GPS - I never got an answer the first time: Can a Garmin Nuvi export NMEA data via Bluetooth?

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I never got an answer the first time: Can a Garmin Nuvi export NMEA data via Bluetooth?

Andrew Hamilton

2007-08-23, 3:33 pm

I posted this question a few days ago, some people replied with
information that didn't really answer my question. I hope people
don't mind that I am asking again.

Also, I did read the manual for the Nuvi 350, and I couldn't find any
mention of NMEA, even in the index.

Is there way to test this in a store? Do I need to have some GPS
software running on my laptop, as an example?
--Andy

Andrew Hamilton

2007-08-23, 10:33 pm

On Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:34:58 -0400, Mr Physics
< mrDOTphysicsATrogers
DOTcom> wrote:

>Andrew Hamilton wrote:
>No, it won't. It is very consumer/user oriented and lacks many "techie"
>features, unfortunately.
>If you need NMEA there are lots of cheap serial/USB connected devices
>that will supply it, as well as all manner of inexpensive handhelds.
>

Greg,

Thanks. Had to ask. ...

All this means is that I'll need to get a separate "antenna+basic
receiver only" unit with bluetooth or else a serial port or USB. I've
seen some discussions in photo groups about Holux brand units.

>Best of luck.
>Greg

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