wi-fi with Lowrance and Simrad

[Wallyandre (Andre)]

The new HDS and Simrad are going to be able to use wi-fi technology
Navico with GoFree wireless solution 28/11/2011
The marine electronics manufacturer, B & G, Simrad Yachting and Lowrance have developed a new concept for wireless communication on board. The GoFree technology enables wireless control of the integrated navigation, entertainment and digital control systems of the three brands.

GoFree was developed over two years as part of extensive research: The aim was to offer customers not only a new technology, but also to provide a flexible and affordable solution.
Owners can GoFree with their wireless router placed anywhere on board and then decide flexibly what components should be integrated into the network. Thus, the advantages of wireless communication can be used without having to resort to individual and costly WiFi technology.
Many sailors and power boaters now use smartphones and tablets also on board. GoFree with the owner, the wireless-enabled devices now use it to control the plotter, and fixed instruments. Data and control elements that are everywhere on board and displayed at any time. Be installed due to the flexibility of the system must GoFree antenna no longer at the card table or at the helm, but can be placed anywhere on board so that optimum communication is ensured.
GoFree is compatible with chartplotters and multifunction displays HDS Lowrance, Simrad NSS, Simrad NSE and NSO Simrad B & G Zeus and is available in spring 2012.

[digitroll (ron)]

Interesting. Lowrance has been on the cutting edge the last 3 years and there is no slowing down.