why not just use the Nuvi 350 to for configuration of the tracker2? that way its less cable and less to hook up in the car. that's the main reason for me going with the tracker2 setup is so I can change setting on the fly with the Nuvi 350 in the semi truck. K7CDL Ron
From: kb4pzo Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 1:55 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [tracker2] Re: Nuvi 350 to Serial Port A or B? Larry, Since I'm making a custom cable anyway, I think I wire the nuvi to Port B based on your comments. My setup consists of a Yaesu FT-8800, OT2m, and of course the nuvi 350. Since my OT2m will be mounted within easy reach in the front of the car, I thought I'd make it easy to connect my laptop for configuration etc. Thanks for the feedback! Tim KB4PZO --- In [email protected], "k7ybz" <k7...@...> wrote: > > Tim, > > A lot depends on your use and installation. For general operation, I just use > port A for the Nuvi. If I know I will need the console, then yes use port B > for the Nuvi and have port A available to connect with a computer or other > terminal unit. Just remember to NOT set both port A and port B to GARMIN mode. > > Larry > K7YBZ > > > > --- In [email protected], "kb4pzo" <kb4pzo@> wrote: > > > > Everyone, > > > > While I'm waiting for my OT2m to arrive I'm trying to decide which serial > > port to connect the nuvi 350 to. My fist thought was use Port A however now > > that I've done more reading it seems like it might be good to connect the > > nuvi to Port B and leave Port A available for Command Console Input. This > > is based on the information that EITHER port can be configured to Garmin > > mode, but ONLY Port A can act as Command Console Input. Does anyone have > > experience and/or suggestions connecting nuvi 350 to Port B and using Port > > A as Command Console input? > > > > Thanks in advance, > > Tim > > KB4PZO > > >
