tarkadaotter Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 When I mean Geocaching, I don't mean geo-caching specific GPS devices, just something in which I can easily add the lat/long and which has waypoints and an Interface Jack I'm looking at the eTrex H and the Garmin Geko 301, though i don't know if the later is a little basic also, any links to buying cheap serial interface cables would be greatly appreciated. Jargon explained would be great, thankyou! Quote Link to comment
+DENelson83 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 The eTrex H has the high-sensitivity receiver system that the Geko 301 lacks. I recommend you choose the eTrex H. As for the interface problem, all you need is a USB-to-RS232 cable. They go for as little as $2 on eBay. Quote Link to comment
tarkadaotter Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 The eTrex H has the high-sensitivity receiver system that the Geko 301 lacks. I recommend you choose the eTrex H. As for the interface problem, all you need is a USB-to-RS232 cable. They go for as little as $2 on eBay. Thankyou for the advice, but when I looked up images of these cables i could only see a 9 Pin Male socket and a USB. How does this connect to the GPS? Quote Link to comment
Ken in Regina Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 (edited) The eTrex H has the high-sensitivity receiver system that the Geko 301 lacks. I recommend you choose the eTrex H. As for the interface problem, all you need is a USB-to-RS232 cable. They go for as little as $2 on eBay. Thankyou for the advice, but when I looked up images of these cables i could only see a 9 Pin Male socket and a USB. How does this connect to the GPS? By the USB connector. ...ken... Edited October 25, 2009 by Ken in Regina Quote Link to comment
+Hrethgir Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 The eTrex H has the high-sensitivity receiver system that the Geko 301 lacks. I recommend you choose the eTrex H. As for the interface problem, all you need is a USB-to-RS232 cable. They go for as little as $2 on eBay. Thankyou for the advice, but when I looked up images of these cables i could only see a 9 Pin Male socket and a USB. How does this connect to the GPS? By the USB connector. ...ken... No, it connects to the COMPUTER with the USB plug, but the eTrex H has a serial port, and that's what the 9-pin connector is on that adapter. If you move up to a Legend HCx or one of the other newer models, they will have a standard mini-USB on the unit, so any USB cable you have lying around for a camera or printer or whatever will work. Quote Link to comment
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