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Thank you for reading my discussion. I received all of the components 
listed below within the last two weeks.
As the manual states, I have read and reread the manual and trying to
take things step by step. I have included the ArduPilotMega.Pde file. 
The following describes my issue. Once again,
thank you in advance for any help!

- Radio and flight control mode setup successful
- Everything outside and running at least 15 minutes.
- MTK 3329 gps and adapter (with battery on backside) connected
  to APM 
- 3.249 volts at VCC pin 1 on gps module
- switch #2 (adjacent servo reverse switches) in the 0 position (closest
  to servo output pins) 
- Blue led on adapter (gps) flashes in 2 second intervals.
- never get solid blue on adapter
- open serial connection via IDE. run GPS test.

 Here is the problem. While running the GPS test via IDE serial 
connection the result is a continuous stream of -------------.
I understand that the flashing blue light on the adapter indicates
the module is searching for gps signals. However, I would expect to see
something other than a stream of --------- during the GPS test even without a GPS Lock.

If it is even possible, can someone explain how to update Mtk firmware
using the mini usb connection?
I am familiar with Power Flash

Components:
MediaTek MT3329 GPS 10Hz
MediaTek MT3229 adapter             
ArduPilotMega IMU Shield/OilPan Rev-H

ArduPilot Mega - Arduino Mega compatible UAV Controller
sku: GPS-09710


Any thoughts?

Thank you in advance,
Joe

ArduPilotMega.pde