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[Septimus]

Hello,
Is it possible to set up routes add, delete, rename wpts etc, etc, away from the TZ14 - preferably from my couch at home, and then upload all to the TZ14 on the boat?
I've heard of Maxsea, but, can't justify the price nor require the functionality - so I am wondering if there are any basic (and cheaper) alternatives that will let me view a chart with waypoints and routes, etc on my laptop and modify all before uploading to the TZ located on boat?
Thanks.

 

[Johnny Electron]

The TZT can export information in some common file formats like GPX and CSV that is accepted by many low cost/freeware/shareware programs. There are some lower cost paid programs like SeaMarks that offer planning/conversion including using Google earth. Furuno doesn't sell or provide a planning package, although you could use MaxSea TZ or Nobeltec Trident if you own it.

 

[Meanwhile]

Johnny Electron, will the vx2 also accept the gpx format?

I just got a used boat with vx2 hardware (GD-1920C & GD-1720C.

 

[Johnny Electron]

No the Vx2 doesn't use GPX, but programs like Seamarks can also convert saved Vx2 files to GPX and other formats.

 

[Meanwhile]

Mr. Electron, I'm trying to convert from Raymarine and some very old Lowrance format to the vx2 format. Do you have any low cost suggestions?

 

[Johnny Electron]

If you are a FurunoUSA customer and have points moving to Furuno as a one time conversion; our support guys can normally help. Create an official support case and attach the points to the case. (www.FurunoUSA.com - Support - ask Furuno a question)