I have a Garmin 48 GPS connected to my PC for navigation.I have a new PC that does not have a serial port but uses UBS insead.I know there are adaptors that will allow me to use the old cable to the new PC. Question, anyone have the same problem and do the USB/serial port adaptors work?
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They work ok
Check eBay. They are really cheap. If your computer has an older operating system, you may need a driver. I just had this problem trying to interface a sewing machine (serial interface) to a computer with USB ports running winders 98. It required a lot of loud conversation with my wife. She was very frustrated but all is quiet now and the quilt is almost finished. Thank God!
Check eBay. They are really cheap. If your computer has an older operating system, you may need a driver. I just had this problem trying to interface a sewing machine (serial interface) to a computer with USB ports running winders 98. It required a lot of loud conversation with my wife. She was very frustrated but all is quiet now and the quilt is almost finished. Thank God!
it works inside the cabin
The garmin 48 has a detachable antenna with a long cable, it will allow the antenna to be about 10 feet away from the unit and work.
The garmin 48 has a detachable antenna with a long cable, it will allow the antenna to be about 10 feet away from the unit and work.
Does Work
My belkin converter does work on my garmin gps 3 but it was not easy and some times it still gives me trouble unless I do it just right. nick
My belkin converter does work on my garmin gps 3 but it was not easy and some times it still gives me trouble unless I do it just right. nick
where did you get adaptor cable?
Jentine, this is what I'm looking for.Where did you get the cable, and does it have a driver attached to it? Patrick
Jentine, this is what I'm looking for.Where did you get the cable, and does it have a driver attached to it? Patrick
Several places
You can buy them at CompUS, Staples, Best Buy, Office Max, or on the web. You are better off not buying a very cheap one. My guess would be to spend between $30 and $50. You can also go to the Garmin website and they will list one there for sale that will be compatible. My question is: When are the GPS manufacturers going to wake up and supply a USB cable for their units? Most new laptops and home PC's no longer have a serial port. That is like buying a car with the steering wheel optional. I have the same problem with my Magellan.
You can buy them at CompUS, Staples, Best Buy, Office Max, or on the web. You are better off not buying a very cheap one. My guess would be to spend between $30 and $50. You can also go to the Garmin website and they will list one there for sale that will be compatible. My question is: When are the GPS manufacturers going to wake up and supply a USB cable for their units? Most new laptops and home PC's no longer have a serial port. That is like buying a car with the steering wheel optional. I have the same problem with my Magellan.
Some new PC's have a serial port
I just bought a brand new HP NC6120 and it was one of the things I checked to avoid having to look for an adaptor.
I just bought a brand new HP NC6120 and it was one of the things I checked to avoid having to look for an adaptor.
Get a PDA adapter
I needed a serial port and found that the PDA adapters (usb to serial adapter) worked great. Got it at CompUsa Michael
I needed a serial port and found that the PDA adapters (usb to serial adapter) worked great. Got it at CompUsa Michael
Keyspan adapter
Keyspan make a ($20.00) adapter for this purpose...we mac users have had to use them from the start... check their web site ...comp us has em
Keyspan make a ($20.00) adapter for this purpose...we mac users have had to use them from the start... check their web site ...comp us has em
Thank you all....
Thank youi all for the information.I have spoken to Keyspan and got their product number at Compusa here in Ft.Lauderdale.Just called the store and they have it on the shelf. Thanks again.
Thank youi all for the information.I have spoken to Keyspan and got their product number at Compusa here in Ft.Lauderdale.Just called the store and they have it on the shelf. Thanks again.
Nobeltec Sealevel
I've heard of several problems with the Keyspan adapters supporting USB 2, so went ahead and bought the ridiculously overpriced Sealevel unit sold by Nobeltec. Tough pill to swallow ($99), but I haven't had any problems with interfacing.
I've heard of several problems with the Keyspan adapters supporting USB 2, so went ahead and bought the ridiculously overpriced Sealevel unit sold by Nobeltec. Tough pill to swallow ($99), but I haven't had any problems with interfacing.
coment on GPS 48.
Just a heads up to let you know that Garmin will refurbish your GPS 48 for about $100. Mine failied twice, without warning. The first time was an internal battery (like the kind in your computer) that they replaced at no charge very quickly, because the battery was less than 2 years old, I guess. 1 year later the unit failed inexplicably and I was told that even though the unit was less than 3 years old they would not fix it but only refurbish the thing at your expense. I chucked it and bough the GPS 76, which I'm very happy with. So, what's the point? The point is...they are not reliable so get a back up. The newer models are much better.
Just a heads up to let you know that Garmin will refurbish your GPS 48 for about $100. Mine failied twice, without warning. The first time was an internal battery (like the kind in your computer) that they replaced at no charge very quickly, because the battery was less than 2 years old, I guess. 1 year later the unit failed inexplicably and I was told that even though the unit was less than 3 years old they would not fix it but only refurbish the thing at your expense. I chucked it and bough the GPS 76, which I'm very happy with. So, what's the point? The point is...they are not reliable so get a back up. The newer models are much better.
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