Google Maps for WM05

[kc0rah]

Ok, I figured its a change in the system. Now does anyone know which two ports i need to allow in the system for the GPS to work?? :smile:

[joeybcdt]

Ok, I figured its a change in the system. Now does anyone know which two ports i need to allow in the system for the GPS to work?? :smile:

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.......I believe the GPS that comes in the phone is a transmitter only. You would need an external GPS reciever.

[terp]

Ok, I figured its a change in the system. Now does anyone know which two ports i need to allow in the system for the GPS to work?? :smile:

The GPS on the 700w is not really a GPS...it is just a locator for 911 purposes. You'll need an external GPS to get location tracking info.

[hnsimpson]

Once I get a GPS reciever, can I use googlemaps as the software basis for my gps system?

-Thanks

Simpson

[nextel0582]

i operate a car rental buuisness,and I'm always on the road.I have been using google maps on my 700wx and it has helped me time and time again.Everyone is right about the gps,but as far as drving directions the program works great!

[hnsimpson]

i operate a car rental buuisness,and I'm always on the road.I have been using google maps on my 700wx and it has helped me time and time again.Everyone is right about the gps,but as far as drving directions the program works great!

...but can googlemaps sync up with the gps receiver and act like a Magellen/TomTom type wayfinder??

Thx

[dmrbug]

...but can googlemaps sync up with the gps receiver and act like a Magellen/TomTom type wayfinder??

Thx

I believe it can just pinpoint you on the map. I don't thing it gives you directions like Magellen/TomTom.

[Camille]

I have downloaded the google maps but do not have the GPS reciever yet. My question is, if I have the GPS, does it work like a true gps with verbal directions?

Once I get a GPS reciever, can I use googlemaps as the software basis for my gps system?

-Thanks

Simpson

[lasllc]

I have downloaded the google maps but do not have the GPS reciever yet. My question is, if I have the GPS, does it work like a true gps with verbal directions?

NO; If you have only a rcvr then all you have is the ability to link your position to a mapping base, which may or may not interface with Googlemap.

As far as verbilization is concerned, absolutly not; verbilized directions are a function of the purpose built GPS software you purchase. It contains a data base of words that fit the vocabulary the software uses; Google map has no verbalization software built into it and your phone has only what it needs to voice dial, etc (if you have that capability)

For example: if GoogleMap dirctiions are "over the hill to Grandma's house" those exact words need to reside in a database accessable to some software to interprate them - your phone does not come with it, the GPS rcvr does not have it, GoogleMpas does not have it - so, no spoken directions.

Generally, you dont get something for nothing.