Boats, boat electronics and software
Yacht Devices YDNR-02 is a NMEA2000 WiFi router / gateway. It can act as a NMEA0183 multiplexer with two ports (RX/TX) and it also has a SeaTalk port. YDNR has converters between NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183 and SeaTalk.
Immediately after seeing the promo video for the Robship Hoo&Moor boat hook, I was hooked. I knew I wanted it, so I went and bought one.
When trying to connect Furuno Radio Ocean RO4800 VHF radio NMEA0183 AIS output, I found an issue. Other people may experience the same issues so I decided to document the issue and the solution here. BTW: the same VHF radio model is also sold under brand name Furuno. I wrote it all in the title … Read More “Furuno Radio Ocean RO4800 VHF radio AIS issue – NMEA OUT wires reversed” »
Computer displays and TVs are getting larger and wider. The widescreen trend is driven by the fact that movies are shot on a widescreen format and also because it is just a better user experience to watch for example sports on a widescreen. Chart plotter aspect ratios have followed the general trend of displays going … Read More “Why chart plotter screen aspect ratio is all wrong” »
