NOAA DIGITAL NAVIGATION CHARTS + CHARTPLOTTER/GPS SW For Sale
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NOAA DIGITAL NAVIGATION CHARTS + CHARTPLOTTER/GPS SW:
$24.95
Thisis a great way to turn your laptop or pc into a full function chart plotter andmarine data information system. Just load the DVD in your computer and you haveinstant access to over 2200 of the latest raster navigation charts produced byNOAA - plus several reference books and more. This professionally authoredsystem is menu driven and all functions will run right off the DVD. Noinstallation is required - this is very easy to use.
For a complete list ofthe charts click here: [link removed by ]. The charts on
this DVD aredistributed by a certified NOAA RNC Distributor and thus meet US Coast Guardchart carriage requirements for you charter boat and delivery captains.
Included on the DVDare:
- Every Raster Navigation Chart (RNC) that NOAA publishes. This covers the entire United States and all of its Possessions. There are more than 2200 charts on the DVD in the standard BSB/KAP format. Note: No other countries are included. You may be able to add charts for other countries but please contact me before purchasing.
- OpenCPN chart plotter software. Runs on Windows 8/7/VISTA/XP/10
- The OpenCPN manual
- Complete graphical and textual listing of charts on the DVD by region
- Chart #1 - Nautical chart symbols, abbreviations and terms
- The complete set of 9 United States Coast Pilots
- The complete updated American Practical Navigator (Bowditch)
- A complete copy of the US International and Inland Navigation Rules of the Road
- A 33 function Navigational Calculator
- Port to Port distance charts
- Links to the NOAA Tides & Currents web page for up to date tide and current predictions
- The NOAA AWOIS wreck database listings for the US coasts, Pacific islands and Great Lakes with graphical index (over 14,000 listings)
- View the NOAA AWOIS wreck positions and data on Google Earth. Included on the DVD is an up to date Google Earth overlay showing every wreck and obstruction in the NOAA AWOIS database in its listed position on the earth’s surface. Hover over a place mark and its name is displayed. Click on a place mark and its information is displayed.
The charts are updatedbi-weekly so you will receive the latest editions. NOAA Raster NavigationalCharts® are full-color, geo-calibrated, high detail, digital images of NOAA'sentire suite of paper charts. They display beautifully with all the detailsfound on the paper charts that you are used to using. They are better though,because you can overlay electronic navigation elements right on top of thechart. Examples of these elements are your position, marks, tracks, routes,bearings, and distances. Another great feature is the ability to zoom in andout. You can see the big picture without the hassle of trying to spread out alarge chart on a small chart table or you can zoom in to see all the detailsaround your vessel.The Coast Pilots,American Practical Navigator, and Navigation Rules are all in Adobe Acrobatreader (pdf) format making them very easy to use. Acrobat reader is included onthe DVD if you don't have it.Add a GPS receiver toyour laptop and OpenCPN will automatically load the correct chart and displayyour position and navigation data on screen. Turn on the follow boatfeature and your position will be shown in the center of a moving map. Createroutes, find distances, bearings and more with the click of a mouse. Turn on theTracks function and create a track of where you have been. Use created tracks toget back to favorite fishing grounds or return home when bad weather setsin.Don'thave a gps receiver? Purchase this software bundled with a new water resistantusb gps receiver for only $69.96. Please see my other sales for details.Some of OpenCPNfeatures are:
Quilted Raster(RNC) and Vector(ENC) digital chart display
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Lock on to GPS: Automatically selects the most appropriate chart, then as you move,
keeps your current position in the center of the screen whilst the map scrolls. Provides a
constant view of your current position and surrounding area -
AIS receiver interfacing with configurable target safety monitoring
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Integrated Route, Track, and Waypoint database, with industry standard Import/Export capabilities
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Tide and Current prediction, with on-screen overlay of predicted data
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BSB3 raster, S57 ENC chart support and CM93 vector chart support
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Configurable range rings centered on ship position
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Single-chart and Quilted display modes
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North-up and Course-up display modes
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Waypoint and route navigation
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GPX Waypoint and Route input and output file support
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NMEA 0183 GPS interface at selectable baud rate
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Autopilot output support
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Anchor watch/alarm functions
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GRIB file input and display for weather forecasting
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Tide and Current prediction and display
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Hot keys and scroll mouse support
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User programmable velocity vector: Provides a quick visual check of where you’ll be in a given amount of time.
Enables you to quickly assess whether your current course could lead to a potential hazard
Learn more about OpenCPN here: [link removed by ]The DVD is menudriven. This makes the system very easy to use. Hardware requirements areMinimal. OpenCPN will run fine on a 233 mhz computer.Topreview a limited sample of the Google Earth wreck database: Run Google Earth,go to File then Open. Cut and paste the following text in the File Name sure there are no extra spaces or you will get an error).Buy with completeconfidence - if you are not satisfied I will refund your entire payment.Below are a couple ofscreen shots. They are just for demonstration purposes - their quality becomesslightly degraded when sized to fit in the space provided - they look muchclearer live.
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