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NJ Saltwater Fishing Reports and Information => Helping Each Other Out => Topic started by: mboy on October 09, 2007, 10:35:09 AM
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Might be good to exchange #'s so we can hail each other on water and not worry about what channel each person monitors, etc.
My new VHF unit ( I purchased today) will even display a participating vessel's location on my GPS map.
Does anyone even have the VHF connected to their GPS?
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I have it on my radio, but Coty never hooked it up to my gps.. So my answer is, Yes, and No...
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I am still using the VHF that I put on the boat when I purchased the boat new in 1994. I don't think they even made maps then. ;D
Perhaps it is time to upgrade the radio.
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Easy to hook up, 2 wries or 3 depending on if GPS can display other vessels coordinates.
My new one (a Standard Horizon discontinued model, but still avail in some places) was only $130 shipped and can display date, time COG, SOG AND position on the radios LCD display itself, receive another vessels position AND display it via an icon on my GPS display among other things like the DSC calling features.
Would be cool to have a bunch of people programmed in and send out a group DSC call to see who is on the water that day.
Then we wouldn't need an NJSWF call sign on the radio ;)
Main reason I bought this radio was the DSC distress is easy to use (easier then my current), so if something happens to me or when I am with my son, he can hit the distress button, then call my father on the telephone and read the boats position right off of the radio display vs trying to figure it out on the GPS display (which I can't tell you how to do off the top of my head).
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Easy to hook up, 2 wries or 3 depending on if GPS can display other vessels coordinates.
My new one (a Standard Horizon discontinued model, but still avail in some places) was only $130 shipped and can display date, time COG, SOG AND position on the radios LCD display itself, receive another vessels position AND display it via an icon on my GPS display among other things like the DSC calling features.
Would be cool to have a bunch of people programmed in and send out a group DSC call to see who is on the water that day.
Then we wouldn't need an NJSWF call sign on the radio ;)
Main reason I bought this radio was the DSC distress is easy to use (easier then my current), so if something happens to me or when I am with my son, he can hit the distress button, then call my father on the telephone and read the boats position right off of the radio display vs trying to figure it out on the GPS display (which I can't tell you how to do off the top of my head).
that is a great idea. I do have the distress button on my radio so I know its compatable.. I will look into this when the boat comes out of the water and see if I can get this functionalble.. It will also give you the coordances of others on the radio. so no more of that bull of not tell exact locations.. ;D
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Yep, def the way to go. Once set up, it should e a breeze to use.
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Am I correct that in order to get the coordinates for another boat, they have to have the same setup?
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Pretty much yes.
All radios sold in the past few years can be connected to a GPS for the DSC w/ Position.
Position send without it being a distress call? I am unclear on that. I can not see hwy it wouldn't, but you may need full DSC capability to send position.
You Definitely need the ability to receive in order to receive someone else's position tho.
That is a higher end feature my current radio does not posses.
New one does.
As far as the DSC calling feature, all new radios have it and all you need to do is program in your MMSi # (from www.boatus.com) free sign up and registration for your #.
You can then place a DSC call to another member using their number, it basically rings you up on channel 70 and then send you to do the predetermined channel to carry out conversation.
Pretty cool technology.
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Hi Mboy,
My MMSI is #338058406. If anyone wants to communicate with me securely, please send there MMSI.
Thanks,
Capt. Ed
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I wish it was mandatory. Might stop alot of the idiots from using thier radios to act like a$$clowns.
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whs Good Thought, TT^ but somehow I doubt it ya gotta have a brain to think ::)
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MBOY
My MMSI# is 338056818.
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how does that work, how do i get a number. Mboy, when you figure yours out, we may have to work on mine..
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FYI,
You can click on the link below and it will take you to the BoatUS MMSI page for free sigh up. It also explains its use.
http://www.boatus.com/mmsi/
Happy Catching
Paul
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Thanks Paul, I'll have to check that out when I upgrade my radio. t^
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great, thanks
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how would I know if I am hooked up to it or not... I want to make sure that when its done, I know its done...
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how does that work, how do i get a number. Mboy, when you figure yours out, we may have to work on mine..
No sweat bro. Mine is pretty much figured out, just have to punch in to the new radio when it arrives and coonect the wires to my gps.
My current radio, one of the connectors came off. Wil be flush mounting the new one next season.
Send me the model # of your radio and GPS and I will look it up and we can bang it out in 15mn. Basically just connect the wires and program your # into your radio.
My # is: 338065272
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Hi Nick,
I think your question was, "... how do I know when it is working?"
On most (if not all) radios, you will see a Satellite Icon on the radio when the GPS is connected correctly. On Standard Horizon units, you will also see time and location (Lat/Lon) on the radio.
Good luck,
Ed
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I have my gps connected and it's working don't have my numbers on hand. there on the boat. I'll have them sunday. But I'll punch in the numbers you guys have and brush up on how to use it. I've never tried an mmsi call before.
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What happens when I sell a radio that has my MMSI # in it?
You can only program it twice and has ben programmed once?
Only info I have seen is when selling vessel w/ radio already programmed, then you need new # for new setup.
I am going to just sell radio.
Do I need a new MMSI just for the radio?
I wouldn't want to sell my radio with my MMSI in there for someone to misuse.
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Wish my wife would get a upgrade in her job so I could get some cool new toys ;)
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Wish my wife would get a upgrade in her job so I could get some cool new toys ;)
Your a riot POPS!!
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;D
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More like... >:D
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Wish my wife would get a upgrade in her job so I could get some cool new toys ;)
Your a riot POPS!!
TT^ You Go Girl, Hopefully a riot in a cute kind of way ;D
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rofl
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found My #'s 338034452 Boat is SouthPaw
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not sure if i have this ability or not,,, i have the lowrance ff mod#LMS-339C DF iGPS and icom 302 radio. will have to research it and if it does just gotta find a day to do it, or wait till its yanked outta the water for the season.
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not sure if i have this ability or not,,, i have the lowrance ff mod#LMS-339C DF iGPS and icom 302 radio. will have to research it and if it does just gotta find a day to do it, or wait till its yanked outta the water for the season.
you can tell if your radio has it by a red emergency call button on it.
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The Icom 302 will allow you to send position and distress when connected to gps (as well as make DSC calling). It can not receive a GPS position from another user.
Those are on the slightly higher end models.
I just received my SH gx1280s which does about everything.
If anyone is looking to upgrade for whatever reason, I HIGHLY reco this unit. Ordered yesterday and reeived today from here:
These units are being xlosed out, have a 3 year warranty and CAN NOT BE BEAT for price:feature ratio.
http://www.northeastmarineelectronics.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=326
DSC polling is the feature you will be looking for as far as being able to receive anothers GPS position.
Some units (like my SH plotter) can show the others users position right on my GPS map.
Will I use it? I hope so because it sure sounds cool.
I will at least get to be able to test it out with my pops as his unit is capable of both too.
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Hi Greg,
I glommed this off the Icom Site. It looks like your good to go if you have the GPS output needed for the radio (see below).
The M302 has built-in DSC capability. The DSC (Digital Selective Calling) allows you to send a formatted distress message in an emergency. Position data is automatically exchanged between the two stations.
GPS connection (NMEA input)
Happy Catching
Paul
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Reel Time, you will be looking to connect the Yellow NMEA 0183 and it's ground from your COM1 cable on the Lowrance to the yellow wire on the Icom and the shield/ground from Lowrance to the green ( NMEA - ) on the icom.
Then read the manuals to configure settings on Lowrance and input MMSI into Icom, read how to send the calls and you're done :)
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Well, posted my new radio for sale in the buy, sell, swap forum.
Found one in black which I prefer over the white, so willing to let it go for a few less then I paid with shipping if anyone is need of an upgrade with a Brand New, feature filled VHF radio.
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Can someone take a look at my setup ...
I have a Uniden Solara DSC radio and a Garmin 3205c GPS.
Manuals:
http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/1088_3205_GPS17InstallationInstructions.pdf
http://www.uniden.com/pdf/SOLARA%20DSC-BKom.pdf
Seems like the wires out of the radio will not match the GPS.
The radio has GPS Data In (Green) and GPS Ground.
The GPS has NMEA RX and TX along with GPS Ground (common for radio and GPS).
Any ideas how to hook this up?
Thanks!
Nick
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They are comptible. I am replacing the solara I have now. The solara will only send DSC. Can not receive GPS coordinates or store MMSI #'s like in a built in phone book.
GPS tx to Uniden data in (green)
GPS ground to Uniden Ground
Set output for com port on gps and punch in mmsi # in Uniden.
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They are comptible. I am replacing the solara I have now. The solara will only send DSC. Can not receive GPS coordinates or store MMSI #'s like in a built in phone book.
GPS tx to Uniden data in (green)
GPS ground to Uniden Ground
Set output for com port on gps and punch in mmsi # in Uniden.
by any chance, did you look up my components, are they compatable.
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They are comptible. I am replacing the solara I have now. The solara will only send DSC. Can not receive GPS coordinates or store MMSI #'s like in a built in phone book.
GPS tx to Uniden data in (green)
GPS ground to Uniden Ground
Set output for com port on gps and punch in mmsi # in Uniden.
by any chance, did you look up my components, are they compatable.
You didn't get my pm on it?
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Wiring goes:
Garmin Black ground to Horizon green NMEA -
Garmin gray to Horizon blue ( I think- The garmin directions suck).
need to read the garmin manual to go into menu to set NMEA output to match Horizon NMEA input.
Fairly straight forward if you have both manuals (easy download).