UBS v COM Port for Oziexplorer
Submitted: Sunday, Mar 13, 2005 at 22:47
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Mike-TS
I use to use Oziexplorer with a Garmin II+ and a PC with a COM port. My new PC only has those skinny UBS ports!!
How do I connect my Garmin II+ onto them - is there some sort of adaptor?
Also, do I need to do anything to the configuration to get the PC to recognise the UBS port as a COM Port?
I did go to the Oziexplorer site but it's almost impossible (if not impossible) to send a simple e-mail address to a help desk. Obviously success = less customer focus. Remember we buy OR don't buy your products!
Reply By: pjchris - Sunday, Mar 13, 2005 at 22:57
Sunday, Mar 13, 2005 at 22:57
I have used OziExplorer for years now and find the author of Ozi one of the best for responding to enquiries. That's what I like about the product. Written in Australia AND you can email the author direct.
They actually aren't big enough to have a help desk. Email info@oziexplorer.com and see what happens. Also there are great support groups for OziExplorer and OziCE in Yahoo groups. Go there and search for groups to do with OziExplorer.
In answer to your question (Which would be a problem with any mapping program nit just Ozi) you need a USB to serial adaptor. These are available at any computer
shop and should cost less than $50.
Of course if you go to the OziEplorer web site , click on the OziExplorer heading in the left column, click on support, click on GPS FAQ (
Frequently asked questions) then read the answer to the third question "My PC only has USB ports (does not have a serial port), how do I connect my GPS" you will find the same answer as above...
Peter
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