Can all Garmin/magellan GPS be used?
Basic requirement for GPS to be able to use BT adapter is NMEA 4800 output AND a serial interface. Therefore almost all Garmin/Magellan GPS with appropriate cable can be used. Exceptions are: Forerunner/Foretrex, and some new Garmin GPS that do not have serial interface like VistaC/LegendC, these do not work. We also have a couple of reports (up to June 8) that GPS 60 does not work. (Garmin GPS with both USB/serial ports are questionable) Q: Can all GPS with a serial cable be used? A: No, most will work, but not all. The GPS must output NMEA, have serial interface, AND can work on its own without connecting to other software/hardware. That covers over 90% of the GPS on the market. Some serial GPS needs other software/hardware to “wake up” the GPS to work (e.g. Delorme/RandMcNally/Digitraveler) so these GPS will not work with the bluetooth adapter. Q: Can rechargeable batteries be used, and how long will it last? A: Optimum voltage input is 3V (Alkaline). But good rechargeable NiMH batt
