Ive been using GPSy Pro for my BBS charts. Unfortunately this shareware
progam is no longer being upgraded by the authors.
For vector charts, I have started to use MacENC, also a shareware
program that really 'blitzes' on a portable G4 Mac. Apple endorses (or
at least gave download info on their website) usage of MacENC. You can
download MacENC from the web. I dont know if the EU has the same
'free' download service for their BBS and Vector charts.

The 'problem' with the pre-G4 Macs for 'serial port' connection is that
Mac only used an 8 pin mini-Din connecter and the Windoze-world needed
a 9 pin Mini-DIN serial connector. All you need to do is leave the
ground connector in the miniDiIN 9 'float' and make an adapter for 8 to
9 miniDIN. The GPSy website has info on making your own
connectors/adapters if you are still using the serial ports instead of
USB for connection to your GPS.

For WeFAX, Im using a program called "multimode' which can direct
download HF: WeFAX, TTY, SitorB (for some Navtex) , CW, etc. This is a
program used by Mac enthusiasts who are High frequency Hams, etc.

hope this helps.


In article , varnish
wrote:

I wondered if anyone was using GPSNavX with a Mac? Any good? Did the
Mac take data from the GPS without too much problem?

Not much stuff for Mac Marine use out there - nice to see something like
this.

Also, I'm Europe based, and would have to use MAPTECH to get best
coverage. Any views on those?


thanks