Philips AP Decca to GPS

[ROAM1962]

Has anybody converted their obsolete Philips AP Decca Navigator to GPS? I have been told that it can be done. I wonder whether it is worth it? if you have had it converted, where did you find the conversion kit? I have searched the net to no avail.

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[WayneS]

We did check it out and as far as I can remember, it would have cost more than a new mid-range GPS


We binned ours


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[Birdseye]

Its a totally different system working at different frequencies. Possibly the only bits you would be able to re-use are the case and screen. And even then, they would be old and tired. But why bother with gps available at £100 or so?

Its a bit like putting and engine in your old horse driven buggie. better to buy a car.

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[jackho]

What about the active aerial? Could it be reused? My understanding is it is a longwave antenna. Is there any possibility it could receive Navtex connected through a laptop with appropriate software?

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[PeterPan]

If memory serves you can run Mk4 and 5 AP navigators on GPS signals. It basically involves feeding gps data into the navigator via the nmea ports. You will need a 12 channel receiver called an AP Survivor which you should be able to get via your chandler or Comar services on the Isle of Wight

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