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KC0RNP-Richard N. Piper IV wrote:
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<div>I am looking for a cheep GPS unit for my D700A. I do not wish to
have to make or "splice" any cable to make it work with my D700A. I
know that AvMap works out of the box but don't wish to pay that kind of
$. I saw a GPS unit on TAPR that has an serial connector, would that
work with my D700A as it has a serial connection on the front of the
radio?
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The DB9 serial connector IS NOT for a GPS. It is for connecting a
computer for "Packet Mode" operation with an external program. <br>
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Any GPS connected to a D700 plugs into the 2.5MM sub-mini connector
(i.e. mini-headphone-style plug) next to the DB9. You WILL have to
fabricate (or purchase) a specialized cable with a male 9-pin D-sub on
one end (assuming the GPS itself has a cable with a standard 9-pin
female plug intended to plug into a PC serial port), and the 2.5MM
stereo (i.e. 3-contact tip-ring-sleeve) miniplug on the other. <br>
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Further, note that USB-connected GPS devices are absolutely useless for
standalone use with a D700 or TH-D7. You can only plug a USB GPS into
a computer. You must located one of the dwindling number of GPS
devices that still have a classic serial port output for use with the
D700. <br>
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Probably most D700 users use one of the faceless "mouse" or "hockey
puck" GPS units still available with serial output such as the Garmin
GPS18 or the Deluo that sell for $70-$90. Note that these devices
require a source of 5 volts DC power to operate -- normally provided by
a cigarette-lighter 12VDC-to-5VDC adapter.<br>
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Stephen H. Smith wa8lmf (at) aol.com <br>
EchoLink Node: 14400 [Think bottom of the 2M band]<br>
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NEW! World Digipeater Map<br>
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"APRS 101" Explanation of APRS Path Selection & Digipeating <br>
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