Problem Loading Route to Garmin gpsmap 76

[bhcva]

When trying to upload a rte to the 76 I get the the error msg below. The gps data is coming from the 76 ok. Anyone have a clue what the problem is?


14:21:09: EnumerateSerialPorts() Found Garmin USB Driver.
14:21:12: ClosePD: 724, count_after_close = 0 for COM3
14:21:12: and so CloseComPortPhysical
14:21:12: Garmin GPS could not be initialized on port: COM3 Error Code is -1
LastGarminError is: Get_Time: Unknown date/time protocol
14:21:14: OpenPD: 724, new_count = 1 for COM3

Thanks, Bruce

[alex2035]

Garmin needs to be set on garmin protocol for transfers, and OpenCPN has a menu option as well "Use Garmin/Garmin as host mode for w/route transfers."

[bhcva]

Thanks Alex. That option has been selected. Without it the transfer errors immediately...with it on, the transfer seems to occur ok until the date-related error message??

Bruce

[alex2035]

Strange, I guess this is a message from gpsd daemon under linux? you dont tell OS. Have worked with lots of 76´s never seen this.

[bhcva]

OS is XP...
I have successfully loaded the 76 from Seaclear for what that's worth.
Thx, Bruce

[alex2035]

Just made a test with a GPSmap76, serial connection through USB converter, COM3
created a route from 6 waypoints, then "Send to GPS", no problem with the upload.
GPS was in Garmin mode, had to return to nmea for navigation.

Are you using latest 2.5 ? I think a would try a reinstall, but nothing else I can think to help you . Oh, by the way, I am indoors so I was "simulating position" anyway this has nothing to do with data transfers. good luck.

[alex2035]

Here is my log from the previous transfer, can we make something of this? I dont know.

5:31:30 PM: EnumerateSerialPorts() Found Garmin USB Driver.
5:31:35 PM: ClosePD: 348, count_after_close = 0 for COM3
5:31:35 PM: and so CloseComPortPhysical
5:31:37 PM: Sent waypoint(s) to Garmin GPS on port: COM3
Unit identifies as: GPSMAP 76 Software Version 3.80
5:31:38 PM: OpenPD: 348, new_count = 1 for COM3

[bhcva]

Got it Alex...I stopped one short of the right combination of settings.

Thx again, Bruce

[alex2035]

OK , good. best regards.