Sorry i guess my previous post wasnt clear. I am also using the garmin power supply through the back of the unit. it is providing a constant 5.172 v.
--- In [email protected], "k7ybz" <k7...@...> wrote: > > Adrian, > > You must supply power to the Nuvi through the connector on the back of the > unit besides having the FMI cable connected to the OT2 through the connector > on the side of the Nuvi. The voltage is supplied from the Nuvi to the > usb-to-serial adapter in the cable. Not from the OT2. > > Larry > K7YBZ > > --- In [email protected], "Adrian Miura" <adrianmiura@> wrote: > > > > Having communication problems between the T2 and a Nuvi 350. Sporadically I > > get "Serial Accessory Requires External Power" and then I lose my call sign > > on the nuvi display. Also when trying to sent text ,the out box message > > status never changes from sending. Apparently my messages are getting out > > but no response to the T2 that it was received so it keeps broadcasting. > > The --version command works fine it gets a confirmation and an inbox reply > > Im using a serial cable supplied by argent data to connect the T2 to the > > nuvi. Also I have checked the voltage from the Garmin power point and it is > > a constant 5.172 v > > Thanks > > KD5HTZ > > >
