August 13, 2007 12:29
Ken,
I'm using a Garmin GPS76 mounted in my cockpit, hardwired into the Miniplex for nmea and my electrical system for power. However, since you're only after the data ouput from the GPS, almost any newer gps will do as long as it's waterproof and has nmea output, so there should be lots of options. The only concern would the the wiring connection as it will be exposed to the elements. I'm plugging and unplugging mine all the time, but if not I'd want a more permanent and waterproofed connection. I plug/unplug mine primarily to 1) prevent theft when I'm gone, and 2) load routes - I can't load a route to the '76 across nmea and have to connect it directly to my mac via a keyspan.
Scot
I'm using a Garmin GPS76 mounted in my cockpit, hardwired into the Miniplex for nmea and my electrical system for power. However, since you're only after the data ouput from the GPS, almost any newer gps will do as long as it's waterproof and has nmea output, so there should be lots of options. The only concern would the the wiring connection as it will be exposed to the elements. I'm plugging and unplugging mine all the time, but if not I'd want a more permanent and waterproofed connection. I plug/unplug mine primarily to 1) prevent theft when I'm gone, and 2) load routes - I can't load a route to the '76 across nmea and have to connect it directly to my mac via a keyspan.
Scot