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GPS and TM-d700a	Reply
by K6IPF on June 26, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
This has probably been asked but I can't find the answer...What is the simplest GPS and connection cables to use with the 700a?? No frills just trackin and about how much?? tnx de pete/k6ipf

RE: GPS and TM-d700a	Reply
by KC0MDC on June 28, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
I doubt mine is the cheapest possible option, but it's not bad. I have a Garmin Etrex and data/power cable combination that cost me just over $100. Tim

RE: GPS and TM-d700a	Reply
by WA9AFM on July 5, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
Consider the Garmin GPS 18PC. Has a DB-9 connections and separate 12vdc power connection. Very straight-forward, excellent unit. We bought 10 of them for APRS tracking packages for Salvation Army disaster services; they're mated to the TM-D700. Also, less chance of theft as they have no screen. You can get them new through GPS City for about $75-80.

RE: GPS and TM-d700a	Reply
by KC0IKK on July 8, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
what does the GPS need in order to connect to the DM-700? Like do the Street Pilot C330's like the high end GPS models even communicate with the 700? Tony

RE: GPS and TM-d700a	Reply
by K6IPF on July 12, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
wa9afm, Thomas thanks for the info, thats exactly what I need to know, will order one in AM... And tnx to all that replied... de pete/k6ipf

RE: GPS and TM-d700a	Reply
by K6IPF on July 17, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
WA9AFM-- I bought the OEM-18 with the DB9 serial port and cig lighter, but cant seem to get the gps to work. The GPS indicator on the radio is there but no blinking,( indicating it's working???) Its in aprs mode and have call, and position, in there.. Any help please...de pete.

RE: GPS and TM-d700a	Reply
by WA9AFM on July 19, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
Pete, Contact Mark Hamblin, AE5MH (ae5mh@cox.net). He put the packages together and programed the 'D700's'. He is our 'D700 Guru'.

RE: GPS and TM-d700a	Reply
by K6IPF on August 13, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
Just an update; everything working fine after making an adaptor cable from the DB-9 connector(gps) to the 2.5mm(radio) (3 wire) that Kenwood supplies.. tnx everyone de pete/k6ipf

RE: GPS and TM-d700a	Reply
by WD9IWC on October 5, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
I am new to GPS and would like to know basically what the kenwood D700A does when attached to a gps receiver. Does the rig act as a receiver? Do you need a separate receiver to connect to the rig and why? Why not just use a gps receiver in the first place? I guess I am just wondering why use the rig and a separate gps unit. I do not understand the connection between the two. Thanks es 73.

RE: GPS and TM-d700a	Reply
by WD9IWC on October 5, 2005	Mail this to a friend!
Any d700a owners out there that use the rig with a Garmin GPS V? Would like to know your results,how you have connected the two units,advice,etc. Thanks es 73.

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