What is Garmin serial mode?

What is Garmin serial mode?

Allows you to use the device USB port with most NMEA 0183-compliant mapping programs by creating a virtual serial port. Garmin Serial. Sets the device to use a Garmin® proprietary format to exchange waypoint, route, and track data with a computer.

How do I connect my Garmin eTrex 20 to my computer?

Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port. Plug the large end of the USB cable into a computer USB port. On Windows® computers, the device appears as a removable drive or a portable device, and the memory card may appear as a second removable drive.

What is a Garmin etrex?

eTrex devices are the first-ever consumer-grade receivers that can track both GPS and GLONASS satellites simultaneously. When using GLONASS satellites, the time it takes for the receiver to “lock on” to a position is (on average) approximately 20 percent faster than using GPS.

What is a spanner on a Garmin GPS?

Spanner allows you to use your GPS 18 USB with most NMEA 0183-compliant mapping programs. It adds a virtual com port interface to your GPS 18 so that you can send NMEA data to other programs. Spanner works only with GPS 18 software version 2.90 or later.

How do I change the interface on my Garmin?

How to Set Garmin to Host

1. Navigate to the system menu on your Garmin unit.
2. Navigate to the “Interface mode” or “Interface.” Select “Garmin” mode.
3. Sometimes the GPS can cause a connection problem for touchscreen GPS units using the Garmin operating navigation system.

How do I download data from my Garmin eTrex?

Transferring Files to Your Device

1. Connect the device to your computer.
2. On your computer, open the file browser.
3. Select a file.
4. Select Edit > Copy.
5. Open the portable device, drive, or volume for the device or memory card.
6. Browse to a folder.
7. Select Edit > Paste.

What software do you use with your eTrex?

As far as free software, BaseCamp from Garmin will work with your eTrex once you have the interface setup. It is the garmin rs232 serial com port. I have the serial to USB Adapter, and installed the drivers for it. I have tried the test page will try communicator in morning when I turn computer bak on

Is the eTrex switched on as needed?

Stupid question, but is the etrex switched on as it needs to be Yes! Quote Link to comment +coggins Posted January 7, 2012 coggins +Premium Members 2.6k Share Posted January 7, 2012 You do need to also set the INTERFACE to GARMIN on the GPS. ok, done that Great, you mentioned that you have the Official Garmin Cable, which one?

How to send waypoints from eTrex to gsak?

1.3k Share Posted January 7, 2012 First off delete all the waypoints on the etrex. Open GSAK with some waypoints displayed. I have a filter for the ones I haven’t found. GPS>Send Waypointsand select GPSr Setup Make sure you select the correct COM port Then just use these settings And press Send! Quote Link to comment +Cacher_Penguin

What can I do with the Garmin Connect cable?

The cable allows bulk upload and download of data between the pc and GPSr including: geocaches, waypoints, routes and tracks. The Garmin connector on this cable is unusual but it does make a good firm connection. However it does not provide power to the GPSr unit, which will need to have batteries in.