[Az-Geocaching] Tip 4 Meridian users

[AZcachemeister]

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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