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[Closed] Need cable to connect etrex H to usb on pc ..cheapest option ?

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apologies as I'm slightly confused ..am I correct in thinking that the satandard cable ends in a serial port connector then you need another cable from serial port to usb?
any links to the cheapest efficient option would be much appreciated!!
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Posted : 09/01/2010 5:39 pm
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looks good uplink ..thanks!!


 
Posted : 09/01/2010 5:49 pm
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What happened to the cable that came with it? Old models used a serial port connection. Newer ones have a cable that is USB on one end and plugs directly in to the eTrex on the other. I think the eTrex end is standard to, used on a lot of cameras.


 
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Beware, the USB to RS232 adaptors don't all work. I bought one off Fleabay and was dissapointed.

I bought one of [url= http://www.usbnow.co.uk/Adapters_&_Connectors-USB_to_RS-232_Cables/c42_48/p47/USB_2.0_to_RS232_Adaptor_+_1M_Cable/product_info.html ]these[/url] a couple of days ago and it works like a charm with the Etrex.


 
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What happened to the cable that came with it? Old models used a serial port connection. Newer ones have a cable that is USB on one end and plugs directly in to the eTrex on the other

The Etrex H is Garmin proprietry to RS232 and doesn't come c/w a cable. Legend, Vista etc are USB and do.


 
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