Paul D Posted February 20, 2004 Author Report Posted February 20, 2004 That was my suspicion, ( that as the USA version was not CE approved it could not be fitted ). I opted for the ICOM 401Euro for this reason ( too much hassle otherwise ). GPS Plotters on the other hand ...... Quote
Nipper Posted February 20, 2004 Report Posted February 20, 2004 paul if you get bfm this month page 47 redcar fish company very good prices on all electronics and they will match any quote that you have i hunted high and low for my electronics to get the best deal and today .i buy the bfm and see the add and they have beat my price i have brough garmin 182c and ff320c and simrad rd68 all for Quote
Maverick Martin Posted February 20, 2004 Report Posted February 20, 2004 Hi I have purchased electronics from John at the Redecar fish co. They do offer good prices on all electronics and the service is second to none. If you need to talk anything through John is very knowledgable and helpfull Martin Quote
Bob F Posted February 20, 2004 Report Posted February 20, 2004 Yep, good point Duncan. We'll bin the idea of purchasing a M-402 then. At least we know now. We've just got to put up with paying over the odds in the UK, as usual. Quote
Paul D Posted February 20, 2004 Author Report Posted February 20, 2004 Mark, Yes - I saw the Redcar price for the radio and it was Quote
Coddy Posted February 21, 2004 Report Posted February 21, 2004 Hi Just purchased a Navman 5100 with external aerial and x2 C-map Standard+ maps from the states. Total cost was $694.23 or Quote
Bob F Posted February 21, 2004 Report Posted February 21, 2004 Codfather, What do you think of the Navman 5100? I've been considering it myself. Just not sure about the spongy feel of the buttons on the whole of the Navman range. Where is the Service center for Navman? Quote
Nipper Posted February 21, 2004 Report Posted February 21, 2004 bob a company called marine scene no 02920705700 are doing the navman 5100 for Quote
Adam F Posted February 23, 2004 Report Posted February 23, 2004 On the topic of VHF's, just seen the new Navman offering in BFM. At under Quote
Coddy Posted February 24, 2004 Report Posted February 24, 2004 Hi Bob I like the Navman, did not go for the colour due to price. Both do same job but the colour version looks pritty but when you zoom in the colour is all the same. Buttons feel ok to me but I have only played with the unit on the home table so far, hope to install it next week-end. A friend has one and has got him home on the nail in some dense sea fog, thats enough for me in those conditions. The stand footprint is small which is a good thing as there is not much room on the console of a Warrior with a GPS, Fish finder and now plotter! Ordered a fishfinder from JG Technologies in Weymouth, woth checking their web site, been told if you go to the shop you can get a better deal as no postage is involved. http://www.jgtech.co.uk/index.htm Navman Service Centrer is at Hamilton Business Park, Bailey Road, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2HE Hope this helps Quote
Bob F Posted February 24, 2004 Report Posted February 24, 2004 Nice, so I could buy it locally and get it serviced locally (if it ever needs it). Hmm...interesting. Quote
Nipper Posted February 26, 2004 Report Posted February 26, 2004 help does anybody know how to inter face a gmdss radio to a plotter is there a special lead that i need . mark b Quote
shytalk Posted February 26, 2004 Report Posted February 26, 2004 should be two wires nmea0183 from the back of the gps to the dsc Quote
Bob F Posted February 27, 2004 Report Posted February 27, 2004 Mark, Give me a shout if you need a hand and I'll come and set it up for you. Bob F. Quote
duncan Posted February 27, 2004 Report Posted February 27, 2004 you may have to tell the plotter it's sending rather than recieving - will be a menu option somewhere. if it has seperate NMEA in and out wires then you might not. Quote
Bob F Posted February 27, 2004 Report Posted February 27, 2004 Mark Look at page 87 of your plotter manual. You need to connect Pin 6 (green wire) called NMEA OUT from your plotter to the NMEA INPUT pin on your VHF (not sure which VHF you have). Pin 2 from your plotter is the Power Ground wire which needs to be connected with the VHF ground or to your common bus bar. Then go to page 65 of the manual and follow the steps for setting up the input/output format (you will want NMEA IN/NMEA OUT). Use Port 1. Also on page 65, you then set up the NMEA OUTPUT to a setting, approrriate to the data type that your VHF needs to receive (see your VHF manual). NOTE: if the plotter is in SIMULATION MODE the VHF will not receive the GPS Data on the VHF screen. Lastly, when you have this all working, if you go to page 72 it will show you how to set up the DSC feature on your plotter, which activates automatically if someone in your vincinity sends out a DSC distress sigal. The map page will show you where the boat is that is sending out the distress and give you a plot to get there when you press the NAV button. Let me know if you need any help. Bob F Quote
great white Posted February 28, 2004 Report Posted February 28, 2004 That sounds very impressive Bob. My boat has just come out so I can start to fit my new toy and make room for the sounder. I had a quick look at interfacing but will need another look as the plotter is not recognising the MLR DGPS. Charlie Quote
Nipper Posted February 29, 2004 Report Posted February 29, 2004 thanks bob i think the guys at holes bay marine who are fitting it all will probably work it out if not i will give you a buzz cheers mark b Quote
Bob F Posted February 29, 2004 Report Posted February 29, 2004 Charlie, What is the make and model number of your plotter, VHF and FF? I'll see if I can download the manuals and have a look at the set up, if you want. I like doing that sort of thing. A crazy mother, I know, but I was born like it! Bob F. Quote
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