Re: [Gpsbabel-misc] V7 Nav 730 device map/poi database files

[Robert L. <rob...@gm...>]

On Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 11:23 AM, rlsimon <rl...@at...> wrote:

> Any way to get some guidance about this issue?
>

Just to be sure you're not being ignored, GPSBabel doesn't support the fbl
file type you're describing.

RJL


>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rlsimon [mailto:rl...@at...]
> Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 10:12 AM
> To: gps...@li...
> Subject: [Gpsbabel-misc] V7 Nav 730 device map/poi database files
>
>
> This is my first post...about 2 separate issues with the same
> device/fileset.
>
> Re: V7 Nav 730 device map/poi database files
>
> These files are available for download to update/upgrade the device at
> will.
> They bear the filename *.fbl with each state of the US separately listed.
> The model 740 files contain 6 million POIs while the model 730 files have
> 1.x million POIs.  The 2 devices (740=4.3", 730=3.5") run either set of
> files the difference being the 730 comes with a 1gb sd card and the larger
> map/poi db files need more space.  I bought the 730 and bought a 2gb high
> speed sd card (which, by the way, resolves some "stuttering" issues with
> the
> voice prompts since everything runs off the card).  These devices run on
> WindowsCE 5.0 and I have already unlocked my 730 and have full access to
> the
> file structure and am able to add/remove programs just like any PocketPC
> device.
>
> I have these files for the 740 and have added some of the larger files
> (they
> have a detailed instruction sheet on their website for that).  My question
> is this.  I also have a Holux CF GPS card which is working on my thinkpad
> laptop (which has a separate cf slot).  I would like to get some navigation
> software to run on my PC and figure out whether I can use these *.fbl files
> as the database.  Does anyone know what the *.fbl format is?  Is there nav
> software that will accept these files or can I translate them to fit?
>
> Re: IPAQ 3635 and GPS
>
> Further, I have an IPAQ 3635 PocketPC 2002 device and would like to know if
> I can do this on there.  Most of the new stuff (Delorme and
> M$PocketStreets)
> require at least PocketPC 2003 which CANNOT be put on my ipaq and I don't
> want to shell out for a new one.  I do have an adapter for the ipaq that
> will allow me to simultaneously add the Holux CF GPS and a memory expansion
> module to the ipaq (2 slots with second battery in there too).
>
> tia!
>
>
>
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