I've also found other Palm-based apps provide for the Earthmate, most notably GPS Atlas, GPS Compass, etc. Granted, most require a workaround, but there exists a small utility that converts the Earthmate signal to an pseudo-NMEA output for those products that don't support the Earthmate. In fact, I have only found a few pieces of software that won't work with the Earthmate. I know your review is somewhat dated, but you should note that the Earthmate is usable with most GPS software now. The Solus Pro software (version 1.5) sucks. DeLorme does not provide any free upgrades to either the StreetAtlas or the Solus software.Ĥ. Again, if you know of any better way to keep the cable firmly and securely attached to the Palm, I'd love to hear them.ģ. I have tried bending the little metal clips out on the cable to provide a firmer connection, but it doesn't last very long or work very well. Whenever I use the Earthmate with the Palm, I invariably knock the connector out of the Palm, which is an obvious hassle while flying or driving. The serial cable connection is way too flimsy. If you've seen or heard of either of these as aftermarket third-party add-ons, I'd love to know about it.Ģ. At the very least, some kind of battery meter would be nice. I'd love a 'replacement battery pack w/ cord' power solution that allows the Earthmate to be powered via a 12 volt DC car cigerette lighter outlet. And you don't have any way of knowing what shape the batteries are in.

The only real issues I have encountered are:ġ. I am a pilot so the ability to add aviation specific maps was a big plus. While a little pricy, the ability to load your own digital maps from any source onto the Palm makes the Fly software more valuable. The Fly software does now support the Earthmate.

I generally do not use the Solus software for mapping ( I think it is pretty lousy) but instead use GPSPilot's 'Fly' software. I bought the DeLorme Earthmate / StreetAtlas 7.0 / Solus Pro combo last year for use with with my Palm IIIxe. Then it may go off again and never lock on. It is like night and day works great on or twoĭays the next day I may have to sit for an hour before the beacon comes on and

Great, find satellites fast one day, and the very next day won't even lock on toĪny.

I like the earthmate receiver also but have a few problems. Owner Comments - Earthmate GPS Owner Comments on the Earthmate

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