GS165 and eS98 network

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Welcome to the Raymarine Forum Firewood,

Q1) My plan is to have the eS98 provide the gs165 with the gps info from its built in antenna and also control both displays using the eS98 key pad.
Right?
A1) While it is possible to interface the eS-Series MFD to the gS-Series MFD to share system resources, data, and cartography, it is not possible to use the keypad of an c/e/eS-Series MFD to remotely control a gS-Series MFD. Instead, the gS-Series MFD must be interfaced to a RMK-9 Remote Keypad

Q2) Will the gps work that way? will it be as accurate as the external 130 antenna?
A2) As indicated within Q1, resources and data are shared between networked MFD. Accordingly, they will share GPS data. GPS accuracy will be maximized when the system's GPS sensing device is afforded an unobstructed view of the skies overhead. In situations where the MFD will not be afforded an unobstructed view of the skies overhead, it would be recommended that the system include a Raystar 150 GPS Sensor (successor to the Raystar 130) or a GA-150 antenna (to be mated to the eS-Series MFD.

Q3) Also I'm on the fence for the new radar. Quantum Chirp or Digital HD dome.
The Digital HD unit has a bird setting, but I would think the Quantam Chirp would also be very good at picking up birds? any thoughts?
A3) The HD radomes recommended over the Quantum radomes for spotting birds. Accordingly, it is recommended that a RD418HD or RD424HD be considered for this fishing application.