Getting S.I. Matrix 2100 dcs and ais capable vhf radio . is it possible to use my samsung 10.1 which is my plotter w built in gps, as the connecting gps for the vhf? Has anyone done this?
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Possible to connect tablet as the gps for a ais ready vhf radio?-gctid380814
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It is possible to connect a "puck" style GPS to your radio but it takes a bit of electrical tech skill. I did this a few years ago on my sailboat.
http://sailingscamper.blogspot.com/
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That's it? Power it up and it starts sending serial NMEA data? Awesome. Thanks for the great info John.
I should make (and sell) a little terminal box to allow this for all the folks that can't solder or work with breadboard.
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I am not sure if this item will work, but just ran across it in Northwest Yachting (April Addition). Looks like a cool gadget. I love anything NEMA 2000
http://www.dmkyacht.com/overview
Rick
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SomeSailor wrote:
That's all a Garmin 17 is... a GPS receiver. Apply power and the radio gets NMEA data.. They are only about $150 new.
The SiRFstar III is the second best receiver after the u-blox LEA-6 which unfortunately I have never found used in a puck-style receiver.
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SomeSailor wrote:
That's all a Garmin 17 is... a GPS receiver. Apply power and the radio gets NMEA data.. They are only about $150 new.
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orca wrote:
Sure, it is set up for that. But we are talking about a $30 USB puck, a bit different animal.
When you have to push that red button to call for help, I think it will be money well spent. Besides, you might want to try a chartplotter some day.
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