Standard Horizon Radio & chart plotter ?

[3DPhoto]

Hello all

I have hust finished installing a cp180 and an eclipse DSC+ The radio is getting my GPS nfo but I do not get any NMEA message data on my CP180 Chart Plotter. I am sure it is my lack of knowledge on using this equipment but how do I at least test the DSC function from the chart plotter. I did test the DSC fro, the radio with the Rescue 21 test feature and I got a response within 7 sec (I like that) but I thought I could poll DSC from the chart plotter but I dont see anything to poll. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Don

[AnchorageGuy]

Don, I don't believe the CP 180 can poll a DSC radio. It will display the location if a DCS signal is sent from another vessel. Your SH VHF must first receive the call, then the VHF sends the info to the plotter. Chuck

[Seahunter]

You need to upgrade your software on the CP so it can poll. Not all equipment is compatible, check first. For handheld (your sailnet question) the S+H HX850s or HX851 with polling DSC and GPS. For navigation a S+H CP connected to a S+H GX2150 DSC-AIS VHF.

[Seahunter]

I believe the CP180 needs to be programmed as well. Check the manual.

[3DPhoto]

K, thanks I will have to look into the software upgrade. Fresh out of the box you would think it would be up to date but I know sometimes in a rush to market corners get cut.

[alaska_av8r]

3D you can ask Standard Horizon directly here and they will be glad to point you in the right direction.