i have Rand McNallys program called Route planner and i would like to hook it up to a GPS system by being able to hook it up to my laptop when i go on long trips. i dont have a handheld GPS setup, nor to i plan on buying one. my whole plan would be to somehow get the route planner to work as a GPS setup with a connection that kinda says you are here type deal.
my question is what kind of cable would i need to hook up to an antenna. would this be fine to use: https://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/dll?ViewItem&category=26436&item=2460199279
or is this ok to use with a pioneer HU. i soon plan to upgrade to a pionner DEH 7400 MP3 unit: https://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/dll?ViewItem&category=38653&item=2460136929
or do i need an antenna like this: https://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/dll?ViewItem&category=26436&item=2460552243 OR https://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/dll?ViewItem&category=38631&item=2460187699
and then a BNC connector to connect to the antenna then a USB or serial cable to the back of the laptop. i am a newbie when it comes to navigation and am trying to keep it low cost as possible, but most effective as possible without spending a grand on a GPS in dash system.
My cousin gave me a program to look over and then teach him how to use it.
(Him and computers don't get along)
Check out this antenna:
https://www.delorme.com/earthmate/configlaptop_info.asp
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itmdtr
I use my Dell laptop, Microsoft Streets and Trips, and a GPS antenna/unit I bought off ebay for $74:
https://cgi.ebay.com/dll?ViewItem&category=4668&item=3069158709
I am a field tech. I use it EVERYDAY. Works great, couldn't imagine doing my route anymore using a thomas guide/mapbook. GREAT on vacation, when there's traffic-We go around it. Rarely lost.
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