Garmin 128 repeater?

pvb

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You can set the Garmin 128 to output NMEA data, then just hook it up to an ordinary budget-price GPS repeater such as the Silva Star or Nasa Clipper.
 

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NMEA output from Maptech Offshore Navigator (lite)

Anyone know if Offshore Navigator Lite can output to a GPS repeater?
It would be nice for our local travel if we could view the info on deck without having to put a complete computer monitor up there....
 

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The wiring detail in the Garmin handbook is self explanatory and the same is true of the Nasa repeater, both very clear about which cables to connect together. I found it very easy to set up and Compass sold me the Nasa for about £89 at Southampton if I remember correctly. Also the Nasa comes with about 10 metres of cable so no problems rigging throught to the cockpit.
 

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I have a Silva. It was easy to fix and works well. I bought it from MES at Bristol a year or so ago.
The repeater is very useful on deck and does comfort things like telling you how much time to next way point - useful if you get bored on watch.
the Silva also gives 12 volt supply voltage which can be usefult too.
 
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