GPS - Garmin GPS V cable

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Garmin GPS V cable

Tom Joyce

2006-01-21, 5:48 pm

So, I got my new Garmin GPS V yesterday. Got the street maps loaded and
went to connect the gps to my notebook when I realized it is a serial port
cable and I don't have a serial port on my Toshiba notebook. I saw in the
instructions that the unit comes with either a serial port cable or a USB
cable which is the one I need. Will a USB cable work with my gps or do I
have to send the whole rig back and get one that is packaged with a USB
cable? (An adapter I got at Radio Shack didn't work.)
Thanks,
Tom

lobo

2006-01-21, 5:48 pm

"Tom Joyce" < trytonotspamtomxjoyc
e@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> So, I got my new Garmin GPS V yesterday. Got the street maps loaded and
> went to connect the gps to my notebook when I realized it is a serial port
> cable and I don't have a serial port on my Toshiba notebook. I saw in the
> instructions that the unit comes with either a serial port cable or a USB
> cable which is the one I need. Will a USB cable work with my gps or do I
> have to send the whole rig back and get one that is packaged with a USB
> cable? (An adapter I got at Radio Shack didn't work.)
> Thanks,
> Tom

I bought a serial to usb adapter cable and drivers off ebay to use on my GPS
V. About $12 if I remember correctly. Make sure it will be compatible for
Garmin. Also, if you have any active sync programs (palm, etc) running, you
will need to turn them off. There will be a conflict and your system will
not see the gps when attached.

Tom Joyce

2006-01-21, 11:48 pm

Thanks! I'll try that if I can't just get the Garmin USB cable. I guess
I'll contact them and check price. The company I bought the thing from says
they are out of USB cables.
Thanks again,
Tom

"lobo" <el_lobo@nowhere.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Tom Joyce" < trytonotspamtomxjoyc
e@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:uqsAf.178$Le2.149@trnddc04...
>
> I bought a serial to usb adapter cable and drivers off ebay to use on my
> GPS V. About $12 if I remember correctly. Make sure it will be compatible
> for Garmin. Also, if you have any active sync programs (palm, etc)
> running, you will need to turn them off. There will be a conflict and your
> system will not see the gps when attached.
>

tvnav.com

2006-01-21, 11:48 pm

"Tom Joyce" < trytonotspamtomxjoyc
e@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:uqsAf.178$Le2.149@trnddc04...
> So, I got my new Garmin GPS V yesterday. Got the street maps loaded and
> went to connect the gps to my notebook when I realized it is a serial port
> cable and I don't have a serial port on my Toshiba notebook. I saw in the
> instructions that the unit comes with either a serial port cable or a USB
> cable which is the one I need.

That's not correct. The V only has a serial interface.

Will a USB cable work with my gps or do I
> have to send the whole rig back and get one that is packaged with a USB
> cable? (An adapter I got at Radio Shack didn't work.)

You need a USB to serial adapter. We sell one that works for $28.00.
--

Darrel Goheen
GPS@tvnav.com
http://www.tvnav.com

Tom Joyce

2006-01-22, 2:48 am

TV,
I stand corrected. The pictures I was looking at were in the Mapsource
owner's manual. I was looking at so many manuals late at night, I got
confused. Still can't figure why the Radio Shack adapter didn't work except
maybe they were supposed to give me a CD to load a driver for it.
Anyway, I got a serial to USB cable with driver on Ebay today so hopefully,
all be all set soon.
Thanks,
Tom

"tvnav.com" <GPS@tvnav.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Tom Joyce" < trytonotspamtomxjoyc
e@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:uqsAf.178$Le2.149@trnddc04...
>
> That's not correct. The V only has a serial interface.
>
> Will a USB cable work with my gps or do I
>
> You need a USB to serial adapter. We sell one that works for $28.00.
> --
>
>
> Darrel Goheen
> GPS@tvnav.com
> http://www.tvnav.com
>
>
>
>
>

1mobilman

2006-01-22, 5:48 am

Tom Joyce wrote:[color=darkred
]
> TV,
> I stand corrected. The pictures I was looking at were in the Mapsource
> owner's manual. I was looking at so many manuals late at night, I got
> confused. Still can't figure why the Radio Shack adapter didn't work except
> maybe they were supposed to give me a CD to load a driver for it.
> Anyway, I got a serial to USB cable with driver on Ebay today so hopefully,
> all be all set soon.
> Thanks,
> Tom
>
> "tvnav.com" <GPS@tvnav.com> wrote in message
> news:Gtadna2u7c6eSk_
eRVn-qA@news.ruraltel.net...
ble so everything transfer back and forth properly. I also own the Garmin V and the purchased the Garmin i3600 and last week purchased the Garmin 2720 and all I can say is Garmin is number 1 in my book.
If you have any questions feel free to email me @
1mobilman@BigJoeD.com
Joe D

tretep@gmail.com

2006-01-22, 5:48 am

I too own a GPS-V and a Dell notebook that happily does have a serial
port, but I see that your port question has been answered.

That said, I recently purchased a GPS-18 for use with my notebook and,
while not exactly a GPS-V replacer, it does add an entirely new aspect
to my GPS driving experience, voice, large display etc - around town
and for short trips I use the V, on longer trips the GPS-18 is
outstanding - a bargain at about $100. I added a Lind Power Convertor
which allows use of the car's electrical system for virtually unlimited
range.

pete

Tom Joyce

2006-01-22, 5:48 pm

Pete,
That looks like a cool unit if you're taking your notebook anyway. Wouldn't
work for me running in and out of my truck all day. I drove around a little
with the GPS-V in my car yesterday just using what mapping comes with it out
of the box without the Citymaps yet. It looks like it will work for me.
Hopefully, the Citymaps will be a little more precise.
Tom

<tretep@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I too own a GPS-V and a Dell notebook that happily does have a serial
> port, but I see that your port question has been answered.
>
> That said, I recently purchased a GPS-18 for use with my notebook and,
> while not exactly a GPS-V replacer, it does add an entirely new aspect
> to my GPS driving experience, voice, large display etc - around town
> and for short trips I use the V, on longer trips the GPS-18 is
> outstanding - a bargain at about $100. I added a Lind Power Convertor
> which allows use of the car's electrical system for virtually unlimited
> range.
>
> pete
>

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