[aprssig] Nuvi and APRS

[Keith VE7GDH]

Chuck (callsign?) wrote...

> Just wondering if anyone is working to interface the Garmin Nuvi
> GPS to APRS. I know there was some discussion back about a month
> ago and I was wondering if an update is available.

See the Tracker 2 www.argentdata.com  It is able to make use of the 
Nuvi's FMI. However, waypoint upload only works properly so far for the 
Nuvi 350. The other models create a new waypoint every time a station 
moves rather than updatiing the position. It is hoped that Garmin will 
provide an update for the other models.

> I received a Nuvi as a present and  would like to interface it to my
> THD700.  I have already downloaded the developers kit but am really
> hoping work was proceeding on this already.

I don't think there is any way of interfacing it with anything on the 
APRS scene other than the Tracker 2.

> Also could some one tell me if there is a standard for USB cables?
> It seems that every USB device I have has a different connector on
> the cable.

Perhaps the following page will be useful... 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usb
Also... www.usb.org/developers/docs/

73 es cul - Keith VE7GDH
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