Connecting GPS to laptop

[Close hauled]

I need to be able to connect my Garmin handheld GPS to the serial port of my laptop so that Ican use it as a chartplotter. Does anyone know of a company that makes up connecting leads?

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[wishbone]

got mine from garmin

<hr width=100% size=1>Wishbone
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[Guest]

There are many DIY

Search the net ..... and you will find many DIY ...... eg :

http://vancouver-webpages.com/peter/index.html

or just see your local Garmin dealer ..... you should have choice of data only to serial or data to serial plus integrated 12V lead with cigar lighter plug.


<hr width=100% size=1>Nigel ... and of course Yahoo groups :
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[Nick_Pam]

Garmin will supply the right lead for your GPS terminated in anything you like....9 pin serial, 25 pin serial or USB.
Price isn't too silly either.
Nick

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[TonyD]

I bought mine from Lynks

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.Lynks.co.uk>http://www.Lynks.co.uk</A>

They seemed quick and efficient

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[paulrossall]

I also bought mine from Lynks and it seems well made and works well. They are much cheaper than Garmin ones. Paul

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[oldgit]

ReMaplin approx 25.00

With 12v power plug to run gps.

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[dickh]

Go on to ebay.co.uk and type in 'garmin gps' in the search and you'll have lots turn up - usually about half the cost of genuine Garmin leads - just make sure you get the correct one for your gps.

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[nicho]

Agreed, that's where I got mine from.

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