Frequently Asked Questions

• Configuring OziExplorer to work with your GPS
• Can I use a bluetooth GPS with OziExplorer on my PC which has bluetooth
• Using a Garmin USB GPS with OziExplorer
• My PC only has USB ports (does not have a serial port), how do I connect my GPS
• I have a USB mouse type GPS, does OziExplorer support it
• I have a PCMCIA enabled laptop computer and a Compact Flash GPS, does OziExplorer support this configuration
• My Garmin GPS is not listed in "GPS Model" in OziExplorer Configuration, can I use it with OziExplorer

Configuring OziExplorer to work with your GPS

Follow the link below to our instruction pages for configuring OziExplorer and your Garmin, Magellan, Lowrance, Eagle, MLR or Brunton / Silva GPS.

Click here for configuration information pages

Also see the specific information below if applicable for your GPS.

Can I use a bluetooth GPS with OziExplorer on my PC which has bluetooth

Yes, use these OziExplorer Configuration settings :

On the GPS Tab - you choose the GPS make as "NMEA Only".

On the COM Tab - you select the same COM Port your particular Bluetooth setup uses.

Baud Rate - this can be different for each GPS but try 38400 first.

Using a Garmin USB GPS with OziExplorer

(This is a Garmin GPS with a USB data transfer interface not a Garmin connected to USB via a Serial to USB adapter.)

OziExplorer Version 3.95.4 or later is required, earlier versions of OziExplorer do not support this interface.

On the COM Tab - you must tick the checkbox "Garmin USB".

My PC only has USB ports (does not have a serial port), how do I connect my GPS

You need to purchase a USB to Serial Port adapter. These come with a driver which will add a virtual serial port to your PC.

You need to note the port number which is configured by the adapter. (if you do not know, check the port number in Windows Settings / Control Panel / System / Device Manager)

In OziExplorer configuration, select this as the serial port to use.

See the GPS Receivers section of the OziExplorer Help for the other configuration settings.

I have a USB mouse type GPS, does OziExplorer support it.

Yes, the GPS will come with a driver which will add a virtual serial port to your PC.

You need to note the port number which is configured by the driver. (if you do not know, check the port number in Windows Settings / Control Panel / System / Device Manager)

In OziExplorer configuration, on the COM Tab select this as the serial port to use.

Baud Rate - this can be different for each GPS, check your GPS manual.

On the GPS Tab - you choose the GPS make as "NMEA Only".

I have a PCMCIA enabled laptop computer and a Compact Flash GPS, does OziExplorer support this configuration

Yes, the driver supplied with the device will add a virtual serial port to your PC.

You need to note the port number which is configured by the driver. (if you do not know, check the port number in Windows Settings / Control Panel / System / Device Manager)

In OziExplorer configuration, on the COM Tab select this as the serial port to use.

Baud Rate - this can be different for each GPS, check your GPS manual.

On the GPS Tab - you choose the GPS make as "NMEA Only".

My Garmin GPS is not listed in "GPS Model" in OziExplorer Configuration, can I use it with OziExplorer

Yes, select "Other Garmin" from the list. You may need to alter the fields in "GPS Parameters" to suit your GPS.  Refer to your GPS manual for this information.