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Where do I get iNavX™?
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iNavX in the iTunes iPhone App Store
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Is there a charge for the NOAA US waters marine charts?
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No.
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Is there a charge for the marine charts and maps from X-Traverse?
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Yes. Visit x-traverse for more details.
Note: In addition to being able to using charts and maps from X-Traverse with iNavX, most may also be used with Fugawi or MacENC or GPSNavX charting software.
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What areas do the marine charts and maps include?
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iNavX provides access to the largest chart and map library.
Chart and Map Coverage.
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Are the marine charts and maps the latest editions?
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Yes since they download directly from a chart server.
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Where can I learn more information about the NOAA US waters marine charts?
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Here.
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Are the marine charts and maps stored locally on my iPhone or iPod Touch?
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Yes.
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How much storage space do the marine charts and maps take?
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Depends on how many charts and maps have been downloaded. Individual charts and maps can be deleted. Typical chart or map takes under 1 MB of storage.
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Does iPhone or iPod Touch need a cell or wifi internet connection to use the marine charts or maps?
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No. Only an internet connection is needed to download selected charts and maps. Once charts and maps are downloaded they can be used at anytime regardless of internet connectivity. Note: The charts do not expire and can be used indefinitely.
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Does iPhone 3G or 3GS need a cell or WiFi internet connection to use the built in GPS?
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No. If present, WiFi or cell can assist the GPS receiver, but it is not required.
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Does iNavX™ support the 3GS compass?
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Yes. The compass will be used to orient the position icon on the chart, the compass banner and the "HDG:" in the Instruments view.
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Does iNavX™ run on the first generation iPhone?
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Yes, but instead of using GPS positioning, cell towers are triangulated to compute a location.
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Yes. 3G models offer a GPS receiver. |
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Does iNavX™ run on the iPod Touch?
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Yes, but instead of using GPS positioning, NMEA data from a navigation application running on a Mac or PC via the WiFi connection is used to determine location.
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What version of iPhone OS does iNavX™ require
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iPhone OS 3.0 or later.
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Does iNavX™ work in places there is not marine chart or map coverage?
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Yes. There is a basic low scale world chart included and the instrument and waypoints functionality is not dependent on available or loaded charts.
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Does iNavX™ work with the NOAA ENC vector charts?
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No. The NOAA ENC vector chart coverage is incomplete and the NOAA ENC vector charts do not have the look of traditional paper charts. More Info.
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I have charts on my PC or Mac, can I use those with iNavX™?
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No. iNavX™ downloads charts directly from a chart server, however many of the charts and maps available at x-traverse can also be used on a PC or Mac.
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What is the current version of iNavX™?
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2.1.4 |
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How much are iNavX™ updates?
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No additional charge and all iNavX™ updates will arrive via the Apple iPhone app store. On the device, Select "App Store", then select "Updates".
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How does iNavX™ compare with the MacENC or GPSNavX feature set?
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Comparison Table.
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Does iNavX™ support AIS receivers and transponders?
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Yes via TCP/IP. Targets are plotted on the chart and an AIS Transponder can be used to provide position, speed and course to iNavX™
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I have waypoints and/or routes, how do I transfer those to/from iNavX™?
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iNavX™ can import and export waypoints and routes via x-traverse
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Can I upload my tracks to Google Earth?
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iNavX™ can export tracks via x-traverse
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Can I share my tracks and waypoints with Facebook?
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iNavX™ can export tracks and waypoints via x-traverse and share them on Facebook
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Does iNavX™ support GRIB weather forecasts?
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iNavX™ can import and display GRIBs via x-traverse
Wind, Presure, Wave Height, Sea, Precipitation Rate and Air Temperature forecasts are available
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What measurement units does iNavX™ support?
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Nautical miles, statute miles, kilometers, true and magnetic bearings, degrees and fractional minutes and degrees minutes and seconds. All distance measurements are computed using Great Circle routing.
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Is there a user's guide for iNavX™?
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Yes. Here.
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Is there a trial or demo version of iNavX™?
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No. Apple's official policy is not to allow trial or demo versions of apps.
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What languages is iNavX™ localized in?
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English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish
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Will iNavX™ run on other smart phones?
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No.
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