eTrex H Firmware Install with Batteries Only?

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Piet Le Roux
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eTrex H Firmware Install with Batteries Only?

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Good day all,
I Have all the files needed to load firmware 3.60 and USB to serial converter but I would like to know if I can only connect the RX, TX and ground of the RS232 to the eTrex and leave the two batteries in for 3V power supply or must I connect 3V between pin 1 and 4 of the eTrex ?
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Re: eTrex H Firmware Install with Batteries Only?

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Have not attempted before. Why no power supply?
Please test and let us know!
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javawa
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Re: eTrex H Firmware Install with Batteries Only?

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You don't need 3V on pin 1, batteries suffice (full ones of course).
I've updated lots of devices on battery power only, never experienced problems.
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