connecting gps to vhf

[pro_hunter]

i have a garmin gps 152 and a navman 7100 dsc radio, i have the lead from the radio that attaches to a gps unit but how do you do it ??

i cant see anywere on the gps were the lead connects to as i only have the antenna slot and the power slot on the back of the gps ???

anyone any ideas on this ??

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: connecting gps to vhf

Welcome to iboats. I moved your post to the electronics section and found out some information for you.


Are you sure it is compatible? I just found this spec chart about your gps.

Features:
Garmin radar compatible: no
Garmin sonar compatible: no
CANet? compatible: no
Garmin Marine Network? compatible: no
Touchscreen: no
Supports AIS (tracks target ships' position): no
Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio): no
Audible alarms: yes
Tide tables: yes
Hunt/fish calendar: no
Sun and moon information: yes
3-D map view: no
Auto Guidance: no
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): no
XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. compatible: no
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): no
Remote control: no
Headphone jack/audio line-out: no
Audio/video input/output: no
Portable: no
Automotive/motorcycle-friendly: no

 

[pro_hunter]

Re: connecting gps to vhf

cheers m8y

thats was the answer i was looking for i wasnt sure if it was compatable so it looks like a new gps for me see if santa can send me a l8t pressy

 

[Chris1956]

Re: connecting gps to vhf

Pro, The interface between the radio and GPS is a serial one, using two wires. My Garmin GPS 12XL has this interface contained in the 4 pin power and data cable. I would think that if your GPS is newer than mine, it would have it as well.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: connecting gps to vhf

Pro, You might go on the Garmin web site and see if they have an owners manual for your GPS. Look for an NMEA serial interface. That is the one to connect to the radio

 

[dingbat]

Re: connecting gps to vhf

The 152 does not have the ability to display a DSC position on the plotter screen but it does have the ability to send nav data to your radio for a DSC transmission. You'll need to connect the blue (TX) and brown (RX)wires to your GPS