[C320-list] Navionics App on non-cellular i-pad

[Becky DeVillier]

Generally the non cellular version only has GPS when you are in Wifi range. If you find yours does not work, Bad Elf makes a GPS adapter for the iPad. Navionics will work with that adapter.
Becky
Synergy

Sent from my iPad

On Jul 23, 2013, at 9:14 AM, "Bill Sloane" <southsoundbill at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks Colin.
> 
> Bill
> 
> On Monday, July 22, 2013, Colin Evans wrote:
> 
>> Yes Bill,
>> It works without the sim card.  As long as you have the GPS version of the
>> I-pad, navionics will work.  That`s what we use.
>> I`m also thinking of putting a socket in the binnacle so it will charge
>> when
>> underway.
>> Zacor do a pretty good mount for the i-pad, for about $40.  Clamps on to
>> the
>> grab rail above the compass. I`m not sure whether the speaker in the  i-pad
>> has any detrimental effect on the compass.
>> 
>> If you are concerned, open one of the free maps applications and ithe GPS
>> should show where you are.
>> 
>> *************************
>> Regards
>> Colin Evans
>> Watermark
>> 2000 C320 # 774
>> Lake Macquarie, Australia
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com <javascript:;>] On Behalf
>> Of Bill Sloane
>> Sent: Tuesday, 23 July 2013 2:55 PM
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>> Subject: [C320-list] Navionics App on non-cellular i-pad
>> 
>> This is a techie question about an app I love on my i-phone - Navionics,
>> which lets you chart plot your route on a navigation chart. Navionics has
>> the same app for an i-pad, for more money, $55, but I cannot work out if my
>> i-pad-3, which is not equipped with cellphone receiving, but does receive
>> GPS signals, will locate me on the charts that download with this app.
>> Reviews on the website indicate it does not, but I am not convinced. Does
>> anyone know?
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> Bill
>> Endless Summer, C320 No. 594
>> Olympia WA
>> 
>>