Re: Getting nmea connections into my laptop

markvictor wrote:
> All you need is the D/sub 9 connector available at any
> computer,electronic supply store or Radio shack

That assumes he has an older laptop with a 9-pin serial port. Newer laptops
only have USB, and he will therefore need a USB to Serial converter. There
are hundreds on Ebay.

Dennis.


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