GPS Splitter Software?

[Michael Carlson]

Hey Everyone,

I was just wondering what splitter software everyone uses and would it work with both GRLevelX and Delorme?

 

[Robert Edmonds]

I believe GpsGate would work. I use it with both WXWORKS and topo.

 

[Bart_Comstock]

I agree, I use GpsGate and it works very well, i use it to split it up between spotter net, grlvl3 and ms streets & trips.

 

[Chris Wilburn]

Here is my vote for GpsGate. I have used GRLevel 3, Spotter Network, Street Atlas and WxWorx all at the same time and it comes in very handy. I can't even begin to tell you how useful it is to see your GPS position in relation to radar, esp. if you chase at night.

 

[fplowman]

Franson GpsGate

http://franson.com/gpsgate/

 

[Michael Carlson]

Thanks guys It looks like GPSgate is the way to go on this one! I appreciate all the feed back!

 

[John Wetter]

I just use the free serial emulator software from Delorme.

-John

 

[Ryan McGinnis]

GPSGate works on Vista too. I use to split the signal between the mapping software (DeLorme), Spotter Network, and GRLevel3.

 

[Mikey Gribble]

Is it as easy as just installing the software? I need a new GPS for my XM, but it would be awesome if I could just get my GPS I use with Delorme to work on XM too. I am terrible with computers though so if it takes much more than just installing software then I can't pull it off.

 

[John Wetter]

Is it as easy as just installing the software?

Yes. You just install the emulator from here:
http://www.delorme.com/support/supporttemplate.aspx?id=319

Choose the output ports, and then use those ports in the different software packages.

-John

 

[Jay Cazel]

I used GPSgate for the first part of the year (2007) and then for some reason it would not hold the com ports. I had to reboot the computer and it would hold for awhile but would loose the com ports agian. So I switched over to this one http://curioustech.home.insightbb.com/xport.html and so far not had a problem with it. Also it is free.

 

[Andrew Pritchard]

I'm with John, I just used the free emulator from delorme and can split my gps between Street Atlas, GRlevel3 and Spotter Network.

 

[Dick McGowan]

Yep, all you need is a GPS receiver like this one......and use the Delorme Serial emulator which is free.

Unless you are operating with a 64 bit version of Windows, it will work.

 

[Gene Moore]

I used GPSgate for the first part of the year (2007) and then for some reason it would not hold the com ports. I had to reboot the computer and it would hold for awhile but would loose the com ports agian. So I switched over to this one http://curioustech.home.insightbb.com/xport.html and so far not had a problem with it. Also it is free.

Yep, know what you're talking about. Sometimes it holds the com ports, sometimes not. My solution was rather mindless, but it works. I color coded all my USB ports and connecting cables. That is, every time I plug in the GPS, the cellular modem tether and the WX-Worx cable it's always in the same location. Now I don't have that problem anymore. I'm using the one Dick McGowan suggests and it's fine. I run it through Delorme mapping, WX-Works and other radar programs as needed. If I do have problems I'll take your suggestion and look at that software, thanks.

I didn't know it won't work with a 64 bit software.....hummmm.

 

[Eric Friedebach]

I’ve found that the serial emulator works well if it’s launched and found a GPS fix first, before launching GRLevelX, SN or any mapping app.