On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 02:00:18PM -0000, KB1DEK wrote: > I have a Garmin Zumo GPS that has no RS232 SERIAL port as required > for the 92AD! It has just a mini USB on it to connect to the PC via > USB. > > Using a SERIAL-TO-USB adapter and a USB coupler I was able to > connect the radio to my GPS. But I am afraid to turn them on yet in > fear I will cook my expensive radio and / or GPS. > > I have confirmed that the the SERIAL-TO-USB adapter does indeed work > connecting the radio straight to the computer however. > > Anybody get a 3rd Party GPS to work yet for GPSs with no Serial Port? > > > Thanks, > > > Chris > KB1DEK > > That will not work. You have to have a GPS that has a true NMEA output. The USB port is meant for moving maps and waypoint data back and forth from the GPS and a computer. It will not function as you're wanting it to.
[ED - I think you will find that it is cheaper and easier just to find a GPS that has a serial port, Google around a bit and you should find something that will work just fine. Jon is correct what you are attempting will most likely not work.]
