[drats_users] GPS Reciever Question

[Adam Karsin]

Ok, here is where I am at so far....

 

 

I dug through the garage and found an old Garmin GPS 45. I did a little
research and found that it WILL do NMEA 0183 out.  I'm currently trying to
test the unit to see if it actually works. If it does I have located the
power/data cable locally (West Marine and Boaters World).

 

So here comes the $64,000.00 questions...   

how do I build the appropriate cable and adaptor to make it work with the
IC-91AD? 

Will the cable interface directly to the radio or will it connect to the
programming cable?

I will openly admit that I am not very good at this and may ask a bunch more
questions before this is all over!! Hi hi !

 

 

I honestly appreciate everyone that has provided input for this. It is nice
to see that so many folks are willing to offer up assistance.

 

73,

 

Adam

KG4WWH

 

Ps, I may be on the NI4CE  G later driving around with my laptop to field
test the USB GPS and see if that actually works or if I was just getting
location information at my house because it was previously entered into the
D-RATS system.

 

 

 

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From: drats_users-bounces at lists.danplanet.com
[mailto:drats_users-bounces at lists.danplanet.com] On Behalf Of Mike Trautman
Sent: Thursday, December 25, 2008 8:15 AM
To: drats_users at lists.danplanet.com
Subject: [drats_users] GPS Reciever Question

 

Merry Christmas to all!

 

Adam, My favorite Handheld GPS is the Garmin "GPS Map 76Cx". For a little
more cash you get detailed color mapping and compatibility with several
Garmin map CD flavors and even their Blue Chart marine navigation software.
The serial output data cable connects with the IC91ad's data cable through a
male/male serial adapter. I have built such a connector that inserts 12v
power for the GPS for long trips as well. 

 

I works well with the 91ad and the satellite lock is very quick. I haven't
figured out how to display other station locations on the GPS display, but
that is supposed to be possible as well. 

 

Happy Holidays,

 

Painless, K9MLT

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