Garmin GPS - Re: Error With Serial Access to Garmin 176C

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Re: Error With Serial Access to Garmin 176C

SuperG

2005-06-01, 4:55 pm

Check to make sure the setting in the GPS (under setup) is set to Garmin

n4vrn@earthlink.net wrote:

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> I'm trying to connect to my Garmin 176C via a serial cable (which I've
> done successfully before). I've used several different programs to
> attempt a connection, but I get this error on all of them:
>
> Trying to open Com Port :Can't open specified device \\.\COM1 (Error 5,
> Access is denied)
> Check if another application is using port
>
> I've shut down all background running programs, disconnected my digital
> camera and PPC, but still get this error.
>
> Any hints/assistance?
>

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