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Serial to USB adapters are common but to convert USB to serial isn't
done very often. The output from GPS modules is generally serial TTL
data (some have I2C protocols and others for specialized embedded
applications). For a serial USB mouse they stick a
TTL<->RS-232 level converter behind it. For Bluetooth a BT
circuit. For USB a serial to USB circuit such as the aforementioned
Prolific or FTDI chips.<br>
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Understanding this you see it makes no sense to go TTL->TTL to
USB->USB to RS-232->radio. You want to go straight from TTL to
RS-232.<br>
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I just ordered a BR-355 to integrate into my D710:<br>
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.amazon.com/GlobalSat-BR-355-Serial-GPS-Receiver/dp/B000VUFGF8">http://www.amazon.com/GlobalSat-BR-355-Serial-GPS-Receiver/dp/B000VUFGF8</a><br>
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With USB becoming more and more common we're at the point where USB
GPS mice are cheaper than serial GPS mice.<br>
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You may want to consider a pre-made GPS with correct wire harness
for your radio. You'll pay more but it'll be plug-n-play.<br>
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Sander W1SOP<br>
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On 1/20/2012 1:47 PM, r gilson wrote:
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<td style="font: inherit;" valign="top">OK now is there an
adapter so this receiver can be interfaced to a D7 or D700
Radio? Awesome and simple way to get on APRS.<br>
Ron WA2WWK<br>
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