Ed Haywood
En-Route
I just pulled the trigger on an AV-30C on sale for my Decathlon rebuild, and have been reading about NMEA input to drive the HSI. I do not have a GPS source other than my GTX 335, which does not have serial output. But thinking about options has me pondering the merits of an Aera 760 to drive multiple devices.
I have a GTR-225 radio. Used to have a GDL 50 but Garmin bricked it. Right now I am using a Stratux, but I would consider buying a new GDL 50 if the benefits justified it. I am also going to install either an EI CGR-30P or a JPI EDM-830 engine monitor; leaning towards EDM 830 at the moment.
Aera 760 has 2 serial ports and audio out wires, plus wifi. So would all this work?
I have a GTR-225 radio. Used to have a GDL 50 but Garmin bricked it. Right now I am using a Stratux, but I would consider buying a new GDL 50 if the benefits justified it. I am also going to install either an EI CGR-30P or a JPI EDM-830 engine monitor; leaning towards EDM 830 at the moment.
Aera 760 has 2 serial ports and audio out wires, plus wifi. So would all this work?
- Aera to GDL-50 on wifi or bluetooth for traffic and weather
- Aera to GTR-225 via serial port 1 for radio tuning
- Aera to AV-30C and JPI EMS via serial port 2 for HSI and fuel required
- Aera to GTR-225 via audio jack for alerts