lake-master map chip

  • tbuaer66
    Posts: 66
    January 10, 2006 at 6:29 am #1248526

    Recently bought the lake master MN. map chip,I am very pleased with the general results of my 100 dollar investment,but am wondering a couple simple questions,is my gps just old and slow,or does it always take 10-20 seconds for the depths to come up on my gps?<loads like i am on dial-up> And is there any way to view the map chip on my computer since my gps loads so slow,and would like to look at some of the lake maps without it taking 2 hours, and what do I need to buy for my computer to do that?

    chris-tuckner
    Hastings/Isle MN
    Posts: 12318
    January 10, 2006 at 1:36 pm #410630

    My Garmin 188 takes about that long to load, but once up, everything is there really fast.

    mstanley
    Shorewood,MN
    Posts: 350
    January 10, 2006 at 1:53 pm #410637

    Loads up on my iFinder H2O in less than 5 seconds. I also have the Lakemaster software on my PC but the CD ROM version. Did not upload from the chip. Typically I use the PC to check things out and just use the GPS on manuever around on the water.

    matt_grow
    Albertville MN
    Posts: 2019
    January 10, 2006 at 4:00 pm #410675

    There is no way to use the chip to view maps on your pc. Lake master has software for that. I think the software is a must. It allows you to see the full picture of hundreds of lakes.

    Bob Carlson
    Mille Lacs Lake (eastside), Mn.
    Posts: 2936
    January 10, 2006 at 4:48 pm #410690

    Quote:

    Loads up on my iFinder H2O in less than 5 seconds. I also have the Lakemaster software on my PC but the CD ROM version. Did not upload from the chip. Typically I use the PC to check things out and just use the GPS on manuever around on the water.

    I have the same thing!!!!! It works great to check out an area that you my want to fish ahead of time! I can sit at my PC and look for future fishing spots and watch the TV right next to the monitor……..watching whatever is on the tube!! Just gota love it!!!!

    ggoody
    Mpls MN
    Posts: 2603
    January 10, 2006 at 6:12 pm #410705

    Can I buy the Lakemaster software online and download it from there site or do they have to send me a CD, Do I need Mapcreate also?

    Thanks Pier.

    matt_grow
    Albertville MN
    Posts: 2019
    January 10, 2006 at 7:29 pm #410725

    Many of the outdoor shops carry it if you would rather pick it up. It cannot be downloaded though.

    doc samson
    MN
    Posts: 222
    January 12, 2006 at 4:45 pm #411271

    You will need Mapcreate to export your Lowrance waypoints as .txt files so Lakemaster can import them. Doc Samson

    ggoody
    Mpls MN
    Posts: 2603
    January 12, 2006 at 8:06 pm #411335

    Thanks Matt and Doc….

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