[aprssig] Nuvi 350 - D710 error message

[Tom Russo]

On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 04:47:55PM -0500, we recorded a bogon-computron collision of the <gucci1 at mchsi.com> flavor, containing:
> My Argent cable plugs into the Garmin Nuvi (doesn't look like the standard
> usb connector) and then uses s subminiature phono plug for the D710 control
> head. Is this the same cable that you are using? Sam

It's a USB mini-B plug on one end, and the submini on the D700/D710 end.
That's the only connector the Nuvi has.  

https://www.argentdata.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=113&osCsid=24902626d3b4ab711e440d6da5af9e47

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> Subject: Re: [aprssig] Nuvi 350 - D710 error message
> 
> On Mon, May 30, 2011 at 05:57:46PM -0500, we recorded a bogon-computron
> collision of the <gucci1 at mchsi.com> flavor, containing:
> > I updated by nuvi maps and updated the D710 yesterday. Attached numi 
> > to D710 with Argent cable and pressed the BCON button. I got this 
> > message "This accessory is not supported."
> 
> I had this happen to me in the past.  It was solved by a repair job from
> Argent Data Systems --- apparently the USB plug in the GTRANS cable
> developed some kind of problem and needed to be replaced.
> 
> My symptoms were as you described --- sporadic "This accessory is not
> supported" error messages at first, but later complete failure of my D700 to
> see any GPS data at all.
> 
> Drop Scott a line and ask about it.
> 
> > I can clear the message by touching OK. The nuvi is sending aprs 
> > locations to the screen ok.
> 
> Mine continued to function for a few weeks after I started to see the error
> message, but quickly progressed to completely non-functional.  It was
> entirely a mechanical issue with the USB connector on the cable.
> 
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Tom Russo    KM5VY   SAR502   DM64ux          http://www.swcp.com/~russo/
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 "The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off."