I have a
Autohelm ST7000 which I love but it is independent of my GPSMAP 742
Chartplotter. I am considering an
AIS addition to the
boat. I would like to connect all three components, but with the ST7000
autopilot being from the 80s and the GPSMAP being more recent, I would like to know if there will be significant limitations., es[ecially if I connect an
AIS transciever.
I assume I have to go with
NMEA 0183 because of the ST7000. I was never one for the latest and greatest. If it works, I will be happy with the improvement.
Any
advice on my plan? What AIS transciever would you recommend? Since it might be connected over
NMEA 0183, would I be able to go with an older AIS?
- Mike on Emerald Isle