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    install GPS receiver?

    Hi,

    I just got a GlobalSat GPS reciver... (USB)
    but freedrive cant seem do find it... the only things i can choos are

    COM1, COM2, COM3 ... and no USB :S

    how can i fix this problem?


    thanx

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    USB using a com port.

    For instance I have 1 serial port which is COM1, and then 4 USB which are COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5.

    Go to device manager, and select your GPS device and see what com port it is listed as.
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    you might need a driver to create a virtual com port via the USB. The Bu-353 for instance requires that you install a driver so it can emulate a com port through the USB.

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    Yes the USB serial controller. Actually all USB devices that I know of require this. So as long as he did put the CD in to install using the drivers, he should have that.
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    hmm still have problem :S

    oki I ckecked.. and it says

    Bit per sec: 9600
    port: com3

    but when I choose the samt settings in freedrive nothing happens...

    http://mobbego.se/fd.jpg

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    Try 4800 baud.
    Have you looked in the FAQ yet?
    How about the Wiki?



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