Connecting DSC VHF to RAYMARINE chartplotter

[CAN DRAC]

Did any of you hook up the VHF that came with the boat (in our case the Icom M422) with a Raymarine chartplotter in order to be able to broadcast the vessel's position in a Distress call via DSC?

Ours seems to be properly wired through the NMEA 0183 output (via the AIS) but the VHF still says NO POSITION even when we get a satellite fix on the plotter.

Wondering if there is something else that needs to be configured differently on the plotter or the VHF...

Anyone gone through that?

Thanks!

-franc
s/v Can Drac

[James Taylor]

Did you apply for and enter your DCS id into the radio?

[CAN DRAC]

Yes, we did. All is well now. Thanks!

[foster]

Hi Franc,

We had this sort of issue when we installed the AIS. The problem seems to come from different baud rates;

The solution is to have a dedicated GPS antenna for the DSC VHF. We noticed that just connecting the Raymarine antenna and leaving it in the VHF cupboard worked very well. That way we have a spare (even 3 in all ) GPS antenna.

Was good to see you and family for coffee in Port Vell

Denis