Thanks! It does appear the threads are the same, but the first one I
found/tried appears a bit too short to go through the Magellan connector
and get a good grip in the GPS. I'm sure there are longer ones around
that WILL work. I'll keep this in mind!
Robert & Linda Smith wrote:
> Dear List,
>
> I just discovered a handy way to attach my power/data connector to the
> back on my Meridian. I hated the little screw with no logical handle
> used to hold the connector tight to the back of my GPS when I want to
> update cache data and connect my battery eliminator via the company
> made cable. I have many DB9 computer connectors laying around that
> I've used for many other projects. Several of the newer DB9's had a
> screw with a nice handle on them.... Guess what ?? that screw and nice
> little handle is the same thread as the one in the Meridian. Now it
> is quick and easy to tighten my power/data cable to the back and make
> my weekly up dates.
>
> Just in case there is anyone out there using the Meridian line of GPS.
>
> Bob Smith, Team Petite Elite
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