Reading a lot about Fugawi Nav software, anybody familiar with the ENC version, or earlier version?
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You can test it.
In fact I have it on this PC here at work, downloaded their demo. My problem is that I have little to compare it with. I do not own a chartplotter, only a small screen Garmin GPS. I do have The Cap'n on my laptop and I think the Fugawi ENC(the free NOAA) charts are completely adequate. As you move the cursor the coordinates change and the depths display. Zoom for detail is good. But I might have too little experience. I do understand the question though. If you are going cruising like we are, and you know you need $1000. worth of paper charts, it is hard to justify expensive PC charting software and charts. I really like the idea of a laptop at the Nav station and an LCD flatscreen repeater at the helm. Demo viewer: http://www.fugawi.com/viewenc/viewenc.html Free charts: http://chartmaker.ncd.noaa.gov/mcd/enc/index.htm
In fact I have it on this PC here at work, downloaded their demo. My problem is that I have little to compare it with. I do not own a chartplotter, only a small screen Garmin GPS. I do have The Cap'n on my laptop and I think the Fugawi ENC(the free NOAA) charts are completely adequate. As you move the cursor the coordinates change and the depths display. Zoom for detail is good. But I might have too little experience. I do understand the question though. If you are going cruising like we are, and you know you need $1000. worth of paper charts, it is hard to justify expensive PC charting software and charts. I really like the idea of a laptop at the Nav station and an LCD flatscreen repeater at the helm. Demo viewer: http://www.fugawi.com/viewenc/viewenc.html Free charts: http://chartmaker.ncd.noaa.gov/mcd/enc/index.htm
accident or coincidence?
Navigation software called "Fugawi"? I have to giggle ... When we were kids, hiking in the woods, we used to joke that we were members of the Fugawi tribe, and used to chant "we're the Fugawi, we're the Fugawi" (short 'u' sound; used as an interogative) whenever we thought we were lost. Is the name of this software an unfortunate choice, or perhaps the developers were members of our tribe in their youth too?
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Navigation software called "Fugawi"? I have to giggle ... When we were kids, hiking in the woods, we used to joke that we were members of the Fugawi tribe, and used to chant "we're the Fugawi, we're the Fugawi" (short 'u' sound; used as an interogative) whenever we thought we were lost. Is the name of this software an unfortunate choice, or perhaps the developers were members of our tribe in their youth too?
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On the old F-Troop situation comedy show, the Indian tribe was the Hakowi. They were always getting lost and wandered around saying, "Where the heck are we?"... hence the name. The pilot for the show had the tribe called the Fukowi, but when the series was accepted, they changed it to Hakowi. joe
On the old F-Troop situation comedy show, the Indian tribe was the Hakowi. They were always getting lost and wandered around saying, "Where the heck are we?"... hence the name. The pilot for the show had the tribe called the Fukowi, but when the series was accepted, they changed it to Hakowi. joe
I really like the Fugawi package.
I have been using fugawi now for 4 years and find it an excellent product. It is stable, interfaces with most if not all GPS's on the market, is resonably priced, it has a lot on really neat features and is able to read the free charts being posted on the NOAA site. There is also a version to suit Palm pilots. I have tried The Captain and much prefer Fugawi even tho it is a much cheaper product.
I have been using fugawi now for 4 years and find it an excellent product. It is stable, interfaces with most if not all GPS's on the market, is resonably priced, it has a lot on really neat features and is able to read the free charts being posted on the NOAA site. There is also a version to suit Palm pilots. I have tried The Captain and much prefer Fugawi even tho it is a much cheaper product.
A little Fugawi history....
The Fugawi were an ancient tribe who inhabited an area now known as southern Italy. Many archaeologists and historians give the Fugawicredit for laying the foundation for modern navigation. The nomadic Fugawi were skilled hunters and trappers, but unfortunately they were of very short stature. They had difficulty climbing trees and larger rocks to get their bearings so there was a constant danger of getting lost. In addition, torrential rainy seasons would turn the plains areas into vast marshes with very tall grass. Having to cross these areas was difficult for the diminutive Fugawi. The only way they could see over the tall grass for reference was to stand 3 or 4 high on each others' shoulders. The deep grass would often cause them to become separated from each other. As indiviuals they would become disoriented and wander aimlessly finding each other only by chance. The dangers of the grassland was compounded by the interesting culture of the Fugawi which forbade loud talk or yelling. Raising one's voice was considered rude and offensive to their peaceful nature. Even the children of the Fugawi were subdued, rarely crying above a whimper. The Fugawi culture and its place in history were changed abruptly by one man. It is generally accepted that this man's name was Hutha. As a child Hutha Fugawi was bright and energetic, but very emotional. As he grew to manhood and was allowed to go on hunting trips he became very frustrated if he and his friends got separated in the grasslands. For generations the quiet Fugawi simply roamed until reconnecting, but Huta's nature was not so patient. Although the exact date is not clear, it was such a time, when he and his mates had become separated for the 4th time in one day that Hutha broke with custom and tradition. Whether it was anger, frustration or cunning forethought, is not known, but on that day Hutha Fugawi leaned his head back, with hands framing his mouth like a megaphone, and yelled at the top of his inexperienced lungs..."WHERE THE FUGAWI ??" What happened after is one of the greatest examples of a mass contagion leading to sociological change. Suddenly the past tradition of quiet whispering evaporated into a pethora of noisy responses.... "Here, we're the Fugawi" the separated hunters shouted. They quickly found that directions could be established from the various calls. It was also discovered that each person had a distinctive vocal sound or frequency if you will, that identified him. The volume of their sounds helped determine the distance. One of their party, Aristotle Fugawi, who was very talented with numbers, quickly devised a method of triangulating their locations by using this information. The tribe devised a standard system where they would identify themselves first, then shout the message. For instance one member saved the party from disaster when he shouted, "Holeesheet Fugawi, there's a tiger over here!" From that day on the Fugawi were silent no longer. They weren't afraid to cross the vast grassland or probe the deep forests. They honed and tweeked their navigation system so they could cover wide areas, out of sight from each other, to catch more game. Being more productive brought prosperity and they were able to hire non-nomadic members of the HOODAT tribe to act as sentinels, responding to the Fugawi calls with identifying answer. As the Fugawi traversed these areas the traditional call became "Where the Fugawi?" The sentinal would reply "Hoodat, you're on the right path!" This increased safety and speed in their mobility, which led to greater properity. Over the years, the Fugawi became less nomadic and established great cities. Though the need for yelling "Where the Fugawi?" became uneccessary for day to day life, their new tradition of shouting, talking and singing loud carried over into the evolving Italian culture. Today, geneologists and historians have even been able to establish genetic links between a few great Italiant navigors and members of the ancient Fugawi tribe. Christopher Columbus' maternal grandfather, Cincinatti, and his cousin Dayton, were descendents of Holee and Toledo Fugawi. Amerigo Vespucci has been connected to Ytha Fugawi, grandson of the first navigator, Hutha. Besides navigation, the Fugawi have an even greater place in Italian history. Because their shouting, navigational technique stimulated the development of large lungs, descendents of the Fugawi's have become some of the nations' most revered opera singers. Enrique Caruso was a direct descendent of La Bomba Fugawi, and even Luciano Pavarotti's family ties can be traced to Whattha Fugawi, leader of the neo-Fugawi self-enlightenment movement. (note: The daughter of La Bomba, DeeDee Fugawi, who could hold a note for 12 minutes, is reputed to be the ancestor of Gina Lollobridgida and Sophia Loren, Since neither actress sings, researchers suspect a mutation of the lung capacity gene.) In conclusion, navigation was born on that day in ancient Italy when a free thinking, desparate man - Hutha Fugawi - threw off the shackles of his society and shouted out those immortal words... "WHERE THE FUGAWI?"
The Fugawi were an ancient tribe who inhabited an area now known as southern Italy. Many archaeologists and historians give the Fugawicredit for laying the foundation for modern navigation. The nomadic Fugawi were skilled hunters and trappers, but unfortunately they were of very short stature. They had difficulty climbing trees and larger rocks to get their bearings so there was a constant danger of getting lost. In addition, torrential rainy seasons would turn the plains areas into vast marshes with very tall grass. Having to cross these areas was difficult for the diminutive Fugawi. The only way they could see over the tall grass for reference was to stand 3 or 4 high on each others' shoulders. The deep grass would often cause them to become separated from each other. As indiviuals they would become disoriented and wander aimlessly finding each other only by chance. The dangers of the grassland was compounded by the interesting culture of the Fugawi which forbade loud talk or yelling. Raising one's voice was considered rude and offensive to their peaceful nature. Even the children of the Fugawi were subdued, rarely crying above a whimper. The Fugawi culture and its place in history were changed abruptly by one man. It is generally accepted that this man's name was Hutha. As a child Hutha Fugawi was bright and energetic, but very emotional. As he grew to manhood and was allowed to go on hunting trips he became very frustrated if he and his friends got separated in the grasslands. For generations the quiet Fugawi simply roamed until reconnecting, but Huta's nature was not so patient. Although the exact date is not clear, it was such a time, when he and his mates had become separated for the 4th time in one day that Hutha broke with custom and tradition. Whether it was anger, frustration or cunning forethought, is not known, but on that day Hutha Fugawi leaned his head back, with hands framing his mouth like a megaphone, and yelled at the top of his inexperienced lungs..."WHERE THE FUGAWI ??" What happened after is one of the greatest examples of a mass contagion leading to sociological change. Suddenly the past tradition of quiet whispering evaporated into a pethora of noisy responses.... "Here, we're the Fugawi" the separated hunters shouted. They quickly found that directions could be established from the various calls. It was also discovered that each person had a distinctive vocal sound or frequency if you will, that identified him. The volume of their sounds helped determine the distance. One of their party, Aristotle Fugawi, who was very talented with numbers, quickly devised a method of triangulating their locations by using this information. The tribe devised a standard system where they would identify themselves first, then shout the message. For instance one member saved the party from disaster when he shouted, "Holeesheet Fugawi, there's a tiger over here!" From that day on the Fugawi were silent no longer. They weren't afraid to cross the vast grassland or probe the deep forests. They honed and tweeked their navigation system so they could cover wide areas, out of sight from each other, to catch more game. Being more productive brought prosperity and they were able to hire non-nomadic members of the HOODAT tribe to act as sentinels, responding to the Fugawi calls with identifying answer. As the Fugawi traversed these areas the traditional call became "Where the Fugawi?" The sentinal would reply "Hoodat, you're on the right path!" This increased safety and speed in their mobility, which led to greater properity. Over the years, the Fugawi became less nomadic and established great cities. Though the need for yelling "Where the Fugawi?" became uneccessary for day to day life, their new tradition of shouting, talking and singing loud carried over into the evolving Italian culture. Today, geneologists and historians have even been able to establish genetic links between a few great Italiant navigors and members of the ancient Fugawi tribe. Christopher Columbus' maternal grandfather, Cincinatti, and his cousin Dayton, were descendents of Holee and Toledo Fugawi. Amerigo Vespucci has been connected to Ytha Fugawi, grandson of the first navigator, Hutha. Besides navigation, the Fugawi have an even greater place in Italian history. Because their shouting, navigational technique stimulated the development of large lungs, descendents of the Fugawi's have become some of the nations' most revered opera singers. Enrique Caruso was a direct descendent of La Bomba Fugawi, and even Luciano Pavarotti's family ties can be traced to Whattha Fugawi, leader of the neo-Fugawi self-enlightenment movement. (note: The daughter of La Bomba, DeeDee Fugawi, who could hold a note for 12 minutes, is reputed to be the ancestor of Gina Lollobridgida and Sophia Loren, Since neither actress sings, researchers suspect a mutation of the lung capacity gene.) In conclusion, navigation was born on that day in ancient Italy when a free thinking, desparate man - Hutha Fugawi - threw off the shackles of his society and shouted out those immortal words... "WHERE THE FUGAWI?"
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I am overwhelmed and a bit smarter by the responses to my inquiry. You can learn a lot from history. Thanks all.
I am overwhelmed and a bit smarter by the responses to my inquiry. You can learn a lot from history. Thanks all.
chartplotter of viewer?
I am a bit confused... does Fugawi do chartplotting with the ENC charts or is it just a viewer similar to the other viewers?
I am a bit confused... does Fugawi do chartplotting with the ENC charts or is it just a viewer similar to the other viewers?
The free software is a viewer.
but they have very good chartplotting software at a reasonable price, I understand.
but they have very good chartplotting software at a reasonable price, I understand.
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