1. How and where can I get software and maps compatible with my GPS hardware?
Most of the GPS devices are NMEA compatible. Therefore, you should get software and maps that are also NMEA compliant. The following are some examples: Microsoft Streets and Trips, Microsoft Autoroute 2003, Delorme GIS, MM Memory Map, OZI Explorer, Microsoft MapPoint, and Fugawi software. These software packages are available from online stores or Ebay. The price ranges from $10 to over $100. The map may be sold separately.

You can also find some less expensive software on Cnet: http://download.com.com/sort/3120-20-0-1-3.html?qt=GPS. Please make sure the software you download is also NMEA compatible.

2. My GPS software communicates with GPS hardware via the COM port. Can I use GPS hardware that uses a PCMCIA or USB interface?
Yes, if the GPS hardware comes with COM port emulation driver.

3. What OS does the CF card GPS (BC-307) support?
The BC-307 supports Windows CE 3.0/Pocket PC 2002/Pocket PC 2003 for PDA, and Windows 98/Me/2000/XP for laptop. Please make sure your PDA also has a free CF card slot.

4. Can I use the CF card GPS (BC-307) with my notebook computer?
Yes, if your notebook computer has a free PCMCIA slot and runs Windows OS. The BC-307 comes with a CF card to PCMCIA adapter, so you can use the CF card interface when using it with a PDA and use the PCMCIA interface when using it with your notebook computer.

5. Can the USB GPS (BU-303) work with my PDA?
The USB port for PDA is used mostly to synchronize data with the Notebook or PC, not for connecting to other USB devices. At the present time, only Casio E200 and Toshiba e740/750 series are capable of connecting to other USB devices, such as the BU-303. Other PDAs, if equipped with CF card slot and running Microsoft OS, should consider using CF card GPS instead (BC-307).