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Forum: OpenCPN 06-08-2012, 18:57
Replies: 10
Views: 7,359
Posted By million440
Re: AIS using VHF/DSC with a PC

There are multiple threads on same issue now
https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f134/fast-cheap-ais-using-20-rtl-sdr-dvb-t-sdr-dongles-84234.html?highlight=ais
Forum: OpenCPN 06-08-2012, 18:42
Replies: 20
Views: 9,475
Posted By million440
Re: Interfacing AIS

Please refer to other thread in Cruisers Forum
https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f134/fast-cheap-ais-using-20-rtl-sdr-dvb-t-sdr-dongles-84234.html?highlight=ais
Lots of good points and links
Forum: OpenCPN 05-08-2012, 03:48
Replies: 166
Views: 103,414
Posted By million440
Re: Fast cheap AIS using $20 rtl-sdr DVB-T SDR Dongles !

I for one don't mind playing with my toy. Whilst I conditionally accept part of the comments about buying the correct gear, I believe that what we are doing with OpenCPN, Gnu radio, RTL dongles and...
Forum: OpenCPN 03-08-2012, 17:55
Replies: 20
Views: 9,475
Posted By million440
Re: Interfacing AIS

I believe the signal from the discriminator output from a VHF radio needs to be input to a SDR (software defined radio). This is then tuned to the relevant frequencies (161.975 or 162.025MHz). The...
Forum: OpenCPN 08-05-2012, 16:12
Replies: 4
Views: 4,148
Posted By million440
Re: USB to ST1000 Auto tiller

Thank you sincerely Alex for your time, your response and the insights you have provided. Fair winds and following seas.
Regards
Peter
Forum: OpenCPN 07-05-2012, 22:01
Replies: 4
Views: 4,148
Posted By million440
Re: USB to ST1000 Auto tiller

Hi, Would you mind please updating us on how you went with the interface? What was your final intent? Can you elaborate on the plug and play Prolific PL2303? Indicative costs? Thanks in anticipation
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-07-2011, 05:25
Replies: 25
Views: 4,614
Posted By million440
Re: Computer Onboard?

I have had two high quality new Fluke multimeters on board (comparable electronics to computers) and sequentially lost them both by failures. Not coincidental. I had assumed that it was a combination...
Forum: OpenCPN 19-10-2010, 00:03
Replies: 1,918
Sticky: OpenCPN General
Views: 583,908
Posted By million440
For those who wish to run two applications...

For those who wish to run two applications simultaneously, ie Open CPN and Google Earth (via Earth Bridge) off the one GPS, refer to a site Eterlogic.com (and look for VSPE Virtual Serial Port...
Forum: OpenCPN 18-09-2010, 17:44
Replies: 2,028
Sticky: Help / FAQ
Views: 565,317
Posted By million440
Thanks Colorman

Thanks Colorman
Forum: OpenCPN 18-09-2010, 00:52
Replies: 2,028
Sticky: Help / FAQ
Views: 565,317
Posted By million440
Thanks Colorman, You are correct. SOG is anything...

Thanks Colorman, You are correct. SOG is anything up to 2 knots. (and I haven't moved)

Next question - how do I compensate to nullify the effect?
Forum: OpenCPN 17-09-2010, 22:38
Replies: 2,028
Sticky: Help / FAQ
Views: 565,317
Posted By million440
Question re dancing boat.

I have installed the latest stable OpenCPN on laptop with windows XP and set up BU353 GPS puck successfully. Easy as! I see the position perfectly. The boat direction (icon) randomly rotates even...
Forum: OpenCPN 07-09-2010, 23:02
Replies: 0
Views: 1,634
Posted By million440
Great Site for Links to GPS Interface / Comms / Plotter Problems

Hi all,
Great site to links for many different solutions to GPS problems

Free GPS Software - An Up-to-Date List (https://www.maps-gps-info.com/fgpfw.html#Windows)

Great sailing!
Forum: OpenCPN 02-09-2010, 20:45
Replies: 0
Views: 1,424
Posted By million440
Photosor Images

Apologies if already raised elsewhere

Is there a facility to attach photosor images to a location? ie Marina layouts as a prelude to entering a port

Thanks in anticipation
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