Scott, Can you contact me personally. I sent you an email last night.
Regards, -Frank C. On Jul 16, 2010, at 12:52 PM, Scott Miller wrote: > It can be done with a firmware upload, but since GTRANS cables are in > such short supply right now I'm sure you could find someone to take it > off your hands for more than enough to buy a 10813 cable. > > Scott > > Frank Christ wrote: >> >> >> While I'm waiting for a return email from Scott, Does anyone think that >> I could open up one of these GTRANS cables and convert into an FMI cable >> or is it more complex than that? >> >> >> Regards, >> >> -Frank C. >> >> On Jul 16, 2010, at 11:13 AM, Frank Christ wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> Alright thanks to all! The Nuvi has plenty of power from the cradle >>> itself, when I remove the GPS from the cradle WITHOUT the GTRANS cable >>> attached I get the "lost power" message. So apparently I had the right >>> cable just not the right one for FMI. Time to get in touch with Scott. >>> >>> >>> Thanks again! >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> -Frank C. >>> >>> On Jul 16, 2010, at 5:27 AM, Randy Love wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Well, the GTRANS isn't just for the D700/D710/D7 ( as Frank has >>>> proven. :) >>>> >>>> Frank, >>>> >>>> If you don't want or need the messaging capability ( only available >>>> with the FMI activated ), then you can get by nicely with the GTRANS >>>> cable and Nuvi. Main things you will be missing are 2-way messaging >>>> and commanding of the OT2m via the Nuvi. It will, however, still >>>> display received stations on the map *IF* you enable waypoints by >>>> setting them on in the OT2m config program. The only problem with >>>> this is that all objects/stations/whatever will show as an ambiguous >>>> dot on the maps, but will be tagged with the call/name received in >>>> the packets. They should show up in your Favorites list also. >>>> >>>> If you want all the goodies that the OT2m has to offer, you will need >>>> to get the other cables. >>>> The one that has 10813 in the Garmin part number. As a side note, if >>>> you decide you don't want the GTRANS cable, you shouldn't have any >>>> trouble selling them here on list or *sigh* EBay. >>>> >>>> 73, >>>> Randy >>>> WF5X >>>> >>>> On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 8:06 AM, Patrick <[email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> It is.. Though with the GTRANS cable, if you put your GPS port >>>> into Auto mode (or nema mode) you will have it work.. Do note >>>> however that the gps will not go into FMI mode with a GTRANS cable. >>>> >>>> p >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 7/16/2010 2:32 AM, Frank Christ wrote: >>>>> I ate dinner, took the equipment out of the vehicle and hooked >>>>> it up in my shack to a Pyramid PS-21KX power supply, put a fixed >>>>> position on the thing and hooked up the antenna, then....Beacons >>>>> away! So I have no clue what the "special" trick was to get it >>>>> to work. Tomorrow I'm going to put it back in the vehicle and >>>>> see if it still spits out beacons.... >>>>> >>>>> Meanwhile, that link I posted earlier...That is indeed the >>>>> correct cable? >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> -Frank C. >>>>> >>>>> On Jul 15, 2010, at 11:26 PM, k7ybz wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Remember, whatever you learn could help someone in the future. >>>>>> Please share the wealth. >>>>>> >>>>>> Larry >>>>>> K7YBZ >>>>>> >>>>>> --- In [email protected] >>>>>> <mailto:tracker2%40yahoogroups.com>, "Frank C." <fchri...@...> >>>>>> <mailto:fchri...@...> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Just a slight improvement tonight. The OT2m and radio finally >>>>>> worked and I got myself on the map with a fixed position about >>>>>> 2 hours North of me. A local ham gave me the idea. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Now to get the Nüvi to play nice... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -Frank C. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Jul 15, 2010, at 19:53, Randy Love <rlov...@...> >>>>>> <mailto:rlov...@...> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Well, Frank. donno what else either. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> You have tried powering the OT2m first, then the Nuvi, >>>>>> several times, powering off and back on each on every attempt, >>>>>> correct? >>>>>>> I seem to remember having to do that sequence so the the OT2m >>>>>> would sense the Nuvi and put it into FMI mode. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have 3 Nuvi/OT2m/T2-135 combos. Aside from double checking >>>>>> the pinouts, don't know what else to tell you. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Now, let's make sure of couple of things: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 1) you are using the Garmin Data Cable for the Nuvi 350, the >>>>>> one with 00813 in the part number, correct? >>>>>>> 2) you are using an OT2m (external to the radio), not a >>>>>> T2-135 placed inside an Alinco DR-?35T, correct? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> If you answered no to 1, and you aren't using a Nuvi 350 ( or >>>>>> similar ), then you possibly have the wrong FMI cable. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> If you answered no to 2, then double check the wiring on the >>>>>> DB9 connector. Pins 2 and 3 are REVERSED between the T2-135 >>>>>> setup and the OT2m setup. In either case, you can easily >>>>>> reverse the pins to see if that fixes it by putting a null >>>>>> modem adapter between the OT2m and the Nuvi. If the pins are >>>>>> incorrectly wired, it won't hurt anything as they are low level >>>>>> data signals. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Quickly running out of suggests, but having 2 bad FMI cables >>>>>> is very unlikely. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Gotta finish a couple of other items here for an MS150 Bike >>>>>> event this weekend. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 73, >>>>>>> Randy >>>>>>> WF5X >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 9:12 PM, Frank C. <fchri...@...> >>>>>> <mailto:fchri...@...> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks. I have two cables from Scott and neither work. The >>>>>> radio keys up just fine but no transmitted signal from the OT2m >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -Frank C. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Jul 15, 2010, at 16:22, "k7ybz" <k7...@...> >>>>>> <mailto:k7...@...> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Frank, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sorry, but I am out of idearrrsss. What I gave you is what I >>>>>> do to check my setups. I have four Nuvi 350/OT2 combos plus >>>>>> GTRANS cables for that occasional D710/NUVI combo, depending on >>>>>> what I need for those rushed support activities, like Cycle >>>>>> Oregon or some other in which I have to have a quick install in >>>>>> a 15 passenger rental van or the like. I am in the middle of >>>>>> getting things ready for an event this weekend. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> If you know someone in your neck of the woods who has a >>>>>> similar setup, you can try swapping equipment and cables until >>>>>> you find the answer. Otherwise have Scott at Argent Data take a >>>>>> look. Scott usually chimes in when he is not playing with ballons. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Now that I think about it, I did have a DOA FMI cable that >>>>>> came from Garmin via Argent Data. I already had a spare and put >>>>>> it to use immediately. I wanted to see what the bump was all >>>>>> about so took the DOA one apart. That reminds me too, I should >>>>>> order another one to have as a spare. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Good luck, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Larry >>>>>>> K7YBZ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I will be flying tomorrow and have APRS in the plane. Check >>>>>> K7YBZ-11. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> --- In [email protected] >>>>>> <mailto:tracker2%40yahoogroups.com>, "Frank C." <fchrist2@> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Not sure what else to do. I thought, based off reading, >>>>>> that this was more plug n play. Seems the tracker2 doesn't >>>>>> auto-key?... >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -Frank C. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Jul 15, 2010, at 14:56, "Frank C." <fchrist2@> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Larry, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Yes to the Nüvi being powered via the cradle and the FMI >>>>>> in the side. The Nüvi has complete coverage as far as I can >>>>>> tell. It gives me 26' accuracy. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> As for the OT2m the activity light is solid green. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Any other ideas? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -Frank C. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Jul 15, 2010, at 14:33, "k7ybz" <k7ybz@> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Not true on the firmware. FMI was supported nearly the >>>>>> entire OT2 production and well before 54740 dated Aug 2008. >>>>>> However, having the latest firmware installed in the OT2 is >>>>>> still a good idea. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Frank, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Just to make sure.... >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> FMI usb end plugged into the NUVI 350 SIDE connector. >>>>>>>> Power supplied from the cradle to the rear connector. (I >>>>>> know you said yes to this, but another confirmation) >>>>>>>> I concur that the NUVI should be plugged into the B side of >>>>>> the OT2 and BMODE set to Garmin. Be sure to set AMODE to AUTO >>>>>> or someting other than GARMIN otherwise it "could" have >>>>>> unpredictable results. >>>>>>>> Obiously, the OT2 needs it own power. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> One solution has been to power up the Nuvi first and leave >>>>>> the OT2 unpowered until the NUVI has aquired a position, then >>>>>> turn on the OT2. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If the OT2 activity light is blinking green about one flash >>>>>> per second, it is receiving GPS data. If the activity light is >>>>>> red, then there are problems. A caveat to that is that LED will >>>>>> be red until a valid GPS signal is received but that should not >>>>>> last more than two or three minutes depending on how long the >>>>>> NUVI has been off (I am talking several days to weeks here). >>>>>> The NUVI has to aquire one satelite before it can update its >>>>>> database on the other satelites. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> There is no way to run a continuity check on the FMI cable >>>>>> since that bump near the mini-b connector end is the level >>>>>> shifter. You would have to take the DE-9 connector apart and >>>>>> check the wiring, at least check that the colored wires are >>>>>> going to the correct pins. Other than that, you might have to >>>>>> send everything back to Scott and have him check it out for you. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Larry >>>>>>>> K7YBZ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> --- In [email protected] >>>>>> <mailto:tracker2%40yahoogroups.com>, Randy Love <rlove31@> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 4:52 PM, Frank C. <fchrist2@> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On the Tracker2 i have firmware build 55076 and the >>>>>> Nüvi is version >>>>>>>>>> 6.20...If that helps at all. Right now I have the >>>>>> vehicle half torn apart so >>>>>>>>>> everything can be in one little area. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I think that firmware isn't new enough to support the FMI >>>>>> cable. >>>>>>>>> Try updating to the latest firmware and try again. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 73, >>>>>>>>> Randy >>>>>>>>> WF5X >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! 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