Does anyone know how to interface a Garmin GPS 78 Marine GPS with their computer to manage waypoints (upload, download, save, etc.) Previously I was using the MN DNR Garmin tool, but it no longer recognizes the GPS. Any solutions are welcome Thanks
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So my brand new Garmin GPSMAP 78 has returned from the field with some data on it. Downloaded DNR Garmin to try this out. As Russell already pointed out there are some issues.
Basically, just make sure that DNR Garmin is communicating with the device. (For me it was as simple as setting the "Auto Connect to GPS" option under the GPS menu) I was not able to download the usual "Waypoint -> Download" way but noticed that the unit now saves files as GPX right on the device.
Go to File -> Load From -> File
When Open dialog appears change the file type to GPS eXchange Format (*.gpx) Navigate to the Garmin and find the GPX file you want to load Then proceed as usual to save to shapefile or other formats as needed
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