Boat Forum / Electronics / April 2007

This Teaching says,
"Without God's Commandments human life
would be subjected to the 'personal
discernment' of all individuals, which logic

I have an old Tides and Currents Pro which came from Nautical software on two 3.5" floppies.  It is
old, I am old, and I love it.
Something happened to the data disk a while back when putting it on another computer I had, but I
found the data files and made a new disk.  ...

We are going to be living in the motorhome for a while. I've been trying to
research a mobile internet service via either a usb modem or G3 card.  I
need a service that has good coverage in Scotland and the Carlisle area.
Weve already ruled out Orange as we know from experience that ...

I purchased a boat some 3-years ago and it came with an OceanPC
configuration. I have long since replaced the base PC unit - windows 98, 8GB
and 512MB just didn't hack it. However, the LCD Display worked at least
until this season.

I have a Standard Horizon GPS Chart 160 which is similar to the CP175C or
just 175.  I am trying to get my numbers off of it and put them on my new and
beloved Garmin 498.  I can not for the life of me find out how to get them
onto my computer fron the 160.  I have tried MapSource ...

My Robertson AP200DL autopilot finally died, error code F64 (Replace
Control Unit). I called Simrad's service center and they indicated
that they no longer service this unit. Now I realize it is an old
unit, but their really good units, they work like champs. And I have a

All,
I am looking for a DVD sterio for the bost but the installation is a
challenge.  I need a head unit and a remote dvd unit.  The head unit
cannot be deeper than 4".  Can anyone help with a suggestion?

i have an i/o i want to install a second battery how do i wire it
using a 1 2 all switch

I am going to be replacing an old GPS unit on my Sea Ray 215 EC and
adding a fixed mount VHF radio. Are there any guidlines to consider
with placement of the GPS and VHF with respect to each other, and of
course, both with respect to the compass? I am thinking about a

Because this issue pops up with some frequency I wanted to post a
compendium of what I have found to be successful. This is now the 3rd
revision of my system and it has been flawlessly operational for a
couple months.

Is there any use for a Class B Mini EPIRB in the USA or elsewhere? It is ACR
Product # 2763 -- 121.5MHz (civilian) 243.0 MHz (military) -- in working
order, like new condition. Is it of value for parts or trade-in?
Thanks.

JRC Seattle "reworked" my 1500 LCD display in 2005 for free upon my
complaint of fogging under humid conditions. I noticed that it again
fogged last year.
The display clamshell has two openings covered by GoreTex breather

I know it is not the right place to ask, but maybe some of you know the
answer.
I got a bunch of Ni-mh batteries, and a charger that supports normal and
Ni-cd charging, so what charging method is the best for these batteries?

I am planning on installing a Furuno 1623 radar.
Some time ago I have read in a forum that users had drilled a small
hole in the foot of the dome in order to let condensed water pass.
Anyone here with experience regarding this allteration? Or with