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I have a VHF that has an AIS receiver and I'm trying to figure out if there is a way to input that information to my a78 MFD. The a78 manual seems to tell me I can send NMEA data to my radio with a SeaTalk to NMEA converter but can not find info for how to receive NMEA output from an external source.

Does my MFD not have that capability?

Hi Charlie98117,
Unfortunately the a78 MFD doesn't have a built in NMEA-0183 data port. The only way to either input or output NMEA-0183 data would be with the use of a converter.
Actisense sells a NMEA-0183 to STNG converter for this scenario.

Thanks for the response, that's what I found too after more searching. The converter is an expensive little device so the AIS info will be staying inside the VHF for the time being.

Your'e welcome. Have a great day!