[CA] Raystar125 Connection with Seatalk ng

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Redman,

Q1: The MFD GPS will have no issues w/ signal. Given this, wouldn't it be best to utilize this latest GPS technology vs. the old GPS technology in the Raystar?
A1: That depends upon whether the new MFD's installation location affords it as good or better GPS signal reception than was available to the Raystar 125 GPS Sensor. If so, then it would be recommended that the Raystar 125 GPS Sensor not be used. If not, then it would be recommended that the Raystar125 GPS Sensor or a Raystar 150 GPS Sensor be used. Maximum performance of the system should be achieved through use of a GPS sensor having a 5Hz or 10Hz update rate. The Raystar 125 GPS Sensor supports a 1Hz update rate.

Q2: If I choose not to connect the Raystar 125 and utilize Axiom MFD internal GPS, will my VHF radio still receive the GPS signal via the Seatalk/Seatalk ng backbone?
A2. Which make/model of VHF radio is installed onboard the vessel?