Not sure this is still the case ... I just installed an icom 506 AIS/ N2K 
radio, and it and my ray N2K MFD they recognized each other and the radio got 
the gps info right away, and the AIS info was showing on the MFD once the 
antenna was connected. There are no 0183 devices left on Perception.

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>From a cruising forum.

So my partner contacted ICOM UK, who said that despite what is printed in the 
manual, the Icom M506 does not support obtaining a GPS position over NMEA 2000. 
The menu option to select an NMEA 2000 GPS source does nothing.

Apparently they had compatibility issues with different manufacturers' MFDs 
when designing the radio, so at the last minute they pulled support for 
obtaining position information via NMEA 2000. They have asked ICOM Japan for a 
firmware update to fix this, but none has been forthcoming.

So caveat emptor. I would still recommend this radio, on the proviso that you 
are able to provide position info via NMEA 0183. Without it you will still get 
AIS on your plotter (but not the radio), but the radio will not be able to make 
GPS tagged DSC calls, which is obviously concerning.

It's advertised as a fully native NMEA 2000 device, but at this time it is not.

Jerry



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Sent: Tue, May 23, 2017 9:02 am
Subject: Re: Stus-List Garmin GNX 20

I believe my network is set up properly. I have given Garmin a schematic of 
everything on it and they have not suggested changes.

I failed to say in my original question that I have a GMI 20 display right next 
(T's attached to each other) to the GNX 20 display and the GMI 20 works 
flawlessly. I have switched the two drop cables between the T's. Garmin cannot 
explain why the GNX 20 fails and the GMI 20 continues flawlessly.

Thanks for everyone's suggestions so far.

John



On Tuesday, May 23, 2017 8:29 AM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:


Is your N2K network properly terminated?  Another thing to check.

Fred Street -- Minneapolis
S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI

On May 23, 2017, at 7:26 AM, Pete Shelquist via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:

John –

Also check the voltage at the unit.  Pin-out of the cable is available online.  
N2K circuits have limits to the number of devices and the power consumption of 
all devices, length of cable, etc.   Double check to make sure you’re inline.  
N2k also has issues if multiple power supplies exist – just in case that 
accidently happened.

Others can probably provide more thoughts.
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