution minimum 800x600
(1024x768 recommended)

TIKI Navigator reads rastercharts from Maptech, NDI and SofCharts.
These are first class electronic copies of the official paper charts
issued by the national hydrograpic offices around the world.

The Demo simulates all functions of TIKI Navigator Pro. Create a route
with a few clicks, and start navigating for fun. In 30 minutes or less
you will discover what makes Tiki so much easier to use. And then it
gets better and better.

1. Download Tiki Navigator 3.7
2. Download Maptech World Chart and some BSB demo charts
3. Download Tiki Navigator User's Guide
4. Download EasyGPS for waypoint and route transfer from Tiki to GPS

Because the Free version is replaced by the low priced TIKI Basic, we
now have a discount on TIKI Navigator Pro

Buy a license for TIKI Pro now and pay only USD 126,- / EURO 103,- You
save USD 69,- / EURO 57,-. Anyone can take avantage of this offer even
if they have just down- loaded TIKI Demo.

TIKI Navigator Basic Pro
Price in USD 69,- 195,-
http://www.tiki-navigator.com/en/I_M2.htm

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http://www.maptech.com/support/doc.c...TOKEN=28914624

Chart Navigator 5.07 - Full Product (no charts)

Created: 12/12/2003
Modified: 04/15/2005
DOWNLOADS
Chart Navigator
Chart Navigator is the "basic" version of Maptech's navigation
applications. While functionally similar to Offshore Navigator and
Offshore Navigator Lite, it does not include a "vessel" to display a
real-time position on a nautical chart. Instead, this tool is useful
for home planning; transferring routes and waypoints to a handheld
GPS.

Now available for FREE download!
This is the complete, fully-functional version of Chart Navigator.
Those wishing to sample our free and reliable planning software with
their existing Maptech chart library may wish to download this
application.

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http://www.nobeltec.com/products/prod_eplanner.asp
http://www.thecapn.com/
http://www.gpscentral.ca/products/laptopnavigation.htm
http://www.fedpubs.com/mpchrt/maps/fugawienc.htm
http://www.landfallnavigation.com/erayn.html
http://www.landfallnavigation.com/fugawi.html

http://www.landfallnavigation.com/electroniccharts.html

What's the difference between VECTOR and RASTER electronic charting?

"
There are two very different technologies used in electronic charting,
and they are not interchangeable. Most chart plotters (like those from
Magellan, Garmin, some Northstar models, and others) use vector
charts, which bear little resemblance to regular paper charts, but
have some real advantages."

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http://www.tecepe.com.br/nav/download.htm

Navigator Light free shareware version 1.0 for Windows
95/98/Me/NT/XP/2000
Note: This is an old 97 trial version which I no longer support. I'm
working on a new reduced feature version of Navigator, for free
download. In the mean time, use this one as-is or register as a
version 4 user (see above). The same goes for the two programs below.
Check the known issues

Navigator Light 16 free shareware version 1.0 for Windows 3.1 - For
older machines...

Navigator for DOS and HP 95 LX - freeware version 1.3 - For even
older machines...

Navigator's performance.

Navigator Light - particularly the visible stars command - does a
great deal of floating point calculations. The use of a computer with
numeric coprocessor is recommended. This particular command, that
takes less than 0.5 sec on a Pentium 133, takes 12 seconds in a 486 SX
25.

http://www.tecepe.com.br/nav/navpro.htm

Hummmm....

What to expect from Navigator ?
1- Complete celestial navigation module.
2- Star Finder for celestial navigation.
3- Useful chart tools, specially for those willing to roll their own
charts or scan existing paper charts.
4- Simple GPS interface, to plot the position and save the track in
real time.

What not to expect ?
1- Navigator is not compatible with any commercial electronic chart
format. Only the custom vector chart format and popular GIF/JPEG
raster image formats are supported.
2- Navigator accepts NMEA GPS messages, but does not implement any
proprietary or model specific features, such as waypoint uploads or
instrument setup.

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http://www.tecepe.com.br/nav/inav_c11.htm
Celestial Navigation Fundamentals

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http://www.turkishpilots.org.tr/ingi.../software.html

FREE MARITIME SOFTWARE

Looks interesting havent used any of it....

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http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/atn-aln/pubs/primer/main_e.htm

Canadian Coast Guard
Canadian Coast Guard - Aids to Navigation Program
Primer on GPS and DGPS - 2000 Edition

http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/dgps/Guide/main_e.htm

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http://www.geocities.com/bill_dietri...#SWElectronics

http://www.cockpitgps.com/
http://www.cockpitgps.com/other_articles/index.htm
http://www.cockpitgps.com/acrofiles/...navigation.pdf
Basic GPS Navigation (formerly Small Boat GPS)
(08/11/2005 184 pages 2.7 Mb.)

http://www.seasources.net/Maritime_Links.htm

http://www.sarinfo.bc.ca/Library/Navigation/
Most articles, etc are dated 1996 but may be of some use

http://72.14.207.104/search?q=cache:...ftw are&hl=en
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http://vancouver-webpages.com/peter/#garmin

NMEA-0183 and GPS Information
* FAQ Lists
* GPS (and other) Info Files rev. Nov. 26/00
* Links to related sites rev May 22/05
* NMEA Information Files rev Oct 02/2003
* Wiring Diagrams and Antenna Construction rev Sep 7/02
* NMEA Data Capture and Display Programs, Hardware, etc. rev Feb
1, 2004
* Map Display Programs rev Jul30/2005
* Street Atlas and AutoMap interface programs rev. Sept 22/02
* Eagle/Lowrance Support rev Jan 2/02
* Garmin Protocol Information and Data Transfer Programs rev April
26, 2005
* Furuno Support rev June 14/01
* Magellan Support rev Aug 22/98
* Micrologic Support new Nov 22/99
* Marine/Boating programs and information files rev July 25, 2005
* Yacht Race Scoring Programs rev Jan 2/02
* Revision History rev July 30/2005

http://vancouver-webpages.com/peter/idx_gps.html

gpsbatt.zip (12524 bytes) has a plot of battery discharge tests using
four types of AA cells with a load representing a Garmin 45 GPS.

http://vancouver-webpages.com/peter/gpslinks.txt

http://www.gpsworld.com/gpsworld/

http://gpsinformation.net/

LOOKS Like the ULTIMATE gps page
Hardware and Software Reviews
FAQs Hardware
Geography -Maps, Datums, Waypoint Lists, Formulas
Tutorial: How Does GPS Work
GPS Information
GPS Instructions
GPS hardware and PDA mapping software
Links to Third-Party GPS Intermediate Software
Links to GPS Information Sites
Links to GPS Hardware Manufacturers
Links to Accessories
Links to GPS Software Products

http://www.gpsy.com/gpsinfo/

The Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Resource Library

Looks pretty good....

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Just in case some of you are thinking about a more exotic place check
out the following link:
http://www.physorg.com/news551.html

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By no means is this comphrensive on Navigation or GPS but its a start
for those of you interested. Yet again I have tried to incorporate
multi-links for your convience.

Enjoy