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October
Simrad introduced the new RS100 series of complete black-box multi-station modular solutions with VHF Class-D capabilities plus Class-B AIS Transmitter/Receiver (RS100-B) and Intercom system options. These new systems are expandable and customizable to suit any boat and any on-water communication needs. Clear and reliable communications with complete visibility were never so easy to integrate into… Read more
20
October
The Kahlenberg Model Z-320-SC Self Contained Horn represents a new concept in sound signaling for vessels over 75 meters in length. Using an internal, direct drive air source, this new horn is pneumatic in nature but requires no external compressed air source. Only one low amperage A.C. single-phase or three-phase electrical connection is required for… Read more
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October
Echoview 11.1 is a free upgrade for licensees with access to Echoview 11 and includes a short-but-sweet selection of user-requested features., as follows: Wideband frequency response analysis Echoview 11.1 has new export options for wideband frequency response analysis of Sv pulse compressed data. Users can export this type of analysis for regions and selections in… Read more
12
October
All along, the Raytheon Anschütz Synapsis Radar NX application stood out as a user-defined software with a state-of-the-art, clearly structured display and an intuitive operation philosophy. The development engineering team, having just finished some very thorough investigations into future proof adaptive technologies, set a new standard by the implementation of a near-perfect automatic clutter suppression… Read more
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October
B&G®, the world’s leading sailing navigation and instrument specialist, is excited to announce the launch of Nemesis™, a new generation of intelligent sailing data display offering unparalleled visibility, with complete customization or easy to use pre-set multi-function templates and automatic dashboards based on the point of sail. Whether racing or cruising, Nemesis™ offers sailors the… Read more
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September
The new JMC NP-90 MAX (GPS/Plotter) & V-90P MAX (GPS/Plotter-Fishfinder) were introduced. A daylight viewable (1110 nits) touchscreen 9” display built to waterproof IPX6 Standards is used. Easy installation is ensured by an embedded antenna and the 72-channel GPS/GLONASS receiver. Connections for various options, data I/O in NMEA 2000 & NMEA0183 plus an external GNSS… Read more
15
September
Simrad launched the new HS75™ GNSS Compass replacing the now discontinued HS70. The HS75 supports all current global GNSS constellations, GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, and QZSS1. The integrated GNSS antennas are separated by 20 cm between phase centers, resulting in a heading performance of better than 0.75° RMS. The HS75 can provide heading and positioning… Read more
10
September
Simrad and B&G announced the release of new software (version 1.1.02.00) for NAC2 and NAC3 Autopilot Computers. The main reason for the new software is to support a hydraulic flow switch, used with the SteadySteer feature, to automatically override the autopilot when manually turning the wheel. Some more fixes, based on field issues and internal… Read more
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August
Raytheon Anschütz has just announced the release of the updated PilotStar® NX. The system’s new “Simplified View” offers navigators easier operation and greater situational awareness. Navigators can access the “Simplified View Mode” by pressing a soft button on the autopilot’s large graphical touch screen display. The well-arranged display provides easy-to-read heading data while they set… Read more
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August
Microsoft ended support for Windows 7 in January 2020, meaning that computers running this operating system are no longer receiving feature updates, which leaves such devices vulnerable to security risks. As such, Echoview 12 (due to be released in the first half of 2021) will not be compatible with Windows 7, and can only be… Read more