Garmin Serial Data/Power Cable for GPSMAP 60, 76, eTrex, Rino Series - 6 ft, NMEA 0183, Bare Wire

For Garmin handhelds that still rely on a wired link, this cable solves the two biggest field problems at once: keeping the unit powered from a vehicle or boat system, and moving NMEA 0183 sentences to a chartplotter, autopilot, or PC. Unlike generic USB-only adapters, it terminates in a DB9 female serial connector and bare power leads, so you can hardwire it into a permanent installation rather than depending on a cigarette-lighter socket. The 6-foot (approx. 1.8 m) run gives enough slack for clean routing behind a dash or along a console edge, while the rugged PVC jacket shrugs off oil, UV, and repeated flexing.

Highlights

• Combined power and data path for compatible Garmin GPS units
• Bare-wire power input accepts 10–30 V DC, matching vehicle and marine electrical systems
• DB9 female RS-232 serial connector for NMEA 0183 communication
• Garmin proprietary 4-pin connector on the device end
• Durable black PVC cable built for outdoor and mobile use

In daily use

Hardwire the red and black leads to a switched 12 V or 24 V source, then plug the DB9 into your navigation network or a serial-to-USB adapter for PC mapping software. The cable keeps the GPS receiver running without draining its internal batteries and delivers real-time position, speed, and waypoint data to other instruments. Because it carries both power and data, you can leave the handheld in a fixed mount and still maintain full two-way communication with a laptop or marine display.

Full specifications

• Product type: Data/power cable
• Compatible with: Garmin GPSMAP 60C, 60CS, 60Cx, 60CSx, 76C, 76CS, 76Cx, 76CSx; eTrex Legend C, Legend Cx, Legend HCx, Vista C, Vista Cx, Vista HCx, Summit HC, Venture Cx; Rino 520, 530, 520HCx, 530HCx
• Device connector: Garmin proprietary 4-pin
• Power connector: Bare wire (hardwire installation)
• Data connector: DB9 female (RS-232 serial)
• Cable length: 6 ft (approx. 1.8 m)
• Input voltage: 10–30 V DC
• Data protocol: NMEA 0183
• Cable material: Durable PVC
• Colour: Black
• Operating environment: Rugged outdoor and vehicle use

Final note

A dependable hardwired solution that turns a handheld Garmin into a fully integrated navigation component, whether on the trail, at the helm, or behind the wheel.