Boat Forum / Electronics / May 2005

I saw the TV adds for Coldheat, I even when to the site to get the
manual.  I thought about it for a while.
They look like a terrific idea, but...
But I might have made a mistake.  In early April, I ordered one.  Along

Sorry to post this again, but I have failed to resolve the problem, and have
more clues.
I have a Raymarine ST60 Multi and want to get NMEA data (Wind & Depth) into
the 9 pin serial port on my laptop. If the laptop is not connected to

Just purchased a "marine" JBL am/fm/cd-player with lousy instructions.
The unit must be an auto radio since there were 12 wire wiring
harnesses and instructions appropriate for auto installation. I have
finally figured out which wires were appropriate to use (there were two

Today, I am pleased to announce  that,  the problem I had reported
here with the software of my GpsMap 276C was solved by Garmin, with the
release of  the  3.21 Beta Software Update.  Thanks Garmin!
This Update included the BWC, XTE and VTG messages in the batch of NMEA

Can someone explain a dongle to me. Does it come with Nobeltec Admiral 7 or
does it come with the charts. I'm not exactly sure what the dongle is
protecting?

Links:
http://www.provide.net/~prsg/wi-gmrs.htm
The General Mobile Radio Service
A More Detailed Description

Can some point me in direction for a wiring diagram to build an Electronic
Amp Meter to read up to 50 amps charge/discharge? This for automotive use on
a 12V DC system.
Or does some know where one can buy one off the shelf?

For years I have been using plotting software on a laptop connected to
my Garmin handheld GPS. This season I will be installing an industrial
PC with a 15" screen into my boat dashboard.
I have also used for the past 15 years an Eagle paper plotter fish

Can anyone advise on which of these is the better buy?  The Navman set
can be purchased for $827 including the repeater.  The ST60 set is
$1165 without the repeater.  Is the Raymarine really worth that much
more?  How reliable is the Navman set? Thanks

Hi,
I remember seeing somewhere that you could use a diode on each wire of
a pair so that two independent lights could be used by reversing the
positive and negative leads.

Anyone know anything about marine radar detectors? Brands ? models?
Websites? I'm just doing some reserch for a friend.
Icky

Has this been released yet??  Looking to get one for my SeaRay Laguna 18'.
Fred

I need info on marine radar detectors. Here's the reason. I have a friend
that is planning to cross the atlantic solo. He'll be in his 30" sailboat.
This will be his 3rd trip across. He had a near miss last trip and is
interested in some sort of radar detection system for comforts ...

I want to connect a Compaq ARMADA E500 to a 12V batteries. The adapter
from the notebook gives my a 18,5V/2,7Amp.
Do I need a special converter? (where can I buy one)
Does anyone knows a wiring Diagram?

Hi group,
Can anyone tell me of a USA or Canada source for the "Dri-Plug"
(http://driplug.com/products.htm) used by Autohelm a few years ago?
Thanks