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Enhance your marine navigation setup by seamlessly connecting your Garmin GPSMAP chartplotter to other devices using this versatile NMEA 0183 data cable. Designed for boaters who demand reliable communication between instruments, this cable not only handles essential data transfer but also delivers crisp audio output to your onboard stereo system. Whether you're sharing GPS waypoints, speed data, or depth readings across your network, or piping chartplotter alerts and sonar sounds directly to speakers, this black cable with bare wire ends and an RCA connector keeps everything in sync.
Perfect for integrating with popular marine audio brands like FUSION, it opens up possibilities for a more immersive boating experience—from hearing engine alarms while monitoring charts to enjoying position announcements over your sound system. Built to withstand the harsh marine environment, it ensures stable connections even on rough waters.
This cable pairs effortlessly with a wide range of Garmin GPSMAP series chartplotters, including popular models like the 8x10, 8x12, and 8x16. It supports standard NMEA 0183 protocols for bidirectional data exchange, allowing your chartplotter to communicate with autopilots, radars, fishfinders, and more. Before installation, verify your chartplotter's NMEA ports match the cable's specifications—typically RS-422 for marine-grade reliability.
Go beyond basic wiring with thoughtful design elements that prioritize ease and durability:
Boaters report fewer wiring hassles and clearer audio compared to makeshift solutions, making long trips safer and more enjoyable.
Setting up this cable takes under an hour with basic tools. Always power down your chartplotter first:
Pro tip: Use a multimeter to confirm polarity and continuity before finalizing. For audio, set your chartplotter's beeper to external output to avoid onboard noise.
In a sea of generic cables, this Garmin original delivers proven performance trusted by professional anglers and offshore cruisers. It eliminates common issues like intermittent data drops or fuzzy audio, ensuring your setup performs when it matters most. Pair it with your existing Garmin ecosystem for a plug-in upgrade that boosts situational awareness without complex reprogramming.
Backed by a limited one-year warranty, it's a low-risk addition that pays off in reliability and convenience.
It's designed for Garmin GPSMAP series chartplotters, such as 8x10, 8x12, and 8x16 models. It works with any NMEA 0183-compliant marine electronics and RCA-equipped stereos like FUSION.
Yes, it handles bidirectional NMEA 0183 communication via bare wires, allowing data sharing to and from your chartplotter.
Simply plug the RCA connector into your stereo's AUX or line-in port. Enable external audio output in your GPSMAP settings for alarms and prompts.
Absolutely—its rugged jacket and tinned wires resist corrosion, making it ideal for marine use.
This is specifically for NMEA 0183. For NMEA 2000, use Garmin's dedicated adapters or backbone kits.
Yes, route sonar pings and fish alarms through the audio channel to hear them over your speakers.
It comes with a limited one-year warranty against manufacturing defects.
Network your compatible GPSMAP ® chartplotter with this NMEA 0183 data communication cable. Includes bare wires and an RCA connector for audio connection to any stereo setup, including FUSION.
NMEA 0183 with Audio Cable
Network your compatible GPSMAP® chartplotter with this NMEA 0183 data communication cable. Includes bare wires and an RCA connector for audio connection to any stereo setup, including FUSION.
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