ASI 650 Multiplexer & DSC Messages

[rsqunit]

Thank you! One more question about the setup.

I have a iCOM M424 VHF Radio, and I want to get GPS data to it for DSC. The manual and some forum threads say that to prevent the GPS data conflicts the AIS should be configured to not send out GPS data via NMEA.

I also understand that the iCOM does not accept GPS data from the Chart Plotter that is preceded with the Talker ID (EC).

I completely get that there could be conflicts if two devices were sending out GPS data on a network. However, if the 4800 NMEA port is only attached to the VHF, would this still be an issue? Can I safely send GPD data from the AIS to the 4800 NMEA port to the VHF?

I rather not have to install yet another SeaTalk to NMEA converter just to attach the VHF.

Thanks!

Wil