Hankhan Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 Does anyone know if the new 76 GPSR's will have a serial port? If I'm reading the spec sheet correctly it only mentions USB. thanks... Quote Link to comment
+Moe the Sleaze Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 I believe I've read that they will/do indeed have a serial port. Correct? If so, will my serial and external power cables for my GPSMAP 76 work with these new units? Quote Link to comment
+Great Scott! Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 My 76CS does not have a serial connection. Only USB. Garmin sells a USB to RS232 converter cable Quote Link to comment
+StormCrow42 Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 The 76C series will only come with a USB cable. The accessories listed on the Garmin website do list the "standard" round 4 pin serial data and data/power cables. Quote Link to comment
+PDOP's Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 My 76CS does not have a serial connection. Only USB. Garmin sells a USB to RS232 converter cable That's a surprise. The Garmin website states "Loading charts or maps is faster, too — thanks to a reliable USB connection. Navigation instructions can be shared with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots using NMEA protocols through the dedicated serial port as well." Quote Link to comment
+GOT GPS? Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 That would be interesting if it had the serial interface software in the GPS, but that you had to use a special cable, for serial interface mode. Quote Link to comment
Us 5 Camp Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 (edited) My 76CS does not have a serial connection. Only USB. Garmin sells a USB to RS232 converter cable That's a surprise. The Garmin website states "Loading charts or maps is faster, too — thanks to a reliable USB connection. Navigation instructions can be shared with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots using NMEA protocols through the dedicated serial port as well." The quote above is CORRECT.... IT DOES HAVE A SERIAL PORT. It does NOT ship with a serial CABLE. If you don't have one, GPSgeek is a good source. Edited May 20, 2004 by Us 5 Camp Quote Link to comment
+Moe the Sleaze Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 So the various cables I already have for my 76 (serial, cigarette lighter) etc. will work with the 76C or 76 CS, correct? Quote Link to comment
Hankhan Posted May 20, 2004 Author Share Posted May 20, 2004 I don't have mine yet, but when I changed the order from the 60 to the 76 I called Garmin and was told the new 76C/CS will have a serial port. Quote Link to comment
Us 5 Camp Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 So the various cables I already have for my 76 (serial, cigarette lighter) etc. will work with the 76C or 76 CS, correct? Yes. Quote Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.