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Old August 8th 07, 01:26 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
john smith[_2_]
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Default Query on Geo Pilot GPS

"Mike Isaksen" wrote:
cut from ad: "...the new 300 MHz processor, more compact and practical
with the built-in battery and GPS receiver, and an extra
serial port available for connection with PC and autopilot devices."


"john smith" wrote in message
Why are they still using a serial port and not USB?


"Morgans" wrote:
Because they are trying to be compatible with autopilots that are still
using serial.


Okay... but what does the autopilot have to do with a portable GPS?
The AvMap portable GPS cannot be connected to drive the autopilot, can
it?