So todays solution is much better, but it also means you can not "fool" the unit into reading other files then what the card or settings is telling it to read. If you already have a Navionics map suite installed on your GPS, all youll need to do to set up your new map system is to remove the old card and insert. These cards can fit into any SD card slot, but they are designed to be inserted into the GPS systems that are commonly found on boats. This was a bit of a hassle, especially when moving from one area covered by certain files, to another area covered by other files. The Navionics maps in this collection come on SD cards. SonarChart Shading is a new chart feature that is exclusive to Navionics HotMaps Platinum+ and. Simply plug your card into your PC/Mac and register at. Even if using a Navionics-card you still had to tell the unit where on the card it should look for the correct files. Quickly target the best spots and catch more fish with Navionics HotMaps Platinum Lake Maps Daily updates and advanced features are included for one year. Way back, on older models like Globalmap, this was a bit more manual. So it will never look for AT5-files on a Navionics-card, and thus it will not work. This is because the unit automatically searches for the correct files, depending on what map-source you choose. But there is no choice as to what sort of files to use/ read. As you might have seen already, you have two standard choices as mapping-source in the Menu of your unit: Lowrance or Navionics.
You must have your AT5-files on a seperate card. Not so sure I believe all those areas marked on Pymie labeled "walleye" though.No, this can not be done.
lol Seriously though, a guy can find all kinds of info provided by other anglers. In North America, the Navionics+ bundle includes marine and lake charts on one card, all with SonarChart 1ft HD contours, throughout US and Canada, plus a. Another added feature is SonarCharts, this is a free addition to the + card and allows users to record their own sonar logs and upload into the Navionics system in which they will turn out a new and up to date map as a separate layer. Features include uploading information for others to see such as obstacles or, laying a trolling route right into the fish habitat getting me snagged. Navionics+ (Pre-Loaded) NAV PLUS - US (1XG) and Canadian Marine (2XG) and all HotMaps preprogrammed and plug and play on 16 GB MSD Card plus downloadable SonarCharts and. and have easy access to all the essential information found on official paper charts and fishing maps: tide and current data, depth contours, spot soundings, navaids, location names, detailed port plans, port service guides, and more. If you possess legacy units that can only accept 2GB cards you need to get the premium/Gold, older version of Navionics+ or Navionics Updates (2GB charts) cards instead. Also, I have searched areas on the maps I am familiar with and so far, I have found the maps to be accurate. Navionics Gold Marine Charts: SD Data Card. I find areas I think might be productive (and they usually ain't) mark them and the APP will take me right to them. Today I’ll be running you through the simple process of updating your Navionics Chart Card so that you can make the most of these great features. Another nice feature with the APP is being able to pull up your favorite lake while sitting in your easy chair (or waiting for one's better half at the hair salon) and plan your next fishing trip.
I did let my account lapse so I don't know if the update would have been cheaper had I stayed active. I too paid $10.00 for my first APP and no further charges unless I want the update. I did see the APP has "Bluetooth" capability so it should connect with sonar units having "Bluetooth" and I'm hoping computers/tablets too.
The only downfall is using my phone, watching a small screen and keeping the stupid battery charged. Heck when I was in Gulf Shores I pulled the APP up on my phone for the local lakes.
I'm with you when it comes to paying for an APP but I find the Navionics to be worth while. Pork I just signed on to my Navionics account and yes my account expired so I must pay $14.99 for the update if I desire.