Radar Queries

[Ventus2ct]

Hi

Im after some technical advice refrence a radar system I currently have installed.

I have a Furuno 1800, which works very well, however I would like to interface the main aerial and transmitter/reciever into a PC rather than a conventional CRT display /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif......if anyone has details on this I would be very apppreciated.

If this is not possible can anyone suggest a new system with a PC interface display facility.

I am computer and comms literate so the technicalities would be appreciated.

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Thnx in advance /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Steve_N]

Sorry, can't help with your query. Interesting username though - a glider pilot perchance?

 

[hightech]

You will need to get a Radar > PC interface card.

Nobeltec do them for the Koden/SImrad scanners, not sure about Furuno.

Maybe do a web search and see if such a card is made.

Certainly you cannot connect the scanner direct as the signals would be totally alien to your PC.

Hightech

 

[Mariner]

Nobeltec are due to release a new version of their insight radar box which works with most radars. You can also get a PCI card that will bring the radar signals into the PC. Both of these options however are expensive. If you really want radar on the PC sell the 1800 and buy a Nobeltec radarPC package.
http://www.nobeltec.com/products/prod_radarmodels.asp

Gary

 

[Ventus2ct]

Thanx alot all that information is most usefull. I shall certainly explore all of thse avenues.

Steve_N...lol yes im certainly a glider pilot as well......the name was a bit to obvious ah?

It was either ventus or nimbus for a name...but the 2ct has a particular place in my heart /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Thanks again, all for the help

Vent

 

[iangrant]

I flew a Ventus at Talgarth - great glider after my ASW 15 (all flying tail) Given it all up now for the water...


Ian

 

[Jacket]

Where do you fly from?

 

[Steve_N]

Given it all up now for the water...

Me too. In 2000 I gave up sailing for gliding - took a trial flight and became completely hooked, then spent 4 happy years flying XC in the wave over Scotland, but have now returned to sailing. Oh to have time for both hobbies..

 

[Ventus2ct]

I currently fly at Cranwell, but have flown mainly at Bicester and Cosford in my time.......still manage to fly especially enjoyed the wave flying at Aboyne in Scotland.....so I understand your fascination with that aspect.....lol