On Sat, 7 Feb 2004 09:40:02 +0100, "Ric" wrote:

Like Steve below, I need to get HDM into my Furuno radar. Can I take this
direct from my fluxgate compass? Does anybody know if the Rayamrin fluxgate
compass output their data in raw NMEA, or is it an analogue signal which is
then interepreted into NMEA by the Autohelm?

It is on the boat, but my memory is that the fluxgate is permanently
cabled to the control head of the autohelm, which itself outputs the
signals an sea-talk and/or nmea.

The head itself acts as a compass display even when the autopilot is
not in use.



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