The CP might become backup for the Navionics app.I’m assuming you want the Nav app on your phone as a backup for your chart plotter setup, not a bad idea for your 140 mile round trip.
You mentioned in your first post you had already downloaded the app but didn’t indicate if it actually worked.
Assuming the app is working and you want to test to see if it will work without cell connection during your trip you could try temporarily disabling cell capability. I don’t use an Android - Samsung phone so not sure how or if you can do that.
You might also consider picking up a floating handheld vhf or for that matter frs radio that had basic GPS capabilities. I had a Garmin Rino frs-gps unit a long time ago that I had my kids take out in our little Zodiac. They could call if they needed help and provide GPS coordinates if necessary or I could use other frs handsets we had at the cottage to tell them to come home for dinner.
Yes absolutely that could be the case. My assumptions are often incorrectThe CP might become backup for the Navionics app.
The reason I wrote that is the Navionics app is more usable than any CP I’ve used (Raymarine, B&G, Lowrance, Garmin). I use Navionics for route planning and progress, while using the CP for radar/AIS and close-in navigation while steering, plus the CP is weather proof and daylight viewable (a big issue at the helm).Yes absolutely that could be the case. My assumptions are often incorrect
I'd buy one depending on the priceI 3D Printed a mount for mine that keeps it just inside the companion way. It's in the shade most of the time. Thinking about moving so that it's hanging from the bimini. More shade and closer to my head...
Newer i-pads and I-phones have built in GPS, Navionics works on them without cell or wifi. You just need to download and save on the device the map area you are sailing in from wifi or cell first. Its a great app, hope Garmin doesn't mess it up.On apple devices (iPad/iPhone) it uses the gps in the phone. Note the iPad must be a WiFi/cellular version to have a gps.
No change on the newer ones. If they don't have the cellular chaip they don't have the GPS chip. (The iBeacon technology is not GPS and does not work offshore.)Newer i-pads and I-phones have built in GPS, Navionics works on them without cell or wifi. You just need to download and save on the device the map area you are sailing in from wifi or cell first. Its a great app, hope Garmin doesn't mess it up.
No change on the newer ones. If they don't have the cellular chaip they don't have the GPS chip. (The iBeacon technology is not GPS and does not work offshore.)
Location
All models
Wi-Fi + Cellular models
- Digital compass
- Wi-Fi
- iBeacon microlocation
- Assisted GPS, GLONASS
- Cellular