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GPS

Is there any way to connect a GPS receiver to a Wi-Fi only iPad if cell service is not available? This is so I can use downloaded maps to determine position when sailing offshore.

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Jan 30, 2023 9:02 AM

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Posted on Jan 30, 2023 9:49 AM

You can add an external GPS receiver to your WiFi Only iPad. These are often used in marine, aviation and vehicular applications - and can be either directly connected via Lightning or via Bluetooth.


Their are various third-party manufacturers and options, of which two are BadElf and Garmin Glo.


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Jan 30, 2023 9:49 AM in response to JanCCornelius

You can add an external GPS receiver to your WiFi Only iPad. These are often used in marine, aviation and vehicular applications - and can be either directly connected via Lightning or via Bluetooth.


Their are various third-party manufacturers and options, of which two are BadElf and Garmin Glo.


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