Overview

Simple TCP server which interfaces the Windows 8 Location API and serves NMEA sentences. Intended for use with OpenCPN.

I have tested the server on my shiny new Asus VivoTab Smart.

Feedback is most welcome.

How to use

1. Download GeolocationTCP-r6.exe. You might also need GeolocationTCP.exe.config. Place it in the same directory as GeolocationTCP-r6.exe. Start the program.
2. Open OpenCPN, go to Options > Connections and create new Network connection with Adress 127.0.0.1 and DataPort 15555.

Note

• Windows will try to locate your position using either of these sources: Cellular, Wifi, Satellite. Thus if you want to see what you get offshore, turn off your cellular and wifi connections.
• The frequency of location updates might be quite irregular.
• If your position is off, try Settings > User Interface and set Show Lat/Long as to Degrees, Minutes, Seconds.

Building

See Using Windows 8* WinRT API from desktop applications on how to setup VS Express.

Credits

1. edrazy
2. kalmangabriel