Using a real portable GPS with MSFSX

[grevesz]

Hello,

I used to be able to use my Lowrance AirMap1000 with MSFS2k4 by downloading and installing some add-on software (I forget what it was).

Can I do the same with MSFSX?
If yes, do I have to install an add-on software?
If yes, what is it and where do I find it?

Thanks,

Gabor

[JSkorna]

Hi,

You will need a registered copy of FSUIPC4:
http://www.schiratti.com/dowson.html

For FS04 you used GPS Out, which is now bundled in the above software.

Jim

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[grevesz]

Thanks!
Works like a charm!
Gabor

[Woodpecker1214388]

I've been using Gps.out ver 2.60 loaded into the Modules folder of FS9 Century of Flight in Windows XP; works OK.

I've now loaded FS9 and FSX into a new Windows 7 PC; I have used a Serial 232 to USB cable to connect the Gps to the pc that defaults to Com port 3; in Windows this is now seen as a Prolific Com port to USB; I have altered the text in Gps.out to Com port 3...FS9 still does not identify the gps.

I have searched; via Windows Explorer; all folders and files in FSX but can't see any Modules folder to load Gps.out to; where and how do you load Gps.out to FSX in Windows.

Any ideas please.

Question:

[Woodpecker1214388]

You will need a registered copy of FSUIPC4:

Can you please explain in simple English what FSUIPC4 is; what is does and how to use it.
I understand what Gps.out is for but not the rest of the package
Thankyou.

[mallcott]

You will need a registered copy of FSUIPC4:

Can you please explain in simple English what FSUIPC4 is; what is does and how to use it.
I understand what Gps.out is for but not the rest of the package
Thankyou.

No need to explain
http://www.schiratti.com/dowson.html

Download the manuals free with the unregistered version, then you can read up for yourself.

[Woodpecker1214388]

Hello Gabor,

Could I possibly ask you what are your exact "MENU" settings in your Lowrance 1000 gps to make it work with FSUIPC4 and FSX.

Many Thanks,

Woodpecker1214388

[JSkorna]

I don't think he is around seeing you posted in a thread that is 6 years old.