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November 2nd 09, 03:12 AM
Need help connecting my new netbook computer to Cambridge GPS-NAV and
LX 7007 throiugh a UBS to Serial connector. The DOS software seems to
looking for a Com 1 port. Can anyone help?
Bill Snead
6W
Paul Remde
November 2nd 09, 12:22 PM
Hi Bill,
I highly recommend the Keyspan USA-19HS USB to serial adapter. You can get
them from Amazon.com for about$29.
It can be setup to use Com 1.
I don't recommend using the DOS software. I recommend the Cambridge Aero
Explorer software for Windows. You can download it here:
http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/cai_gps-nav.htm at the bottom of the page.
I can help you setup the USB to serial adapter if necessary. Be sure to
install the software that comes on the CD with the USB to Serial adapter
before connecting it to the computer.
Best Regards,
Paul Remde
Cumulus Soaring, Inc.
> wrote in message
...
> Need help connecting my new netbook computer to Cambridge GPS-NAV and
> LX 7007 throiugh a UBS to Serial connector. The DOS software seems to
> looking for a Com 1 port. Can anyone help?
>
> Bill Snead
> 6W
Peter Wyld[_3_]
November 2nd 09, 07:02 PM
On 2 Nov, 03:12, " > wrote:
> Need help connecting my new netbook computer to Cambridge GPS-NAV and
> LX 7007 throiugh a UBS to Serial connector. *The DOS software seems to
> looking for a Com 1 port. *Can anyone help?
>
> Bill Snead
> 6W
Easy..
plug in the USB-Serial adapter.
then, Control Panel | System | Hardware | Device manager | Ports (COM
& LPT) ... find the COm Port being used by your USB dongle, right
click it and select Properties.
Select the Port Settings Tab, followed by the Advanced button, now
change the Com port number to something sensible (1-4) and save your
changes.
enjoy.
(this might appear twice - I posted it early this morninng but it
hasn't appeared!)
Peter Wyld[_2_]
November 2nd 09, 10:20 PM
"Peter Wyld" > wrote in message
...
On 2 Nov, 03:12, " > wrote:
> Need help connecting my new netbook computer to Cambridge GPS-NAV and
> LX 7007 throiugh a UBS to Serial connector. The DOS software seems to
> looking for a Com 1 port. Can anyone help?
>
> Bill Snead
> 6W
Easy..
plug in the USB-Serial adapter.
then, Control Panel | System | Hardware | Device manager | Ports (COM
& LPT) ... find the COm Port being used by your USB dongle, right
click it and select Properties.
Select the Port Settings Tab, followed by the Advanced button, now
change the Com port number to something sensible (1-4) and save your
changes.
enjoy.
(this might appear twice - I posted it early this morninng but it
hasn't appeared!)
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