If there is no Wi-Fi or USB connection to the onboard instruments, you can use a Bluetooth GPS device such as the GNS3000 from GNS Electronics. The procedure is as follows:
- Pairing the device:
- Put your GPS receiver into “pairing” mode (refer to the user manual for specific instructions; this usually involves pressing and holding a button).
- In Windows 11, go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Add a device.
- Select Bluetooth, choose your GPS receiver from the list, and complete the pairing process.
- Checking in Device Manager:
- Once connected, Windows usually installs the driver automatically.
- Right-click the Start button > Device Manager.
- Expand the Ports (COM & LPT) section. Your GPS should appear as a USB or Bluetooth serial port (e.g., “Standard Serial over Bluetooth link” with a COM port number, such as COM3). Note this port number.
- Using it with NavimetriX:
- Navigation applications can read NMEA data from the COM port identified in the previous step.
You should see your location data appear. If your GPS isn't detected, make sure the manufacturer-specific drivers (e.g., Garmin, Globalsat, GNS) are installed for your Windows version.