can forerunner 205 use HR strap from forerunner 301?

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Hi Everybody,
I have old forerunner 301 which I'd like to update with some newer model
and thinking about forerunner 205. Wondering though if I can use chest strap form the older model to monitor heart rate.
Another question is the newer mode really an upgrade? does it work better etc?
thanks

 

[Capt Caveman]

It should. I have a 410 and it can detect the HR strap of my old 305.

The newer hr strap is a big improvement over the old one.

 

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It should. I have a 410 and it can detect the HR strap of my old 305.

The newer hr strap is a big improvement over the old one.

thanks, I just wasn't sure if 205 which doesn't come with HR monitor has the same hardware/sensor as 305 an will be able to work with HR strap.