Garmin GPS 196 - HELP NEEDED...?
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Garmin GPS 196 - HELP NEEDED...?
Hi,
I bought a Garmin 196 yesterday, but can can't manage to connect it to my pc to update the Jeppesen data?
You get a serial pc cable with (who uses serial connection?), and also bought a serial to usb cable. My computer does not pick up the gps?
Anyone with a Garmin 196 that know how to connect it to a pc and update the Jeppesen data?
I bought a Garmin 196 yesterday, but can can't manage to connect it to my pc to update the Jeppesen data?
You get a serial pc cable with (who uses serial connection?), and also bought a serial to usb cable. My computer does not pick up the gps?
Anyone with a Garmin 196 that know how to connect it to a pc and update the Jeppesen data?
If you bought it from a reputable dealer, and they are local, then they will do updates for you free (apart from the Garmin/Jepp $35 charge).
Until the 296 serial was the normal comms, and all PCs at te time had RS232 plugs, but technology moves on. With a good USB/serial convertor (Belkin usually work, some others are iffy) then the update software will fin the unit automatically. When you say serial to USB cable do you mean a convertor?
Until the 296 serial was the normal comms, and all PCs at te time had RS232 plugs, but technology moves on. With a good USB/serial convertor (Belkin usually work, some others are iffy) then the update software will fin the unit automatically. When you say serial to USB cable do you mean a convertor?
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Yes, it is a USB Serial Adaptor/Converter. I bought it from a large pilot shop. I would prefer just to update it myself.
The Garmin 196 information booklet does not say how to update your GPS witht the Jeppesen data or how to connect it to a pc?
I dont think my pc pics up the gps.
The Garmin 196 information booklet does not say how to update your GPS witht the Jeppesen data or how to connect it to a pc?
I dont think my pc pics up the gps.
