The 1.9.6 version of PolarCOM for Mac was available to download on the developer's website when we last checked. We cannot confirm if there is a free download of this app available. The common filename for the program's installer is polarcom-1.8.dmg. The most popular versions among PolarCOM for Mac users are 1.9 and 1.8. The program relates to Lifestyle Tools. This free Mac application was originally produced by Polar Navy Co. We recommend checking the downloaded files with any free antivirus.
From the developer:
PolarCOM is an integrated set of navigation instruments and data bridge supporting NMEA 0183.
Features:
- A complete set of navigation instruments including position, speed, course, wind, depth
- Highly visible digital and analog instruments
- Multiple fully configurable instrument panels
- Anchor, XTE, depth, arrival and CPA/TCPA (proximity) visual/audio alarms
- Multiple NMEA 0183 data inputs and instruments
- NMEA over TCP/UDP network connections
- NMEA data logging and replay capability
- Supported sentences: GLL, VTG, RMC, GGA, GSA, GSV, DBK, DBS, DBT, DPT, HDG, HDT, HDM, VHW, VWR, VWT, MWV, MWD, MTW
- Support for AIS (AIVDM)
You may want to check out more software for Mac, such as Geo WPS, Magic Maps or VTA Auto, which might be similar to PolarCOM.