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12 Sep 2009 08:43:37 -0000
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There are 6 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1a. Re: garmin nuvi? what one to get?
From: w2edv
1b. Re: garmin nuvi? what one to get?
From: w2edv
1c. Re: garmin nuvi? what one to get?
From: Scott Miller
1d. Re: garmin nuvi? what one to get?
From: Lynn W. Deffenbaugh (Mr)
1e. Re: garmin nuvi? what one to get?
From: Scott Miller
1f. Re: garmin nuvi? what one to get?
From: w2edv
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1a. Re: garmin nuvi? what one to get?
Posted by: "w2edv" lists(AT)w2edv.net w2edv
Date: Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:21 am ((PDT))
Hi,
Originally I used an old Garmin GPS III+, then moved to a 60Csx and finally onto what I use now, the GPSMap 276c.
with the 276, as with the other aforementioned units, I get NMEA in/out as well as the ability to tune XM Radio and XM Weather (from WxWorx) via the external GXM-30 antenna.
The cost of the 276 was not inexpensive, but it does ALMOST everything I want. I wish it would represent APRS stations with the correct icons on the map. It would be nice to have tactical mode, but for me it isn't a necessity. The AvMap G5 does these last two, but it is $600. That is the same price as I paid for my 276, but the ability to do away with another unit in my car (the XM radio) was a big plus.
I don't think the 276 is made any more, but you can still find them and it came with the GXM-30.
73
earl
w2edv
--- In APRS(AT)yahoogroups.com, "Jan, LA2BBA" <la2bba(AT)...> wrote:
> >
> > "k7ybz" <k7ybz(AT)...>, Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:55:41 -0000
> >
>> > >Unfortunately, there are not many Garmin GPS units that put out NMEA which is what the TT4 needs.
> > The Garmin GPSes for maritime use do output (and receive) NMEA.
> >
> > --
> > 73 de Jan, LA2BBA
> > Hvaler, Norway
> >
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1b. Re: garmin nuvi? what one to get?
Posted by: "w2edv" lists(AT)w2edv.net w2edv
Date: Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:29 am ((PDT))
One other thing I forgot to mention.... the Nuvi 350 is the only Garmin with the Fleet interface that can show an APRS station's progress across the map. It does require a special cable, one made by Argent. Here is the link:
https://www.argentdata.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=114
I think the 350's screen is quite small though. Also, you can't do APRS messaging through when connecting to the Kenwood TND-710A via the Argent cable. When using the Nuvi, the Nuvi 350 with a Tiny Tracker, the messaging is available via a soft keyboard on the 350 screen. This is dues to the fact that the Kenwood 710 can't accept mesaging data except through its own control head.
73
Earl
w2edv
--- In APRS(AT)yahoogroups.com, "Jan, LA2BBA" <la2bba(AT)...> wrote:
> >
> > "k7ybz" <k7ybz(AT)...>, Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:55:41 -0000
> >
>> > >Unfortunately, there are not many Garmin GPS units that put out NMEA which is what the TT4 needs.
> > The Garmin GPSes for maritime use do output (and receive) NMEA.
> >
> > --
> > 73 de Jan, LA2BBA
> > Hvaler, Norway
> >
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1c. Re: garmin nuvi? what one to get?
Posted by: "Scott Miller" scott(AT)opentrac.org n1vg
Date: Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:35 am ((PDT))
> > cable. When using the Nuvi, the Nuvi 350 with a Tiny Tracker, the
> > messaging is available via a soft keyboard on the 350 screen. This is
Only with the Tracker2, not the Tiny Tracker.
Scott
N1VG
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1d. Re: garmin nuvi? what one to get?
Posted by: "Lynn W. Deffenbaugh (Mr)" ldeffenb(AT)homeside.to ldeffenb
Date: Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:58 am ((PDT))
w2edv wrote:
> > when connecting to the Kenwood TND-710A via the Argent cable. When using the Nuvi, the Nuvi 350 with a Tiny Tracker, the messaging is available via a soft keyboard on the 350 screen. This is dues to the fact that the Kenwood 710 can't accept mesaging data except through its own control head.
> >
Almost. The FMI isn't supported by TinyTracks (that I know of), but by
Open Trackers (OT2m and/or T2-135).
Lynn (D) - KJ4ERJ - TinyTrak4 IGate/Digi as -2/-7 - T2-135 w/Nuvi350
mobile as -9
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1e. Re: garmin nuvi? what one to get?
Posted by: "Scott Miller" scott(AT)opentrac.org n1vg
Date: Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:50 am ((PDT))
> > Almost. The FMI isn't supported by TinyTracks (that I know of), but by
> > Open Trackers (OT2m and/or T2-135).
Just Tracker2 variants - OT2m, T2-135, and T2-301 - not the OpenTracker
1 or OpenTracker+.
Scott
N1VG
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1f. Re: garmin nuvi? what one to get?
Posted by: "w2edv" lists(AT)w2edv.net w2edv
Date: Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:56 am ((PDT))
sorry about that
earl
w2edv
--- In APRS(AT)yahoogroups.com, Scott Miller <scott(AT)...> wrote:
> >
>> > > Almost. The FMI isn't supported by TinyTracks (that I know of), but by
>> > > Open Trackers (OT2m and/or T2-135).
> >
> > Just Tracker2 variants - OT2m, T2-135, and T2-301 - not the OpenTracker
> > 1 or OpenTracker+.
> >
> > Scott
> > N1VG
> >
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