T&T: NMEA to USB Converter Question

[Steve Sipe]

Steve Burgis wrote:
> I have replaced my old chartplotter with a dedicated PC running Nobeltec
> MaxPro software. I would like to connect my electronic compass and my depth
> sounder both with NMEA 0183 outputs to the PC using a USB connection. This
> is intended for display only purposes.
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> I was able to find an ALBA-NDC-4 USB NMEA Data Multiplexer online from a
> company in Spain, but they have not returned my email asking for North
> American distribution. 
>   
The NDC-4 is an Actisense product, available from many sources, Blue 
Heron, NavStore, etc. Google Actisense. Not cheap, but many available 
options in that product line. When you find a source for those, you'll 
also find alternate options for other mfg. Noland comes to mind.

steve sipe
Solo 4303 "Maerin"