gps with 996t

[daktony]

anyone have experience with a magellan 200 gps with a 996t? i just bought one for use with my 996t, but dont know what i need, like cable and set up. and what store i can get it?

any help is appreciated, even a different gps

thanks in advance! everyone has been a great help and i enjoy this site!

 

[DaveIN]

Looks like your out of luck with this model, it doesn't have a computer port.

You may want to look at the Wiki on this subject:
http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Uniden_Scanner_GPS_Features

 

[daktony]

what are some can i can use that are less than $200 and does a cable come with it or seperate? thanks

 

[nonposter]

Sorry to be harsh, but did you even look at the wiki page that DaveIN linked to?? It has a list of compatible GPS receivers. The first one on the list (Garmin GPS 18) has been mentioned on this forum in the past. The Amazon page for it (link on that same wiki page) has a review that says it works nicely with the BCD996T. And, the price at Amazon is about $82 with free shipping.

 

[daktony]

thanks i didnt even read that part. thanks for the heads up.

 

[viper21]

Don't get the usb version, unless you plan on modifying it , get the PC version, you'll need one that has a serial connection and separate power adapter.

good luck

 

[mikeATtleccdotnet]

The GPS18 is the way to go. Make sure that you get the one with the RS-232 port on it, not the USB. Change the rear port on your scanner to GPS and away you go. Now, do you have location data in your UASD files?

 

[daktony]

no i dont location data in my files. i just bought a garmin eTrex because i coulnt kind any other gps in any of the local stores and i hate to wait a week to get one. but now i dont know what kind of cable i need to link the gps to 996t and is that all you do? plug and go or do i have to do more programming to the 996t?

 

[DaveIN]

no i dont location data in my files. i just bought a garmin eTrex because i coulnt kind any other gps in any of the local stores and i hate to wait a week to get one. but now i dont know what kind of cable i need to link the gps to 996t and is that all you do? plug and go or do i have to do more programming to the 996t?

You will need the RS232 cable. You can use the GPS (battery powered)
http://shop.garmin.com/accessory.jsp?sku=010-10206-00
or the one poweredby cigar lighter (same the GPS battery)
http://shop.garmin.com/accessory.jsp?sku=010-10268-00

Good luck finding it in the store you found your eTrex in. If you don't find it there, Google for the eTrex RS232 cable, or eBay.

 

[UPMan]

Most of the factory-loaded systems have GPS coordinates entered. If you want it to control systems you program, you'll need to program that yourself.

I used a Legend for a long time (thought it came with the serial cable...maybe they don't include one any more). If there is a Frys in your area, they might carry the cable. Otherwise, you'll probably have to buy it off the web.

 

[daktony]

thank yall, i just ordered one off the web.

 

[crony803]

...get the PC version, you'll need one that has a serial connection and separate power adapter.

good luck

...or the LVC version, which you can hardwire and spare the cig lighter(s) for something else. If you're like me, I have way too may toys to plug in. I hardwire everything that's semi-permenant.