This is what you need to add a dedicated gps receiver (also called a smart gps antenna) to your AIS or DSC enabled VHF marine radio or chart plotter.  This is a complete gps input solution for your radio or plotter to make all of its functions work.

Standard serial NEMA183 output. Waterproof. Will work inside or outside of cabin.

Works with many brands and models of VHF radios and chart plotters including:

  • Standard Horizon GX1200, GX2000, GX2100, GX2150, GX5000,GX5500, GX1260, GX1000
  • Simrad RS35, RS10
  • Lowrence Link 8
  • Garmin VHF100, VHF200, VHF300
  • ICOM M424, 412, 304, 504, 422, M604. M604A
  • Raymarine Ray 55,230, 230E, 215, 215E, 53, 240, 240E, Ray 49, 55, 218, 54, 54E
  • Cobra MRF45, MRF80, MRF55 and MRF75
  • West Marine VHF680
  • Uniden 525/625 Polaris, Oceanus DSC, Solara DSC / UM425 / UM415 / UM380
  • Many More. Please feel free to contact me to make sure this will work with your radio.

 

GD-2501R Specifications



GPS Receiver 
GPS solutionSkyTraq Venus 6
Receiver type65-channel, L1 frequency, C/A code
Max altitude< 18,000 m
Max velocity< 515 m/s
Accuracy 
Position2.5 m CEP
Velocity0.1 m/s
Time250 ns
Startup Time: 
Hot start< 1 s
Cold start< 35 s
Sensitivity: 
Acquisition-148 dBm
Tracking-161 dBm
A-GPSPromptFixR AGPS
DatumWGS-84
Dynamics4G
Protocol: 
NMEA-01834800 baud, 8, N, 1
GPS antenna18.0 x 18.0 x 4.0 mm patch
Electrical Characteristics: 
InterfaceRS232
Power supply12 V
Power Consumption~ 30 mA
Mechanical Characteristics: 
Dimension38.0 x 4 0.5 x 12.3 mm
Cable Length300 cm
Environmental Characteristics: 
Operating temperature-40 °C ~ +80 °C
Storage temperature-40 °C ~ +85 °C
Humidity5 % ~ 95 %
WaterproofYes to IPX6 standards