Boat Forum / Electronics / June 2008

Hey All,
I'm about to install a Jensen stereo (Model MSR2007) in my Robalo.
There is a blue wire coming out of the radio's harness that is marked
"Power Antenna".  Any idea what that should be connected to?  It is

Hello, this is my first post, I hope it's one of many.
I've came across a used Furuno1650DF chartplotter. What I need to make it
functional is a power cable, an antenna and cable, and a bracket to mount
the unit. Also if possible a data transfer cable. Any help would be

When DTV (Digital TV) become effect in Feb 2009, Will moving target
(boat, Cars trucks  et al) be able to 'watch' TV from their car,
boat,/...)??
Hanz

I'm looking for an affordable waterproof laptop computer, meaning under
$2,000 and
not just a "splash-resistant keyboard"...am I just smokin' crack again, or
does such a thing exist?

Does anyone have any info as  how to build an interface to connent both
my AIS and VHF to one antanne??
Hanz

Dear,
On our boat we have a complete B&G h1000 network included with the
CND1000 plotter.
Last year the CND1000 plotter becames defective and was not able to

Does anybody has any experience with Linux software for sailing?
Specifically: Ubuntu.
I am about to set up a laptop for my sailing needs and this will
hopefully not be Windows.

Mainly for Jack Erbes.
Using Garmin data mode and serial connection I uploaded 19 routes one at
a time from my old 16bit nav program route data base, inserted a SD
chip, transferred all User Data to it, deleted all route data on 540s

Apols if any of this has been posted previously - I have just found
this newsgroup. It's pure dead brill.
Systems:-
Airmar DST 800 inputs to Actisense NDC4. Also coupled in to NDC4 is

I have an old Autohelm Wind Speed instrument (analogue direction with
digital speed) which no longer works. The direction needle moves, but does
not settle in any clear relation to the wind, and wind speed reads 0. I'd
like to see if there is any signal coming from the masthead ...

Hi to all
Anybody would know how I could download a shematic for this receiver
from an official FURUNO site ?
Thank you

"Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows XP Professional" is a
comprehensive guide for systems administrators and network responsible
for deploying...
www.mbirslin.blogspot.com

Can anyone help I bought the radar second hand and I don't know how to use
it
has anyone got a manual in pdf format please
David in perth

Good Morning group,
I will be picking up a 1995 Sear Ray Rayder F16 in a few days.  The tach is
not working properly and the gas gauge only works in the first 3 seconds of
start.  Does anyone know where there is a service manual pdf online and or

I replaced the Humminbird that came with my boat, I think it was the Wide
128.  I am installing a Humminbird Matrix 17 with weather sense and AS Gr16
GPS.  I purchased the y cable need to attached both devices, I know where I
will install the weathersense under the drivers ...