Handheld GPS to vhf connection
 

I have a Garmin ETrex Legend that I want to hook up to my new Cobra
fixed mount VHF. I have a cable to hook up the GPS to the computer,
but it won't plug into the VHF. Is this something Garmin will have to
supply (if there is such a thing)?
Thanks in advance

Handheld GPS to vhf connection
 

On Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:56:05 -0700 (PDT), ETSteveB
wrote:

I have a Garmin ETrex Legend that I want to hook up to my new Cobra
fixed mount VHF. I have a cable to hook up the GPS to the computer,
but it won't plug into the VHF. Is this something Garmin will have to
supply (if there is such a thing)?
Thanks in advance

Um..if you are talking about using DSC, why would you connect the GPS
to the computer? It should connect directly to the radio via the NEMA
i/o cable.

Unless I'm missing something.

Which I probably am.

Handheld GPS to vhf connection
 

On Jun 16, 6:19*pm, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:
On Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:56:05 -0700 (PDT), ETSteveB

wrote:
I have a Garmin ETrex Legend that I want to hook up to my new Cobra
fixed mount VHF. I have a cable to hook up the GPS to the computer,
but it won't plug into the VHF. Is this something Garmin will have to
supply (if there is such a thing)?
Thanks in advance

Um..if you are talking about using DSC, why would you connect the GPS
to the computer? *It should connect directly to the radio via the NEMA
i/o cable.

Unless I'm missing something.

Which I probably am.

Sorry, I was just saying thats the only cable that came with the Garmin

Handheld GPS to vhf connection
 

I think you can connect your eTrex to your VHF radio. You'll have to make an
input cable to the VHF. The radio end will be bare wire or whatever
connection is required at the radio; the eTrex end will be a USB port.
Connect your existing GPS cable to the USB port on the new cable and connect
the new cable to the VHF. You'll have to know which wires to connect: if
it's not in the eTrex manual, Garmin tech support can help.
I connected my GPS 12 this way (RS232 then, not USB) I needed Garmin's help
to be sure I connected the right wires.

"ETSteveB" wrote in message
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On Jun 16, 6:19 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:
On Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:56:05 -0700 (PDT), ETSteveB

wrote:
I have a Garmin ETrex Legend that I want to hook up to my new Cobra
fixed mount VHF. I have a cable to hook up the GPS to the computer,
but it won't plug into the VHF. Is this something Garmin will have to
supply (if there is such a thing)?
Thanks in advance

Um..if you are talking about using DSC, why would you connect the GPS
to the computer? It should connect directly to the radio via the NEMA
i/o cable.

Unless I'm missing something.

Which I probably am.

Sorry, I was just saying thats the only cable that came with the Garmin

Handheld GPS to vhf connection
 

On Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:32:32 -0700 (PDT), ETSteveB
wrote:

On Jun 16, 6:19*pm, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:
On Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:56:05 -0700 (PDT), ETSteveB

wrote:
I have a Garmin ETrex Legend that I want to hook up to my new Cobra
fixed mount VHF. I have a cable to hook up the GPS to the computer,
but it won't plug into the VHF. Is this something Garmin will have to
supply (if there is such a thing)?
Thanks in advance

Um..if you are talking about using DSC, why would you connect the GPS
to the computer? *It should connect directly to the radio via the NEMA
i/o cable.

Unless I'm missing something.

Which I probably am.

Sorry, I was just saying thats the only cable that came with the Garmin

Ah - thought so.

It's pretty simple. If Garmin didn't give you the NEMA cable to
connect the GPS to the radio, obtain one - the Garmin probably has a
different connector than everybody else uses.

Then it's just a question of following the NEMA color code.

Which is...

YELLOW Wire = NEMA+ Out
BROWN Wire = NEMA- Out

"screen" / Shield = ground/not connected
gray = not connected

Red = +12vdc
Black = -12vdc

White = NEMA + data in (such as FROM another source)
Green = NEMA - data in

Most likely what you will need for the radio is Green and Brown to a
RCA plug or whatever type plug the radio uses.

Check your radio/GPS manuals to be absolutely sure.

Handheld GPS to vhf connection
 

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:32:32 -0700 (PDT), ETSteveB
wrote:

On Jun 16, 6:19 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:
On Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:56:05 -0700 (PDT), ETSteveB

wrote:
I have a Garmin ETrex Legend that I want to hook up to my new Cobra
fixed mount VHF. I have a cable to hook up the GPS to the computer,
but it won't plug into the VHF. Is this something Garmin will have to
supply (if there is such a thing)?
Thanks in advance

Um..if you are talking about using DSC, why would you connect the GPS
to the computer? It should connect directly to the radio via the NEMA
i/o cable.

Unless I'm missing something.

Which I probably am.

Sorry, I was just saying thats the only cable that came with the Garmin

Ah - thought so.

It's pretty simple. If Garmin didn't give you the NEMA cable to
connect the GPS to the radio, obtain one - the Garmin probably has a
different connector than everybody else uses.

Then it's just a question of following the NEMA color code.

Which is...

YELLOW Wire = NEMA+ Out
BROWN Wire = NEMA- Out

"screen" / Shield = ground/not connected
gray = not connected

Red = +12vdc
Black = -12vdc

White = NEMA + data in (such as FROM another source)
Green = NEMA - data in

Most likely what you will need for the radio is Green and Brown to a
RCA plug or whatever type plug the radio uses.

Check your radio/GPS manuals to be absolutely sure.

Also you will need to match baud rates and data formats. Hopefully the
Garmin can be set to match what the radio needs. Why don't all devices
communicate with USB or bluetooth? Life would be much simpler.

Handheld GPS to vhf connection
 

On Jun 17, 5:37*am, "Jim" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in messagenews:6h3f54dafj595g4nu8ckvb3fcgtf53a8oi@4ax .com...





On Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:32:32 -0700 (PDT), ETSteveB
wrote:

On Jun 16, 6:19 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:
On Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:56:05 -0700 (PDT), ETSteveB

wrote:
I have a Garmin ETrex Legend that I want to hook up to my new Cobra
fixed mount VHF. I have a cable to hook up the GPS to the computer,
but it won't plug into the VHF. Is this something Garmin will have to
supply (if there is such a thing)?
Thanks in advance

Um..if you are talking about using DSC, why would you connect the GPS
to the computer? It should connect directly to the radio via the NEMA
i/o cable.

Unless I'm missing something.

Which I probably am.

Sorry, I was just saying thats the only cable that came with the Garmin

Ah - thought so.

It's pretty simple. *If Garmin didn't give you the NEMA cable to
connect the GPS to the radio, obtain one - the Garmin probably has a
different connector than everybody else uses.

Then it's just a question of following the NEMA color code.

Which is...

YELLOW Wire = NEMA+ Out
BROWN Wire = NEMA- Out

"screen" / Shield = ground/not connected
gray = not connected

Red = +12vdc
Black = -12vdc

White = NEMA + data in (such as FROM another source)
Green = NEMA - data in

Most likely what you will need for the radio is *Green and Brown to a
RCA plug or whatever type plug the radio uses.

Check your radio/GPS manuals to be absolutely sure.

Also you will need to match baud rates and data formats. Hopefully the
Garmin can be set to match what the radio needs. Why don't all devices
communicate with USB or bluetooth? Life would be much simpler.- Hide quoted text -

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I have a NMea cable on order. Thanks guys!