Yes, we have an 8-port NMEA multiplexer I will be installing into the
"new" used boat, an Amel Sharpi ketch from France, in the next couple
of weeks as the equipment suite is completed.....



On Mon, 4 Aug 2003 23:55:12 +0200, "Ger"
wrote:


"Larry" schreef in bericht
.. .
Too bad it won't buffer several input ports so we can use it as a
multiplexer.

Larry, this functionality is beyond the purpose of the program.

Actually it would not be a big deal to realize, but how many serial ports
does a "normal" PC have? My desktop has 2 serial ports, my laptop one, and
many newer laptops dont even have a serial port these days, but only a USB
port for serial I/O.

Glen Wilson (see further this thread) has witten a very useful program, but
his program is also limited to two serial ports for multiplexing NMEA data.

In my opinion the best solution when you need several NMEA inputs is to use
a NMEA multiplexer like this one: www.shipmodul.com.
--
Rgds,
/Ger Rietman
www.sailsoft.nl








Larry W4CSC

"No, NO, Mr Spock! I said beam me down a WRENCH,
not a WENCH! KIRK OUT!"