| 41. Does the NASA AIS radar have an alarm and can the distance for alarm be set? |
| Yes, the AIS radar has an alarm, which can be set to whichever distance you prefer. |
| Date created: 2008-07-04 09:56:04 |
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| 42. What is the cost, frequency and method of obtaining Navionics chart updates? |
| Charts are usually updated twice a year - the cost of which varies depending on how old the chart is, and how much needs updating. Charts will need to be returned to Navionics for update. |
| Date created: 2008-07-04 09:53:40 |
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| 43. What is the weight of the the AIRO PDA? |
| the weight is 235g |
| Date created: 2008-06-24 10:04:28 |
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| 44. What is the cost frequency and method of obtaining Garmin chart updates? |
| Garmin updates need to be performed by Garmin themselves, they occur annually and cost approx 50% of the cost of the original chart. |
| Date created: 2008-06-23 15:33:39 |
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| 45. Garmin 450/550 : Do the preloaded charts have harbour /pilotage information for Lundy-Irish Sea? |
| The preloaded charts cover the whole of the UK/Ireland including Northern France and the Channel Islands - these are very high detail charts.By adding a BlueChart g2 Vision card to the 450, you'll have access to premium mapping features such as true 3D-view detailed mapping capabilities (both above and below the waterline), plus helpful Auto Guidance, high-resolution imagery, and “real picture” aerial photos of ports, harbors, marinas, waterways, navigation landmarks and other points of interest. |
| Date created: 2008-06-23 13:16:22 |
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| 46. Does the Garmin 450s come with a transducer? |
| No, you would need to purchase that seperately. |
| Date created: 2008-06-23 13:13:06 |
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| 47. Garmin 450/550 : I want to mount the GPS unit in the cabin of my boat. Do I need the external antenna? |
| The official line is that any GPS used "indoors" needs an external antenna. However, the 450s should work in the cabin without an external antenna if your handheld GPS does. It's a bit hit and miss - in some cases it does work, in others it doesn't - there are so many factors that affect it. |
| Date created: 2008-06-23 12:54:08 |
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| 48. Is the Lowrance 5150 AIS compatible? |
| The 5150 is not AIS compatible. |
| Date created: 2008-06-23 12:38:03 |
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| 49. Is the Moerer WIB2 Navtex compatible with Windows Vista? |
| The WIB2 works via your web browser, so it will happily work with Vista |
| Date created: 2008-06-23 12:31:59 |
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| 50. Raymarine DSM300 : Does this unit come with a connecting cable? |
| yes, that is included in the box |
| Date created: 2008-06-23 12:28:57 |
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| 51. DSC radios : How do I change the MMSI number? |
| The Radio would need to be returned to us to be reprogrammed, certain radios will need to be returned to the manufacturer. |
| Date created: 2008-06-23 12:19:01 |
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| 52. NASA battery monitor : Will this product show the total amps of my battery bank? |
| This unit will only monitor one battery |
| Date created: 2008-06-23 12:08:10 |
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| 53. Humminbird plotters : Do these units have a built in world base map or is it just american base map? |
| The Humminbird range have world 'basemaps' pre loaded. |
| Date created: 2008-06-23 11:58:26 |
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| 54. Can a GPS with an internal sensor be mounted below decks? |
| The simple answer is... maybe.
In theory the GPS requires a view of the sky to get a fix, but dependent on many factors including the material your coachroof is made of it may well work (and lots of people use them) down below.
There is no definite answer as all boats are different, it's just a case of try it and see. |
| Date created: 2008-06-23 11:44:00 |
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| 55. What is the difference between the personal EPIRBs like the ACR Aquafix or the McMurdo SmartFind and the larger EPIRBs? |
| A personal EPIRB will send a distress signal, but doesn't send any specific information about the user. The larger EPIRBs are designed to stay with the boat rather than be carried by an individual and store all of the relevent vessel data (MMSI, call sign, vessel name etc) which is transmitted as part of the distress signal. They also have much bigger batteries, so will be able to send a signal for a longer period. |
| Date created: 2008-06-23 11:35:12 |
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| 56. How do you enter the personal data into the ACR Aquafix? |
| You don't add personal data to this device. It sends a distress signal once activated which will enable rescue services to find you quicker - but it wont tell them who you are. |
| Date created: 2008-06-23 11:24:31 |
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| 57. What are the dimensions for the MeteoMan and the Clipper Navtex? |
| The NASA Meteoman, AIS Radar and the Clipper Navtex all have the same case size - 103mm high, and 143mm wide. You also need about 50mm clearance behind the unit for the cabling, bracket etc. |
| Date created: 2008-06-23 10:38:58 |
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| 58. Can you use an old (RL series) radar scanner with a C or E series display? |
| This depends on the age of the unit - the older models are not compatible although the same mast cable can be used.. You should also consider the benefit of using the latest scanner, as they perform much better. |
| Date created: 2008-06-23 10:29:33 |
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| 59. What are the cost frequency and method of obtaining C-Map chart updates? |
| C-Map charts are updated twice a year, and we can perform the updates for you. The cost will depend on how much info needs to be updated (which depends on when the last update was done), and normally works out at around £110 (as of today's date). |
| Date created: 2008-06-23 09:45:39 |
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| 60. How do I connect the Raymarine AIS250 Receiver to my computer? |
| The unit has an NMEA output - a two wire connection running at 34800 baud. You need a free serial socket (the 9 pin type) RS232 connector on your laptop or a USB - serial adaptor |
| Date created: 2008-06-03 10:54:53 |
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