[aprssig] Garmin Nuvi 205

[Scott Miller]

The nuvi 2x5 series can be used, with some work, but they don't display 
waypoints.  Not yet, anyway.  To make the GTRANS cable work, a resistor 
needs to be changed and you've got to provide an external 5v source (600 
mA or more).  If you want to do that, make a note when you order it and 
I can provide the cable with the resistor mod and leave it unsealed so 
you can solder on your own power supply.

Scott
N1VG

Ed Williams wrote:
> Hi Scott,
> 
> I have a Garmin Nuvi 255 and was wondering if I can used it with APRS.
> I have a Icom 2820 with D-Star and I would like to have it work with both
> D-Star and APRS.
> What is your suggestion to accomplish the above task.
> I also have a APRS node in Virginia Beach at 550' with an output of 15
> watts. The IOTA Group that went to Tangier Island could hear it direct. 
> This is the same location that our friend Jason (KE4NYV) and my former
> working partner had his node in Virginia Beach, VA. 
> 
> 
> tnx es 73, de KN4KL ed
> kn4kl at arrl.net
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: aprssig-bounces at tapr.org [mailto:aprssig-bounces at tapr.org] On Behalf
> Of Scott Miller
> Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 11:25 AM
> To: TAPR APRS Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [aprssig] Garmin Nuvi 205
> 
> Someone sent in a 205 and it's on my desk now, running in FMI mode.
> 
> It's a little different, so the GTRANS cable won't work as-is.  It needs 
> an 8.2k resistor replaced with a 12k, and it needs an external 5v power 
> source.
> 
> I can do the resistor swap in about 10 seconds (it's an 0402 size 
> resistor, kind of a pain if you don't have a hot air pencil) so if 
> anyone's interested, just make a note on the order that you want it 
> modified for the 2x5 series.  You're on your own for the 5v power 
> supply, though.  You might be able to scrap a cell phone charger or 
> something, but it needs to supply at least 600 mA.
> 
> Scott
> N1VG
> 
> Wes Johnston, AI4PX wrote:
>> Nope, does not support FMI mode.  The Nuvi 3xx and up support FMI and 
>> can be used with a usb to serial converter made by Scott Miller 
>> www.argentdata.com <http://www.argentdata.com> .  The nuvi 350 (out of 
>> production) is the ONE to have if you can find one somewhere.
>>  
>> Wes
>> 
>>  
>> On 2009-07-12, *K8YS* <k8ys at fuse.net <mailto:k8ys at fuse.net>> wrote:
>> 
>>         My kids gave me a Nuvi 205 for fathers day...
>> 
>>          
>> 
>>         Is there a way to pull data out for some useful purpose??
>> 
>>          
>> 
>>         Bob K8YS
>> 
>> 
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>> Wes
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