MTK Logger (iBlue 747,Qstarz BT-1000,...) download (mtk)
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## MTK Logger (iBlue 747,Qstarz BT-1000,...) download (mtk)

This format can...

- read tracks

This format has the following options: erase, csv .

Serial download protocol for the i-Blue 747™ and other MTK based GPS data loggers. Observe that it is only possible to download data using USB cable, Bluetooth requires a hardware modification.

Transystem i-Blue 747 Downloaded data will be stored in data.bin file in the current directory together with the choosen output format.

It has been tested with Transystem i-Blue 747 but other devices should work as well (Qstarz BT-Q1000, iTrek Z1, ...)

See mtk-bin on how trackpoints/waypoints are handled

Example 3.11. Command showing MTK download track and waypoints and erase on Linux

`gpsbabel -t -w -i mtk,erase -f /dev/ttyUSB0 -o gpx -F out.gpx`

For more info and tweaks on MTK based loggers: MTK Tips ans Tweaks iBlue 747 Logger For info about the used log format: MTK binary format

### `erase` option

Erase device data after download.

This option erases the track log from the device after download.

### `csv` option

MTK compatible CSV output file.

This option will create an additional CSV output file. The CSV file is compatible with the original MTK logger application.

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