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tpbrady · 02-27-2018, 11:52 PM

Doug,

I suspect the old Raymarine MFDs provided GPS input to the course computer. I believe the 942 has a NMEA 0183 output so it will help the autopilot calibration and operation if you connect the NMEA output from the 942 to NMEA input on the course computer. I am not sure if the benefit will be that significant, but if it can be done easily (using the old Seatalk 1 wiring for example) it might be worth it.

Tom

02-27-2018, 11:52 PM	#2
tpbrady Guru City: Gooding ID/Wrangell AK Country: USA Vessel Name: Silver Bay Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 42-002 Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 580	Doug, I suspect the old Raymarine MFDs provided GPS input to the course computer. I believe the 942 has a NMEA 0183 output so it will help the autopilot calibration and operation if you connect the NMEA output from the 942 to NMEA input on the course computer. I am not sure if the benefit will be that significant, but if it can be done easily (using the old Seatalk 1 wiring for example) it might be worth it. Tom