T&T: NMEA to USB Converter Question

[Scott H.E. Welch]

"Steve Burgis" <steve at burgis.org> writes:
>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.

I have the exact same setup as you do. Don't bother with the single-port USP 
to Serial adapters, they are crap. I got a Qatec 8 port unit, $369 and it wor
ks flawlessly with my Nobeltec (see http://www.quatech.com/catalog/usb_2.0.ph
p). One great advantage of so many ports is that you don't have to futz aroun
d hardwiring various devices. You can just run them all into the Qatec and th
en use the NMEA repeater software in Nobeltec to send the desired data out th
e desired port (e.g. route the compass and GPS data to the autopilot, route t
he GSP data to the external radar, etc.)

Scott Welch
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