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Chart chips for Simrad NSS12E3s

Discussion in 'Electronics' started by Capt Ralph, Mar 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

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  1. Capt Ralph, Mar 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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    Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

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    Just installing my new Simrad displays.
    Dual NSS12E3s in the lower helm and an ole spare NSS12E2 for the bridge.
    Wow; So much more stuff and do-dads that I could imagine, that will take a long time to get used to.
    I'm not to impressed with the charts that came installed in the displays.

    I know the Explorer charts were the best in the Bahamas but no no plans on returning soon, if at all.
    For now, just S/E US coastal and inland cruising.

    Anybody have any comments on the better chart chips for the new Simrad NSS stuff?
  2. Capt J, Mar 12, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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    I like the C map chips, but go to the menu and make sure the chart detail is on full or most......
  3. Pascal, Mar 13, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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    I use Cmap chips on the Simrads on my 53 as well as on the office’s dinghy. Good details
  4. Capt Ralph, Mar 14, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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    Looks like the Cmap Revile system works best on the new NSS.
    Now looking for a way to save my E120 waypoints/routs on the new NSS system.
  5. DOCKMASTER, Mar 15, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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    I use the Navionics Platinum + in my SIMRADs
  6. rtrafford, Mar 17, 2026 at 9:21 AM
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    Can’t you simply export your data to a card?
  7. Capt Ralph, Mar 17, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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    Yes and I have.
    Also have the multi USB tool to copy from CF to micro SD.
    Simrad will not import any Ray WPT file.

    30 year old Rayatheon file technology uses a different file extension and technology than the new Simrad.
    I'll be searching the internet tonight for a translator.
  8. rtrafford, Mar 18, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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    Convert the WPT to GPX using GPSBabel. GPSBabel is a free converter...
  9. Capt Ralph, Mar 18, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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    Yep, I found it yesterday. Had a hick-up but I'll be back on it today.;)