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Got my Garmin GPSmap 96C working with FSX using GPSOut with the same settings as the GPSmap 196 uses if anybody is interested.

Ah, I think I figured it out. The serial hardware connection to the GPS is through the power connection point and not the USB port. I need a special Garmin cable and a serial to USB adapter on the PC side. I guess I'll spend the money. http://www.gilsson.com/garmin_gps/cables/rpc.htm Thanks, Free

Thanks for the rapid reply. Yes, the USB port is generally used for map, route, waypoint and track uploads/downloads. However, the Garmin 96c does have selections for "Aviation In" and various NMEA choices in the serial selection menu. The spec. sheet on the Garmin site indicates serial capability. I'm not sure how it differentiates them through the same hardware connection other then maybe the driver of the USB cable on the PC side behaving like a COM port. At least that has made me hopeful. Any thoughts?

I'm looking at trying GPSout with FSX and a Garmin 96c. Would this be the same setup as the 196/296/396? About the serial adapter cable you speak of. does that connect to the USB port of the PC as well as the USB port connector of the Garmin? That's the only physical interface port on the Garmin 96c. I also don't have a physical serial port on the PC at the moment so using a serial port adapted USB port appears to be an option here? Thanks for any help. Free